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2017 Chrysler Pacifica
Common Problems

Ranked from 603 federal NHTSA complaints and 9 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica
2017 Chrysler Pacifica — illustrative
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

35 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

    Electrical system failures leading to vehicle malfunction

    480complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The electrical system fails, causing various malfunctions such as dashboard lights not working, Uconnect system issues, and battery problems.

    Related recalls: 18V395000, 18V332000, 19V348000, 18V049000, 23V010000, 18V524000

  2. 2

    Engine Misfire and Cylinder Issues

    23complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    Engine misfires and cylinder-specific issues (e.g., misfire on cylinder 5) occur, leading to engine light illumination and potential performance degradation.

  3. 3

    Electrical System Malfunctions

    12complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Random power loss and electrical malfunctions occur, including loss of power and warning messages.

    Related recalls: 18V395000, 18V332000, 19V348000, 18V049000, 23V010000, 18V524000

  4. 4

    Steering Wheel Sticking During Turns

    12complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering wheel gets stuck during turns, requiring extra effort to turn and causing panic.

  5. 5

    Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure

    10complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine stalls at idle when the stop-start system malfunctions.

  6. 6

    Backup Camera Malfunction

    7complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    The backup camera malfunctions, showing a variety of issues including a blue, black, or frozen screen, posing a safety concern.

    Related recalls: 18V395000, 18V332000, 19V348000, 18V049000, 23V010000, 18V524000

  7. 7

    Brake System Malfunction Causing Rollback

    6complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The brake system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to roll forward unexpectedly, especially at intersections, posing a significant safety risk.

    Related recall: 17V342000

  8. 8

    Engine Misfire Due to Head Gasket Failure

    6complaints
    High severityEngine

    Multiple instances of engine misfire and cylinder misfire due to head gasket failure, leading to potential engine failure and loss of control.

  9. 9

    Engine Stall During Driving

    6complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine unexpectedly stalls during driving, causing the vehicle to stop moving and potentially leading to accidents.

  10. 10

    Transmission Failure and Jerking

    6complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission jerks and fails to shift smoothly, leading to sudden stops and jerky movements.

  11. 11

    Automatic Transmission Jerking at Low Speeds

    5complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The automatic transmission jerks at low speeds, particularly during acceleration, causing a dangerous pause in acceleration and control.

  12. 12

    Delayed Engagement and Hard Shifting

    5complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission experiences delayed engagement and hard shifting, especially in city traffic, causing a jerking sensation and safety concerns.

  13. 13

    Electrical System Issues Causing Unexpected Shutdowns

    5complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Unexpected shutdowns occur while driving, often accompanied by warning lights and loss of power, posing a safety risk.

    Related recalls: 18V395000, 18V332000, 19V348000, 18V049000, 23V010000, 18V524000

  14. 14

    Vehicle Suddenly Shutting Off During Driving

    5complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The vehicle unexpectedly shuts off while driving, requiring the driver to restart the engine.

  15. 15

    Brake System Issues Leading to Near Accidents

    4complaints
    High severityBrakes

    Inconsistent brake engagement and occasional complete brake failure, leading to near accidents and loss of control.

    Related recall: 17V342000

  16. 16

    Transmission Jerking and Hard Shifting

    4complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission experiences hard shifts and jerking, often occurring during acceleration or deceleration.

  17. 17

    Transmission Jerking Between Gears

    4complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission jerks between gears, especially between 2-3, causing discomfort and potential safety issues.

  18. 18

    Transmission Malfunctions and Rough Shifting

    4complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    Transmission malfunctions, including rough shifting and disengagement at specific speeds, causing sudden loss of power.

  19. 19

    Check Engine Light and Malfunction Codes

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Persistent check engine light and malfunction codes, often related to misfires and engine performance issues.

    Related recalls: 18V395000, 18V332000, 19V348000, 18V049000, 23V010000, 18V524000

  20. 20

    Check Engine Light and Multiple Error Codes

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The check engine light illuminates with multiple error codes, indicating a complex electrical system issue affecting various systems.

    Related recalls: 18V395000, 18V332000, 19V348000, 18V049000, 23V010000, 18V524000

  21. 21

    Electrical System Issues Causing Dashboard Malfunctions

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Recurring issues with the dashboard lights and warning systems, leading to confusion and potential loss of vehicle control.

    Related recalls: 18V395000, 18V332000, 19V348000, 18V049000, 23V010000, 18V524000

  22. 22

    Engine Coolant Leaks Causing Severe Damage

    3complaints
    High severityEngine

    Engine coolant leaks leading to severe engine damage, including cracked engine blocks and head gasket failures.

  23. 23

    Engine Seizure and Loss of Power

    3complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine seizes and loses power, leading to sudden stops and potential accidents.

  24. 24

    Transmission Jerking During Start-Up

    3complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission jerks severely during start-up, causing loss of control and distracting the driver.

  25. 25

    Automatic Engine Start/Stop Malfunction

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The automatic engine start/stop feature malfunctions, causing the engine to unexpectedly shut off while driving.

    Related recalls: 18V395000, 18V332000, 19V348000, 18V049000, 23V010000, 18V524000

  26. 26

    Electrical System Complete Failure

    2complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The entire electrical system fails, causing the vehicle to lose all power and control, requiring a restart, posing a severe safety risk.

    Related recalls: 18V395000, 18V332000, 19V348000, 18V049000, 23V010000, 18V524000

  27. 27

    Electrical System Malfunction Causing Dashboard Lights to Fail

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Electrical system malfunctions, causing dashboard lights to fail and the vehicle to stall.

    Related recalls: 18V395000, 18V332000, 19V348000, 18V049000, 23V010000, 18V524000

  28. 28

    Engine Warning Light On Due to Various Issues

    2complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    Check engine light frequently appears due to various issues such as misfires and coolant leaks.

  29. 29

    Power Steering Assist Failure

    2complaints
    High severitySteering

    The power steering assist fails, causing the steering wheel to become extremely stiff and heavy, requiring immense physical force to steer.

  30. 30

    Power Steering Failure During Gradual Turns

    2complaints
    High severitySteering

    Power steering fails during gradual turns, requiring excessive force to return the steering wheel to the correct position.

  31. 31

    Steering Rack and Tie Rod End Failures

    2complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    Steering rack and tie rod end failures causing loss of vehicle control and potential accidents.

  32. 32

    Transmission Failure Causing Loss of Motive Power

    2complaints
    High severityTransmission

    Transmission malfunctions, causing the vehicle to lose motive power and stall at high speeds.

  33. 33

    Transmission Malfunction Leading to Hard Starts

    2complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission starts hard and jerks randomly, causing loss of control and potential accidents.

  34. 34

    Unreliable Back Over Prevention System

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The back over prevention system is unreliable, failing to provide adequate warning or assistance during reversing.

    Related recalls: 16V490000, 17V542000

  35. 35

    Vehicle Suddenly Stops and Requires Restart

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The vehicle unexpectedly stops while driving, requiring the driver to shift to park and restart the engine, posing a safety risk.

    Related recalls: 16V490000, 17V542000

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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.

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Problems: 35 Common Issues