Chrysler Pacifica recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 43 recalls and 7,053 owner complaints for the Chrysler Pacifica (model years 2003–2008, 2016–2027). The most reported problem area is engine (1,922 complaints), followed by electrical system (1,464 complaints). The 2023 model year has the most recalls (14).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 9 | 30 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 11 | 47 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 14 | 155 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 10 | 218 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 7 | 377 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 5 | 173 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 7 | 316 | 11 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 12 | 889 | 28 | 14 | |
| 2017 | 11 | 1,542 | 46 | 11 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 102 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 326 | 8 | 10 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 726 | 20 | 7 | |
| 2005 | 2 | 1,244 | 25 | 13 | |
| 2004 | 2 | 896 | 32 | 30 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2017 (1,542), 2005 (1,244) and 2004 (896). Among model years at least two years old, the 2003 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chrysler Pacifica model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1,922 | 16 of 18 | |
| Electrical system | 1,464 | 16 of 18 | |
| Power train | 1,433 | 15 of 18 | |
| Structure | 1,071 | 11 of 18 | |
| Steering | 781 | 13 of 18 |
Latest 8 of 43 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V561000 | Sep 1, 2026 | Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2025–2026 | 2,017 |
| 26V531000 | Aug 13, 2026 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2026–2027 | 844,027 |
| 26V362000 | Jun 4, 2026 | Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery | 2020–2022 | 17,277 |
| 26V358000 | Jun 2, 2026 | Air bags: frontal | 2023–2026 | 141 |
| 26V327000 | May 21, 2026 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2019, 2023 | 16 |
| 26V296000 | May 11, 2026 | Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement, critical fasteners | 2023–2026 | 476 |
| 26V189000 | Mar 26, 2026 | Air bags: side/window, curtain | 2022–2026 | 293,264 |
| 25V877000 | Dec 17, 2025 | Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement, latch/anchor | 2021–2025 | 1,019 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 207 complaints and a fire in 99 complaints; 178 people injured and 13 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.