2017 Chrysler Pacifica Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 15,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake booster” (16% of reports).
- 82service brakes complaints
- 15,000median miles at failure
- 12mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 11%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.
- Brake booster: mentioned in 13 of 82 complaints (16%)
- Brakes failed: mentioned in 5 of 82 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 47 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 82 complaints, 12 mention a crash, 4 an injury.
Chrysler Pacifica service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Pacifica | 1 | 9% | — |
| 2025 Pacifica | 2 | 7% | — |
| 2024 Pacifica | 5 | 11% | — |
| 2023 Pacifica | 7 | 5% | 15,150 |
| 2022 Pacifica | 9 | 4% | — |
| 2021 Pacifica | 10 | 3% | 82,500 |
| 2020 Pacifica | 5 | 3% | — |
| 2019 Pacifica | 55 | 17% | 29,000 |
| 2018 Pacifica | 31 | 4% | 6,000 |
| 2017 Pacifica | 82 | 5% | 15,000 |
| 2008 Pacifica | 3 | 3% | 92,500 |
| 2007 Pacifica | 11 | 3% | 95,000 |
| 2006 Pacifica | 15 | 2% | 87,258 |
| 2005 Pacifica | 22 | 2% | 90,063 |
| 2004 Pacifica | 6 | 1% | 130,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: 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."
Risk: The crossed rear brake lines will cause the rear anti-lock brake system to be ineffective, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Vantage Mobility will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear brake line attachments, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082. Vantage Mobility's number for this recall is Pac-20170525.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I have a big problem with this vanâs brakes I couldnât brake when I was driving on the freeway it didnât brake properly and so dangerous and I was terrified luckily didnât get into accident I complained about this issue to the nhtsa about this Chrysler Pacifica
The vehicle is experiencing multiple serious mechanical failures affecting the brake system, powertrain, and steering/wheel components. The brake system produces a constant hissing sound and appears to have lost braking assist. When the brake pedal is depressed the vehicle continues to roll forward…
Vehicle lost power, steering, and breaks on the george washington bridge in NYC causing it to roll into the back of another vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Chrysler Pacificas have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 82 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica (5% 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 service brakes?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 15,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica?
The most frequent phrase is “brake booster”, in 13 of 82 complaints, followed by “brakes failed” (5).
Other 2017 Chrysler Pacifica problems
See all 2017 Chrysler Pacifica problems or service brakes problems across all Pacifica years.