How many problems does the 2022 CHRYSLER Pacifica have?

The 2022 CHRYSLER Pacifica currently has 156 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2022 CHRYSLER Pacifica?

The most common problems reported for the 2022 CHRYSLER Pacifica are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2022 CHRYSLER Pacifica problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2022 CHRYSLER Pacifica comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

2022 CHRYSLER Pacifica Problems

POWER TRAIN

17 complaints

This car has lost power train at highway speeds several times almost casing accidents in major interstates intersections with no left shoulder. Chrysler has more than reasonably failed to repair this car transmission 9 times. This car has been in repair for 7 months in 2023 waiting for a new transmission. It has now spent more than 30 accumulative days just this year, and it is now at the dealership having its transmission replaced for the second time. I am submitting the second transmission replacement notice as evidence and first repair order as evidence. I have been able to avoid collision but have had to many close calls to the point that I feel unsafe driving this car and my wife won't drive this car anymore.

Oct 21, 2025

While driving several warning lights came on and the transmission shutdown. I coasted to the side of the road. The engine kept running but the van would not move. I shut the engine off and after a few minutes (5 to 10) I restarted the van and the warning lights were on on. I drove the van 2 or 3 miles and it happened again. Once again after a few minutes all the warning lights were off except the check engine light. I returned to my motel and called a local Chrysler Dealer. I then was able to drive to the dealer with no problem. When they diagnosed the problem they said it had several codes. The following is what the service department did. “Digit-verified cel stored codes p0973 in Tim and in pcm, abs bcm u0418 u0402, u422, alll are stored erased codes, no updates, removed air box to access ground and Tim connector, inspected harness from Tcm to transmission, removed and cleaned ground on trans, reassembled and test drove could not duplicate concern. After more test drives still unable to duplicate concern.” After this I was able to drive home 1500 miles without any problems. Not sure if the problem is fixed or not. I just wanted to report this just in case others are having the same problem and to build a case for a recall if needed.

Sep 20, 2025

Transmission intermittently stuck in 4th gear down shifting 64,000 miles. No code for mechanic to diagnose until 72,000 miles and stuck in 4th gear. Transmission control module and transmission required replacement.code P072f. 2017-2023 hybrid models recalled transmission as well and class action lawsuit.

Sep 19, 2025

Multiple vehicle shut downs while driving on the highway. A red turtle icon appears on the instrument panel letting me know vehicle will be shutting down, and I will have to pull over. This has happened to me over a dozen times, and I have had the transmission replaced twice now by the dealershp. This is a very unsafe situation because if you are on a road with no shoulder you will stop in the middle of the road and be at risk for a collision. This can happen anywhere, and happened multiple times when I was driving my family for a vacation hours from home. One time it happened I was with my disabled daughter and we were stuck by the side of the road miles from home. When that happened, I could not get the vehicle to restart. If it had not been for AAA I don't know what I would have done to get home. This has happened to me a dozen times since 2023. Chrysler has known about this problem for years! How are they still allowed to manufacture these vehicles with this known major defect?

Sep 17, 2025

"Stop Safely Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon" Message and vehicle stopped in the middle of the highway.

Jun 11, 2025

+ 12 more complaints for this component

ENGINE

14 complaints

Oil filter gets stripped on oil cooler housing and cracks and leaks damaging engine.

Oct 15, 2025

When driving on local road or freeways, car stops in middle of running state with check engine light ON and with a message displayed on cluster as ‘ Stop Safely, vehicle will shut off soon’

Aug 20, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who transferred the vehicle to an unknown local Chrysler dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Aug 19, 2025

The car shut down and a turtle appeared on the screen on the middle of the highway.

Aug 06, 2025

While driving the car on two separate occasions a warning flashed "Pull over, car will shut down" appeared. Car immediately began to decelerate and shut off. After turning car off was eventually able to get it restarted.

Jul 22, 2024

+ 9 more complaints for this component

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

11 complaints

While driving on a busy freeway, a warning light appeared: "Stop safely vehicle will soon shut down" Loss of power in such a situation is dangerous. This happened on three separate occasions during the same trip yesterday. It happened once about a month ago and when we brought it to the dealer, they said it was some sort of computer glitch. On each occasion, after pulling off the road and shutting the car off, we were able to restart and drive normally -- until it happened again. We are taking it to the dealer today. Needless to say, we will not drive the vehicle until this is fixed, because we could be placed in an even more dangerous situation.

Dec 07, 2024

While driving on the interstate, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration without warning. With several 18 wheelers having to brake and swerve behind us, we had to navigate onto the shoulder of the interstate. We had to wait on the side of the interstate for an hour for a tow truck to take us to the nearest dealership. We took the car into the dealership and they kept it for several days and then reported that the car just needed a new battery (12v, not hybrid). I expressed concern with the dealership and later after contacting Chrysler that a dead battery shouldn't cause the car to suddenly lose acceleration while driving, because that is an obvious safety risk, but was told again it was just a dead battery. I also received no invoice from the dealership and was told that it would be emailed to me as soon as they could since a cyberattack had made them unable to issue invoices.

Aug 07, 2024

It was a rental car, driving on freeway , warning light will come up , saying engine will shut off. The Van had no power, and I had to pull over. I turned off the car for 2-5 minutes and restart. Then the car will accelerate again. I had to drive from LA to Las Vegas. It started doing that after Loma Linda , CA [XXX] , on [XXX]). It took me 7 hours to get to Las Vegas. Because of the constant shut off warning. I had no choice but to do this because SixT rental car couldn't get another car to me for 5-6 hours wait. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Jul 02, 2024

Driving on the highway, suddenly the message 'Stop Safely - Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon' showed on the dash, including a check engine light and a red turtle icon. After pulling over on the freeway and waiting 10 minutes, I was able to start back up and keep driving. The CEL light stayed on but not the 'stop safely' message.

May 02, 2024

Driving on a city street, shortly after driving out of a parking lot, and suddenly the message 'Stop Safely - Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon' showed on the dash, including a check engine light and a red turtle icon. After pulling over on a busy city street and waiting 10 minutes, I was able to start back up and keep driving. The CEL light stayed on but not the 'stop safely' message.

May 02, 2024

+ 6 more complaints for this component

SEATS

10 complaints

The second-row seat back will not stay in a fixed position. How would that do in a car crash with no fixed back position? Just flop backwards all the way from a rear crash? This part was broken. Spring busted open the cheap, plastic housing to the EZ slide latch. Latch Release Cable - Mopar (68324912AC), 2017-2025 Chrysler - 68324912ac

Sep 07, 2025

The passenger headrest on the seat has stopped functioning and is it a downward position where the seat cannot be used safely. The headrest will not position for a safe position. Repair center has verified. Manufacturer says this will be an $1100 plus repair. Have found others with this problem on YouTube. As I understand, this is not repairable and must be replaced. I’m asking for a safety recall to be issued with the manufacturer will repair the safely for all customers who are involved as I understand there are many. Thank you.

