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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2C4RC1FG4JR••••••2018 Chrysler PACIFICA
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2018 Chrysler PACIFICA build (19 vs 8).
19on this build
812on the model
102builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reportedElectrical System 6Engine 6Steering 4Power Train 3
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemcrashfireOct 2022
We were involved in a small fender bender accident, and the car caught on fire. It started with the dashboard, and it spread to the rest of the vehicle. The car ended up burnt to a crisp. Nothing salvageable
EngineFeb 2026
2018 Pacifica with 3.6L engine. Blown head gasket at 69k miles with coolant leaking into cylinder 5. The engine is very hesitant upon acceleration and can be dangerous when pulling out into traffic. This is an all too common issue and needs to be addressed by Chrysler. Engines…
SteeringDec 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel locked up while attempting to make a left or right turn. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that…
SuspensionApr 2024
There is a loud creaking noise coming from the front end, most likely suspension. It seems worse when the car is turning and even more so when backing up and turning steering wheel. I am aware of the V15 recall for the Pacific and from what I have read the symptoms are nearly…
Power TrainJul 2023
Cylinder head inside the engine has a Crack with antifreeze leaking into the engine. I had been driving the car prior to being able to make an appointment at the dealership. Luckily there was not a crash due to this
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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 2C4RC1FG4JR234397 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.