2022 Chrysler Pacifica
Common Problems
Ranked from 77 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
14 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
Electrical System Failure Causing Critical Warnings
33complaintsHigh severityElectricalCritical warnings such as 'Stop Safely' appear due to electrical system failures, leading to reduced vehicle reliability.
Related recalls: 23V010000, 26V362000
- 2
Engine Stall During Operation
25complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine unexpectedly stalls during operation, often without warning, leading to potential loss of control and danger.
- 3
Transmission Malfunction Leading to Power Loss
16complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission malfunctions, causing the vehicle to lose power and potentially stop on the road, posing a significant safety risk.
- 4
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
14complaintsMedium severityEngineThe stop-start system intermittently fails, causing the engine to stall at idle.
- 5
Loss of Power at High Speeds
9complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe vehicle loses power at high speeds, often accompanied by dashboard warnings, leading to reduced performance and safety concerns.
- 6
Seat Back Malfunction Causing Safety Risks
9complaintsHigh severityOtherSeat backs do not lock into place, posing a risk of passengers sliding forward in a collision.
- 7
Battery Failure Causing Complete Shutdown
5complaintsHigh severityOtherBattery failure causes the vehicle to completely shut down, leaving the vehicle immobile and potentially unsafe.
- 8
Headrest Malfunction Causing Neck Injury Risk
5complaintsHigh severityOtherHeadrests fail to lock into upright position, posing a risk of neck injuries in case of a collision.
- 9
Forward Collision Avoidance System Failure
4complaintsMedium severityOtherThe forward collision avoidance system intermittently fails, causing the vehicle to enter 'limp mode' and lose power.
- 10
Visibility Issues Causing Safety Concerns
4complaintsMedium severityOtherDriver visibility issues, such as rearview camera malfunctions, increase the risk of accidents.
- 11
Complete Shutdown of Vehicle
3complaintsHigh severityEngineThe vehicle completely shuts down while driving, often resulting in the need to pull over and restart the vehicle.
- 12
Phantom Braking Issues
3complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle experiences phantom braking, where the brakes engage unexpectedly without any input from the driver, potentially leading to accidents.
- 13
Power Loss at Highway Speeds
3complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe vehicle experiences a sudden loss of power at highway speeds, often requiring the driver to reduce speed or pull over to avoid accidents.
- 14
Recall Issues with Air Bag Systems
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalAir bag systems are not being installed due to delayed availability of parts, increasing safety risks.
Related recalls: 23V010000, 26V362000
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.