2026 CHRYSLER PACIFICA

4 recalls, 20 complaints - 5/5 safety rating

26V531000 Aug 13, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect Description
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager... Read more
Consequence
A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning September 1, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identi... Read more
844,027 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
26V358000 Jun 2, 2026
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The spring inside the front seat harness connector may contact electrical terminals.
Consequence
The unintended connection may prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
141 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Braun Corporation
26V296000 May 11, 2026
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect Description
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Consequence
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Braun will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359 or Q'Straint's customer service at 1-800-987-9987.
476 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Braun Corporation
26V189000 Mar 26, 2026
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Defect Description
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 (... Read more
Consequence
Air bags with insufficient pressure retention increase the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 06D, 10D, and 11D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in... Read more
293,264 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Complaint Statistics

20 total complaints 1 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
POWER TRAIN2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER1
STEERING1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH1
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST1
SERVICE BRAKES1
WHEELS:HUB1
ENGINE Sep 3, 2026
Incident date: Aug 8, 2026
When driving on freeway the vehicle overheated and engine warning light flashed and had to come to stop at side of freeway. The vehicle had lost its coolant from a rear heater hose connection. The car was towed to dealer and the repair comment was that a part was deformed from mis-assembly (or words... Read more
POWER TRAIN Sep 3, 2026
Incident date: Aug 8, 2026
When driving on freeway the vehicle overheated and engine warning light flashed and had to come to stop at side of freeway. The vehicle had lost its coolant from a rear heater hose connection. The car was towed to dealer and the repair comment was that a part was deformed from mis-assembly (or words... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 26, 2026
Incident date: Aug 9, 2026
On 8/9/2026, two days after purchasing the aforementioned brand-new vehicle (8/7/2026), the vehicle experienced a fire in the undercarriage below the engine while I was driving with my wife and our [XXX] daughter in the vehicle. While driving in traffic, we noticed a strong smell that appeared to b... Read more
Fire
SEATS Aug 21, 2026
Incident date: Jun 6, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that on the day of purchasing the vehicle, the contact tested the electronic motor resistance-sensing system for the third-row seats; however, the seat failed to stop and reverse and continued to move. The contact attempted to stop the se... Read more
ENGINE Jul 24, 2026
Incident date: May 22, 2026
This vehicle has been into the Ford dealer multiple times for transmission slipping type issues. From before the 60,000 mile powertrain warranty ended and after. The dealer said the only thing needed was an update and reset. Today a different Ford dealer has informed me that during the transmission ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 24, 2026
Incident date: May 22, 2026
This vehicle has been into the Ford dealer multiple times for transmission slipping type issues. From before the 60,000 mile powertrain warranty ended and after. The dealer said the only thing needed was an update and reset. Today a different Ford dealer has informed me that during the transmission ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 24, 2026
Incident date: May 22, 2026
This vehicle has been into the Ford dealer multiple times for transmission slipping type issues. From before the 60,000 mile powertrain warranty ended and after. The dealer said the only thing needed was an update and reset. Today a different Ford dealer has informed me that during the transmission ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 21, 2026
Incident date: Jul 21, 2026
