2017 Chrysler Pacifica problems and recalls

Owners filed 451 complaints on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica in the last three full years, out of 1,509 on record. The most cited component is the Engine.

1,509
Complaints
11
Recalls
46
Crash reports
10
Fire reports
37
Injuries
37.3
Severity index

Severity index 37.3 Low. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 37.3p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 122 of 137 by severity index among 2017 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 11% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2017 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

EngineEngine: 521 complaints (34.5%)521 35%Power TrainPower Train: 468 complaints (31.0%)468 31%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 388 complaints (25.7%)388 26%SteeringSteering: 268 complaints (17.8%)268 18%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 213 complaints (14.1%)213 14%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 89 complaints (5.9%)89 6%Service BrakesService Brakes: 85 complaints (5.6%)85 6%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 68 complaints (4.5%)68 5%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ENGINE52134.5%
POWER TRAIN46831.0%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM38825.7%
STEERING26817.8%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER21314.1%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL895.9%
SERVICE BRAKES855.6%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM684.5%

Complaints filed per year

01352702016: 142017: 1442018: 2252019: 2622020: 1102021: 792022: 1202023: 1762024: 1272025: 1482026: 104 (partial year)1617181926220212223242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
201614
2017144
2018225
2019262
2020110
202179
2022120
2023176
2024127
2025148
2026 (year to date)104
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 1.5x those in 2020 to 2022 (451 against 309).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
18V39500014/06/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULEChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The Manual Park Release (MPR) plug may be removed without a tool. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Pr
18V33200017/05/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger
19V34800009/05/2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with engine stop/start systems. A loose battery ground connection may result in an intermittent loss of power steering assist and/or a stall.
16V49000030/06/2016SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHERChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Pacifica vehicles manufactured February 22, 2016, through April 28, 2016. The center overhead seat belt stow clip may fracture and prevent use of the seat belt in the third-row and/or second-row center passenger seat (if
17V48200028/07/2017POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNITVantage Mobility International, LLC (VMI) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vehicles modified by VMI. The rear pinion bracket on both sides of the vehicle may crack, causing the axle not to be centered and the wheel to wobble.
17V34200025/05/2017SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSVantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage Mobility) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vans modified by Vantage Mobility for wheelchair accessibility. The affected vans have rear brake lines that might have been crossed during the modification. As such
18V04900011/01/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with a 3.6l engine. The engine control software may become out of sync with the crankshaft position sensor, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
17V54200031/08/2017SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHERChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with the 8-passenger seating option. In certain passenger seating and vehicle situations, the second-row center seating position seat belt buckle could cause the left outboard seat belt to b
23V01000017/01/2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLESChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.
25V87600017/12/2025EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max
18V52400009/08/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOODChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehi

Other Chrysler Pacifica model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 9 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-07. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.