Jul 05, 2025

Part 68324912AC Latch Release Cable failed on both middle seats within one week of one another and approximately three weeks after the manufacturers warranty expired on the vehicle. The result is that both seat backs do not latch into place vertically and the entire seat freely slides forward and backward, slamming backward on acceleration and forward on braking. We have read on Internet forums that this is a very common problem. The left side seat failed while my daughter was riding in it and the seat back released. If this had happened during a collision, it could’ve been catastrophic. Upon stopping the vehicle and exiting, we found that it slid freely forward and back as well. The other side failed while the vehicle is parked, and we released the seat back lever. The seats are unusable as a result. If the failure had happened while driving or impact, it could have been devastating as the seat would have slid independent of the seatbelt and the back slammed forward driving the passenger’s head into the back of the front seat. A Chrysler dealer diagnosed the problem charging us $250 for the diagnostic fee and quoted another $750 for the repair. Parts cost about $30 each. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure.

Jun 27, 2025

When returning the driver's-side, 2nd row seat into a riding position after being placed into a stow 'n go position; the headrest of the driver's-side, 2nd row seat will not return to a locked upright position - causing it to stay flipped forward. The concern is that in a crash, the passenger seated in the driver's-side, 2nd row seat will not have adequate protection from a neck injury due to the protruding headrest.

Jun 27, 2025

The head rest will not lock into the upright position after using the Stow n Go feature.

Jun 07, 2025

+ 5 more complaints for this component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

9 complaints

The battery went dead in the van. I opened the driver's door using the key from the key fob. However, because there was no power, I couldn't open any of the other doors or lift gate not even from the inside. There appears to be no manual override to open those doors. I couldn't get to portable charger because it was in the back. This could be a significant safety issue. If the battery is dead, the only way for passengers to exit the vehicle is through the driver's door.

Jun 24, 2025

When reverse is engaged the screen goes blue and says camera unavailable... This is a current recall for this year and radio ...however it says 0 recalls

Mar 17, 2025

Wheel Bearing failure at 70,000 miles. Almost caused a head on crash.

Oct 22, 2024

The recall has still not been remedied Manufacturer Recall Number: 66B NHTSA Recall Number: 24V-436 Recall Status: Recall Incomplete

Sep 16, 2024

Driving in residential area at 30mph and van turned off while moving. Message on dashboard said to push break and press to start. Vehicle put itself in park. No lights turned on. I heard a beep and felt engine shut off. Problem just happened and I haven't driven it since. Called auto shop and was advised to document I'd it happened again because they need a code or some evidence to give to techs.

May 10, 2024

+ 4 more complaints for this component

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

8 complaints

While traveling at highway speeds, vehicle enters into "limp" mode with an in-dash warning "Stop Safely. Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon" warning and a red turtle warning symbol above the drive indicator. The vehicle immediately stops sending power to the wheels and it must be safely pulled over to the side. This was brought into the dealership for service and the car was returned as "repaired." But this has not been fixed. After the initial occurrence, this has re-occurred multiple times, most recently on 06/19/2025 and 06/21/2025.

Jun 23, 2025

In 2024, our vehicle displayed a critical warning stating: “Stop safely. Vehicle will shut off soon.” While driving on the highway, the vehicle began losing engine power—a terrifying and dangerous experience. We immediately took it to the dealership, where they diagnosed a transmission failure and proceeded to replace the transmission. Unfortunately, we are now experiencing the same issue again this year. The vehicle continues to lose power and shut off while in motion on the highway, creating an extremely hazardous situation that nearly resulted in a serious accident. This ongoing malfunction poses a significant risk to the safety of drivers and passengers. Chrysler must take immediate responsibility by recalling these vehicles and replacing them with safer alternatives to prevent further danger to human life.

May 01, 2025

My wife was driving our 2022 Pacifica Hybrid Touring L to work on 101 freeway when a message came up on the console "Stop Safely. Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon" Within minutes and while she was in the middle lane of the Freeway and the speed shutdown to 19mph causing cars behind to almost collide with our van. Drivers showed road rage towards her. She was able to coast to the freeway exit. We got the van towed to a dealer where it is now. I have read many reports of this same thing happening to may others. Something needs to be done about this.

Mar 28, 2024

Vehicle lost power & shut itself off while driving on highway at around 70 mph

Mar 25, 2024

Loss of power while driving at high speed, almost caused crash. The dealership technician inspected and updated PIM software and claimed that it won't happen again. However, the van shut down again while driving on a highway on the 2nd day after the "PIM software update". The car is currently with dealership with no information shared regarding what is causing engine shut down.

Aug 05, 2023

+ 3 more complaints for this component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

6 complaints

Fuel line leak near engine. It sounds very similiar to the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Recall. The vehicle reaked of gasoline fumes coming in through the vents. Our mechanic replaced the fuel line, said it had a hole. We felt very unsafe even starting the car when it reaked of gas due to risk of fire. No warnings lights or anything, just the smell to tip us off. No one else has inspected the car since we didn't have anything catastrophic happen.

Nov 26, 2025

While at freeway speed (~75mph) "Vehicle Will Shut Off Shortly" warning appeared and lost propulsion. I pulled over and was able to get to a rest stop at reduced speed (~35mph) with the remaining battery power but it was not ideal as shoulder was limited due to road construction and could not leave vehicle on side of the road. Prior software update 03A / 23V-010 was performed as it looks to be a known condition. The software update does not repair the root cause of the failure.

Jun 09, 2025

When driving on the interstate highway with about 70 mph a warning message “Service hybrid electric vehicle system” appeared. The high voltage battery charging level was less than 1%. About 30 minutes later, after exiting the highway, another warning message was displayed: “Stop Safely Vehicle will shut off soon”. After about 30s later the motive power was stopped and the car continued rolling. There was no propulsion power anymore, and I was only able to roll into the entrance of a parking lot. Luckily it was a relatively safe location where the vehicle came to a stop. I was alone in the car and was not in direct danger. The vehicle could not be restarted. I called a towing service, and the car was transported to a Chrysler dealership. The fault codes were read out. Chrysler Star recommended to replace a 350 A fuse. The dealership service team drove the car for more than 70 miles without being able to reproduce the fault after this repair. One day after collecting the car from the dealership I drove about 300 miles on the highway. After about 250 miles the warning message “Service hybrid electric vehicle system“ appeared. The high voltage battery charging level was less than 1%. When driving on the highway with about 55 mph, about 150 miles after the warning message appeared, the motive power stopped inadvertently without any warning. I felt a short impulse on the gas pedal, then while rolling at below 50 mph the message “Switch P to start engine“ was displayed. I managed to roll out from the 3rd lane from the right to the emergency stopping lane. It was a dangerous maneuver and I feared for the safety of my five family members traveling with me in the car as the oncoming traffic behind my car didn’t slow down even after switching on the hazard lights. The vehicle could not be restarted and I had to call a towing service to transport the vehicle to the nearest Chrysler dealership. Now I am waiting for the service team to start reading out the failure codes.

Sep 05, 2024

Loss of drive power while at high speed on the highway. Warning popped up saying car will lose power soon, with a turtle icon. Had to pull over 3 lanes to shoulder. Could have been dangerous, Chrysler known issue - they had recall 03A to make sure the warning turns up, but didn't fix it.

