2021 Chrysler Pacifica problems and recalls

Owners have filed 364 complaints on the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, and NHTSA has issued 7 recalls. The most cited component is the Electrical System (147 complaints).

364
Complaints
7
Recalls
11
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
11
Injuries
42.9
Severity index

Severity index 42.9 Low. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 42.9p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 76 of 92 by severity index among 2021 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 17% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2021 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Electrical SystemElectrical System: 147 complaints (40.4%)147 40%EngineEngine: 140 complaints (38.5%)140 38%Power TrainPower Train: 119 complaints (32.7%)119 33%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 74 complaints (20.3%)74 20%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 53 complaints (14.6%)53 15%Back Over PreventionBack Over Prevention: 28 complaints (7.7%)28 8%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 22 complaints (6.0%)22 6%Forward Collision Avoid…Forward Collision Avoidance: 16 complaints (4.4%)16 4%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14740.4%
ENGINE14038.5%
POWER TRAIN11932.7%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7420.3%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5314.6%
BACK OVER PREVENTION287.7%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL226.0%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE164.4%

Complaints filed per year

046912021: 262022: 912023: 772024: 662025: 572026: 47 (partial year)21229123242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
202126
202291
202377
202466
202557
2026 (year to date)47
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 1.7x those in 2021 to 2022 (200 against 117).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
22V18100024/03/2022SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLYChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Pacifica and 2021 Voyager vehicles. The second-row seat-to-floor mounting latch may bind and stick open, preventing the seat from properly securing to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements o
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.
24V43600013/06/2024BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software
24V79300024/10/2024AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAINChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Pacifica and 2020-2021, 2023 Voyager vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the side curtain air bags may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Mo
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
25V87700017/12/2025EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
26V36200004/06/2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.

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 2026-09-02. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.