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2026 Chrysler Pacifica problems

NHTSA lists 11 complaints for the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica, 1 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-08.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as CHRYSLER PACIFICA.

At a glance

Complaints
11
With crash
1
With fire
1
With injury (complaints)
1
Injuries
1
Deaths
0
Recalls
5
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
844,027
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
156

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. This model year is too recent for a sales denominator.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM436.4%
ENGINE327.3%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER327.3%
POWER TRAIN218.2%
AIR BAGS19.1%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE19.1%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM19.1%
PARKING BRAKE19.1%
SEATS19.1%
SERVICE BRAKES19.1%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1

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 electronic327.3%0.63
fire or overheating218.2%0.98
loss of control218.2%0.73
mechanical failure218.2%0.78
restraint or airbag218.2%0.63
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
moderate654.5%0.86
high327.3%0.99
critical19.1%0.44
low19.1%0.71

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 11 tagged complaints of 11 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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5 recalls.

26V561000

Date: 2026-09-01. Systems: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC).

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Pacifica, and 2026 Chrysler Voyager Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The brake pedal position sensor capacitor may be cracked, which can cause a loss of electronic stability control. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic St (excerpt)

Consequence: A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace brake pedal position sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 69D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 9, 2026. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

26V531000

Date: 2026-08-13. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to (excerpt)

Consequence: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

26V358000

Date: 2026-06-02. Systems: AIR BAGS.

Defect: 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.

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

Remedy: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

26V296000

Date: 2026-05-11. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.

Defect: Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. 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: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

26V189000

Date: 2026-03-26. Systems: AIR BAGS.

Defect: 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 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." (excerpt)

Consequence: Air bags with insufficient pressure retention increase the risk of ejection and injury during a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: 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 replac (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

156 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM93
STRUCTURE39
ENGINE17
UNKNOWN OR OTHER14
BACK OVER PREVENTION4
SERVICE BRAKES4
SUSPENSION4
POWER TRAIN3

11037581

Date: 2026-09-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Flash: Power Sliding Door Module (PSDM) System Updates Customers must comment on one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: a The power sliding door will not open with the button. a Latch popping noise heard when attempting to open and/or close the power sliding door. NOTE: Doors will open manually

11037600

Date: 2026-09-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING, SUSPENSION.

EPS BSR with Steering input. Check the Strut bearings, Strut mounts, or similar suspension components prior to replacing Steering Gears. Previous customers have returned after EPS gear was replaced. Strut bearings are the most frequent cause of RU BSR complaints.

11037467

Date: 2026-09-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Flash: Integrated Dual Charge Module (IDCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): a B22A9-87 - ECU Internal Performance-Missing Message. a P0D21-00

11037342

Date: 2026-09-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

COMPRESSOR - AIR CONDITIONING

11037343

Date: 2026-09-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

COMPRESSOR - AIR CONDITIONING

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.

11037360

Date: 2026-09-08. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Radio Over The Air Update to U43.17 R1H Software Version (FOTA) Customers may experience one or more of the following:- Navigation Stability - Android Auto & Carplay s ustomers may experience one or more of the following:- Navigation Stability - Android Auto & Carplay stability & connectivity- Dist

11037268

Date: 2026-09-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.

ACTUATOR Park Brake Do NOT replace actuator before checking for latest ABS software referencing TSB 08-010-26 and TSB 08-066-26. This update will eliminate the false occurrence of the DTCs below: C10EA-00 - Left Park Brake Actuator C10EB-00 - Right Park Brake Actuator C10EC-00 - Park Brake Actuator

11036773

Date: 2026-08-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES.

Cruise Control Shuts Off Without Driver Input. Vehicle Has Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Lamp On. C0042 Brake Pedal Position Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)

11036772

Date: 2026-08-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Lift Gate Latch And Glass Replacement / Servicing.

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 PLUG-IN HYBRID

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
PACIFICA11

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