2018 Chrysler Pacifica problems and recalls

Owners filed 341 complaints on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica in the last three full years, out of 859 on record. The most cited component is the Engine.

859
Complaints
12
Recalls
27
Crash reports
14
Fire reports
15
Injuries
38.9
Severity index

Severity index 38.9 Low. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 38.9p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 100 of 122 by severity index among 2018 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 18% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2018 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

EngineEngine: 370 complaints (43.1%)370 43%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 285 complaints (33.2%)285 33%SteeringSteering: 169 complaints (19.7%)169 20%Power TrainPower Train: 154 complaints (17.9%)154 18%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 112 complaints (13.0%)112 13%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 47 complaints (5.5%)47 5%Electronic Stability Co…Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 37 complaints (4.3%)37 4%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 35 complaints (4.1%)35 4%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ENGINE37043.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM28533.2%
STEERING16919.7%
POWER TRAIN15417.9%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER11213.0%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM475.5%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)374.3%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL354.1%

Complaints filed per year

0701402017: 42018: 772019: 1382020: 542021: 552022: 692023: 942024: 1112025: 1362026: 121 (partial year)17181913820212223242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20174
201877
2019138
202054
202155
202269
202394
2024111
2025136
2026 (year to date)121
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 1.9x those in 2020 to 2022 (341 against 178).

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
18V49200026/07/2018POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica non-hybrid vehicles. A component in the transmission may not have been welded properly, possibly causing the transmission to not transmit engine power to the wheels.
18V49300026/07/2018POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFTChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The front axle halfshafts may have been incorrectly assembled, preventing the shaft from being properly secured to the constant-velocity (CV) joint.
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
19V14300028/02/2019SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARMChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica hybrid vehicles. The right front lower control arm may separate from the steering knuckle.
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.
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
17V82400021/12/2017EQUIPMENTChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. Th
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
19V88600012/12/2019BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with an 8.4 inch radio display, 360 degree surround view camera system, and seat back video screens. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed on the radio after the ve
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

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.