MYRModel Year Report

2023 Chrysler Pacifica

▲ Better than typical
2023 Chrysler Pacifica
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:36:57.826Z

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
155
Recalls
14

Campaigns on file for 2023

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

30% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 896 complaints 2005: 1,244 complaints 2006: 726 complaints 2006 2007: 326 complaints 2008: 102 complaints 2016: 2 complaints 2016 2017: 1,536 complaints 2018: 886 complaints 2019: 317 complaints 2019 2020: 173 complaints 2021: 376 complaints 2022: 217 complaints 2023: 155 complaints 2023 155 2024: 47 complaints 2025: 28 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2027: 1 complaint
2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 896 complaints 2005: 1,244 complaints 2005 2006: 726 complaints 2007: 326 complaints 2007 2008: 102 complaints 2016: 2 complaints 2016 2017: 1,536 complaints 2018: 886 complaints 2018 2019: 317 complaints 2020: 173 complaints 2020 2021: 376 complaints 2022: 217 complaints 2023: 155 complaints 2023 155 2024: 47 complaints 2025: 28 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2026 2027: 1 complaint
2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 896 complaints 2004 2005: 1,244 complaints 2005 2006: 726 complaints 2006 2007: 326 complaints 2007 2008: 102 complaints 2008 2016: 2 complaints 2016 2017: 1,536 complaints 2017 2018: 886 complaints 2018 2019: 317 complaints 2019 2020: 173 complaints 2020 2021: 376 complaints 2021 2022: 217 complaints 2022 2023: 155 complaints 2023 155 2024: 47 complaints 2024 2025: 28 complaints 2025 2026: 10 complaints 2026 2027: 1 complaint 2027

2023: 155 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20031
2004896
20051,244
2006726
2007326
2008102
20162
20171,536
2018886
2019317
2020173
2021376
2022217
2023155
202447
202528
202610
20271

Known problem areas

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

Engine

30% · 47 reports
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I have been experiencing random engine shutdowns since April 6, 2026. I’ve taken it to be serviced for this on four occasions since this time and it has not been appropriately fixed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-20

1. Engine Light and the "A" warning light stay on while driving. 2. It's unsafe with family in the car; fear it will shut off on the highway. 3. yes, the dealer has agreed its a defeated part causing the engine to light to come on 4.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-06-23

Electrical system

28% · 43 reports
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Rear trunk gets disabled after 10 minutes and will not open/close by remote or electrical rear switch causing a child or van camping issue. It has to forced physically by pulling it down and can't be done by short people.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-30

2023 Pacifica puts itself in P while stuck in traffic then won't let us put in D. We had to shut off car and back on again to move the knob to D The knob was stuck in park it woukdnt let us do anything in middle of freeway…

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-07-08

Power train

26% · 41 reports
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The contact owns a 2023 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode, shuddered, and then stalled. The message to "Stop - Pull Over Safely" was displayed on the instrument panel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21

Returning from [XXX] to [XXX] area Wed. XXX, traveling at ~75 mph on [XXX], I experienced a loss of power on a mild incline and an associated “Stop Safely - Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon” instrument cluster message.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-10

Air bags

23% · 35 reports
CRASH
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On September 5, 2025 I took my vehicle to be serviced at Earnhardt Dodge in Gilbert AZ. I informed the service attendant that I believed there might be a recall on my air bags.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-10-13

The contact owns a 2023 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V189000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-20

Fuel/propulsion system

10% · 16 reports

Safety timeline

14 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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    2022-07-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-03-27 Transmission fault leading to loss of motive power
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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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    2023-08-31Fuel system, gasoline23V500000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles. The fuel line may be deformed, causing a fuel leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77A.

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    2023-11-28Electrical system23V753000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. An electrical short may occur due to an incorrectly installed 12-volt battery isolator post, resulting in a fire while parked or driving.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will correct the isolator to fit the anti-rotation stud, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 28, 2023.

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    2024-02-27Recall queryOpen Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.
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    2024-04-11Air bags, steering24V199000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep...

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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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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    2025-07-03Back over prevention, equipment25V388000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the rearview camera image may not display.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 34C.

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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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    2026-06-16Equipment adaptive/mobility26V296000 Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

    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.

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    Date not on fileBack over prevention26V327000 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the central vision processing module software or replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 11, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403.

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    Date not on fileAir bags26V358000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

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Buy-smart checklist

2023 Chrysler Pacifica — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 47 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 43 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 41 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 26V327000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 26V358000 · Air bags
  • Recall 24V793000 · Air bags
  • Recall 23V010000 · Electrical system, hybrid propulsion system
  • Recall 23V500000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 23V753000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 24V199000 · Air bags, steering
  • Recall 24V436000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 25V388000 · Back over prevention, equipment
  • Recall 25V302000 · Air bags
  • Recall 25V877000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 25V876000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 26V189000 · Air bags
  • Recall 26V296000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
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FAQ

Is the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica have?
14 recalls on file for this model year.

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