2022 Chrysler Pacifica engine problems

Related recalls

No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Aug 8, 2026NEElectrical SystemEngine

   My vehicle is currently being recalled for the recall 52D, I have reached out twice in a thirty day span asking about a fix and been told both times there are no parts for this fix. The risk of this recall includes fire, while charging or while parked and off.

   NHTSA complaint #11755693 · source
2. Filed Jul 20, 2026COEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   On July 19, 2026, I was driving my 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid on E-470 at approximately 75 mph. Without warning, the dashboard displayed "Stop Safely. Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon," and the amber check engine light illuminated. At the same time, the vehicle immediately lost all motor power, began slowing, and did not respond to accelerator input. There were six occupants in the vehicle, including four young children. I was traveling on a busy six-lane highway with little to…

   NHTSA complaint #11751440 · source
3. Filed May 20, 2026KSDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Driving down a highway at 70 mph and a notification popped up saying to pull over and turn off the vehicle because the engine would shut down soon. I lost the ability to accelerate and impeded traffic. Had to pull over on the side of the road with minimal shoulder. This has happened dozens of times; all at high rates of speed and often in heavy traffic.

   NHTSA complaint #11738961 · source
4. Filed Apr 22, 2026KSEngine

   Traveling on an interstate at 75 mph (posted speed limit) and a warning popped up telling us to pull over bc the engine will shut off. We lost acceleration and could not continue with the flow of traffic. Had to cross through multiple lanes of traffic without the ability to accelerate. This has happened several times in this vehicle. I feel unsafe driving.

   NHTSA complaint #11732971 · source
5. Filed Feb 26, 2026WIElectrical SystemEngine

   The car randomly gives a warning on the dashboard in red, with red turtle symbol, to pull over and stop safely. A lot of the time we will be on the highway and can't pull over safely. It happens at any speed. 25, 80, 65, etc. It's been happening since we got the vehicle in 2023 and no dealership understands what the issue is even though there are clearly recall repairs for other same make and model of other years surrounding this 2022 model. They keep saying its Keysense but…

   NHTSA complaint #11720731 · source
6. Filed Feb 2, 2026KSDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   A message appeared on the dashboard stating the engine would shut off soon. I could not accelerate. This has happened multiple times (at least a dozen since I bought the vehicle in April 2025) and I cannot drive above 70 mph or it will cause the issue to occur. Several times I have been in multi-lane traffic and because you cannot accelerate, I have to try to park on the should across multiple lanes of traffic at high rates of speed while slowing down.

   NHTSA complaint #11714924 · source
7. Filed Jan 11, 2026OKElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   While driving 75MPH, the vehicle shut down with a message to pull over. All acceleration was lost. We had to navigate, without warning, across 3 lanes of traffic to pull over on the right side of the highway. This was EXTREMELY unsafe as we were slowing down and essentially cutting off other vehicles who were honking at us as this was a traffic hazard. All 6 members of my family were in the vehicle. We had this happen another 3 times before arriving home. I took it to my…

   NHTSA complaint #11710194 · source
8. Filed Jan 9, 2026VAEngine

   The vehicle was running fine when it suddenly shut down while driving. It was started back up 3 times before it would not start again.it was towed. We were told the two batteries needed to be replaced so we had it towed to midas because they had recently changed the auxiliary battery so it was under warranty. They replaced they replaced thr batteries but when they went to started up, thr engine started knocking and wouldn't start up again. Tr engine needs to be replaced.

   NHTSA complaint #11709960 · source
9. Filed Oct 14, 2025DEElectrical SystemEngine

   The vehicle’s electrical or engine system appears to have failed, causing a sudden loss of power while driving. The exact component has not been identified by the dealership or Chrysler, but it may be related to the recall affecting the vehicle’s powertrain control or electrical system. The vehicle is currently at the dealership and available for inspection upon request. The issue has created a serious safety risk. The vehicle has repeatedly lost power and shut off while…

   NHTSA complaint #11693454 · source
10. Filed Sep 13, 2025DEEngineOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise Control

    Number of days your vehicle is down: indefinitely as of now there is no fix according to the dealership parts are at least 10 weeks out with them not knowing how to do the install once parts arrive Number of Repair Attempts: there is no fix as of now but the vehicle has broken down 4 times parts for the transmission are on back order (at least ten weeks) and they do not know how to install the parts once they arrive First Repair Attempt Date and Problem: June 10, 2025 The…

    NHTSA complaint #11687132 · source
11. Filed Aug 20, 2025MIEngine

    When driving on local road or freeways, car stops in middle of running state with check engine light ON and with a message displayed on cluster as ‘ Stop Safely, vehicle will shut off soon’

    NHTSA complaint #11682020 · source
12. Filed Aug 19, 202540,000 miNCEngine

    The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who transferred the vehicle to an unknown local Chrysler dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

    NHTSA complaint #11681629 · source

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. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology