2017 Chrysler Pacifica Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 469 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, 31% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 27,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “feels like” (9% of reports).
- 469power train complaints
- 27,000median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 17%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Feels like: mentioned in 42 of 469 complaints (9%)
- Rear ended: mentioned in 40 of 469 complaints (9%)
- Hard shifting: mentioned in 26 of 469 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 297 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 469 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury.
Chrysler Pacifica power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Pacifica | 2 | 18% | — |
| 2025 Pacifica | 3 | 10% | — |
| 2024 Pacifica | 12 | 26% | — |
| 2023 Pacifica | 42 | 27% | 70,000 |
| 2022 Pacifica | 72 | 33% | 54,000 |
| 2021 Pacifica | 119 | 32% | 4,725 |
| 2020 Pacifica | 38 | 22% | 35,000 |
| 2019 Pacifica | 74 | 23% | 16,350 |
| 2018 Pacifica | 156 | 18% | 15,000 |
| 2017 Pacifica | 469 | 31% | 27,000 |
| 2016 Pacifica | 1 | 50% | 12,733 |
| 2008 Pacifica | 14 | 14% | 62,500 |
| 2007 Pacifica | 88 | 27% | 63,000 |
| 2006 Pacifica | 109 | 15% | 92,560 |
| 2005 Pacifica | 130 | 10% | 91,000 |
| 2004 Pacifica | 96 | 11% | 75,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:driveline:differential unit
Problem: 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.
Risk: A wheel wobble may cause a possible loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: VMI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pinion brackets, free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 2017. Owners may contact VMI customer service at 1-800-488-9082. VMI's number for this recall is PAC20170728.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
This occurred on [XXX]. I was driving with two passengers heading west bound on [XXX] in Ohio and starting to go off an exit ramp. The passenger side power window went down without anyone pressing a button. I pulled up on the driver-controlled passenger window switch to correct the window, and it…
Head gasket leaking and may cause engine to lock up while driving
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a red light, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, shifted into park, and shifted back into drive, and the vehicle returned to normal…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Chrysler Pacificas have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 469 owner complaints about power train for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica (31% of the 1,532 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 27,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica?
The most frequent phrase is “feels like”, in 42 of 469 complaints, followed by “rear ended” (40).
Other 2017 Chrysler Pacifica problems
See all 2017 Chrysler Pacifica problems or power train problems across all Pacifica years.