Chrysler Pacifica Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 264 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the Chrysler Pacifica across 15 model years. The 2017 model year has the most (82). The words owners use most often: “brake booster” (14% of reports).
- 264service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 38mention a crash
- 12mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 17%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.
- Brake booster: mentioned in 38 of 264 complaints (14%)
- Put park: mentioned in 15 of 264 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 133 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 264 complaints, 38 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 12 an injury.
Chrysler Pacifica service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Pacifica | 1 | 9% | — |
| 2025 Pacifica | 2 | 7% | — |
| 2024 Pacifica | 5 | 11% | — |
| 2023 Pacifica | 7 | 5% | 15,150 |
| 2022 Pacifica | 9 | 4% | — |
| 2021 Pacifica | 10 | 3% | 82,500 |
| 2020 Pacifica | 5 | 3% | — |
| 2019 Pacifica | 55 | 17% | 29,000 |
| 2018 Pacifica | 31 | 4% | 6,000 |
| 2017 Pacifica | 82 | 5% | 15,000 |
| 2008 Pacifica | 3 | 3% | 92,500 |
| 2007 Pacifica | 11 | 3% | 95,000 |
| 2006 Pacifica | 15 | 2% | 87,258 |
| 2005 Pacifica | 22 | 2% | 90,063 |
| 2004 Pacifica | 6 | 1% | 130,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Model years: 2017
Problem: Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage Mobility) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vans modified by Vantage Mobility for wheelchair accessibility. The affected vans have rear brake lines that might have been crossed during the modification. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: The crossed rear brake lines will cause the rear anti-lock brake system to be ineffective, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Vantage Mobility will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear brake line attachments, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082. Vantage Mobility's number for this recall is Pac-20170525.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Car completely powered off , abs replaced, transmission shifter , replaced batteries once and now the aux battery again, car not even 3 years old. Safety issue when vehicle is just dying while in motion
There were no warnings prior to the event. I was driving the vehicle and parked at a car wash to clean the interior. After cleaning, I started the car. I checked and the indicator light on the EPB (parking brake) button was off. I tried to move the vehicle but the parking brake was clearly engaged…
Almost got in 2 separate accidents because of a failed brake booster. No symptoms before hand to let me know anything was wrong. Came to a red light and the brakes became very hard to push and the vehicle proceeded to continue moving even though I hit the brake. It came to a stop in the middle of…
The brake booster has failed, a hissing noise is audible coming from the brake pedal when depressed. I have also noticed reducing stopping power in certain situations. It appears this issues is referenced by Chrysler in an extended warranty, covered under Mopar Warranty Bulletin D-22-15, however…
The vehicleâs braking system is not working properly. The brake pedal pumps and does not always respond correctly when pressure is applied. When backing up, the brakes pump and do not stop the vehicle as expected. While driving forward, the vehicle may continue moving even after the brake pedal…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler Pacificas have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 264 owner complaints about service brakes 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 service brakes?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the Chrysler Pacifica?
The most frequent phrase is “brake booster”, in 38 of 264 complaints, followed by “put park” (15).
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)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (438)
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