2023 Chrysler Pacifica

▲ Better than typical
2023 Chrysler Pacifica
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:53:12.546Z

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, 2023 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: 1512 complaints 2018: 866 complaints 2019: 309 complaints 2019 2020: 170 complaints 2021: 367 complaints 2022: 207 complaints 2022 2023: 151 complaints 2023 2024: 42 complaints 2025: 26 complaints 2025 2026: 10 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027
2023: 151 complaints
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YearComplaints
20031
2004896
20051244
2006726
2007326
2008102
20162
20171512
2018866
2019309
2020170
2021367
2022207
2023151
202442
202526
202610
20270

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ENGINE 31%

31% of complaints: engine — 47 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20260720

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, 20230623

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 27%

27% of complaints: electrical system — 41 distinct reports on file.

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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 traffic

NHTSA ODI report, 20230708

POWER TRAIN 26%

26% of complaints: power train — 40 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20260721

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, 20260710

AIR BAGS 23%

23% of complaints: air bags — 34 distinct reports on file.

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, 20251013

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, 20260720

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 16 distinct reports on file.

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

I 20220722 — PE (closed 20240327)

Transmission fault leading to loss of motive power

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

R 20230831 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 23V500000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20231128 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 23V753000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20240227 — RQ (open)

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

R 20240411 — air bags, steering

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.

Campaign 24V199000 — check if this car was fixed

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 20250703 — back over prevention, equipment

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.

Campaign 25V388000 — 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 20260616 — equipment adaptive/mobility

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.

Campaign 26V296000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — back over prevention

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.

Campaign 26V327000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — air bags

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.

Campaign 26V358000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2023 Chrysler Pacifica — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (47 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (41 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (40 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 26V327000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 26V358000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V793000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V010000 (electrical system, hybrid propulsion system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V500000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V753000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V199000 (air bags, steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V436000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V388000 (back over prevention, equipment) 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 26V296000 (equipment adaptive/mobility) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2024 ▲ 2008 ▲ 2020

WORST YEARS

■ 2017 ■ 2005 ■ 2004

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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 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica have?

14 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.