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2C4RC1BG0HR••••••2017 Chrysler PACIFICA
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2017 Chrysler PACIFICA build (51 vs 19).
51on this build
1466on the model
79builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedPower Train 20Engine 18Steering 11Electrical System 7
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireMar 2018
The 2017 pacifica caught fire due to a break in the pigtail wire from the air compressor. The air conditioning was not working and when I took it to my local chrysler dealership they told me we had a fire and it had burnt the air compressor, and other parts of the engine and…
SteeringJul 2026
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the steering wheel would stick when turned approximately to the one o'clock position, requiring to be jerked to operate as intended. The contact stated that when the failure occurred, the…
Power TrainDec 2025
It loses power alot especially uphill. It smells like burnt oil all the time. Smokes out exhaust. Hesitates anytime you put the gas down. And then clunks around sometimes too
EngineSep 2025
I do all routine maintenance on my car and do my standard oil changes on time. I only have 80K miles on my car and may now have a head gasket issue. I have seen many online posts that there are many users that have experienced this issue and some looking to possibly do a class…
Unknown Or OtherDec 2023
When going to accelerate, the car will not shift into gear. It g Jerks and it takes a few seconds to physically move foward. There are times when turning onto a road or highway it will not accelerate as it should
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2C4RC1BG0HR826847 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.