Feb 22, 2024

My car had less than 500 miles on it. While driving down the interstate, it suddenly stopped accelerating and a warning to “pull to a safe place the vehicle will soon shut off” appeared. The vehicle shut off. It was towed to the dealership. After almost a week with the van, the dealer said nothing was wrong and they sent me back on my way. 5 miles down the road and on a busy road, same thing happened. Van stalled and was again towed to the dealership. This time they said it needed a new PIM system. It was at this time that I became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V-010. I was sold this car on June 14 after Chrysler was aware of the issue.

Jul 18, 2023

+ 1 more complaint for this component

AIR BAGS

5 complaints

The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V302000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Dec 04, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V302000 (Air Bags); however, the contact made several attempts to have the recall repair completed but was informed by the dealer that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Aug 25, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V302000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Jul 18, 2025

I have received the message "Service Airbag System" on my dashboard along with the Airbag light being on and red in color. My vehicle is currently not being shown as being part of the recall for 2022 chrysler pacificas but I believe it should be. This is a safety issue and I am concerned about driving my vehicle with my children.

Jul 14, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V302000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Jul 09, 2025

STEERING

5 complaints

I had the power steering or from their repair journal (68525334-AB GEAR RACK 19075120) replaced at 7062 miles from new as it was making knocking noise from the front of the driver-side. now at 29,650 miles the exact same noise and sound is coming from the same side. Unfortunately for me it just got out of basic warranty now in May. from their journal at: CUSTOMER STATES THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FR ONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WHENEVER HE MAKES A TURN OR TURNS THE WHEEL BACK AND FORTH WHEN SITTING STILL (TireWheels Concern) steering rack has a internal popping noise when turning wheel. steering rack is making a internal pop noise then turning wheel back and forth. replace steering rack and set toe.

Oct 07, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal knocking noise detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 49,424.

Aug 30, 2024

Went to store. Came home. Went to leave again. Unable to move wheel. Says power steering unavailable. Service required. Luckily, stuck at home. Anywhere else would have been an issue or to go out suddenly.

Oct 13, 2023

Power steering went completely out. Vehicle has only 6300 miles on it. Luckily we were driving slow and very close to home. Vehicle is almost impossible to turn. This could have been extremely catastrophic if wife or daughter were driving on highway.

Jan 07, 2023

Started van with remote start to warm it up,and went to it in 5minutes,got in pushed dash button and put it in drive but THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING. Drove it 500 ft,and still no power steering. The Van had been sitting for 3 days without use.

Apr 27, 2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

4 complaints

The vehicle’s electrical or engine system appears to have failed, causing a sudden loss of power while driving. The exact component has not been identified by the dealership or Chrysler, but it may be related to the recall affecting the vehicle’s powertrain control or electrical system. The vehicle is currently at the dealership and available for inspection upon request. The issue has created a serious safety risk. The vehicle has repeatedly lost power and shut off while driving on the highway, including one incident where I was unable to fully pull off the road before it stalled in active traffic. My children were in the vehicle at the time, placing us in immediate danger of being struck by oncoming vehicles. Because the vehicle can stop without warning, it is unsafe to drive and puts both my family and others on the road at risk. The dealership has confirmed the issue and advised that parts are on backorder for at least 10 weeks. They also stated that even once the parts arrive, they are uncertain how to complete the repair, indicating that Chrysler has not yet provided an effective fix. The vehicle has been inspected by the authorized Chrysler dealership multiple times, and the issue has been reported to Chrysler. It has not been inspected by police or insurance representatives. A warning message reading “Pull over as the vehicle will stop” appears on the dashboard prior to each failure event. The first occurrence was on June 10, 2025, while driving on the highway to my daughter’s graduation. Since then, the same warning has appeared multiple times before the vehicle shuts off completely. It has been 6 weeks at this point and I have no vehicle. Chrysler has offered rental reimbursement of $60 a day but there is no vehicle that is a 7 passenger like my van that is of this cost. At this time they do not have a timeframe of when the vehicle will be fixed and denied a buyback or replacement.

Oct 14, 2025

My 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid periodically has a sudden shutdown warning identical to vehicles in recall 23V-010 (157), where the engine simply shuts down and a message shows to park safely (it happened to me a bunch of times on a highway and I was lucky enough to have room on the road shoulder. My VIN isn’t listed in the recall 157 that seems to take care of this issue, but the symptoms match exactly. I need this investigated for safety and repaired under warranty or recall.

Aug 10, 2025

My wife was driving our 2022 Chrylser Pacifica when it died in the middle of an intersection in downtown Austin. She was in the turning lane waiting for the light to change when the auto stop/start feature activated. As the light turned green and she went to proceed, the car started up and then cut back off while simultaneously placing itself in park and all of the lights on the dash began blinking and messages stating "service shifter", "service parking brake", "service brakes" etc started popping up on the dash. She tried to restart the car and nothing happened and the emergency flashers would only work intermittently before shutting off and randomly coming back on for a few seconds minutes later. Eventually a police officer pulled up behind her to block traffic while she and they tried to get the car started. When I arrived, I was able to jump the car and get it out of the road and to a nearby parts store to check the batteries. Oreillys and Advanced Auto confirmed that the alternator, batteries and starter were good based on their diagnostic scanners. She was able to drive it to San Antonio and back the next day with no issues, but that night, when we went to dinner and stopped for gas, it did it again while in the fuel line although I was able to restart the car this time but now displays "Stop/Start Unavailable, Service Stop/Start". After the second event, went back to Oreillys and had it scanned, there were no primary diagnostic trouble codes, but 8 stored additional ABS trouble codes relating to low voltage, and electronic failures across multiple systems. This all came after having the oil changed and a safety inspection performed on 23 July in which everything passed, but they recommended a coolant and brake fluid flush. Concerned about this happening in congestion on a highway or somewhere with limited options for recovery.

Jul 31, 2025

Unexpected engine shut down electrical system, short circuit and the internal transmission failure loss of motor power while driving, losing control of all drive power breaking on its own increasing the risk of crash. Electrical system went haywire.

Jul 22, 2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 complaints

Traveling at 70mph, the car displayed a message to "stop safely, vehicle will shut off soon". Code P0A43 DRIVE MOTOR A POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT INTERMITTENT" was pulled. The van can not be driven safely on the road without the car alerting the driver that it will shut off soon.

May 01, 2025

See attached document for complaint.

Apr 22, 2025

This vehicle is 2 years old. It died while I was away from home. It was diagnosed as needing two new batteries. This is the 3rd Chrysler vehicle that I have had to replace batteries in. One vehicle required two battery replacements. This is an ongoing issue, it has to be a known issue. There needs to be some accountability with Chrysler

Oct 21, 2024

The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact steered to the side of the road and received assistance from a Police Officer who disconnected and reconnected the battery. On another occasion, while driving at 75 MPH the contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road where the battery was disconnected and reconnected again. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,602.

Aug 04, 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

4 complaints

While driving the vehicle, received a message to stop safely vehicle will shut off soon. The car stops responding to the gas pedal and I had to try to quickly find a safe place to park the vehicle. I am lucky that I was not on a major highway at the time as I had three young children in the vehicle. Once stopped I was unable to turn off the van. The vehicle start/stop button was not responding and it took a long time before I was able to turn off the vehicle to try to restart it. The message remained and the car had to be towed to a dealership. It is now with the dealership while they determine the cause of the shut down. This is a serious issue to occur on a relatively new vehicle.

