2019 Chrysler Pacifica problems and recalls

Owners filed 172 complaints on the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica in the last three full years, out of 351 on record. The most cited component is the Electrical System.

351
Complaints
7
Recalls
11
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
3
Injuries
32.6
Severity index

Severity index 32.6 Low. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 32.6p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 108 of 123 by severity index among 2019 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 12% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2019 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Electrical SystemElectrical System: 115 complaints (32.8%)115 33%EngineEngine: 93 complaints (26.5%)93 26%Power TrainPower Train: 85 complaints (24.2%)85 24%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 63 complaints (17.9%)63 18%Service BrakesService Brakes: 60 complaints (17.1%)60 17%SteeringSteering: 44 complaints (12.5%)44 13%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 14 complaints (4.0%)14 4%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 13 complaints (3.7%)13 4%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11532.8%
ENGINE9326.5%
POWER TRAIN8524.2%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER6317.9%
SERVICE BRAKES6017.1%
STEERING4412.5%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM144.0%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL133.7%

Complaints filed per year

030602018: 12019: 402020: 222021: 302022: 462023: 522024: 602025: 602026: 40 (partial year)18192021222324602526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20181
201940
202022
202130
202246
202352
202460
202560
2026 (year to date)40
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 1.8x those in 2020 to 2022 (172 against 98).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
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
20V19100010/09/2020BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with
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
26V32700021/05/2026BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Contamination in the central vision processing module or improper programming may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, t

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.