Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica has 82 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
82
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Had two different electric coolant heaters fail in just over 2 years. One at 36,000 miles and one at... |
| Jan 28, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Electric Coolant Heater (ECH) failed (Error Code P0E15), which is a critical component of the Hi... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Went to start vehicle and it was possessed. Would not turn over. Wipers lights everything was going ... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I am reporting a safety defect involving my 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The vehicle experiences ... |
| Aug 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | While driving my vehicle soon after purchase I notice an engine light on along with a huge fan noise... |
| Jul 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | When driving our van from Nashville to Memphis, we were 2 hours from home when we received an on scr... |
| Jun 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The side back doors do not work all of a sudden when you push the button on the vehicle frame inside... |
| May 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving 70MPH on the expressway the dash randomly sent a message saying “Pull over vehicle shu... |
| May 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1. This vehicle was recalled for a software update due to the rear camera failing to operate at time... |
| May 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The emergency brake came on while I was driving |
| Feb 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | While driving home with my children in the vehicle. When coming to a turn, the vehicle completely tu... |
| Jan 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My Pacifica completely shut down. All the warning lights came on such as crash detected, ABS light, ... |
| Dec 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | On 12/20/2024 my wife was driving about 20mph on a road and with no warning lights or messages the v... |
| Oct 11, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Two things: my auto start/stop often shuts off, and the display reads: "Auto stop/start is disabled/... |
| Sep 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I was driving in the highway with both of my kids in the car. We were driving from Ohio to Alabama. ... |
| Sep 4, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | We noticed our van having issues getting stuck in gear and then jerking to get out of the gear. Afte... |
| Aug 15, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The battery coolant is leaking from the rear of the vehicle |
| Jul 7, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The ESS battery fails constantly and manufacturer will not find problem and just replaces battery. ... |
| Jun 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car has the 03A recall, and had the software update in March 2024. In Summer 2024, I got the red ... |
| Jun 9, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was backing out of the driveway. I had all the safety features on, and I was checking my surroundi... |