Chrysler Pacifica Transmission / powertrain problems
1.22 vs. all vehicles Within ±30% year on year
390 of the 2,728 complaints about the Chrysler Pacifica (14.3%) 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.
390Complaints · Transmission / powertrain
14.3%Share of complaints
1.22×vs. all vehicles
77Last 12 months
3.1%Share involving a crash or fire
2Related recalls
Analysis
77 Transmission / powertrain complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 67 in the 12 months before — up 15%.
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 year 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
The transmission shifts harshly, clunks when shifted into Drive or Reverse, and hesitates before suddenly lurching. Engine RPM rises before the transmission engages, and some describe the resulting jolt as feeling like being hit from behind.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-10-07 · ODI 11769510
Car completely powered off , abs replaced, transmission shifter , replaced batteries once and now the aux battery again, car not even 3 years old. Safety issue when vehicle is just dying while in motion
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-10-05 · ODI 11769180
While driving on a highway during rush-hour traffic, my car had an alert that said “ stop safely vehicle will shut off soon” I quickly pulled over on the side of the highway and my vehicle completely stopped working within a minute.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-10-03 · ODI 11768737
We are on a 5th! Auxiliary battery since purchasing the vehicle new in 2019. It fails every 1-2 years and it causes the main battery to drain as a result of it which means replacing both batteries on average every 18 months.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-09-28 · ODI 11767410
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.
