Chrysler Pacifica Steering problems
196 of the 2,650 complaints about the Chrysler Pacifica (7.4%) concern Steering, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 1.1× the Steering share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Steering complaints peak with the 2018 model (118, 11% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2024 model (2). 127 Steering complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 13 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
Owners most often describe: “steering”, “wheel”, “sticking”, “turns” and “gradual”. 4 of these reports (2.0%) describe a crash or fire, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Steering for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 127 · Previous 12 months: 13
Common terms in reports
- steering181
- wheel114
- sticking30
- turns39
- gradual20
- sticks25
What owners report
Possible control arm failure, been reading online that this has been a known issue with these and nothing has been done about it.
I was driving in my 2018 chrysler pacifica on a rural street when it suddenly felt like the front passanger side tire had blown out. The car was difficult to control & and pulled to the right, pushing up against the curb.
The steering sticks normally when slightly turned especially going highway speeds around bends. You have to “yank” the wheel from it being stuck and risk over steering off the road or into other lane. Huge safety risk.
While driving my 2018 Chrysler Pacifica FWD with approximately 86,000 miles, I have noticed abnormal steering behavior when going around gradual curves.
The wheel suddenly became difficult to turn while driving due to a loss of power steering, but it soon regained normal function. However, not many trips after that, the power steering completely failed. It has not regained function.
intermittently, but increasingly, when turning the wheel it feels almost like it gets temporarily stuck or like i no longer am controlling the steering. i notice it more often to the right, but have felt similar to the left.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Steering for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Chrysler Pacifica
- Engine968
- Electrical470
- Transmission / powertrain382
- Steering196
- Interior & equipment165
- Brakes101
- Airbags & seat belts81
- Body & structure56
- Fuel system46
Chrysler Pacifica problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›
Frequently asked questions
How common are Steering problems on the Chrysler Pacifica?
196 of the 2,650 complaints about the Chrysler Pacifica (7.4%) concern Steering, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 1.1× the Steering share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Chrysler Pacifica model years have the most Steering complaints?
By model year, Steering complaints peak with the 2018 model (118, 11% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2024 model (2).
Is there a recall for Chrysler Pacifica Steering problems?
No recall campaign addresses Steering for the tracked model years.