Chrysler Pacifica Recalls

The Chrysler Pacifica has 67 recalls spanning the 2004 through 2026 model years, with the most serious recent issue being a high-voltage battery defect on 2020-2022 plug-in hybrid models where the battery pack can overheat and catch fire even when the vehicle is parked and turned off.

The current and near-current generation (2022-2026) has a recurring problem with the side curtain airbags: improperly sealed seams allow the bags to lose pressure, reducing their ability to prevent ejection in a crash. This affects 2022-2026 models and has been the subject of multiple recall actions. On 2024 models, a windshield that was not properly bonded can detach in a crash, and a separate issue with the traction control system on 2024 models causes it to stop working when cruise control is active. The rearview camera fails to display on certain 2024-2025 vehicles because the radio was installed incorrectly. A driver-side airbag clockspring defect on 2023-2024 models can prevent the front airbag from deploying in a crash. On 2023 plug-in hybrid models, a deformed fuel line in the engine compartment can leak fuel and create a fire risk, and a misinstalled 12-volt battery isolator can short circuit and cause a fire while parked or driving. The rearview camera image fails to display on certain 2021-2023 models due to radio software, and on 2022 models the windshield wiper arm nuts may be too loose, leaving the wipers unable to clear the glass properly.

Stepping back to the 2017-2020 era, plug-in hybrid models carry a particularly dense cluster of fire and electrical concerns. The high-voltage battery on 2019 and 2020 models can short circuit and ignite while parked. On 2017 PHEV models, a faulty connection at the 12-volt battery isolator post behind the driver's seat can overheat and start a fire, and earlier repair attempts on the high-voltage battery did not fully resolve the underlying issue, requiring a second fix. A transmission wiring connector on 2017-2023 PHEV models can short circuit and cut power to the wheels without warning. The 2017 PHEV also has a catalytic converter overheating issue during engine auto-start that can lead to fire or loss of drive power. The 2017 engine can stall due to crankshaft position sensor loss of synchronization. On 2018 non-hybrid models, a front half-shaft can disengage, causing either loss of drive or an unintended rollaway in park, and the right-front lower control arm ball joint can pull free from the steering knuckle and cause complete loss of steering. A loose battery ground connection on 2017-2019 models with the engine stop/start system can cause an abrupt change in steering effort. Seatbelt issues on 2017-2018 models include a center overhead stow clip that can fracture and trap the latch plate, making rear center belts unusable, and a second-row center buckle that can inadvertently release the adjacent outboard belt while driving. The manual park release on 2017-2018 models can be accessed without a tool, allowing unintended vehicle rollaway.

Earlier production from 2004-2006 has two separate fuel line defects on 2004 models where the chassis fuel supply tube can separate and leak fuel near ignition sources. Software in the pow