2017 Chrysler Pacifica Phev
Common Problems
Ranked from 50 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
12 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Recall Repair Delay
20complaintsMedium severityOtherThe recall for the hybrid propulsion system has not been addressed in a timely manner, leaving the vehicle unusable.
- 2
Check Engine Light Illumination
19complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe check engine light illuminates, indicating a potential issue with the electrical system.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Unusable in Garage
13complaintsMedium severityOtherDue to the risk of fire, the vehicle cannot be parked in the garage or charged, rendering it unusable in certain conditions.
- 4
Engine Stall During Operation
10complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine unexpectedly stalls during operation, leading to loss of power and difficulty restarting.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Battery Fire Risk
8complaintsSafety riskFuel systemThe high-voltage battery has a risk of spontaneous combustion, leading to fires.
- 6
Power Loss During Driving
6complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe vehicle experiences sudden loss of power or acceleration, often accompanied by warning lights and loss of driver-assist features.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Loss of Power Steering During Operation
5complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe power steering system fails, causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn and operate.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Battery Shutdown During High-Speed Driving
4complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe vehicle's battery shuts down while driving at high speeds, resulting in loss of motive power and requiring the vehicle to be restarted.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Hybrid Propulsion System Malfunction
4complaintsHigh severityOtherThe hybrid propulsion system fails, leading to loss of power and difficulty in operating the vehicle.
- 10
Inoperative Forward Collision Avoidance System
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, reducing the vehicle's ability to prevent accidents.
- 11
Software Update Issues
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe vehicle's software update process is unreliable, causing the system to crash or perform updates without user consent.
- 12
Unpredictable Brake Failure
3complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe brakes fail unpredictably, sometimes causing the vehicle to lose control and increasing the risk of accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.