Chrysler Pacifica Transmission / powertrain problems
1.24 vs. all vehicles Steady
382 of the 2,650 complaints about the Chrysler Pacifica (14.4%) concern Transmission / powertrain, making it the model's third-largest problem area. That share is 1.2× the Transmission / powertrain share across all tracked vehicles.
382Complaints · Transmission / powertrain
14.4%Share of complaints
1.24×vs. all vehicles
80Last 12 months
3.1%Share involving a crash or fire
2Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Transmission / powertrain complaints peak with the 2018 model (109, 10% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (2). 80 Transmission / powertrain complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 66 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “transmission”, “hybrid”, “van”, “shut soon” and “safely shut”. 12 of these reports (3.1%) describe a crash or fire, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 18V492000 (2018-07-26, model years 2018).
The contact owns a 2023 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle on a slight incline and exiting the vehicle, the vehicle started rolling backwards while the driver’s side door was still open.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-08-21 · ODI 11758632
This vehicle quit driving and you can move it. Confirmed bad transmission. I bought it this way from the insurance company because it bounced off a concrete barrier. I suspect this happened when the transmission failed.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-04-20 · ODI 11732419 · Crash
All relevant recalls on the vehicle have been previously performed. On 8/25/2026, after starting the vehicle it displayed a warning message to "Stop Safely - Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon." That message was able to be cleared after four cycles of turning the…
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-08-25 · ODI 11759567
The car rapidly came to a stop as I was starting to press the brake lightly. The check engine light came on, the car made a grinding noise, and the screen said it was turning off cruise control when it had not been engaged.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-08-20 · ODI 11758322
I brought my vehicle to the dealer for safety recall 52D more than three weeks ago. They will not return the vehicle to me because they say the battery can explode. They have not offered enough money to cover the base model rental car.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-08-20 · ODI 11758328
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver, and the vehicle stalled. The message "Power Train" was displayed on the instrument panel.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-08-19 · ODI 11758035
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Campaign 18V492000 · 2018-07-26 · Model years: 2018
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica non-hybrid vehicles. A component in the transmission may not have been welded properly, possibly causing the transmission to not transmit engine power to the wheels.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U85.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT Campaign 18V493000 · 2018-07-26 · Model years: 2018
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The front axle halfshafts may have been incorrectly assembled, preventing the shaft from being properly secured to the constant-velocity (CV) joint.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right halfshaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began September 18, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U80.
How common are Transmission / powertrain problems on the Chrysler Pacifica?
382 of the 2,650 complaints about the Chrysler Pacifica (14.4%) concern Transmission / powertrain, making it the model's third-largest problem area. That share is 1.2× the Transmission / powertrain share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Chrysler Pacifica model years have the most Transmission / powertrain complaints?
By model year, Transmission / powertrain complaints peak with the 2018 model (109, 10% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (2).
Is there a recall for Chrysler Pacifica Transmission / powertrain problems?
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 18V492000 (2018-07-26, model years 2018).