2022 Chrysler Pacifica: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 295 complaints
295
Total Complaints
25,014mi
Median Mileage
Engine
Top Issue
12
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
5,000
25th Percentile
25,014
Median Mileage
44,606
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Engine
64
Power Train
57
Electrical System
45
Unknown Or Other
24
Fuel/Propulsion System
19
Seats
12
Vehicle Speed Control
11
Steering
8
Automatic Emergency Braking
8
Air Bags
8
Severity Assessment
12
Crashes
2
Fires
22
Injuries
1
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"The car stalled while driving. I was driving down a city street and the engine cut off and a message on the dash read "Put Vehicle in P to start." I pulled over and it took several minutes to get the car to restart. This happened several times on the way back to the dealership (we had only just b..."
"The car stalled while driving. I was driving down a city street and the engine cut off and a message on the dash read "Put Vehicle in P to start." I pulled over and it took several minutes to get the car to restart. This happened several times on the way back to the dealership (we had only just b..."
"The car stalled while driving. I was driving down a city street and the engine cut off and a message on the dash read "Put Vehicle in P to start." I pulled over and it took several minutes to get the car to restart. This happened several times on the way back to the dealership (we had only just b..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Electrical System
45 complaints
Median: 17,602 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
CA: 23
OH: 22
MI: 21
MD: 21
WI: 20
FL: 20
TX: 14
NY: 12
VA: 10
GA: 10
Chrysler Pacifica — Other Years
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Active Recalls (8)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Mid/Rear Assembly
Campaign 22V181000 | 24/03/2022
An unsecured seat increases the risk of injury in a crash.
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. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Z22.
Linkages
Campaign 22V619000 | 11/08/2022
Improperly functioning wipers can reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles
Campaign 23V010000 | 17/01/2023
An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about: 03/21/2023 for 2021 model year vehicles, 05
Camera
Campaign 24V436000 | 13/06/2024
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
Curtain
Campaign 24V793000 | 24/10/2024
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
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.
Curtain
Campaign 25V302000 | 08/05/2025
An air bag with insufficient pressure retention increases the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.
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. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 06C, 54C, 55C.
Latch/Anchor
Campaign 25V876000 | 17/12/2025
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Latch/Anchor
Campaign 25V877000 | 17/12/2025
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Extend Your Engine Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
- Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
- Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
- Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
- Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
- Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28