2022 Chrysler Pacifica Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica.

20212023
Complaints
303
Crashes
12
Fires
2
Injuries
22
Fatalities
1
Recalls
9

Worst 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#164 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:20,125 mi
Crash-related:1
#259 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:68,000 mi
Crash-related:2
#347 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:19,739 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica.

Engine Problems
64
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
20,125
Transmission / Drivetrain
59
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
68,000
Electrical Faults
47
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
19,739
Fuel System
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
250
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
27,212
Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hybrid Propulsion System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly:Head Restraint
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly:Recliner
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2022 Chrysler Pacifica

9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,532,246 vehicles.

26V189000Air Bags:side/window:curtain
~178,246 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

25V876000Equipment Adaptive/mobility:wheelchair Restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
~86 affected

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.

25V877000Equipment Adaptive/mobility:wheelchair Restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
~1,019 affected

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.

25V302000Air Bags:side/window:curtain
~250,651 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

24V793000Air Bags:side/window:curtain
~26 affected

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."

24V436000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~1,033,433 affected

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."

23V010000Electrical System:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles · Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter
~67,117 affected

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.

22V619000Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages
~508 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Voyager and Pacifica vehicles. The windshield wiper arm nuts may be improperly tightened, which can cause the wipers to not function properly.

22V181000Seats:mid/rear Assembly
~1,160 affected

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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2022 Chrysler Pacifica — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica has 303 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 9 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 64 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (64 complaints, avg 20,125 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (59 complaints, avg 68,000 mi); Electrical Faults (47 complaints, avg 19,739 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 33,939 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica include 12 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 22 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica have any recalls?
Yes — 9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,532,246 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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