2017 Chrysler Pacifica Structure Problems
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 19,050 miles. The words owners use most often: “sliding door” (37% of reports).
- 62structure complaints
- 19,050median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 20%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.
- Sliding door: mentioned in 23 of 62 complaints (37%)
- Fell off: mentioned in 10 of 62 complaints (16%)
- Rear passenger: mentioned in 5 of 62 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 38 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 62 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury.
Chrysler Pacifica structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pacifica | 2 | 7% | — |
| 2024 Pacifica | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2023 Pacifica | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2022 Pacifica | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Pacifica | 8 | 2% | 2,970 |
| 2020 Pacifica | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2019 Pacifica | 10 | 3% | 8,000 |
| 2018 Pacifica | 19 | 2% | 15,390 |
| 2017 Pacifica | 62 | 4% | 19,050 |
| 2008 Pacifica | 14 | 14% | 95,000 |
| 2007 Pacifica | 20 | 6% | 59,228 |
| 2006 Pacifica | 198 | 27% | 108,495 |
| 2005 Pacifica | 413 | 33% | 116,000 |
| 2004 Pacifica | 323 | 36% | 109,740 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure 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.
The contact owned a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at the residence and unoccupied for over 24 hours, the contact's son smelled smoke, looked out the bedroom window, and observed flames coming from the tailgate and the rear of the vehicle. The contact's…
The contact's girlfriend owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was attempting to open the rear passengerâs side sliding door, the door detached from the track. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
Description of Incident: On February 15, 2026, my 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid experienced three distinct and severe safety system failures involving the electrical system, power seats, and the power sliding door. Power Sliding Door Sensor Failure: While my minor son was entering the vehicle, the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Chrysler Pacificas have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about structure for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica (4% 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 structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 19,050 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica?
The most frequent phrase is “sliding door”, in 23 of 62 complaints, followed by “fell off” (10).
Other 2017 Chrysler Pacifica problems
See all 2017 Chrysler Pacifica problems or structure problems across all Pacifica years.