Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 511 owner complaints and 12 recalls on file for the Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid (2017–2026). The 2018 Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid has the most serious complaints, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion.

Complaints
511
Recalls
12
Model years
10
Worst year
2018

Complaints by model year

55201715020183920195820202620211162022402023262024120252026
NHTSA complaints per Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid — 150 complaints, 1 crash, 3 fires; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  2. 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid — 116 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
  3. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid — 55 complaints, 4 fires; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  4. 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid — 58 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Electrical System
  5. 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid — 40 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Engine

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2021 (26 complaints).

Every Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid00002—
2025 Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid10001Electrical System
2024 Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid260000Engine
2023 Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid401010Engine
2022 Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid1162000Transmission & Drivetrain
2021 Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid260001Electrical System
2020 Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid583012Electrical System
2019 Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid390002Electrical System
2018 Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid1501346Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2017 Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid550436Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Most common Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    196 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    180 complaints
  • Engine
    165 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    146 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    27 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    24 complaints
  • Brakes
    15 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    12 complaints
  • Steering
    12 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    4 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid received by NHTSA each month.

Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid recalls

  • Recall 26V561000Sep 1, 20262,017 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V531000Aug 13, 2026844,027 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V191000Mar 27, 20258 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: Reduced steering control, a brake fluid leak, and loss of front brake function increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V536000Jul 18, 202415,910 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 24V538000Jul 18, 20243,606 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V077000Feb 11, 202216,741 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 20V334000Jun 9, 202023,079 vehiclesModel years 2017–2020

    Risk: A high resistance electrical connection may result in the connection overheating, increasing the risk of a fire with the vehicle on or off.

  • Recall 19V143000Feb 28, 201947,771 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: A control arm separation could increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V740000Oct 19, 201810,260 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: The improperly started engine could result in a loss of motive power increasing the risk of a crash or the unburned fuel in the catalyst may ignite increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 18V524000Aug 9, 201812,779 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V375000Jun 13, 2017100 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: The incorrect tire label may cause customer confusion, potentially resulting in vehicle overloading, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V371000Jun 9, 20171,375 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: A vehicle that suddenly cannot be driven, increases the risk of a crash.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology