repaired · 2026 Q3
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2017 Chrysler PacificaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,546 owner complaints about the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, most often about the engine. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-332 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has problems
1,546 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
526Engine12 crash/fire/injury
474Power train11 crash/fire/injury
397Electrical system9 crash/fire/injury
289Steering7 crash/fire/injury
90Vehicle speed control
83Service brakes
70Fuel/propulsion system
63Structure
27Electronic stability control (ESC)
17424 other systems18 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 526 | 12 |
| Power train | 474 | 11 |
| Electrical system | 397 | 9 |
| Steering | 289 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 90 | 15 |
| Service brakes | 83 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 70 | 1 |
| Structure | 63 | 7 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 27 | 0 |
| 24 other systems | 174 | 18 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2017 Chrysler Pacifica 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.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles
Risk. An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. A loss of power steering assist or a stall can increase the risk of crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Wiring: front underhood
Risk. A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2019 Q4
Anti-theft: control module
Risk. If the MPR is engaged unintentionally, the vehicle could roll away striking and injuring a bystander or cause a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Electrical system: software
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. Inadvertent unlatching of the left outboard seat belt can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Driveline: differential unit
Risk. A wheel wobble may cause a possible loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. The crossed rear brake lines will cause the rear anti-lock brake system to be ineffective, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. If passengers occupying the third-row and/or second-row center seats cannot use a seat belt, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
19kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 246 engine complaints. 96% were reported before 100,000 miles.
158under 30k miles237under 100k miles9100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
16 owners mentioned a cost$3,744median
Middle half: $1,925 – $9,096
Electrical system
12 owners mentioned a cost$740median
Middle half: $350 – $1,425
Steering
10 owners mentioned a cost$3,750median
Middle half: $2,950 – $4,338
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Pacifica 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 median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, and the recalls they led to.
- Stall/Loss of Motive PowerLed to recall 18V-049
- Intermittent Loss of Electric Power SteeringOpen
- Ignition-off high voltage battery fire (Remedy effectiveness of Recall 22V-077)Led to recall 26V-362
In owners' words
What Pacifica owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I experienced the red turtle light on a trip to [XXX] two weeks ago. It was intermittent, it would come on and go off within about 5 seconds total. I realized the fire hazard risk recall had not been completed. Upon returning home I took my vehicle to the dealer. At that point I did not have a cel…
While driving and accelerating in the Walmart parking lot, the van immediately locked up, slammed myself and my kids forward, and was locked where it would not engage any gear other than park.
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rear-view camera displayed a black or distorted image. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally shut off while driving at various speeds. The "Check Engine" and "Shift to Park" messages were…
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