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2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 26 owner complaints about the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 24V-538 the manufacturer reports only 76% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid has problems
26 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Electrical system
11Hybrid propulsion system
8Back over prevention
5Engine
3Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 13 | 0 |
| Hybrid propulsion system | 11 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 8 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid median. How we score
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1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.Open
In owners' words
What Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a power inverter module (PIM) failure. The dealer replaced the power inverter module (PIM); however, the failure persisted.…
The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the rotatory gear shift dial was unmovable, and the vehicle failed to turn off while depressing the Push to Start button. The contact…
The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was restarted but failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle was not able to exceed 3 MPH.…
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