2019 Chrysler Pacifica Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica, 31% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 18,179 miles. The words owners use most often: “start stop” (14% of reports).
- 98electrical system complaints
- 18,179median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 32%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.
- Start stop: mentioned in 14 of 98 complaints (14%)
- Auxiliary battery: mentioned in 8 of 98 complaints (8%)
- Both batteries: mentioned in 8 of 98 complaints (8%)
- Safely shut: mentioned in 5 of 98 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 17 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 98 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury.
Chrysler Pacifica electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Pacifica | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2026 Pacifica | 4 | 36% | 700 |
| 2025 Pacifica | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2024 Pacifica | 14 | 31% | 25,500 |
| 2023 Pacifica | 43 | 28% | 32,708 |
| 2022 Pacifica | 61 | 28% | 41,607 |
| 2021 Pacifica | 152 | 41% | 18,000 |
| 2020 Pacifica | 64 | 38% | 52,000 |
| 2019 Pacifica | 98 | 31% | 18,179 |
| 2018 Pacifica | 288 | 33% | 13,000 |
| 2017 Pacifica | 393 | 26% | 25,500 |
| 2016 Pacifica | 1 | 50% | 12,733 |
| 2008 Pacifica | 24 | 24% | 79,500 |
| 2007 Pacifica | 51 | 16% | 90,000 |
| 2006 Pacifica | 57 | 8% | 78,000 |
| 2005 Pacifica | 94 | 8% | 55,000 |
| 2004 Pacifica | 109 | 12% | 82,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Electrical system:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles; hybrid propulsion system: inverter
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.
Risk: An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the Power Inverter Module (PIM) software and, if necessary, update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the electronic control module (ECM) software, free of charge. FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about: 03/21/2023 for 2021 model year vehicles, 05/02/2023 for 2019-2020 model year vehicles, and 06/15/2023 for 2017-2018 model year vehicles. FCA began notifying owners on February 23, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03A.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with engine stop/start systems. A loose battery ground connection may result in an intermittent loss of power steering assist and/or a stall.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist or a stall can increase the risk of crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery ground surfaces, clean the contact surfaces as needed, and properly reassemble the ground connection, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US' number for this recall is V53.
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I am reporting repeated electrical failures affecting my 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Touring, including recurring auxiliary battery failures, stop/start warnings, dashboard malfunctions and electronic shifter faults. Despite multiple dealership repairs, the problem continues. August 22, 2023: Auxiliary…
Steering wheel sticks when slightly turning either direction and when you apply force to unstick over corrects making it very dangerous and a safety issue especially on highways. Researching shows this is pretty common in this year and model
We are on a 5th! Auxiliary battery since purchasing the vehicle new in 2019. It fails every 1-2 years and it causes the main battery to drain as a result of it which means replacing both batteries on average every 18 months.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2019 Chrysler Pacificas have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 98 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica (31% of the 314 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 2019 Chrysler Pacifica electrical system?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 18,179 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica?
The most frequent phrase is “start stop”, in 14 of 98 complaints, followed by “auxiliary battery” (8).
Other 2019 Chrysler Pacifica problems
- Engine problems (82)
- Power Train problems (74)
- Service Brakes problems (55)
See all 2019 Chrysler Pacifica problems or electrical system problems across all Pacifica years.