2019 Chrysler Pacifica Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica, 23% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 16,350 miles. The words owners use most often: “head gasket” (9% of reports).
- 74power train complaints
- 16,350median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 34%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 7 of 74 complaints (9%)
- Safely shut: mentioned in 5 of 74 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 16 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 74 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
Chrysler Pacifica power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Pacifica | 2 | 18% | — |
| 2025 Pacifica | 3 | 10% | — |
| 2024 Pacifica | 12 | 26% | — |
| 2023 Pacifica | 42 | 27% | 70,000 |
| 2022 Pacifica | 72 | 33% | 54,000 |
| 2021 Pacifica | 119 | 32% | 4,725 |
| 2020 Pacifica | 38 | 22% | 35,000 |
| 2019 Pacifica | 74 | 23% | 16,350 |
| 2018 Pacifica | 156 | 18% | 15,000 |
| 2017 Pacifica | 469 | 31% | 27,000 |
| 2016 Pacifica | 1 | 50% | 12,733 |
| 2008 Pacifica | 14 | 14% | 62,500 |
| 2007 Pacifica | 88 | 27% | 63,000 |
| 2006 Pacifica | 109 | 15% | 92,560 |
| 2005 Pacifica | 130 | 10% | 91,000 |
| 2004 Pacifica | 96 | 11% | 75,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train 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.
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.
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…
The transmission has a very abrupt slamming or violent jerk around 45 mph. This has been since we bought the vehicle. Even with consistent routine maintenance this slamming has gotten worse. I believe this to be a manufacturer defect in the transmission that will cause premature failure. We have…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2019 Chrysler Pacificas have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 74 owner complaints about power train for the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica (23% of the 315 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 power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 16,350 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica?
The most frequent phrase is “head gasket”, in 7 of 74 complaints, followed by “safely shut” (5).
Other 2019 Chrysler Pacifica problems
See all 2019 Chrysler Pacifica problems or power train problems across all Pacifica years.