Jun 24, 2024

We were on the interstate. Driving the 80 mph speed limit. Got warning that said stop safety vehicle will shut off soon. I had 4 kids in the vehicle with me. I barely got it onto the shoulder before it completely shut off and would not move. Had to get it towed to nearest dealership 60 miles away. No answers left and now we are stranded. We could have been killed. No warning signs.

Jun 09, 2024

Vehicle lost all motive power. Accessories[Wdws,HzrdFlashers] still operational. Stopped DEAD in the middle of the road. Managed to ReStart vehicle. "Limped" along to a safer location, in pkg lot.

Jul 27, 2023

On 2/24/2022, we were merging onto the highway when the van powered itself off. The engine light came on. We pulled over, got the van back on, and pulled back onto highway. Almost immediately, the van shut itself off again. On 2/25/2022, on the way to the dealership, the van once again powered itself off on the highway. After arrival to the dealership, the technician said he found a loose cable connecting to the transmission and apparently fixed it. On 3/2/2022, the van shut itself off yet again in the middle of an intersection. In each of these cases, we have been risking get hit by other vehicles. Had we not been able ?to pull off the highway in time, we could have been hit full speed while our van was completely shut off in the middle of the highway. When the van shuts itself off, it takes a while to be able to power it back on. There is no warning to when it will shut off.

Mar 02, 2022

BACK OVER PREVENTION

3 complaints

The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The vehicle was an Adaptive Vehicle. The owner received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V436000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while reversing, the rearview camera image was blurry on some occasions, and was completely black on other occasions. The contact stated that the black image remained displayed while driving the vehicle. Additionally, the infotainment system made an abnormal sound and displayed a glitchy screen that prevented the contact from using the functions of the infotainment system. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Feb 12, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the center console display went black and became inoperable. The contact stated that only the back-over prevention camera operated on the screen as needed. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V436000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). The contact stated that the vehicle had already been repaired under the recall; however, the repair failed to prevent the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,029.

Jan 06, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V436000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Jul 17, 2024

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

3 complaints

Shortly into my trip home from work, I entered onto the interstate and accelerated up to speed. Within a minute the vehicle seemed to slow down and I had no power using the accelerator Pedal. The vehicle continued to slow and the gas engine failed to turn on.(this is a PHEV hybrid model). Eventually the vehicle lost all power and I was able to park it along the side of the interstate. The vehicle was still on, AC and electoral systems worked. After about 5 minutes, gas engine spontaneously started back up. I was able to gain speed start bad down the road. Approximately 3 min later, gas engine shuts down and same process occurred. This cycle took place about 6 times before vehicle would not start up anymore and ultimately had to be towed. After a week, dealership is not sure what’s wrong as the transmission has been replaced which did not fix the problem. Dealership is now planning to replace the PIM module although there is an over 45day wait and they are unsure if that will fix the problem.

Jun 25, 2024

The air conditioner stopped working and a warning message was displayed on the dash stating service hybrid system, immediately after the Vehicle shut off while driving above 70MPH. Fits symptoms of 03A recall. Vehicle at dealership for service. 80 miles driven by Customer total since purchase

Jul 16, 2023

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 bought the car the day before). Our safety and that of others on the road was put at risk because we were stopped in the middle of traffic and were unable to move. Pulling over across traffic once the car had stalled was also dangerous because I could not propel the car forward. I did manage to steer the car to the side of the road. After this happened several times in the course of a few blocks, I called for roadside assistance to tow the car back to the dealership. After the incident happened, the "check engine" light came on. The car is currently at the dealership awaiting repair.

Feb 05, 2022

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

3 complaints

I was driving on highway, speed was about 70mph. All the sudden the dashboard said “ Stop Safely Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon”. Then the car start reducing the speed immediately no matter how hard I tried to accelerate. I stopped in the emergency lane. Shutdown the car. Then restart, I could drive about 30s to 60s, then the error came again. It occurred 6 times in total while I drove out the highway to a safety place in 2 miles.

May 28, 2024

Driving down the highway. My vehicle notified me that it would shut down soon and to stop safely very unsafe. I felt I was lose control of the vehicle

Jul 22, 2023

The vehicle was running while I was drove in the freeway. Suddenly, the screen dash kept pop up an message" shift to P, push the bottom to restart" the "D" kept blinking. The vehicle was slowing down even I stepped in gas. I had to parked to Emergency Parking on Highway immediate. Then I pushed the Power bottom to turn off the car. Then cannot back on. After 2 - 3 hours, the tow truck came, he able to restart the car. The car end up tow to the dealership that located in Pleasanton CA. But the dealership still have not to diagnose of my car since when the car been towed to their shop for 7 business day from now. No answer giving at all. Also Never receive Safety Recall noticed by mail, by text or by email.

Jan 31, 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

3 complaints

I was driving around 15 mph and the van suddenly lost all electrical and engine power. I could not drive and none of the instruments were working. I could not turn on the emergency blinkers / hazard lights. I could not restart the van. No buttons were working. The van came to a stop with some bad sounds from the engine. I was on a hill and I had to keep my foot on the brake otherwise the van would start rolling backwards. I could not place the vehicle into park and the parking break did not work either. This means I was effectively trapped in the vehicle, in the middle of the road, unable to engage any hazard lights. I called my spouse and he drove to meet me. He opened the hood and after a minute the power returned and the vehicle displayed a "service electrical system" message. I was then able to drive the vehicle home about half a mile. Later that evening the vehicle again "died" and was unresponsive. Hours later it is still not turning on and will have it towed to the dealership. This complete loss of power has happened a few times before, but always when the vehicle was parked overnight and I discovered it was not working in the morning. But it would always turn itself back on after a few minutes.

Mar 28, 2023

On 3/6/2023 while driving on a freeway, my vehicle experienced a complete loss of motive power and the accelerator was unresponsive. The dash gave me a warning that the vehicle was off. On 3/7/2023, the same incident occurred twice while on the same freeway. on 3/7/23, I dropped it off at Moss Bros Chrysler Dealer in Riverside, CA for the loss of motive power recall I was just notified of. The software update from the recall was performed, and the service adviser informed me that it was successful and the issue had been resolved. On 3/9/2023, I drove it on the freeway, and again, the same loss of motive power occurred. This time, the dash warned me that vehicle shutdown was imminent, and a turtle icon displayed on the dash. However, the moment the dash displayed this information, all motive power was lost and the experience was identical to before the software update. This is a significant safety issue as the freeways in my area usually do not have any shoulders or areas that are safe to pull over on. This is a serious defect that poses a safety risk to anyone in the vehicle. It has not been fixed by the recall.

Mar 10, 2023

Was driving home and accelerating when there was a mechanical "thump" noise and the vehicle MIL indicator came on with a "red turtle" indicator on. Vehicle speed/performance was immediately reduced and I was not able to maintain a safe speed or have enough power to travel at appropriate speeds when hills were involved. This is the second time this has happened in this vehicle. The dealer has already looked at the vehicle prior and claimed they found the issue and resolved it. Since it occurred again the issue has clearly not been resolved or properly identified.

