2022 Chrysler Pacifica Engine Problems
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica, 32% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 20,125 miles. The words owners use most often: “stop safely” (22% of reports).
- 68engine complaints
- 20,125median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 81%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.
- Stop safely: mentioned in 15 of 68 complaints (22%)
- Shut off soon: mentioned in 14 of 68 complaints (21%)
- Red turtle: mentioned in 7 of 68 complaints (10%)
- Software update: mentioned in 7 of 68 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 2 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 68 complaints, 1 mention a crash.
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 2022 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 vehicle is currently being recalled for the recall 52D, I have reached out twice in a thirty day span asking about a fix and been told both times there are no parts for this fix. The risk of this recall includes fire, while charging or while parked and off.
On July 19, 2026, I was driving my 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid on E-470 at approximately 75 mph. Without warning, the dashboard displayed "Stop Safely. Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon," and the amber check engine light illuminated. At the same time, the vehicle immediately lost all motor power, began…
Driving down a highway at 70 mph and a notification popped up saying to pull over and turn off the vehicle because the engine would shut down soon. I lost the ability to accelerate and impeded traffic. Had to pull over on the side of the road with minimal shoulder. This has happened dozens of…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2022 Chrysler Pacificas have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 68 owner complaints about engine for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica (32% of the 215 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 2022 Chrysler Pacifica engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 20,125 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica?
The most frequent phrase is “stop safely”, in 15 of 68 complaints, followed by “shut off soon” (14).
Other 2022 Chrysler Pacifica problems
See all 2022 Chrysler Pacifica problems or engine problems across all Pacifica years.