Model year
2017 Chrysler Pacifica
NHTSA lists 11 recalls and 1,537 complaints for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 6 recalls and 79 complaints under PACIFICA HYBRID and PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (523), POWER TRAIN (469), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (389). NHTSA lists 3 investigations, including 2 investigations with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated the VAN FWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 22–32 mpg combined and 40 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,100–$3,050, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2004 896 complaints
- 2005 1,244 complaints
- 2006 726 complaints
- 2007 326 complaints
- 2008 102 complaints
- 2017 1,537 complaints
- 2018 889 complaints
- 2019 316 complaints
- 2020 171 complaints
- 2021 375 complaints
- 2022 218 complaints
- 2023 155 complaints
- 2024 47 complaints
- 2025 30 complaints
- 2026 11 complaints
- 2027 1 complaints
Recalls
25V876000 · Dec 17, 2025
EQUIPMENT 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…
23V010000 · Jan 17, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES; HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
Chrysler (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.
19V348000 · May 9, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Chrysler (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.
18V524000 · Aug 9, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Chrysler (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…
18V395000 · Jun 14, 2018
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Chrysler (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…
18V332000 · May 17, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Chrysler (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…
18V049000 · Jan 11, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Chrysler (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.
17V542000 · Aug 31, 2017
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Chrysler (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…
17V482000 · Jul 28, 2017
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Vantage 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.
17V342000 · May 25, 2017
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Vantage 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…
1 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.
Complaints
1,537 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 46, fire flag on 10, injury field 37, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| PACIFICA HYBRID | 0 | 0 |
| PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID | 6 | 79 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP17003 | Stall/Loss of Motive Power · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE; ENGINE | Dec 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| RQ24001 | Ignition-off high voltage battery fire (Remedy effectiveness of Recall 22V-077) · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | Jan 16, 2024 | No close date in the file |
| PE25009 | Intermittent Loss of Electric Power Steering · STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | Sep 5, 2025 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHEV VAN FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| VAN FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.116 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifica · 3.6L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Pacifica Hybrid · 3.6L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 32 | 33 | 32 | 40.0 | 570 | $2,100 |
| Pacifica · 3.6L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
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Check a vehicle
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