Aug 28, 2022

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

Dash message "Stop safely vehicle will shut off soon" included a red exclamation mark in the middle with a red triangle and a turtle in the bottom right. A yellow reduced speed type indicator in the top right and a check engine light all at the same time. Also a chime sounded. This occured in town moving around 35 mph. Dealer stated this exact VIN had already received a rebuilt trans around 50k miles from another dealer. Took dealer 2+ months to repair, and had to call many many times to encourage them to push to get it completed. Manufacturer seemed to delay sending parts because they can - no good reason provided. First Power Inverter Module (PIM) was replaced, but that did not resolve the issue. Then dealer rebuilt entire transmission. Dealer lead tech stated that a roller bearing near the bottom of the trans appeared to have start failing, which then causes a short and or some kind of damage with the electrical "phasers". Multiple conversations with lead technician and Chrysler cares indicate clearly that Chrysler is NOT investigating the issue deeply (they did not want any of the failed components, nor did they ask for details from dealer - are they even trying to resolve root cause.... this has been occurring since the earliest models). Chrysler should have a financial incentive to fix to remediate warranty repairs. Why can't chat GPT find literally anything on the web about the root cause, why is it nothing other than reports of the issue can be found??? Nobody has done a root cause analysis. Is Chrysler paying to minimize bad press??? If Chrysler replaced entire trans with rebuilt one at 50k and now it failed again at 80k - when can I expect it to fail a third time?

Sep 24, 2025

My wife was driving our 2022 Pacific PHEV Limited with 4 kids on board suddenly went into limp mode while driving northbound south of [XXX] on [XXX]. Turtle signal was on dash with just seconds to get off freeway on limp mode. Pacifica had to be towed to Woodhouse Chrysler in Sioux City where it remains to this day. Changed PCIM and remains in limp mode. Chrysler approved hybrid transmission repair under hybrid warranty but dealer found not repairable and needs new transmission. Now Chrysler refusing to have transmission replaced under warranty. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

May 29, 2025

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

2 complaints

Subject: Urgent Safety Concern – Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid (VIN: [XXX] ) Dear NHTSA, I am writing to report a serious safety issue with my 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid (VIN: [XXX] ). The vehicle experiences sudden power loss due to the following error codes: P079A-00 (transmission issue), P0A43-00 (hybrid battery issue), and P0A7D-00 (battery voltage issue). These problems have nearly caused accidents, including: On the highway: Power loss while overtaking, leaving me in a dangerous situation. In city traffic: Repeated power loss, almost causing collisions. The issues are well-documented among Pacifica Hybrid owners in the USA. NHTSA has received numerous complaints, and there are active class-action lawsuits due to unresolved problems. My vehicle was involved in a minor collision in the USA, classified as "clear title" (cosmetic damage only, no impact on the drivetrain or battery). Repairs were done professionally, and there is no connection to the current issues. I have contacted Chrysler and the authorized service center in Berlin, but received no response. This issue poses a direct safety risk, and I urge NHTSA to investigate and ensure a permanent solution. Attached: Error codes and incident descriptions. Correspondence with Chrysler and the service center. Documentation of the collision and repairs. Thank you for your attention. I look forward to your prompt response. Sincerely, [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Feb 25, 2025

Crash: 1

Red turtle icon appears on dash with message “Vehicle Speed may be Reduced” repeatedly. Check engine light has come on after about the tenth time seeing the red turtle appear then go away. Vehicle has has not lost any ability to drive normally once engine light came on. A week after engine light appeared the red turtle still coming on and off and vehicle will lose power when turtle icon is on. This is a danger to my family if this persists. I have 3 kids in booster/ car seats and to suddenly lose power could be catastrophic in certain situations. Have an appointment to take on for service on 4/27/22 at Len Stoler Chrysler in Westminster MD

Apr 25, 2022

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

I was driving down the highway. The check engine light comes on. Then a warning comes on that say prepare to stop the car will shut down. This is a hybrid. The electricity is depleted but the gas tank is half full. After turning the car off i can run it for a little while and then the same warning comes back.

Feb 18, 2025

while driving all warning lights came on on the dashboard. said pull over, car will stop. car would not move . after a while it would start again and warning cleared. had scan done . multiple communication failure codes for multiple modules. had codes cleared. waiting for next time. chat forums indicate this is common and usually leads to the can buss star connector defective where the multiple modules plug in.

Jul 27, 2024

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints

Vehicle suddenly stops and shows the message "Stop Safely Vehicle will shut off soon". Then the vehicle will lose all power and vehicle can crash with little prior warning when on the highway. This is very unsafe and a recall was performed on 1/17/2023 but the problem still persists over and over and is very unsafe. Once the warning happens about 2-5 seconds later the vehicle will shut-off and can crash when driving. This incident has happened several times and is not isolated to once.

Mar 31, 2024

On Oct. 9, 2022, at approximately 6:30 p.m. EDT, I was braking as I approached a stop sign. For the first second or two of braking, the van slowed normally. Then, as the van was nearly stopped at the stop sign (probably 10 feet ahead of it, and approx. 5 mph or less), while my foot was still gently depressing the brake pedal, the van began to accelerate on its own. In response, I stepped down hard on the brake, lurching the van to a stop. After the hard stop (and explaining it to my family), I gently accelerated through the intersection and parked the van in my driveway. (The stop sign was 2 houses from home.) This was on a residential street, 25 mph speed limit, clear day, dry pavement. Before applying the brakes I had been coasting down the street between 20 and 25 mph. There was no other traffic and no pedestrians. When the van accelerated on its own, we had nearly but not completely come to a stop yet. My foot was still gently depressing the brake to come to a smooth stop. Neither the accelerator nor the cruise control was engaged. With unwanted acceleration while the brake is depressed, I do not think the vehicle is safe to drive. Today (the next morning) I am in the process of calling to have it flatbed-transported to the dealer for inspection. The van is brand new; we've had it 5 weeks, it has 698 miles. No problem or warning prior to this.

Oct 10, 2022

STRUCTURE

2 complaints

09/17/23 Was driving 65mph, car was slowing Down in front of me and turned cruise control off. Immediately car started stalling. Was in middle lane with cars on both sides. Turned on flashers and no power in gas pedal. At about 30mph, was struck from behind by Jeep! Third car behind struck Jeep and Jeep struck me again. There were injuries and a death. My car was towed. 10/02/23; Now car is in body shop. Contacted Chrysler, they inspected car, but did not drive it. 10/12/23 Just received email stating that they found no problem. They stated that they are not responsible as they found no evidence of manufacturing defect or recall having contributed to this accident. Insurance companies and police are still investigating.

Oct 15, 2023

Crash: 1

Injuries: 4

When locking vehicle and arming the alarm up on returning to vehicle in a parking lot no matter where. Upon return to vehicle before unlocking we notice vehicle rear tailgate is wide open. This has happened multiple times with a dealer not finding any cause. Now on our second case to have looked at. This is not good as anything in the vehicle is open to theft with me having no control of it. Happened on the road traveling to FL from IL leaving all of our belongings visible and available to take. Not good had luggage tools, guns all easily stolen.

