2018 Chrysler Pacifica Phev
Common Problems
Ranked from 105 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.
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Electrical System Causing Unusual Noise
30complaintsMedium severityElectricalAn unusual noise occurs during operation, often related to the electrical system.
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Unresponsive Vehicle During Driving
25complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe vehicle suddenly loses power or becomes unresponsive during driving, posing a safety risk.
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Check Engine Light and Hybrid System Errors
23complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe check engine light and hybrid system errors appear simultaneously, often requiring immediate attention.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Transmission Issues Leading to Loss of Power
23complaintsHigh severityTransmissionTransmission issues lead to loss of power and potential rolling away of the vehicle, especially in park.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Battery issues leading to vehicle shutdown
10complaintsMedium severityOtherContacts reported the battery draining completely, rendering the vehicle immobile and non-functional, often accompanied by an electrical burning smell.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Engine Stall During Operation
10complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine suddenly stops during driving, causing loss of power and requiring the car to be pushed to a safe location.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Vehicle speed control malfunction
7complaintsMedium severityOtherMultiple contacts reported the vehicle speed control system malfunctioning, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly shift to park and lose motive power.
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Backup camera and warning system failure
4complaintsMedium severityOtherContacts reported the backup camera and warning system failing, preventing proper visibility and safety warnings during reversing maneuvers.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Battery Failure
4complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe battery pack has failed, leading to the vehicle shutting down unexpectedly.
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Steering and Power Loss During Driving
2complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe power steering and acceleration fail simultaneously, leaving the driver unable to control the vehicle.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Unreliable Brake Signal Redundancy
2complaintsMedium severityBrakesOne brake signal failing can cause loss of brake assist, reducing redundancy in the braking system.
$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.