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2C4RC1FG5JR••••••2018 Chrysler PACIFICA
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2018 Chrysler PACIFICA build (18 vs 8).
18on this build
846on the model
103builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedEngine 14Electrical System 9Fuel/propulsion System 2Power Train 2
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OthercrashSep 2018
With start/stop on, sitting at a stop sign or light, car stops as it's supposed to, then I remove my foot from the brake and it rolls backward. It doesn't do it all the time, dealer unable to replicate issue and sends me home. I argue stating my vehicle is not safe for my…
EngineJan 2026
At 120,000 miles the head gasket has started leaking into the cylinders. We are unsure if it is reparable or if I will require a new engine. This is a know problem with Pacificas and is an issue they should be fixing since the problem is on the engine part they installed
Power TrainJun 2025
Vehicle engine shuts off while driving down the road. Will start up after a few minutes. Traction control light and auto start stop light will come on. Random right wheel noise will come and go. Have had multiple mechanic shops check vehicle with no findings. Vehicle loses all…
Electrical SystemSep 2024
The vehicle has stalled several times while driving and while at a stop light leaving the van completely disabled and it will not turn on or start again. My wife and 2 year old were put at risk when the vehicle stalled on them at a major intersection and my wife was unable to…
SteeringFeb 2019
Electric power steering suddenly went off and stopped working while driving at the highway speed limit of 65 and at 75. It has happened a total of 7 times during a one week period while on 2 trips. My van has 15,500 miles on it. So far it has only occurred while driving in a…
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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 2C4RC1FG5JR279218 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.