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2021 Chrysler Pacifica problems

NHTSA lists 399 complaints for the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, 11 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 8 complaints mention an injury, with 11 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as CHRYSLER PACIFICA.

At a glance

Complaints
399
With crash
11
With fire
1
With injury (complaints)
8
Injuries
11
Deaths
0
Recalls
8
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
2
Recall potential units (maximum)
1,033,433
Investigations
3
Open investigations
1
Manufacturer communications
699

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM16541.4%
ENGINE14536.3%
POWER TRAIN12230.6%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7719.3%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5614.0%
BACK OVER PREVENTION369.0%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL235.8%
STEERING174.3%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE164.0%
SEATS123.0%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING9
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEWARNINGS8
STRUCTUREBODY8
BACK OVER PREVENTIONWARNINGS7
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL5
BACK OVER PREVENTIONREARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPROPULSION SYSTEM3
BACK OVER PREVENTIONSENSING SYSTEM2
LANE DEPARTUREBLIND SPOT DETECTION2
BACK OVER PREVENTIONCAMERA SYSTEM1

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
electrical electronic17644.1%0.84
loss of control11528.8%0.77
mechanical failure4210.5%0.71
visibility or lighting235.8%0.89
unclear194.8%0.88
restraint or airbag102.5%0.81
fluid or fuel leak92.3%0.97
fire or overheating30.8%0.82
noise or comfort10.3%0.92
structural or corrosion10.3%0.77
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
moderate31177.9%0.88
low6616.5%0.69
high194.8%0.96
none30.8%0.72

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 399 tagged complaints of 399 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

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8 recalls.

26V362000

Date: 2026-06-04. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position. (excerpt)

Consequence: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury. (excerpt)

Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the battery pack assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 23, 2026. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: Yes.

25V877000

Date: 2025-12-17. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.

Defect: 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.

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

Remedy: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

25V876000

Date: 2025-12-17. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.

Defect: 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 (excerpt)

Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury. (excerpt)

Remedy: 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. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

24V793000

Date: 2024-10-24. Systems: AIR BAGS.

Defect: 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."

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

Remedy: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

24V538000

Date: 2024-07-18. Systems: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire when parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position. (excerpt)

Consequence: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury. (excerpt)

Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module (BPCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the battery pack assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2025. Owners may (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: Yes.

24V436000

Date: 2024-06-13. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.

Defect: 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, andA Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federa (excerpt)

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

Remedy: 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. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

23V010000

Date: 2023-01-17. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM.

Defect: 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. (excerpt)

Consequence: An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: 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 b (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

22V181000

Date: 2022-03-24. Systems: SEATS.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Pacifica and 2021 Voyager vehicles. The second-row seat-to-floor mounting latch may bind and stick open, preventing the seat from properly securing to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Consequence: An unsecured seat increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the second-row seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Z22.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

3 investigations; 1 open.

RQ24004

Opened: 2024-02-27. Closed: Not listed.

Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.

On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened investigation PE22-008 regarding complaints alleging a loss of motive power condition potentially due to a transmission malfunction in Model Years 2019-2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV).A On January 17, 2023, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) issued safety recall (NHTSA Recall 23V-010) involving 2017-202

Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Linked campaign numbers: None listed.

DP22005

Opened: 2023-01-27. Closed: 2023-08-07.

Pedestrian alert sounds

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and ele

Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Linked campaign numbers: 22V063000.

PE22008

Opened: 2022-07-22. Closed: 2024-03-27.

Transmission fault leading to loss of motive power

On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE22008 to investigate allegation of loss of motive power, potentially due to transmission malfunction, in certain Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. In a January 17, 2023 letter to NHTSA, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) submitted recall notice 23V-010 involving a transmission motor wiring defect in 67,118 model year (MY) 2017-2023 Chrysl

Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Linked campaign numbers: 23V010.

Manufacturer communications

699 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM252
EQUIPMENT181
STRUCTURE69
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING58
POWER TRAIN58
BACK OVER PREVENTION42
VISIBILITY31
ENGINE21

11037346

Date: 2026-09-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.

Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.

11035068

Date: 2026-07-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.

Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.

11035083

Date: 2026-07-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

HOSE AND TUBE - EGR COOLANT

11034385

Date: 2026-06-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection

11034388

Date: 2026-06-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.

Calibration Requirements For The Power Sliding Door Module (PSDM).

11034351

Date: 2026-06-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.

Power Liftgate Intermittently Inoperative. Will Not Open/ Close. Liftgate/Hatch Ajar Message Displayed. Rev A

11034346

Date: 2026-06-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Radio/ETM is Adding Approximately 27mA Draw to Vehicle When in Logistics Mode

11034327

Date: 2026-06-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

HEATER - ELECTRIC COOLANT

11034336

Date: 2026-06-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

HEATER - ELECTRIC COOLANT

11033975

Date: 2026-06-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.

Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

PACIFICA HYBRID

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
PACIFICA373
PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID26

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