2023 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 40 owner complaints about the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 10, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid has problems

40 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine180
Power train150
Electrical system140
Fuel/propulsion system50
Vehicle speed control51
Service brakes31
Air bags20
Back over prevention20
Forward collision avoidance20
4 other systems50

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2023 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2023 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 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.RQ24004 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Vehicle lost power with no prior warning at highway speeds. Vehicle then displayed "Stop Safely Vehicle will shut off soon" message. In order to attempt a reset, driver must turn off, leave vehicle with FOB and secure vehicle. Then return to vehcile and start up in an attempt to reboot. Check…
Complaint 11650515 · Mar 25, 2025
This is the second time we received an alert that our 2023 Pacifica Hybrid minivan while driving sends an alert message to STOP SAFELY VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF SOON. A green Turtle and Red Hazard Triangle image accompanied the message. First time it occurred was Friday 3/7/2025 and again after…
Complaint 11648261 · Mar 14, 2025
Hybrid system will not run on battery. Hybrid system shows 100% battery charge on dash. Hybrid mode screen shows Engine at 12KW, Battery use at 0KW, and climate at 7KW. S
Complaint 11638725 · Jan 27, 2025

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