2022 Chrysler Pacifica

▲ Better than typical
2022 Chrysler Pacifica
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:01:09.365Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2022 highlighted. 2003: 1 complaints 2003 2004: 896 complaints 2005: 1244 complaints 2006: 726 complaints 2006 2007: 326 complaints 2008: 102 complaints 2016: 2 complaints 2016 2017: 1473 complaints 2018: 817 complaints 2019: 289 complaints 2019 2020: 162 complaints 2021: 346 complaints 2022: 190 complaints 2022 2023: 136 complaints 2024: 37 complaints 2025: 22 complaints 2025 2026: 5 complaints 2026
2022: 190 complaints
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YearComplaints
20031
2004896
20051244
2006726
2007326
2008102
20162
20171473
2018817
2019289
2020162
2021346
2022190
2023136
202437
202522
20265

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 35%

35% of complaints: power train — 66 distinct reports on file.

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Subject: Urgent Safety Concern – Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid (VIN: [XXX] ) Dear NHTSA, I am writing to report a serious safety issue with my 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid (VIN: [XXX] ).

NHTSA ODI report, 20250225

ENGINE 35%

35% of complaints: engine — 66 distinct reports on file.

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Subject: Urgent Safety Concern – Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid (VIN: [XXX] ) Dear NHTSA, I am writing to report a serious safety issue with my 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid (VIN: [XXX] ).

NHTSA ODI report, 20250225

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 27%

27% of complaints: electrical system — 52 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 24 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7%

7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 13 distinct reports on file.

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SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20201022 — air bags

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.

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.

Campaign 24V793000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220407 — seats

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.

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.

Campaign 22V181000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20220722 — PE (closed 20240327)

Transmission fault leading to loss of motive power

R 20220830 — visibility

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Voyager and Pacifica vehicles. The windshield wiper arm nuts may be improperly tightened, which can cause the wipers to not function properly.

Remedy: Dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is Z80.

Campaign 22V619000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230223 — electrical system, hybrid propulsion system

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.

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.

Campaign 23V010000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20240227 — RQ (open)

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

R 20240709 — back over prevention

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, and Ram...

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.

Campaign 24V436000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20251014 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403.

Campaign 25V302000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260127 — equipment adaptive/mobility

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.

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.

Campaign 25V877000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260205 — equipment adaptive/mobility

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...

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.

Campaign 25V876000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260514 — air bags

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.

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.

Campaign 26V189000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260623 — electrical system

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.

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.

Campaign 26V362000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2022 Chrysler Pacifica — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (66 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (66 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (52 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 24V793000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V181000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V619000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V010000 (electrical system, hybrid propulsion system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V436000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V302000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V877000 (equipment adaptive/mobility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V876000 (equipment adaptive/mobility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 26V189000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 26V362000 (electrical system) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2024 ▲ 2008 ▲ 2023

WORST YEARS

■ 2017 ■ 2005 ■ 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica have?

10 recalls on file for this model year.

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