Worst 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 514 | 7 | 5 | 27,836 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 457 | 5 | 2 | 32,258 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 370 | 2 | 3 | 35,845 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 226 | 7 | — | 44,858 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 87 | 15 | — | 24,171 mi | |
| Brakes | 81 | 12 | — | 46,999 mi | |
| Fuel System | 66 | — | — | 24,771 mi | |
| Body Structure | 52 | 2 | 1 | 24,444 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 27 | — | — | 31,895 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 24 | 2 | — | 37,616 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 13 | — | — | 73,791 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 13 | — | — | 47,041 mi | |
| Airbags | 12 | 6 | — | 42,372 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 12 | 1 | — | 52,500 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 10 | 2 | — | 19,527 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 9 | — | — | 33,586 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 8 | — | — | 14,773 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 5 | — | — | 56,333 mi | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 11,367 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 5 | — | — | 84,800 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 5 | — | — | 38,400 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
10 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,528,138 vehicles.
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 wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
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.
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.
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 Protection."
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 Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
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.
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 become unlatched.
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.
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 such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Chrysler (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 so equipped).
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2017 Chrysler Pacifica — FAQ
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