Summary
The Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In has 10 recalls spanning 2017 through 2025, with the most serious recent issue affecting 2025 models where front brake caliper bracket bolts may not be properly tightened, causing brake fluid to leak and front braking to fail entirely, with a risk of reduced steering control as well.
The other recalls cluster heavily around the plug-in hybrid system across earlier model years. On 2019-2021 models, the high-voltage battery pack can catch fire while the vehicle is parked and the ignition is off. The same parked-fire risk applies to 2017-2018 models through a separate battery issue, and vehicles in that range that received an earlier software remedy were not fully protected, as the fire risk persisted even after that repair was applied. There is also a propulsion system defect on 2017-2018 models where the gasoline engine may fail to restart properly after running on electric power, allowing unburned fuel to collect in the exhaust catalyst, which can either cause a sudden loss of power or ignite a fire. On 2017-2020 models, a 12-volt electrical connection behind the driver's seat can develop high resistance, overheat, and start a fire whether the car is running or parked. The power inverter on 2017 models can fail from an overvoltage condition, leaving the vehicle unable to move under its own power.
Beyond the hybrid system, 2018 models have a front lower control arm that can separate from the steering knuckle, removing steering control. A wiring defect affecting 2017-2018 models can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly. The 2017 model year also has an incorrectly printed tire placard that lists the wrong seating capacity and load limit, which could lead to overloading.
