2021 Chrysler Pacifica Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, 21% of all complaints for this model year. The words owners use most often: “service charging” (47% of reports).
- 77fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 75%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.
- Service charging: mentioned in 36 of 77 complaints (47%)
- Shift start: mentioned in 8 of 77 complaints (10%)
- Lost propulsion: mentioned in 8 of 77 complaints (10%)
- Shut off soon: mentioned in 5 of 77 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
How serious are the reports?
Of 77 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Chrysler Pacifica fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Pacifica | 1 | 9% | — |
| 2025 Pacifica | 3 | 10% | — |
| 2024 Pacifica | 3 | 7% | — |
| 2023 Pacifica | 16 | 10% | — |
| 2022 Pacifica | 26 | 12% | — |
| 2021 Pacifica | 77 | 21% | — |
| 2020 Pacifica | 9 | 5% | 7,200 |
| 2019 Pacifica | 10 | 3% | 1,800 |
| 2018 Pacifica | 47 | 5% | 4,850 |
| 2017 Pacifica | 70 | 5% | 20,900 |
| 2016 Pacifica | 1 | 50% | 18,000 |
| 2008 Pacifica | 7 | 7% | 114,000 |
| 2007 Pacifica | 28 | 9% | 96,000 |
| 2006 Pacifica | 58 | 8% | 120,000 |
| 2005 Pacifica | 41 | 3% | 140,438 |
| 2004 Pacifica | 41 | 5% | 143,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2021 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.
Our van will not charge when plugged in and a message on the dashboard says "Service Charging System". Also, the car will not go into reverse when turned on and the gear is showing in "R", reverse. It will not let me back up out of our garage.
Vehicle is a 2021 plug-in hybrid minivan within the population of an open safety recall for internal high-voltage battery failure that can result in fire, including while parked and not charging. The recall remedy, performed at a dealer, consisted of a battery control module software update…
I am reporting a critical manufacturer-imposed restriction that prevents the completion of a life-saving safety campaign, Recall 52D (NHTSA ID: 24V362), which carries a strict "Park Outside and Do Not Charge" advisory.My vehicle has an active fault code P0E15 (Electric Coolant Heater control…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2021 Chrysler Pacificas have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 77 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica (21% of the 375 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 2021 Chrysler Pacifica fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica?
The most frequent phrase is “service charging”, in 36 of 77 complaints, followed by “shift start” (8).
Other 2021 Chrysler Pacifica problems
- Electrical System problems (152)
- Engine problems (141)
- Power Train problems (119)
See all 2021 Chrysler Pacifica problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all Pacifica years.