2023 Chrysler Pacifica
Common Problems
Ranked from 66 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
9 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 Stall During Operation
31complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine unexpectedly stalls during operation, leading to loss of power and control.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Dashboard Warning of 'Stop Safely, Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon'
24complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe dashboard displays a warning indicating the vehicle will shut off soon, leading to immediate loss of power.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 23V010000, 23V753000
- 3
Recall Issues with Curtain Air Bags
16complaintsSafety riskElectricalThere are ongoing issues with the recall for curtain air bags, leading to non-deployment in crashes.
Related recalls: 23V010000, 23V753000
- 4
Power Loss During Highway Driving
9complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe vehicle experiences sudden power loss while driving on highways, leading to potential loss of control and accidents.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V500000
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Steering Failure During Operation
8complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering becomes unresponsive or fails during operation, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
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Hybrid System Failure
6complaintsHigh severityOtherThe hybrid system malfunctions, leading to a loss of power and the vehicle entering limp mode, often with no warning.
- 8
Unintended Movement
5complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle moves unexpectedly without driver input, potentially leading to collisions and injuries.
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Transmission Issues Leading to Loss of Power
2complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe transmission malfunctions, leading to loss of power and control, especially on highways.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 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.