2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls

2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid recalls (0)

No recalls on file.

NHTSA defect investigations

• RQ24004Opened Feb 27, 2024Open

  Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.

  On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened investigation PE22-008 regarding complaints alleging a loss of motive power condition potentially due to a transmission malfunction in Model Years 2019-2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV).  On January 17, 2023, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) issued safety recall (NHTSA Recall 23V-010) involving 2017-2023 Model Years (MY) Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) produced between August 12, 2016, through January 9, 2023. The recall states that the loss of motive power condition in these vehicle…

• PE22008Opened Jul 22, 2022Closed Mar 27, 2024led to recall 23V010

  Transmission fault leading to loss of motive power

  On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE22008 to investigate allegation of loss of motive power, potentially due to transmission malfunction, in certain Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. In a January 17, 2023 letter to NHTSA, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) submitted recall notice 23V-010 involving a transmission motor wiring defect in 67,118 model year (MY) 2017-2023 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) manufactured from August 12, 2016 through January 9, 2023. FCA determined that an internal transmission connector short could result in an unexpect…

Recent 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

1. Filed Sep 16, 2026100,000 miFLSeats & Seat Belts

   The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid. The contact stated that the rear driver's side and passenger's side seat mounting latches fractured, causing the seats to recline unintendedly. The local dealer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V181000 (Seats). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11764732 · source
2. Filed Jun 23, 202675,000 miCTSeats & Seat Belts

   The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In-Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, another vehicle attempted to make a turn in front of the contact's vehicle. The contact engaged the parking brake, and the vehicle stopped abruptly; however, the passenger's side third-row seat belt failed to restrain the contact's daughter, causing the occupant to be propelled into the seat in front of her. The contact's daughter sustained soreness on the left shoulder,…

   NHTSA complaint #11746018 · source
3. Filed Aug 11, 202528,620 miPAEngine

   The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the message "Vehicle was Shutting Down" and a "Red Turtle" symbol was displayed. The contact stated that the engine was running but gradually lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was turned off and restarted. The contact had driven the vehicle to a local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact…

   NHTSA complaint #11679811 · source
4. Filed Mar 23, 2025NVElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   Both of my sliding doors suddenly stop working. Electrical malfunction, locking mechanism not working, door not locking in place.

   NHTSA complaint #11649948 · source
5. Filed Mar 5, 202537,000 miINTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted, with the image of a turtle displayed, and the message "Vehicle Speed May Be Limited" was displayed. The contact pulled over and waited for several minutes before restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to two dealers to be diagnosed; however, the contact was not provided the diagnostic results by the dealers. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11646438 · source
6. Filed Feb 26, 202552,000 miMDElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds in Hybrid Mode, the vehicle occasionally failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to maintain speed, and gradually decelerated while the accelerator pedal was being depressed. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired several times…

   NHTSA complaint #11645107 · source
7. Filed Jan 16, 2025NETransmission & Drivetrain

   this weekend my wife was driving my kids home from out of town and was on the highway when she got a warning that said "Stop Safely, Vehicle will shut off soon". we were able to get home and I scheduled the van to be looked at by the dealership. today the dealership was able to look at the van and told me that the code while stored as no longer showing as active and that they could not help me. they told me the best thing for me to do was to continue driving and bring it…

   NHTSA complaint #11636342 · source
8. Filed Jan 2, 2025ILEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   While driving on the interstate in heavy traffic car displayed "Stop Safely - Vehicle will shut off soon" power was reduced and van started slowing down. Turning the vehicle off and on again cleared the problem. Dealer installed a software update and informed us the issue was corrected. Problem persists, happened again at interstate speeds in traffic. Vehicle is now again in the shop for diagnosis.

   NHTSA complaint #11633717 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology