2023 Chrysler Pacifica Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 11, 2026 · 155 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Pacifica years
Fewer complaints than other years 11th of 18 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 155 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica. That ranks 11th out of 18 Pacifica model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (47 complaints, 30%), typically at around 168 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There are 14 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2023 Chrysler Pacifica problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine47 · ~168 mi
Electrical System43 · ~32,708 mi
Power Train42 · ~70,000 mi
Air Bags35 · ~35,708 mi
Unknown or Other22
Fuel/propulsion System16
Steering11 · ~2,500 mi
Service Brakes7 · ~15,150 mi
Vehicle Speed Control7
Back Over Prevention5 · ~34,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine4730%168——
Electrical System4328%32,708——
Power Train4227%70,000——
Air Bags3523%35,708——
Unknown or Other2214%———
Fuel/propulsion System1610%———
Steering117%2,500——
Service Brakes75%15,150——
Vehicle Speed Control75%———
Back Over Prevention53%34,500——
Forward Collision Avoidance43%14,000——
Lane Departure43%2,500——
Seats43%———
Suspension21%2,500——
Exterior Lighting11%———
Hybrid Propulsion System11%81,000——
Parking Brake11%80,000——
Structure11%———
Wheels11%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 68 complaints
2023: 122023122024: 132024132025: 682025682026: 62202662

n = 155 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2023 Chrysler Pacifica recalls (14)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Air bags:frontalJun 2, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V358000 · 141 vehicles

Problem: Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The spring inside the front seat harness connector may contact electrical terminals.

Risk: The unintended connection may prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraMay 21, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V327000 · 16 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Contamination in the central vision processing module or improper programming may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the central vision processing module software or replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning July 16, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 46D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:critical fastenersMay 11, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V296000 · 476 vehicles

Problem: Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Braun will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359 or Q'Straint's customer service at 1-800-987-9987.

Air bags:side/window:curtainMar 26, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V189000 · 293,264 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Risk: Air bags with insufficient pressure retention increase the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 06D, 10D, and 11D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 2, 2026. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall numbers 25V302 and 25V573. Vehicles previously repaired under a prior recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:Dec 17, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V876000 · 86 vehicles

Problem: Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:Dec 17, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V877000 · 1,019 vehicles

Problem: Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.

Equipment:appliance:tv/radio/speakers; back over prevention: sensing system: cameraJun 12, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V388000 · 140 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the rearview camera image may not display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 34C.

Air bags:side/window:curtainMay 8, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V302000 · 250,651 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Risk: An air bag with insufficient pressure retention increases the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 06C, 54C, 55C. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 26V189. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Air bags:side/window:curtainOct 24, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V793000 · 26 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Pacifica and 2020-2021, 2023 Voyager vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the side curtain air bags may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is A8B.

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraJun 13, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V436000 · 1,033,433 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.

Air bags:frontal:driver clockspring/spiral cassette; steering:columnMar 14, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V199000 · 38,164 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and Chrysler Voyager vehicles. The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B, 36B.

Electrical system:12v/24v/48v batteryPark outsideNov 9, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V753000 · 32 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. An electrical short may occur due to an incorrectly installed 12-volt battery isolator post, resulting in a fire while parked or driving.

Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will correct the isolator to fit the anti-rotation stud, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 28, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is B0A.

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsJul 20, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V500000 · 967 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles. The fuel line may be deformed, causing a fuel leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77A.

Hybrid propulsion system: inverter; electrical system:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptaclesJan 17, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V010000 · 67,117 vehicles

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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short. (RQ24004) — opened Feb 27, 2024, still open.
  • Transmission fault leading to loss of motive power (PE22008) — opened Jul 22, 2022, closed Mar 27, 2024, led to recall 23V010.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

2023 Chrysler Pacifica, approximately 39,000 miles. Multiple safety-related electrical and restraint-system issues remain unresolved. Open recall 06D (NHTSA 26V189, side curtain airbags) has not been completed. The vehicle was at the dealership from September 17 to October 10, 2026. No confirmed…

Air Bags · received Oct 11, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770379

While driving on a highway during rush-hour traffic, my car had an alert that said “ stop safely vehicle will shut off soon” I quickly pulled over on the side of the highway and my vehicle completely stopped working within a minute. This all happened in about 30 seconds. I would step on the gas…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Oct 3, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11768737

Rear trunk gets disabled after 10 minutes and will not open/close by remote or electrical rear switch causing a child or van camping issue. It has to forced physically by pulling it down and can't be done by short people. While van camping and adult or child cant open the trunk

Electrical System · received Sep 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11768185

Car shows no warnings when vehicle in front slows very quickly. All selections to enable this function have been made. It is available for inspection provided it is local to central Florida. In my previous vehicle, a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, I relied on and received Forward Collision Warnings…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Sep 4, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11762247

All relevant recalls on the vehicle have been previously performed. On 8/25/2026, after starting the vehicle it displayed a warning message to "Stop Safely - Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon." That message was able to be cleared after four cycles of turning the engine off and re-starting. After driving…

Power Train · received Aug 25, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11759567

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica?

Owners most often report engine, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 47 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica?

Yes, 14 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pacifica model years, the 2023 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.