2022 Chrysler Pacifica Problems

202 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Power Train · verdict AVOID 5/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Power Train70
Engine68
Electrical System56
Unknown Or Other26
Fuel/Propulsion System25
Seats16

In the owners’ words

“The head rest of the second row broke and will not return to its upright position. It happened when we putting the seat in the stow position. Having the headrest sticking into your neck is very dangerous so we basically lost a seat in our vehicle. We can choose to remove the headrest, which is a danger for whiplash OR repair it. The repair is estimated over $300 which is ridiculous! This should be a covered repair ”NHTSA complaint, 2022 Chrysler Pacifica owner
“My vehicle is currently being recalled for the recall 52D, I have reached out twice in a thirty day span asking about a fix and been told both times there are no parts for this fix. The risk of this recall includes fire, while charging or while parked and off.”NHTSA complaint, 2022 Chrysler Pacifica owner
“My car is a part of NHTSA Campaign No. 26V362 / Manufacturer Recall 52D and on July 30th, 2026 it suffered a fatal transmission error and stopped on the highway. I am unable to drive it and it officially needs its entire transmission rebuilt. My wife was driving back from work and the car shutdown in the middle of the highway and she had to risk her life to get it to an emergency zone. The turtle symbol came on th”NHTSA complaint, 2022 Chrysler Pacifica owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
24/03/2022Seats:Mid/Rear AssemblyChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Pacifica and 2021 Voyager vehicles. The second-row seat-to-floor mounting latch may bind and stick open, preventing the seat from properly securing to the floor. As
11/08/2022Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:LinkagesChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Voyager and Pacifica vehicles. The windshield wiper arm nuts may be improperly tightened, which can cause the wipers to not function properly.
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.
13/06/2024Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Gran
24/10/2024Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain SAFETYChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Pacifica and 2020-2021, 2023 Voyager vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the side curtain air bags may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these
08/05/2025Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain SAFETYChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. As such, these vehicles
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
17/12/2025Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:Wheelchair Restraints/Securement:Latch/Anchor:Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, pr
26/03/2026Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain SAFETYChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. As such, these vehicles
04/06/2026Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery SAFETYChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.

Questions owners ask

Is the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?

On the federal record it scores 5/100: 202 owner complaints (50.5 per year on the road) and 10 recall campaigns, 5 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Power Train, with 70 of 261 categorised reports.

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The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica scored 5/100 on the federal record.

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