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2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
11
on record
MPG
22
combined

Heavily recalled

11 safety recalls on record. Confirm with the seller that every campaign has been completed.

Recalls11
Complaints1483
Safety
Fuel2 Open Investigations

Vehicle Summary

2017 Chrysler Pacifica

11 recalls
1483 complaints
22 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
11
Owner complaints
1,483
Complaints citing a crash
46

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

11 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

11 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 18V395000high

    Electrical issue

    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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."

  • 18V332000high

    Wiring harness issue

    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 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

  • 19V348000high

    Battery sensor problem

    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 result in an intermittent loss of power steering assist and/or a stall.

  • 16V490000high

    Safety restraint issue

    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

    Chrysler (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 in the third-row and/or second-row center passenger seat (if so equipped).

  • 17V482000high

    Drivetrain issue

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

    Vantage 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 centered and the wheel to wobble.

  • 17V342000high

    Brake system issue

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    Vantage 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 that might have been crossed during the modification. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

  • 18V049000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    Chrysler (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 engine stall.

  • 17V542000high

    Safety restraint issue

    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 seating and vehicle situations, the second-row center seating position seat belt buckle could cause the left outboard seat belt to become unlatched.

  • 23V010000high

    Electrical issue

    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 may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.

  • 25V876000high

    Tire/wheel issue

    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, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

  • 18V524000high

    Electrical issue

    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, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

Consumer complaints

1,483 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

1,483
Total
46
Crashes
9
Fires
37
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE827
  • STEERING178
  • OTHER147
  • ELECTRICAL134
  • BRAKES85

Notable Issues

1483 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 37 reports involve injuries. 46 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)827
steering issues (play, noise, loss of assist)178
miscellaneous issues147

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Minivan - 2WD
Drive type
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
3.6L 6-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic 9-spd
Seats
0

Fuel economy

18

City

28

Hwy

22

Comb

Annual cost
$2,750
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

Chrysler Pacifica problems

3,553 owner complaints analysed

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Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 25V876000

    An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

  2. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE25009

    Intermittent Loss of Electric Power Steering

  3. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ24001

    Ignition-off high voltage battery fire (Remedy effectiveness of Recall 22V-077)

  4. Recall

    Recall 23V010000

    An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  5. Recall

    Recall 19V348000

    A loss of power steering assist or a stall can increase the risk of crash.