On two separate occasions, approximately four months apart in spring and summer 2026, while turning left across oncoming traffic at a green light, the vehicle's brakes applied hard on their own with no driver input. Each time the vehicle came to an abrupt halt mid-turn for roughly one second before ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 13, 2026
Incident date: Jul 9, 2026
Coolant is leaking and overheats all the time. It has the 1.6l engine and is being grouped with the 2.0 engine.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jul 6, 2026
Incident date: Jun 6, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle jerked and lost power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was ... Read more
WHEELS:HUB Jul 6, 2026
Incident date: Jun 6, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Niro. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned and pulled to the left unexpectedly. The contact initially contacted the dealer and was informed of the headlamp replacement and general inspection. Additionally, while the cont... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES May 25, 2026
Incident date: May 25, 2026
I drove home after shopping, opened my garage door by remote, and pulled into the garage. I placed the vehicle in park, and shut off the engine via push button. I retrieved my purse from the passenger seat and exited the vehicle. I exited the vehicle with the intent of retrieving my shopping bags ... Read more
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE May 25, 2026
Incident date: May 25, 2026
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE, ~70,000 miles. The vehicle experienced a cylinder head failure in the EA888 2.0L TSI engine, causing the check-engine light to illuminate. The cylinder head developed internal cracks, resulting in excessive oil consumption over a period of more than one year prior to the c... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST May 25, 2026
Incident date: May 25, 2026
Root problem seems to be the forward looking camera and/or radar, though there are 8-10 codes in total. This one looks like the primary problem: U3000-49 — Multipurpose Camera Unit / Millimeter Wave Radar Internal Electronic Failure As a result, we no longer have safety features such as emergency... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 16, 2026
Incident date: May 15, 2026
After being parked for several days at the airport, the vehicle turned on, but would not start. The instrument cluster had the following message, “Service required do not change transmission position”. I contacted Mercedes road side assistance who cannot access this parking level. They indicate... Read more
ENGINE May 16, 2026
Incident date: May 15, 2026
After being parked for several days at the airport, the vehicle turned on, but would not start. The instrument cluster had the following message, “Service required do not change transmission position”. I contacted Mercedes road side assistance who cannot access this parking level. They indicate... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 14, 2026
Incident date: Dec 16, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the tailgate was constantly opening unintendedly. The failure also occurred while the vehicle was parked overnight, causing the battery to drain. Additionally, the contact stated that the rearview camera was inoperable. The ve... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH Jan 14, 2026
Incident date: Dec 16, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the tailgate was constantly opening unintendedly. The failure also occurred while the vehicle was parked overnight, causing the battery to drain. Additionally, the contact stated that the rearview camera was inoperable. The ve... Read more
STEERING Jan 14, 2026
Incident date: Dec 16, 2025
Steering binds or sticks while steering wheel is on center requiring diligence to maintain the vehicle's course. The steering also will periodically act as if the road departure system is engaged even when that feature and lane assist are turned off. The vehicle will dart to the right, but not to ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER Sep 29, 2025
Incident date: Sep 28, 2025
Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact purchased the vehicle from a dealer in March 2024. The contact stated that when the vehicle was purchased, the odometer at 60,000, and the advertisement stated 60,000. The contact recently acquired the Carfax report, which indicate... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2026 CHRYSLER PACIFICA

