Chrysler PacificaYears to avoid, problems & recalls

Based on 7,088 NHTSA owner complaints across 17 model years, the Chrysler Pacifica years to avoid are 2005 and 2017, and the strongest years are 2007, 2008, 2020 and 2024. The Pacifica has 43 safety recalls on record.

Chrysler Pacifica

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports. Updated daily. How we score years. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Most common Chrysler Pacifica problems

All model years combined: 7,088 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
Engine193351
Electrical system147566
Power train144234
Structure108027
Steering79030
Engine and engine cooling49614
Suspension4898
Fuel/propulsion system44515
Vehicle speed control35137
29 other systems1588191
12 investigations

NHTSA investigations of the Pacifica

  1. Intermittent Loss of Electric Power SteeringPE25009 · 2017–2018 · still open
    Open
  2. Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.RQ24004 · 2018–2023 · still open
    Open
  3. Ignition-off high voltage battery fire (Remedy effectiveness of Recall 22V-077)RQ24001 · 2017–2018 · still open
    Led to recall 26V-362
  4. Transmission fault leading to loss of motive powerPE22008 · 2018–2024 · closed Mar 27, 2024
    Led to recall 23V-010
  5. Stall/Loss of Motive PowerDP17003 · 2017 · closed Mar 1, 2018
    Led to recall 18V-049
  6. Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion AuditAQ10001 · 2005–2006 · closed Dec 28, 2015
    No recall
  7. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIREEA08006 · 2007 · closed Apr 15, 2009
    No recall
  8. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIREPE07052 · 2007 · closed Feb 21, 2008
    No recall
  9. ENGINE STALLINGEA06013 · 2005–2006 · closed Nov 29, 2006
    Led to recall 06V-432
  10. FUEL TANK PUNCTURESEA06010 · 2004–2006 · closed Oct 11, 2007
    No recall