Mar 31, 2023

BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

2 complaints

On more than one occasion when I was on a four-lane highway with no vehicle in front of me in my lane, while I was passing a slower moving vehicle in the outer lane, my vehicle slammed on the aes brakes and would have absolutely caused a crash if there would have been a vehicle behind me. That person could have no possibly reacted fast enough to prevent his vehicle from rear-ending my vehicle. Again, there was no one in front of me, only the vehicle in the outer-lane. As far as the rear-cross-traffic problem, my vehicle is one that is missing Chrysler's Sphere and rear-parking-assist because of the chip shortage. There aren't any sensors in the back bumper at all and I'm not sure what triggers the rear-cross-traffic alert, but it does not alert until I've backed up so far from my parking space that if there was a car coming quickly it would surely hit me. This system does not work any where as quickly as any other car I've had it on in the past.

Oct 01, 2022

While reversing out of driveway with 4.3 deg. to 5.5 deg. down slope, car stopped with rear in street while displaying an apparent rear collision symbol. There was no cross traffic and a car parked along the curb on passenger side was not encroaching on driveway. Car then refused to move either further back to complete the street entry maneuver or forward to re-enter the driveway. Car was left in a dangerous position part way into the street and blocking sidewalk. Car could not be moved until ignition was turned off for 10 seconds, then turned back on. At that point car was first pulled fully forward into driveway, then successfully backed out into the street and driven off.

Mar 28, 2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal; however, when the brake pedal was released, the vehicle independently accelerated without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal failed to respond while being depressed. The contact stated that the failure had occurred three times and occurred while driving at various speeds. The contact stated the failure also occurred while driving at 70 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to retrieve any fault codes but informed the contact that the 12-Volt battery was not at full charge. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the accelerator pedal assembly and the main computer had produced fault codes, but the dealer later stated that there were no codes. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and a case was opened but was later closed. The failure mileage was 41,607.

Dec 03, 2025

SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

I was in an accident. Where the van rolled 17 times. On or about the 12th roll. The retaining lock on the shoulder strap released. This allowed me to slide out of the seatbelt. This caused me more complicated injuries. The vehicle is currently at copart impound lot in Oklahoma City, OK. Will be available for inspection upon your request. The Oklahoma highway patrol report indicated. I was wearing my seatbelt but the retaining lock on shoulder strap had broken. The Oklahoma highway patrol report # OHP25-024333. There were no warning lights or messages to indicate that there was a problem.

Nov 22, 2025

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,LANE DEPARTURE

1 complaint

The auto start/stop activate at lights when lift off the brake van cuts off and quickly restarts and turn off the lane departure light and sometimes doesn't restart and is hard to restart. Van sometimes cuts off on the middle of intersection and hard to restart.

Nov 04, 2025

Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness

1 complaint

Chest buckle can be slid down by toddler and toddler can wiggle arms out of harness and release the buckel.

Sep 19, 2025

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

1 complaint

Number of days your vehicle is down: indefinitely as of now there is no fix according to the dealership parts are at least 10 weeks out with them not knowing how to do the install once parts arrive Number of Repair Attempts: there is no fix as of now but the vehicle has broken down 4 times parts for the transmission are on back order (at least ten weeks) and they do not know how to install the parts once they arrive First Repair Attempt Date and Problem: June 10, 2025 The van showed a message saying pull over as the vehicle will stop while we were on the highway heading to my daughters graduation. Initially. We were able to pull over that time and stop driving before the car turned off. we took the vehicle in and they inspected it for the recall. Most recently, the vehicle did it again on the highway. I was not being able to pull all the way over prior to the vehicle, losing power and stopping in the middle of the highway with my children inside. Voice of the Customer / Complaint: as of now there is no timetable for us to be able to return driving the vehicle which is extremely unsafe. We purposely got a seven passenger van to transport our entire family, and at this point we have no way to do. So. The dealership says they are unable to give us a loaner for that, and we are getting no assistance with this with no timetable. As far as when the vehicle will be fixed. Therefore, I’m requesting a buyback of the vehicle so that we can get something to transport our family as the vehicle is down. I am still having to pay for the car note without having anything to Show for it. I cannot drive it as I don’t know when it will shut off. It is currently sitting at the dealer.

Sep 13, 2025

STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

The contact owned a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, a very loud snapping noise had suddenly occurred, and the message "Stability System Activated" displayed before the steering wheel suddenly turned to the right, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle to crash and roll over multiple times. The police and first responders were called to the scene, and the occupants were transported to the hospital. During the crash, the driver sustained multiple neck and back fractures and a right leg injury from the seat belt strap. The front passenger sustained multiple rib fractures. The vehicle was destroyed and later towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The contact also indicated that due to the injuries sustained in the crash, his right hand is unusable. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 5,000.

Jul 11, 2025

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

6/21/25 , a Saturday, I stopped at a traffic light when gas saver function kicked in and shut car off. The car went into park mode by itself and parking brake engaged. The car would not start and had to be towed. It sat until Monday when I was able to start it and drive it to my mechanic's business a mile from my location and shut it off. Immediately after shutting it off it would not start again. My mechanic was able to start it a few days later and when he drove it about 5 miles it just shut off and wouldn't start again. Today he is replacing the starter and believes the gas saver function may have contributed to the increased wear on the starter leading to failure, as well as the heat from the catalytic converter located near the starter. I am very nervous about driving this car again and worry it may happen again when I am in traffic. This is a major safety problem if not resolved.

Jun 30, 2025

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

STOP SAFELY vehicle will shut off Soon sign came while I was driver in 3rd lane on [XXX] in Virginia it shut off before I could pull to safety. Vehicle behind me slightly hit me on back. I got checked for dealer its fault in transmission. But I don't feel safe driving again since it shuts off while doing 65 mph. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Jun 24, 2025

Crash: 1

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

While I was driving this vehicle on the highway, the vehicle shut off and the engine light came on

Jun 07, 2025

TIRES

1 complaint

The van was going about 10 mph and the side wall just burst and went to flat right away and tire pressure warning came on. Yokohama had a recall for this same issue in 2022 but this DOT was not included. Nothing came in contact with tire or van when the issue occurred. This would have been a major issue if going full speed. Discount tire in Southaven MS stated the tire just gave out with no indication of anything hitting the tire. Yokohama refused to do anything as this is a BraunAbility handicap van which shows them as owner 1 to do the conversion through Chrysler. These Vans cannot be purchased through Chrysler directly. Yokohama did now even offer to report this issue internally as a complaint on the tire. I kept the tire for further inspection and investigation. I also have pictures and video of the tire prior to replacement. Tire Yokohama AVID S34 (S34RV) 236/65R17 104T. The P style is not indicated on the tire. I have 3 other tires remaining on the van with same tire/DOT (DOT 4UL8-PKX3321

Jun 07, 2025

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

First of all, I would like to say that I received an "IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL" notice citing that "certain 2022 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles failed to perform" However, my car's problem, though similar, is not quite the same as the problem mentioned by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard" - rear visibility. My car's DRIVERS' SIDE VIEW mirror is the one that poses the problem. When I put the vehicle in reverse, the right-side view mirror adjusts so that I can see the right backside of the vehicle. This, unfortunately, does not occur with the left sideview mirror. I can only see the ground. This an obvious determent to the safety of not only myself, but others as well. When I reported this irregularity to Hunter Dodge, I was told that was just the way the mechanism worked. I was told that there was nothing they could do. No one bothered to check it out. No one seemed concerned. This has been an issue since I purchased the vehicle. I don't know if anyone else has this same issue; but I feel that I am not the only one. This functionality necessary for the prevention of serious injury to pedestrians and/or property. Thank you, in advance for receiving this information.

