2018 Chrysler Pacifica Engine Problems
Owners have filed 377 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica, 43% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 11,135 miles. The words owners use most often: “head gasket” (30% of reports).
- 377engine complaints
- 11,135median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $5,150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 26%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.
- Head gasket: mentioned in 113 of 377 complaints (30%)
- Start stop: mentioned in 50 of 377 complaints (13%)
- Cylinder misfire: mentioned in 33 of 377 complaints (9%)
- Park restart: mentioned in 21 of 377 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica at $5,150, and half of them between $4,550 and $8,900.
Based on 26 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 engine problems happen?
Based on 128 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 377 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 2 an injury.
Chrysler Pacifica engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Pacifica | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2026 Pacifica | 3 | 27% | 5,000 |
| 2025 Pacifica | 5 | 17% | — |
| 2024 Pacifica | 8 | 17% | — |
| 2023 Pacifica | 47 | 30% | 168 |
| 2022 Pacifica | 68 | 31% | 20,125 |
| 2021 Pacifica | 141 | 38% | 14,800 |
| 2020 Pacifica | 52 | 30% | 19,600 |
| 2019 Pacifica | 83 | 26% | 23,400 |
| 2018 Pacifica | 377 | 43% | 11,135 |
| 2017 Pacifica | 523 | 34% | 18,000 |
| 2016 Pacifica | 1 | 50% | 18,000 |
| 2008 Pacifica | 21 | 21% | 87,000 |
| 2007 Pacifica | 76 | 23% | 97,000 |
| 2006 Pacifica | 146 | 20% | 107,000 |
| 2005 Pacifica | 224 | 18% | 120,000 |
| 2004 Pacifica | 141 | 16% | 120,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2018 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 owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the engine seized. The vehicle was able to restart. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under an unknown recall associated with the failure…
Head gasket issue. Known issue with this model. Costly repair "The primary reason is inadequate construction techniques, design, and materials. There isn't a preventive solution for this issue. If it occurs, it will be dealt with at that time." [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] Cell INFORMATION REDACTED…
First, I had camshaft related error which turned out to be a bad intake camshaft on bank 1. The Camshaft, all rocker arms, lifters, camshaft adjuster and all VVL actuators have been replaced with genuine mopar parts. 3 weeks latet, the head gasket on bank 2 failed, caused coolant to leak into the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2018 Chrysler Pacificas have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 377 owner complaints about engine for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica (43% of the 881 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 2018 Chrysler Pacifica engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 11,135 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica?
Owners report a typical cost of $5,150 (half paid between $4,550 and $8,900), from 26 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica?
The most frequent phrase is “head gasket”, in 113 of 377 complaints, followed by “start stop” (50).
Other 2018 Chrysler Pacifica problems
- Electrical System problems (288)
- Steering problems (182)
- Power Train problems (156)
See all 2018 Chrysler Pacifica problems or engine problems across all Pacifica years.