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2C4RC1BG3JR••••••2018 Chrysler PACIFICA
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2018 Chrysler PACIFICA build (20 vs 8).
20on this build
812on the model
102builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 10Electrical System 4Steering 3Power Train 3
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesfireNov 2023
Wiring for Air-Pump/Power Brake Booster caught fire, see attached image
SteeringcrashJan 2019
On sunday january 13th while getting off highway lost power steering while taking exit. Due to lack of power steering van went off the road up an embankment and damaged vehicle. I called chrysler on 1/14/2019 and reported issue. Claim #57836097. I was told that someone from…
EngineJun 2026
I own a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica equipped with the 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine. At approximately 81,600 miles, the vehicle developed a check engine light and a Cylinder 5 misfire (P0305). The vehicle began exhibiting hard starts, rough engine operation during cold starts, white smoke…
Power TrainJan 2026
On October 31, 2020 (before our purchase of the van) the previous owner had to take the van to Chrysler for hesitation in the transmission shifting. On June 14, 2021 (only two weeks after purchase), we had to drop it off for intermittent shifting issues with what seemed like…
Unknown Or OtherNov 2025
Well driving down the interstate my van slammed on brakes stated safety mode engine will.shut off soon. Now it will not start. It could have caused us to get in a serious wreck
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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 2C4RC1BG3JR227589 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.