Worst 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 138 | 3 | 1 | 23,980 mi | |
| ENGINE | 136 | 2 | — | 23,548 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 114 | 2 | — | 3,283 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 70 | 1 | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 49 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 22 | — | — | 950 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 16 | — | — | 45,171 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 10 | 4 | — | 82,500 mi | |
| STEERING | 10 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 9 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 8 | 2 | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 7 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 7 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 6 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 5 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 3 | — | 57,760 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 4 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ACCESSORY | 1 | — | — | 24,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 | — | — | 70,432 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 1 | — | — | 2,970 mi |
Recalls for 2021 Chrysler Pacifica
12 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,306,457 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.
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.
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.
Chrysler (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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Chrysler (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 may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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.
+ 2 more recalls
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