2017 Chrysler Pacifica Steering Problems
Owners have filed 285 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, 19% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 42,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “return center” (9% of reports).
- 285steering complaints
- 42,000median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $3,650typical repair cost reported by owners
- 39%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.
- Return center: mentioned in 25 of 285 complaints (9%)
- Steering sticks: mentioned in 25 of 285 complaints (9%)
- Clock position: mentioned in 18 of 285 complaints (6%)
- Going around: mentioned in 16 of 285 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica at $3,650, and half of them between $1,500 and $4,450.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2020–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 93 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 285 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Chrysler Pacifica steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Pacifica | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2023 Pacifica | 11 | 7% | 2,500 |
| 2022 Pacifica | 12 | 6% | 27,212 |
| 2021 Pacifica | 17 | 5% | 82,970 |
| 2020 Pacifica | 32 | 19% | 48,845 |
| 2019 Pacifica | 43 | 14% | 26,926 |
| 2018 Pacifica | 182 | 21% | 13,650 |
| 2017 Pacifica | 285 | 19% | 42,000 |
| 2008 Pacifica | 10 | 10% | 97,000 |
| 2007 Pacifica | 40 | 12% | 67,933 |
| 2006 Pacifica | 36 | 5% | 85,000 |
| 2005 Pacifica | 54 | 4% | 107,500 |
| 2004 Pacifica | 50 | 6% | 73,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
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…
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Intermittent loss of EPS assist during gradual turns, especially when the steering wheel is near the 11 oâclock or 1 oâclock position. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Not…
There was no accident, my power steering on the messenger screen says service power steering and it just started it comes on and off Periodically while I am driving I don't know about anybody else but I see this as a very serious safety issue I would like to report it.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Chrysler Pacificas have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 285 owner complaints about steering for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica (19% of the 1,531 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 steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 42,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,650 (half paid between $1,500 and $4,450), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica?
The most frequent phrase is “return center”, in 25 of 285 complaints, followed by “steering sticks” (25).
Other 2017 Chrysler Pacifica problems
See all 2017 Chrysler Pacifica problems or steering problems across all Pacifica years.