Chrysler Pacifica Engine problems
1.61 vs. all vehicles Falling
981 of the 2,728 complaints about the Chrysler Pacifica (36.0%) concern Engine, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 1.6× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
981Complaints · Engine
36.0%Share of complaints
1.61×vs. all vehicles
122Last 12 months
2.0%Share involving a crash or fire
0Related recalls
Analysis
122 Engine complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 181 in the 12 months before — down 33%.
22 of these reports (2.0%) describe a crash or fire, with 5 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 122 · Previous 12 months: 181
What owners report
On Thursday, July 3, we were on our way out of town and had just gotten on a highway when I smelled something burning, saw smoke (we thought was steam at the time) coming from the hood and heard the engine making a grinding, or rattling noise so we pulled…
Subject: Urgent Safety Concern – Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid (VIN: [XXX] ) Dear NHTSA, I am writing to report a serious safety issue with my 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid (VIN: [XXX] ).
Head gasket issue. Known issue with this model. Costly repair "The primary reason is inadequate construction techniques, design, and materials. There isn't a preventive solution for this issue.
Vehicle once it came to a full stop on the highway the check engine light popped on and would not go out. it drove okay the reset of the way home until the last few miles, came to a stop sign and vehicle shut off.
First, I had camshaft related error which turned out to be a bad intake camshaft on bank 1. The Camshaft, all rocker arms, lifters, camshaft adjuster and all VVL actuators have been replaced with genuine mopar parts.
Head gasket blown! Vehicle is under 100k miles, never overheated, service properly maintained. When researching symptoms, I discovered I am one of hundreds if not thousands of 2017-2018 model Pacifica owners who have suffered this issue.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Engine for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Chrysler Pacifica
- Engine981
- Electrical490
- Transmission / powertrain390
- Steering213
- Unspecified or other169
- Brakes102
- Airbags & seat belts87
- Body & structure56
- Fuel system48
Chrysler Pacifica problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›
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