2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid

◆ Worse than typical
2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:51:53.133Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Complaints
115
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

48% of complaints

Complaints per year

2017: 79 complaints 2017 2018: 223 complaints 2019: 45 complaints 2019 2020: 58 complaints 2021: 26 complaints 2022: 115 complaints 2022 115 2023: 40 complaints 2024: 26 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2025 2026: 0 complaints
2017: 79 complaints 2017 2018: 223 complaints 2018 2019: 45 complaints 2019 2020: 58 complaints 2020 2021: 26 complaints 2021 2022: 115 complaints 2022 115 2023: 40 complaints 2023 2024: 26 complaints 2024 2025: 0 complaints 2025 2026: 0 complaints 2026
2017: 79 complaints 2017 2018: 223 complaints 2018 2019: 45 complaints 2019 2020: 58 complaints 2020 2021: 26 complaints 2021 2022: 115 complaints 2022 115 2023: 40 complaints 2023 2024: 26 complaints 2024 2025: 0 complaints 2025 2026: 0 complaints 2026

2022: 115 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
201779
2018223
201945
202058
202126
2022115
202340
202426
20250
20260

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

48% · 55 reports

Engine

46% · 53 reports
Show complaint excerpts

I was driving on the highway on cruise control at 75 mph. Since the car is a hybrid plug-in it first uses the electric battery which contains 30 miles of usage. Once that drains out, then the engine takes control.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-06

Electrical system

35% · 40 reports
CRASH
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The contact owned a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the engine failed to increase in speed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-02-07

Also filed under Hybrid propulsion system

Fuel/propulsion system

18% · 21 reports

Vehicle speed control

9% · 10 reports

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2022Complaint volume 115 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    2022-07-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-03-27 Transmission fault leading to loss of motive power
  3. I
    2024-02-27Recall queryOpen Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.

Buy-smart checklist

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  • Power train: 55 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 53 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 40 reports on file for this year.

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FAQ

Is the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.