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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2C4RC1EG4JR••••••2018 Chrysler PACIFICA
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2018 Chrysler PACIFICA build (21 vs 8).
21on this build
812on the model
102builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedElectrical System 9Engine 9Power Train 3Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireNov 2024
There was a fire of unknown origin within the van. The fire was self extinguished and contained to the inside of the vehicle. No one was in the vehicle at the time of the fire, and it was found about 45 minutes after leaving the vehicle parked
EngineJul 2026
Blown head gasket cylinder #3. Same as reported by many on other forms. 108000 miles well maintain. Started throwing a code 2 weeks ago
Power TrainJun 2026
2018 Chrysler Pacifica with the 3.6L V6 engine had a check engine light turn. At same time a vibration started, which was most noticable when the car was in idle. Also, a foggy exhaust started at the same time. No temperature or other warnings were occuring. After driving it to…
SteeringAug 2024
Steering system becomes stuck. You have to give a hard jerk to the steering wheel to free the steering. Happen on an irregular basis but does occur. This can cause an over steering issue. Vehicle is currently at a dealership to be inspected for possible cause. There were no…
StructureJan 2020
We have a 2018 pacifica, and the window on the driver-side sliding door all of sudden shattered while we were driving on freeway. We have a dashboard camera that records while we are driving. We could not see any objects flying towards the car or the sound of any object hitting…
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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 2C4RC1EG4JR116805 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.