Electronic stability control (ESC)
NewRisk. A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has logged 31 owner complaints about the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-302 the manufacturer reports only 39% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily.
31 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 9 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 1 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 2 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.
Risk. The unintended connection may prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk. Air bags with insufficient pressure retention increase the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.
Risk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk. An air bag with insufficient pressure retention increases the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.
Risk. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. An air bag with insufficient pressure retention increases the risk of ejection and injury during 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.
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
2025 Chrysler Pacifica PV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.



Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2025 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V189000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of…
The contact owns a 2025 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V189000 (Air bags); however, the part to perform the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…
Manufacturer and dealer failed to remediate safety recall after seven weeks under the pretense that the dealer is not authorized to order more than 2 parts every 7 days. But I am not aware of a federal, state, nor county regulation establishing such restriction. The restriction thus seems to be…
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