repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Park outsideNewRisk. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
2021 Chrysler PacificaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 381 owner complaints about the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-010 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica has problems
381 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
156Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
144Engine2 crash/fire/injury
120Power train3 crash/fire/injury
81Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
28Back over prevention
23Vehicle speed control
17Steering
16Forward collision avoidance
13Seats
4310 other systems10 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 156 | 5 |
| Engine | 144 | 2 |
| Power train | 120 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 81 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 28 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 23 | 0 |
| Steering | 17 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 16 | 2 |
| Seats | 13 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 43 | 10 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2021 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 · 2026 Q3
Latch/anchor:
NewRisk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Latch/anchor:
NewRisk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Side/window: curtain
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 · 2024 Q1
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk. An unsecured seat increases the risk of injury in 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.
Best & worst years
2021 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
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Chrysler Pacifica safety ratings
2021 Chrysler Pacifica VAN AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, and the recalls they led to.
- Transmission fault leading to loss of motive powerLed to recall 23V-010
- Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.Open
In owners' words
What Pacifica owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
We drive an 2021 Pasifica hybrid crysler van. We got a recall card for the hybrid battery. We took it into the dealership they installed the software, said it passed, then a month later engine light came on. We took it back to the dealership they scanned it and done a soak test and everything else…
We took our van in for the 52d recall of the battery being defective and can catch on fire!! for our 2021 crysler pasifica hybrid van for them to update the software for the hybrid battery and to monitor it. Not even a month later we had to take it back to the dealership mechanic because the check…
We received a recall paper in the mail to stop driving our vehicle, and take it to the nearest Chrysler dealership to have our 2021 hybrid pacifica van hybrid battery for a software update and monitor of the hybrid battery replacement for a recall 52D. Because the hybrid battery will catch fire. We…
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