Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica has 12 recalls, 771 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
12
Recalls
771
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
18V395000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The Manual Park Release (MPR) plug may be removed without a tool. A...
18V492000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica non-hybrid vehicles. A component in the transmissio...
18V493000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The front axle halfshafts may have been incorrectly assembled, preventing...
18V332000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 C...
19V143000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica hybrid vehicles. The right front lower control arm may separate from t...
19V348000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with engine stop/start systems. A loose battery ground connection may...
18V524000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenge...
17V824000
EQUIPMENT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extin...
17V542000
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with the 8-passenger seating option. In certain passenger se...
19V886000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with an 8.4 inch radio display, 360 degree surround view camera system...
23V010000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). An internal transmission wiring connector ma...
25V876000
EQUIPMENT 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, C...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The van has just approx 55000 miles. While driving on highway, it suddenly lost power and from 60mph... |
| Mar 31, 2026 | STEERING | Vehicle experienced intermittent and sudden loss of power steering assist while driving. Steering be... |
| Mar 18, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My van has had to sit in the extreme cold in my driveway with a battery pack because of no resolutio... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Have lost power steering intermittently while driving. |
| Mar 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | While I was driving the car started beeping and all dashboard lights started flickering. Transmiss... |
| Mar 14, 2026 | STEERING | When driving steering at a slight angle to the right it feels like it sticks when corrected with a s... |
| Mar 14, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | While driving vehicle suddenly, and randomly, has a loss of engine response whole pressing the accel... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | STEERING | When encountering a long gradual curve on the highway, the steering sticks and does not return to ce... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | As I was entering [XXX] between [XXX] and [XXX] the check engine light came on and a warning abou... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | STEERING | While driving the yellow EPS (electrical power steering) light came on. Steering felt more stiff tha... |
| Mar 2, 2026 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1) While in a gradual turn, with the steering wheel in the 10 or 11 o'clock position, and/or in the ... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Engine experienced premature valvetrain failure (camshaft/lifter issue) at approximately 145,000. Ve... |
| Feb 25, 2026 | ENGINE | 2018 Pacifica with 3.6L engine. Blown head gasket at 69k miles with coolant leaking into cylinder 5.... |
| Feb 19, 2026 | STEERING | electronic stability control light came on and car shook. states I need to service it. |
| Feb 16, 2026 | ENGINE | On February 16, 2026, my vehicle was diagnosed by Safford Brown Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram with a faile... |
| Feb 13, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Chrysler Pacifica 2018 about 56000 miles. Transmission seal is leaking that’s manufacturing defect. ... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | SEATS | The mid-row driver's side seat release cable suddenly permenantly lost all tension, preventing the s... |
| Feb 9, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | I am experiencing a serious brake safety issue involving the brake booster on my Chrysler Pacifica. ... |
| Feb 9, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | As I was leaving the gas station the Check engine light flashed on and off then the car was like tur... |
| Feb 6, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle went into limp mode Twice. 1st time on 10/28/24, Technician found fault for Hybrid Battery p... |