2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid

◆ Worse than typical
2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:22:45.700Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2022 highlighted. 2017: 79 complaints 2017 2018: 223 complaints 2019: 45 complaints 2019 2020: 58 complaints 2021: 26 complaints 2021 2022: 115 complaints 2022 2023: 40 complaints 2023 2024: 26 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2025
2022: 115 complaints
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YearComplaints
201779
2018223
201945
202058
202126
2022115
202340
202426
20250

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 48%

48% of complaints: power train — 55 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 46%

46% of complaints: engine — 53 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20230906

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 35%

35% of complaints: electrical system — 40 distinct reports on file.

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, 20230207

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 21 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 10 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

2022 — complaint volume: 115
I 20220722 — PE (closed 20240327)

Transmission fault leading to loss of motive power

I 20240227 — RQ (open)

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (55 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (53 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (40 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2023 ▲ 2019 ● 2020

WORST YEARS

■ 2018 ◆ 2017 ● 2020

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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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.