Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has 413 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
413
Complaints
1
Recalls
8
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
17V482000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (VMI) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vehicles modified by VMI. The rear pinion bracket...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | For several months I have been having problems off and on with my vehicle not shifting into drive, n... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle “slams” into gear and goes into “limp” mode. RPM’s increase dramatically and speed acceler... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | This car has had so many issues in the 2 years that i have had it. Blown head gaskets, hard shifting... |
| Dec 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I keep getting the same codes every few weeks. P0732 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | It loses power alot especially uphill. It smells like burnt oil all the time. Smokes out exhaust. He... |
| Oct 13, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I had the recall for 73B performed in mid October to my 2017 EV/Hybrid Pacifica- 2017 and only 67K m... |
| Oct 4, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed s... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Backup camera - blue screen or black screen. This has been reported several times and was recalled f... |
| Sep 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I am reporting a serious safety issue with my 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, purchased in February 2024. Th... |
| Sep 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed, th... |
| Aug 11, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while his wife was attempting to ... |
| Aug 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission will have a very severe jerk when starting out, usually at low speeds, causing the driv... |
| Aug 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | When driving van will jerk or bang like slipping in gear, feels like possible being hit from behind,... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The van have issues with a head gasket, Chrysler is aware yet the dealers keep selling the van with ... |
| May 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Although no active recalls are on the now. While driving the transmission changes hard. It makes a l... |
| May 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The CAN BUS connector (found in the glove box area) fails periodically and without warning. It affec... |
| Apr 23, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Hi! This vehicle stopped twice in the middle of a road on its own. Vehicle was driving fine and the ... |
| Apr 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | We are the original owners of this vehicle, which has been consistently and properly maintained. Rec... |
| Mar 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Had to have PLASTIC oil filter housing and Oil cooler replaced due to warping from the engine heat a... |
| Mar 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | This van has a factory defect of the engine. These engines have known issues with blowing head gaske... |