Worst 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 345 | 5 | 6 | 23,056 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 264 | 10 | 7 | 22,969 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 142 | 4 | — | 26,209 mi | |
| STEERING | 131 | 8 | — | 31,745 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 108 | 3 | 3 | 22,697 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 44 | — | 3 | 13,516 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 37 | 1 | — | 16,016 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 31 | 6 | 1 | 15,260 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 30 | 3 | — | 19,718 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 18 | 1 | — | 15,035 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 13 | 2 | 1 | 26,289 mi | |
| SEATS | 8 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 7 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 4 | 1 | 40,313 mi | |
| WHEELS | 6 | 1 | — | 4,780 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 4 | — | — | 77,950 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 4 | — | — | 58,933 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 4 | — | — | 9,664 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | — | — | 15,680 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 3 | — | — | 4,276 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 3 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 3,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 43,500 mi | |
| HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 15,400 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 27,200 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2018 Chrysler Pacifica
20 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~15,606,054 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.
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 2017-2023 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 2017-2023 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 2017-2023 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 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 vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Chrysler (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 vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
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 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica hybrid vehicles. The right front lower control arm may separate from the steering knuckle.
+ 10 more recalls
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