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2018 Chrysler Pacifica Phev
Common Problems

Ranked from 105 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
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Medium

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.

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  1. 1

    Recall Parts Unavailability

    49complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Parts for the NHTSA recall campaign were not available, causing delays in repair.

  2. 2

    Electrical System Causing Unusual Noise

    30complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    An unusual noise occurs during operation, often related to the electrical system.

  3. 3

    Unresponsive Vehicle During Driving

    25complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The vehicle suddenly loses power or becomes unresponsive during driving, posing a safety risk.

  4. 4

    Check Engine Light and Hybrid System Errors

    23complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The check engine light and hybrid system errors appear simultaneously, often requiring immediate attention.

  5. 5

    Transmission Issues Leading to Loss of Power

    23complaints
    High severityTransmission

    Transmission issues lead to loss of power and potential rolling away of the vehicle, especially in park.

  6. 6

    Battery issues leading to vehicle shutdown

    10complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Contacts reported the battery draining completely, rendering the vehicle immobile and non-functional, often accompanied by an electrical burning smell.

  7. 7

    Engine Stall During Operation

    10complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine suddenly stops during driving, causing loss of power and requiring the car to be pushed to a safe location.

  8. 8

    Vehicle speed control malfunction

    7complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Multiple contacts reported the vehicle speed control system malfunctioning, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly shift to park and lose motive power.

  9. 9

    Backup camera and warning system failure

    4complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Contacts reported the backup camera and warning system failing, preventing proper visibility and safety warnings during reversing maneuvers.

  10. 10

    Battery Failure

    4complaints
    High severityFuel system

    The battery pack has failed, leading to the vehicle shutting down unexpectedly.

  11. 11

    Steering and Power Loss During Driving

    2complaints
    High severitySteering

    The power steering and acceleration fail simultaneously, leaving the driver unable to control the vehicle.

  12. 12

    Unreliable Brake Signal Redundancy

    2complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    One brake signal failing can cause loss of brake assist, reducing redundancy in the braking system.

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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.

2018 Chrysler Pacifica Phev Problems: 12 Common Issues