Worst 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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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 Faults | 138 | 3 | 1 | 23,980 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 136 | 2 | — | 23,548 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 114 | 2 | — | 3,283 mi | |
| Fuel System | 70 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 22 | — | — | 950 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 16 | — | — | 45,171 mi | |
| Brakes | 10 | 4 | — | 82,500 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 8 | 2 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 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 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Propulsion System:Charging:Cable/Cord:Accessory | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Chrysler Pacifica
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,102,841 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.
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 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 of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
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2021 Chrysler Pacifica — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chrysler Pacifica reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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