2026 CHRYSLER PACIFICA PV N/A FWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk 11.6%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Lane Departure WarningStandard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2026 CHRYSLER PACIFICA

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 9-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 19.0 28.0 22.0 Regular $2,800

CO2 Emissions: 401.0 g/mile (Minivan - 2WD)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHRYSLER PACIFICA

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE25009 Opened: Sep 5, 2025
PE, Open , Model Year: 2017
Intermittent Loss of Electric Power Steering
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is opening this Preliminary Evaluation to assess the scope, frequency, and potential safety consequences of alleged defects related to the electric power steering (EPS) system in model year (MY) 2017–2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. ODI has received 94 Veh... Read more
RQ24004 Opened: Feb 27, 2024
RQ, Open , Model Year: 2018
Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.
On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened investigation PE22-008 regarding complaints alleging a loss of motive power condition potentially due to a transmission malfunction in Model Years 2019-2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV).  On January 17, ... Read more
RQ24001 Opened: Jan 16, 2024
RQ, Open , Model Year: 2017
Ignition-off high voltage battery fire (Remedy effectiveness of Recall 22V-077)
On February 11, 2022, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) issued a safety recall (NHTSA Recall 22V-077) on all 2017-2018 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) produced between August 12, 2016 through August 7, 2018. The recall addresses ignition “OFF’ fires that originate at the high volt... Read more
PE22008 Opened: Jul 22, 2022 , Closed: Mar 27, 2024
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2018
Transmission fault leading to loss of motive power
On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE22008 to investigate allegation of loss of motive power, potentially due to transmission malfunction, in certain Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. In a January 17, 2023 letter to NHTSA, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) submitted recall no... Read more
DP17003 Opened: Dec 1, 2017 , Closed: Mar 1, 2018
DP, Closed , Model Year: 2017
Stall/Loss of Motive Power
By letter dated November 30, 2017, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requesting it open an investigation into allegations of engine stalling in the model year (MY) 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, a new vehicle platform. In support of its petition,... Read more
EA08006 Opened: Feb 21, 2008 , Closed: Apr 15, 2009
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2007
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
THE AGENCY HAS CLOSED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON ITS REVIEW OF CONSUMER COMPLAINTS, FIELD REPORTS, WARRANTY CLAIMS AND OTHER DATA REGARDING ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES AND POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA VEHICLES WITH 4.0L ENGINES.THE AVAILABLE EVIDENCE INDICATES... Read more
PE07052 Opened: Oct 19, 2007 , Closed: Feb 21, 2008
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2007
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE THAT A FIRE ERUPTED UNDER THE HOOD, NEAR THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE.IN CHRYSLER'S RESPONSE TO ODI'S NOVEMBER 2, 2007 INFORMATION REQUEST, CHRYSLER ASSERTS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT OCCURS ONLY IN THE 4.0L ENGINES AND THE CONSUMER WILL EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID OR A NO... Read more
EA06013 Opened: Jun 22, 2006 , Closed: Nov 29, 2006
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2005
ENGINE STALLING
IN A NOVEMBER 8, 2006 LETTER, DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO NHTSA CONCERNING TWO SEPARATE DEFECT CONDITIONS THAT COULD RESULT IN ENGINE STALL WHILE DRIVING IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2005-2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA VEHICLES (NHTSA RECALL NO. 06V-432).MY 2005 VEHICLES... Read more
EA06010 Opened: Jun 15, 2006 , Closed: Oct 11, 2007
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2004
FUEL TANK PUNCTURES
EA06-010 WAS OPENED BASED ON INFORMATION GATHERED IN PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE06-009.PE06-009 WAS OPENED BASED ON INFORMATION OBTAINED IN A PEER INFORMATION REQUEST AS PART OF A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE05-050) OF FUEL TANK PUNCTURE IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 THROUGH 2006 NISSAN MURANO VEHICLES.IN JAN... Read more
RQ06002 Opened: Feb 27, 2006 , Closed: Jun 22, 2006
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2004
ENGINE STALLING
ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006 RQ06-002 WAS OPENED IN RESPONSE TO 60 COMPLAINTS OF ENGINE STALL, MOSTLY DURING LEFT-HAND TURNS, IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004 TO 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA VEHICLES THAT WERE OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF RECALL 04V-113.IN MARCH 2004, DAIMLERCHRYSLER INITIATED RECALL 04V-113 ON 34,561 MY 2004 PAC... Read more
PE06009 Opened: Feb 22, 2006 , Closed: Jun 15, 2006
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2004
FUEL TANK PUNCTURES
ON FEBRUARY 22, 2006, ODI OPENED PE06-009 TO INVESTIGATE REPORTS THAT THE FUEL TANKS ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004 TO 2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA VEHICLES MAY BE PUNCTURED BY CONTACT WITH ROAD DEBRIS.THE NUMBER OF REPORTS SUBMITTED BY CHRYSLER WAS SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER THAN THOSE SUBMITTED BY OTHER MANUFACTURER... Read more

CHRYSLER PACIFICA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHRYSLER PACIFICA across all model years (2004, 2027).

95 Total Recalls
10,741 Total Complaints
11 Investigations
392 Reported Crashes
175 Reported Fires
16 Reported Deaths

CHRYSLER PACIFICA - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2027 1 0 View
2026 (current) 4 20
2025 8 40 View
2024 11 69 View
2023 14 248 View
2022 10 354 View
2021 7 680 View
2020 5 268 View
2019 7 480 View
2018 12 1,373 View
2017 11 2,376 View
2016 0 6 View
2008 0 155 View
2007 0 481 View
2006 1 1,056 View
2005 2 1,802 View
2004 2 1,332 View
2003 0 1 View

Other CHRYSLER Models

Model Recalls Complaints
TOWN AND COUNTRY 209 19,029 View
SEBRING 114 4,101 View
300 112 6,460 View
VOYAGER 82 320 View
CIRRUS 53 1,232 View
LEBARON 48 837 View
200 47 6,930 View
NEW YORKER 44 1,035 View