Chrysler Pacifica Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 438 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Chrysler Pacifica across 16 model years. The 2021 model year has the most (77). The words owners use most often: “fuel gauge” (11% of reports).
- 438fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 47%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.
- Fuel gauge: mentioned in 48 of 438 complaints (11%)
- Service charging: mentioned in 39 of 438 complaints (9%)
- Off soon: mentioned in 23 of 438 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 202 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 438 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 4 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 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.
Hybrid system completely failed cause the vehicle to come to a complete stop withing 2-3 seconds. It resulted in my van getting rear ended.
Under safety recall 73B, for which I had the software update done last year (nothing noted by the dealer). I have since had intermittent check engine light issues, and even had the vehicle completely shut off last winter for 10 minutes in the middle of the road. It subsequently turned on, and when…
On 8/16/26, my 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid would not start after being parked for several hours in an underground parking structure in downtown Detroit during a baseball game. There were no warnings before the failure. The vehicle was towed to Serra Lake Orion at a cost of about $700. The dealer…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler Pacificas have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 438 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Chrysler Pacifica. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 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 Chrysler Pacifica?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gauge”, in 48 of 438 complaints, followed by “service charging” (39).
Other Chrysler Pacifica problems
- Engine problems (1,917)
- Electrical System problems (1,455)
- Power Train problems (1,425)
- Structure problems (1,078)
- Steering problems (774)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (496)
- Suspension problems (489)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (348)
See all Chrysler Pacifica problems.