2021 Chrysler Pacifica
Common Problems
Ranked from 143 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. 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
Engine Stalls During Highway Driving
67complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine suddenly stalls during highway driving, causing loss of power and requiring the driver to pull over.
- 2
Loss of Propulsion with 'Service Charging System' Warning
45complaintsSafety riskFuel systemThe vehicle loses all propulsion and displays a 'Service Charging System' warning, often requiring the driver to shift to 'P' to restart the engine.
- 3
Loss of Power and Propulsion
28complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe vehicle loses power and propulsion, often accompanied by a 'Service Charging System' warning, leading to the need to pull over.
- 4
Rearview Camera Malfunction Leading to Safety Concerns
20complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe rearview camera intermittently fails, leading to poor visibility and potential safety risks.
Related recalls: 23V010000, 26V362000
- 5
Transmission Issues Leading to Power Loss
14complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission frequently fails, leading to sudden power loss and the display of error messages such as 'Stop Safely, Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon'.
- 6
Vehicle Suddenly Goes into Limp Mode Due to Error Light
13complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe vehicle enters limp mode with multiple error lights, often due to a software or hardware issue.
Related recalls: 23V010000, 26V362000
- 7
Hybrid Electric System Error Leading to Power Loss
11complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe hybrid electric system frequently malfunctions, leading to sudden power loss and the display of error messages such as 'Service Hybrid Electric System' and 'Stop Safely, Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon'.
Related recalls: 23V010000, 26V362000
- 8
Power steering intermittently losing power
4complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe power steering intermittently stops working during turns, posing a safety risk.
- 9
Fuel Line Leaks Causing Safety Risks
3complaintsHigh severityFuel systemFuel lines are leaking, posing a safety risk due to potential fires or explosions in the engine bay. Complaints include fuel leaks near the coil packs and fuel pressure sensors.
- 10
Battery Coolant Heater Failure
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe battery coolant heater fails, leading to issues with the battery and potentially affecting the vehicle's performance.
Related recalls: 23V010000, 26V362000
- 11
Severe rattling sound from wheel wells
2complaintsMedium severitySuspensionThere is an abnormal rattling sound from the wheel wells, indicating potential suspension issues.
- 12
Severe Seat Collapsing Issues
2complaintsHigh severityOtherSecond-row passenger seats collapse unexpectedly, posing a safety risk to passengers.
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.