2019 Chrysler Pacifica Engine Problems
Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 21,700 miles. The words owners use most often: “head gasket” (18% of reports).
- 82engine complaints
- 21,700median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 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 15 of 82 complaints (18%)
- Start stop: mentioned in 13 of 82 complaints (16%)
- Cylinder misfire: mentioned in 6 of 82 complaints (7%)
- Both batteries: mentioned in 5 of 82 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 16 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 82 complaints, 1 a fire.
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 | 18% | — |
| 2023 Pacifica | 47 | 30% | 168 |
| 2022 Pacifica | 68 | 32% | 20,125 |
| 2021 Pacifica | 141 | 38% | 14,800 |
| 2020 Pacifica | 52 | 31% | 19,600 |
| 2019 Pacifica | 82 | 26% | 21,700 |
| 2018 Pacifica | 376 | 43% | 11,127 |
| 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 2019 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.
My 2019 Chrysler Pacifica experienced repeated electrical/network communication failures. The first sign was erratic dashboard behavior and a check-engine light in our resort parking lot. We drove to Pep Boys, where it was evaluated and we were told it was okay to drive. We then drove to…
On 7/16/26 vehicle would not start; high-pitched noise heard near engine during no-start diagnosis. Towed to Goldy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Huntington WV. Per dealer invoice #27136: blown 500-amp main battery fuse found; after jumping past fuse, white smoke from exhaust and no coolant in system…
My 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L Plus is experiencing coolant leaking into a cylinder, diagnosed by. This has rendered the vehicle undrivable. The Pentastar 3.6L V6 engine used in this vehicle has a well-documented pattern of coolant intrusion into cylinders due to head gasket failure across the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2019 Chrysler Pacificas have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 82 owner complaints about engine for the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica (26% 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 engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 21,700 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica?
The most frequent phrase is “head gasket”, in 15 of 82 complaints, followed by “start stop” (13).
Other 2019 Chrysler Pacifica problems
See all 2019 Chrysler Pacifica problems or engine problems across all Pacifica years.