2018 Chrysler Pacifica Steering Problems
Owners have filed 182 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica, 21% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 13,650 miles. The words owners use most often: “turn steering” (7% of reports).
- 182steering complaints
- 13,650median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 46%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.
- Turn steering: mentioned in 13 of 182 complaints (7%)
- Clock position: mentioned in 11 of 182 complaints (6%)
- Gets stuck: mentioned in 10 of 182 complaints (5%)
- Feels like: mentioned in 10 of 182 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 52 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 182 complaints, 8 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 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 and turning the steering wheel in either direction, the steering wheel was sticking while attempting to return the steering wheel to center. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not…
The transmission shifts harshly, clunks when shifted into Drive or Reverse, and hesitates before suddenly lurching. Engine RPM rises before the transmission engages, and some describe the resulting jolt as feeling like being hit from behind. The steering wheel locks stiffly during gentle turns to…
Over the past year or two, especially as the temperatures begin to get cooler outside, I've noticed a sensation when doing a gradual turn anywhere between 20-60 MPH, and the steering wheel is at the 11 or 1 o clock position, the vehicle "sticks". I then have to put force on the steering wheel to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2018 Chrysler Pacificas have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 182 owner complaints about steering for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica (21% of the 880 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 steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 13,650 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica?
The most frequent phrase is “turn steering”, in 13 of 182 complaints, followed by “clock position” (11).
Other 2018 Chrysler Pacifica problems
- Engine problems (376)
- Electrical System problems (288)
- Power Train problems (156)
See all 2018 Chrysler Pacifica problems or steering problems across all Pacifica years.