2017 Chrysler Pacifica Problems

1,494 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict AVOID 5/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Engine520
Power Train466
Electrical System385
Steering260
Unknown Or Other213
Vehicle Speed Control89

In the owners’ words

“The car has developed an unsmooth turning sensation that I noticed at highway speeds causing over / understeering curve turning. It is gradually becoming worse over the last few months, but it is not a daily driven vehicle, maybe once a week or so.”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Chrysler Pacifica owner
“I have been had intermittent loss of power steering during gradual turns and then suddenly it returns. Very dangerous situation!!”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Chrysler Pacifica owner
“At speeds between 20-80mph, the steering wheel sticks while turning to the right. I have to force it to come back to center after the turn. It does not do this all the time but has become more frequent lately. As yet, it does not do this while turning to the left.”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Chrysler Pacifica owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
14/06/2018Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The Manual Park Release (MPR) plug may be removed without a tool. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal
17/05/2018Electrical System:Wiring SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and
09/05/2019Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with engine stop/start systems. A loose battery ground connection may result in an intermittent loss of power steering assist and/or a stal
30/06/2016Seat Belts:Rear/Other SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Pacifica vehicles manufactured February 22, 2016, through April 28, 2016. The center overhead seat belt stow clip may fracture and prevent use of the seat belt
28/07/2017Power Train:Driveline:Differential UnitVantage Mobility International, LLC (VMI) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vehicles modified by VMI. The rear pinion bracket on both sides of the vehicle may crack, causing the axle not to be ce
25/05/2017Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings SAFETYVantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage Mobility) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vans modified by Vantage Mobility for wheelchair accessibility. The affected vans have rear brake lines th
11/01/2018Electrical System:Software SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with a 3.6l engine. The engine control software may become out of sync with the crankshaft position sensor, possibly resulting in an en
31/08/2017Seat Belts:Rear/Other SAFETYChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with the 8-passenger seating option. In certain passenger seating and vehicle situations, the second-row center seating position s
17/01/2023Electrical System:Wiring:Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles SAFETYChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.
17/12/2025Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:Wheelchair Restraints/Securement:Latch/Anchor:Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and

Questions owners ask

Is the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?

On the federal record it scores 5/100: 1,494 owner complaints (166 per year on the road) and 11 recall campaigns, 9 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 520 of 1933 categorised reports.

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The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica scored 5/100 on the federal record.

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