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