2022 Chrysler Pacifica
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.
- Complaints
- 212
- Recalls
- 10
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2022
Opened by NHTSA
34% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 212 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 896 |
| 2005 | 1,244 |
| 2006 | 726 |
| 2007 | 326 |
| 2008 | 102 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1,521 |
| 2018 | 876 |
| 2019 | 313 |
| 2020 | 170 |
| 2021 | 372 |
| 2022 | 212 |
| 2023 | 153 |
| 2024 | 44 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2026 | 10 |
| 2027 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
34% · 73 reportsMost commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) and automatic transmission.
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Subject: Urgent Safety Concern â 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, 2025-02-25
Also filed under Engine
Engine
32% · 68 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On July 19, 2026, I was driving my 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid on E-470 at approximately 75 mph. Without warning, the dashboard displayed "Stop Safely. Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon," and the amber check engine light illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-20
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Electrical system
29% · 61 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer.
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The vehicle caught fire earlier morning of 7/9/2026. It was sitting in front of house unoccupied. The alarm went off twice which pressing the key fob shut it off until the third time when the alarm would continue until it died down.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-09
The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-14
Fuel/propulsion system
12% · 26 reportsForward collision avoidance
8% · 18 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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Traveling down a country road on a clear afternoon, the vehicle traveled approximately 35 mph while cresting a small hill.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-01-10
Also filed under Service brakes and steering
Safety timeline
10 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2020-10-22Air bags24V793000 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.
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2022-04-07Seats22V181000 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.
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2022-07-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-03-27 Transmission fault leading to loss of motive power
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2022-08-30Visibility22V619000 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.
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2023-02-23Electrical system, hybrid propulsion system23V010000 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.
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2024-02-27Recall queryOpen Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.
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2024-07-09Back over prevention24V436000 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.
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2025-10-14Air bags25V302000 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.
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2026-01-27Equipment adaptive/mobility25V877000 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.
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2026-02-05Equipment adaptive/mobility25V876000 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.
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2026-05-14Air bags26V189000 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.
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2026-06-23Electrical system26V362000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Chrysler Pacifica — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 73 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 68 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 61 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V793000 · Air bags
- Recall 22V181000 · Seats
- Recall 22V619000 · Visibility
- Recall 23V010000 · Electrical system, hybrid propulsion system
- Recall 24V436000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 25V302000 · Air bags
- Recall 25V877000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Recall 25V876000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Recall 26V189000 · Air bags
- Recall 26V362000 · Electrical system
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- 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 34% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica have?
- 10 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.