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2018 Chrysler Pacifica Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica has 12 recalls, 790 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.

12

Recalls

790

Complaints

★★★★★

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 19, 2026

Recalls

18V395000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The Manual Park Release (MPR) plug may be removed without a tool. A...

18V492000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica non-hybrid vehicles. A component in the transmissio...

18V493000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The front axle halfshafts may have been incorrectly assembled, preventing...

18V332000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 C...

19V143000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica hybrid vehicles. The right front lower control arm may separate from t...

19V348000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with engine stop/start systems. A loose battery ground connection may...

18V524000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenge...

17V824000

EQUIPMENT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extin...

17V542000

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with the 8-passenger seating option. In certain passenger se...

19V886000

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with an 8.4 inch radio display, 360 degree surround view camera system...

23V010000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). An internal transmission wiring connector ma...

25V876000

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:

Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, C...

Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

Front Crash

★★★★★

Side Crash

★★★★★

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2018 Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD

Top Complaint Categories

ENGINE
167
STEERING
80
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
56
POWER TRAIN
47
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
46
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
45
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
25
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
20

Problems by Component

Electrical193Engine174Powertrain136Steering136Other82Brakes14Suspension12Structure12Speed Control8Airbags6Seats6Visibility4Seat Belts3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 13, 2026POWER TRAINIn reference to recall query RQ24004, the appropriate software was installed under recall O3A for Lo...
May 5, 2026VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while driving the vehicle at and undis...
May 5, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTUREChrysler performed the 73B recall and n my van in August of 2025. Ever since performing this recall ...
May 4, 2026ENGINEI purchased my vehicle through Carvana. My engine light is on. I received a notification that there’...
May 1, 2026AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLThe contact owned a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while attempting to park the veh...
Apr 30, 2026ENGINE2018 Pacifia developed a leak in the left bank head gasket. The vehicle only has 53,000 miles. Fro...
Apr 26, 2026STEERINGI am experiencing the exact issues identified in NHTS Campaign Number: PE25009. The steering system ...
Apr 20, 2026STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELSMy 2018 Pacifica Hybrid suffered a catastrophic suspension separation while driving—the exact failur...
Apr 18, 2026STEERINGWhen turning slightly right or left, the lower steering column makes a clicking sound while staying ...
Apr 12, 2026STEERINGAs I am driving a warning pops up on the dash and says “ power steering unavailable service required...
Apr 9, 2026ENGINEOur 2018 Pacifica (3.6L Pentastar) has a blown head gasket at 160K miles. I didn’t realize this was ...
Apr 7, 2026STEERINGThe steering gets stuck trying to return wheel to center after going around a curve or slight turn. ...
Apr 4, 2026SEATSThe back seat stow and go on passenger side closes randomly on while child is sitting in the seat. ...
Apr 2, 2026POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE2018 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV subject to Safety Recall 73B (NHTSA 24V-536) for HV battery fire risk. F...
Apr 2, 2026POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe van has just approx 55000 miles. While driving on highway, it suddenly lost power and from 60mph...
Apr 1, 2026ENGINEHead gasket and engine failure at 61,000 miles.
Mar 31, 2026STEERINGVehicle experienced intermittent and sudden loss of power steering assist while driving. Steering be...
Mar 30, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWhile traveling 350 miles from my home with my family of five, the vehicle experienced a sudden 'Los...
Mar 18, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERMy van has had to sit in the extreme cold in my driveway with a battery pack because of no resolutio...
Mar 16, 2026STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMHave lost power steering intermittently while driving.