May 15, 2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

1 complaint

I bought a 2022 Pacifica Hybrid in October 2022. About 2 months ago(Feb 2025), while I was driving on the [XXX] highways, my car suddenly showed "Stop Safely Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon" and a turtle symbol. At this time, I was driving 70 MPH and the car started to slowly stop. Then, I tried to drive into a nearby Starbucks to check it out. I turned off the car. Everything was OK such as oil, coolant, a/c, windshield. Then I restarted the car and the "Stop Safely Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon" and the turtle symbol were gone. I thought it was okay, so I continued driving. 5 days ago (XXX), I had a trip to San Antonio. When I was driving close to Austin. My car showed "Stop Safely Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon" and the turtle symbol again. At this time, I stopped on [XXX]. I feel very dangerous for me, my wife and my 2 children. I feel very scared and confused when I am driving on [XXX] and the car stops like that. I feel like our lives are in danger while driving. Then "Stop Safely Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon" and the turtle symbol appear more frequently. My car has appeared "Stop Safely Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon" and the turtle symbol 6 times in 3 days. Yesterday was [XXX]. When I parked in my driveway, "Stop Safely Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon" and the turtle symbol also appeared. Every day, I must take my 2 children to school in my 2022 Pacifica Hybrid. Now, I feel very scared when driving. I do not know when "Stop Safely Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon" and the turtle symbol will appear again and will cause an accident for my family. We sincerely hope that you will consider and request Chrysler to help us check and fix this as soon as possible. Thank you very much. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Apr 16, 2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

When driving on hybrid mode with battery charged up suddenly warning message showing “Transmission Failure” and message saying “Stop Safely Vehicle is going to shut off soon”. Breaks don’t work as normal when this happens and vehicle wouldn’t stop immediately. Feels unsafe to drive. Engine warning lights turn on and stay for a day after this happens. Checked with dealership and they mentioned recall is still being worked upon and not yet available. Tried reaching MOPAR directly but no response yet.

Apr 14, 2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS

1 complaint

Both middle bench seat head rests will not stay upright, making it unsafe for any passenger to ride in thise seats. Happened after folding the seat forward for passengers to get into the back seat. Infotainment system does not work and touch screen will not work. Unable to connect amazon fire and unable to even play DVDs on the screens.

Mar 01, 2025

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

During 3 separate drives (October11, 2024; December 30, 2024, and January 2, 2025) the vehicle shut off while going uphill on an interstate while the engine was at 3,000 RPM. When I pulled over to the side of the highway and stopped the car, the emergency parking break automatically came on. I had to restart the vehicle 2 or more times in each instance. On January second, the vehicle shut down 5 separate times, some on Interstate 70 and some on US Route 40, all while going uphill between 2000 and 3000rpm. I took it to a local Chrysler dealer January 8th, but they could not recreate the problem or explain why the vehicle was shutting off with no warning.

Jan 15, 2025

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

1 complaint

I was renting this vehicle. On my way home on the highway, going about 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly illuminated the check engine light. Soon after, an message appeared on the dash warning me that I needed to stop and that the vehicle would shut off soon. I immediately pulled over and turned at the next county road. However, I did not realize until this point that my engine power was now being limited to almost nothing. As I crossed a railroad crossing and realized I didn't have engine power, I just hoped that I'd be able to cross and not end up dead on the tracks. Thankfully there was still enough engine power being made available to me to cross the tracks safely and park further down the road. I then turned off the vehicle, called the rental emergency hotline, and was actually able to start the vehicle again at that point without the error. However, the check engine light was still illuminated. I drove the rest of the way home with the check engine light on, but had no other encounter of the message warning me that the vehicle would shut off soon.

Dec 19, 2024

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,LANE DEPARTURE

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping. Additionally, the brakes were making an abnormal squeaking sound. The Lane Departure warning light was illuminated. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. There was an abnormally loud rattling sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

Oct 04, 2024

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

The vehicles transmission malfunctions causing the vehicle to lose complete power, now without warning. We are unable to accelerate and the vehicle comes to a sudden stop. This vehicle shuts down in the middle of the highway causing us to come to a complete stop while driving on the highway, also on back roads one lane roads, the vehicle completely shuts down causing us to block the road and becomes a hazard. This has been a continuous problem. This will now be the fifth time it has been to the repair shop for the same exact problem. It is covered under the warranty, however, when they fix it, it happens right away within two business days, again without warning causing us To be in danger and becomes a hazard anytime we drive the vehicle. The vehicle has been inspected by the dealership service center many times. They also sent out an engineer from their company to inspect it. We now have no warning like before the problem occurs only after the vehicle loses power. This will be the third complaint I've filed for this same issue. after it's been "fixed and inspected" this last time.

Sep 04, 2024

SUSPENSION

1 complaint

THE VEHICLE STOPS AT WILL WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS STOPPED SEVERAL TIMES, IMADE IT TO THE NESSAN DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED IT THEY STARTED IT BUT ONCE I GOT ON THE INTERSTATE IT STOPPED ANDI I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. ON THE PANEL IT SAYS 'ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL"

Jun 10, 2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE

1 complaint

We just purchased the used 2022 Pacifica today., it was 75 miles back home. I left to get Dairy Queen; I turned left onto side road into Norton commons and an alert came up Stop safely your car will slow down soon. Very scary with a family and newb and kids and wife. Especially because cost bought it. Perhaps I should return it!

May 12, 2024

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

On three separate occasions (December 2023-February 2024), while driving in temperatures below freezing, our 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid dashboard gave the following warning, along side the illumination of a red turtle warning light: "Stop Safely. Vehicle will shut off soon." The vehicle then lost the ability to accelerate, and the speed dropped significantly and immediately. Two of the three times, my one and three year old were in the vehicle and there was no shoulder on the 50mph road we were traveling on after sunset. Fortunately, the three times this happened, we were less than a half mile from our home and we coasted downhill to the bottom of our driveway. Our vehicle has now been at a certified Chrysler dealership for three full business days, and the technician "has no idea what is wrong," "is still working on it," "has no idea how long it will take to fix," and "has no rental or loaner cars available" for our family while we wait for our family's mode of Transportation to be returned. They claim they are unable to recreate the issue, so they cannot fix it. We showed them a picture of the dashboard, but that is not enough for them. It is currently 72 degrees in Dayton, OH, and the issue has never occurred in temperatures above 30 degrees. Thus, I doubt they will be able to "recreate" the issue until next winter. They've offered no other options or resolution until they can "recreate the issue."

Mar 13, 2024

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

While travelling on a controlled-access highway at 70 mph with the Adaptive Cruise Control active, and no other vehicles or objects nearby, the braking system engaged spontaneously (without driver input) and forcefully, for approximately .5 seconds, also engaging the anti-lock brakes. The rapid deceleration was forceful enough to snap my family of 5 all into their seatbelts. The speed of the vehicle slowed approximately 10 mph or more during this incident. My family and I were fortunate enough that no vehicles were behind us, no collision occurred, and I was able to maintain control of the vehicle though I was very much surprised. No warning indicators nor messages appeared. I took the vehicle to a servicing dealer three days after the incident for inspection/diagnosis. I was told be the service agent at the desk that, in order for this to not happen again, I should not use the Adaptive Cruise Control. The technician, who was at the service desk, stated he was unable to reproduce the incident on test drive, and that he recalibrated the Adaptive Cruise Control system and sensor, without further explanation as to what that meant.

Feb 15, 2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

The mirror on the passenger side of the vehicle "exploded".

Nov 20, 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

Week of 6/18/23 vehicle began flashing codes- service electronic stability control, lanes sense unavailable service required, AWD system unavailable and several warning lights appearing on dash. Took to dealership replaced STAR connector. Still same issues. Took to another dealership replaced ABS module. Still same issues. Chrysler engineers are guiding dealership on how to proceed but neither the dealership or Chrysler engineers know what is wrong with the car or how to fix it. Has been at 2 dealerships since June 23, 2023 and still no fix. The only repair documentation I have is from the first dealership. The dealership it has been at since June 29,23 said they cannot provide me with a document of the work they have done until the service repair order is closed. That won’t be closed until the car is fixed. But they can’t figure out the issue.

Jul 24, 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

The contact's mother had rented a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated that upon his mother entering a gas station at a low rate of speed, she hit a divot in the road which triggered the vehicle's phantom braking to engage without warning. As the vehicle came to a sudden halt, the air bags deployed without incident. Due to the failure, his mother was taken to the hospital where she was treated for a concussion as well as multiple injuries to her neck, hips, nose, and right thumb; she also sustained severe burns and bruising to both hands and arms. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic; however, the whereabouts of the vehicle are unknown. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Apr 17, 2023

Injuries: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V010000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Feb 28, 2023

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at 80 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle experienced phantom braking. The following day, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was vibrating and the brakes failed to immediately stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the brakes caught fire, and there were flames coming from the brake calipers. The contact was able to put out the fire with a hose. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it remained for twenty-one days; however, no cause of failure was found. The failure recurred, and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who recommended the contact stop driving the vehicle as it was unsafe on the roadway. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and dispatched an inspector to the dealer to inspect the vehicle, but the report was not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.

Feb 07, 2023

Fire: 1

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,BACK OVER PREVENTION

1 complaint

It seems that some of the standard safety features are unavailable or missing due to some reason which is mentioned in the optional equipment. below two things seem to be missing: 1. Safety sphere 2. ParkSense Rear Park Assist Additionally, there is also a recall on this vehicle regarding the safety issue. Dealer is denied to make any changes or repair to the vehicle. Please investigate the matter as these are major safety issues.

Feb 06, 2023

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

Car losing its Motive Power @ highway speed. Have multiple videos. It Start happening on Saturday 1/21/23. ON Monday drove car to local dealership they told did software update. That did not fixed. New recall they don't have any parts or information on it. Bringing car back to local dealership on 1/25/2023. Car is unsafe to drive on Highway speed. Dealership service department told me they don't really know what todo. Chrysler Custumer service advice if the not able to fix the car bring it to independent repair shop for brand new car less then a year old.

Jan 24, 2023

POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

This is a Plug in Hybrid vehicle (Rental from Avis). I was driving on freeway today January 13, 2023 and vehicle lost all propulsion (did no respond to accelerator being depressed) with warning message on screen "Press Brake and Push Button to Start" and "Shift to P to Start" while at 64mph. Vehicle was slowing down and would not accelerate when pushing on the accelerator pedal. Happened twice during 20 min drive into work. I was able to have my phone ready and took pictures of the warning screen the second time. Pulled off to the side of the road to be able to switch the car to "P", turned off the the car with the push button and then restart. Notes: 40 degrees F 10 minutes into drive Heated Seats ON Rained the night before, damp in the morning This issue occurred on January 10th as well and had to pull off and restart as well.

Jan 13, 2023

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

Traveling down a country road on a clear afternoon, the vehicle traveled approximately 35 mph while cresting a small hill. On the other side of the hill was a "T" shaped intersection where another vehicle stopped in the intersection from a stop sign several feet behind. The other driver failed to complete the turn when they saw oncoming traffic. The driver noticed the intersection had an obstructed path and attempted to move into the oncoming traffic lane since no oncoming traffic was visible. Just then, the onboard computer installed in the control panel of the drivers seat had acted upon either the obstruction or the switch in lanes and assumed complete control of the braking and steering systems. The driver was unable to retrieve control from the computer systems artificial intelligence before a direct crash occured with a telephone pole. Rendering the vehicle dangerous as live wires draped the saturated earth below the tires and feet of passengers exiting the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted, but no follow up has been made. Neither the police or insurance representatives have been helpful or any investigation made into this account. There were several lights, sensors, noises, and messages that were flashing and beeping but none were able to be understood before the sudden impact.

Jan 10, 2023

Crash: 1

Injuries: 3

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

22' Pacifica has advanced front brake assist . It does not work. I have tried and it only sets off a audible warning noise and dash says BRAKE. NO braking assist like it was stated it would have. I took it back to dealership 3 times now and have been told every time it has no codes. This safety braking does not work. The settings are all on . But there is no assist braking at all.

Nov 03, 2022

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE

1 complaint

NO PROBLEM MY CAR I AM UBER DRIVER. UBER TLLE ME SAFETY RECALLS SELF-CERTIFICATION .MY CAR NO PROBLEM. HAS THE VEHICLE .SO I AM NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION WEBSITE. UBER SAFETY RECALLS SELF CERTIFICATION SO IF YOU HAVE SAFETY CERIFICATION PLEASE UPDATE TO MY. I AM LOOKING THE WEBSITE PLEASE MANUFACTURER AND POSTED ONLINE BY NATIONAL HAGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY.I AM UBER DRIVER NO PROBLEM MY CAR SO FAR NO.SO PLEASE SHARE SAFETY CERTIFICATION TO UBER LLC THE VEHICLE IS SEFETY RECALL HOWEVER THEIR REMEDY AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME NO PROBLEM I NEED FOR UBER

Aug 31, 2022

SEATS,ENGINE

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the Check Rear Passenger's Seat message displayed. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an upcoming appointment. The contact related the failure to the engine; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 250.

Aug 25, 2022

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

Was driving down I-270 with family when the vehicle immediately registered a fault that the hood was open and unable to charge/condition battery. All engine power and speed control was lost at highway speeds and was barely able to get out of the way of traffic. I was able to coast to the shoulder without injury or accident with a few near misses. Opened / closed the hood at the side of the road and the fault didn't clear. 5-10 minutes later vehicle cleared the error and I was able to drive to a local dealership who told me "there is nothing they can do for me". The best option I had after talking with the Chrysler dealership was to to drive home praying my family didn't get stuck again.

May 08, 2022

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