2022 Chrysler Pacifica transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 23, 2026ILTransmission & Drivetrain

   Vehicle: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. Approximately 25,300 miles On Saturday 9/12/26 while driving at highway speeds the following message displayed "Stop Safely, Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon". When the message displayed the check engine light illuminated as well as the limp mode light. In limp mode the vehicle reduced speed rapidly and would not accelerate above 20 MPH. This happened at highway speeds on a multilane highway. We were able to get to the shoulder, but it was…

   NHTSA complaint #11766369 · source
2. Filed Sep 8, 2026ILElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   Vehicle suffered sudden loss of motive power due to Diagnostic Trouble Code P0A43 (Drive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent). The failure is caused by thermal and chemical degradation of the internal transmission wiring harness, resulting in an internal electrical short submerged in transmission fluid. The vehicle is able to be powered on again and driving can be continued however certain speeds trigger the issue. The check engine light appears and remains for a…

   NHTSA complaint #11762669 · source
3. Filed Aug 6, 2026MAElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   My car is a part of NHTSA Campaign No. 26V362 / Manufacturer Recall 52D and on July 30th, 2026 it suffered a fatal transmission error and stopped on the highway. I am unable to drive it and it officially needs its entire transmission rebuilt. My wife was driving back from work and the car shutdown in the middle of the highway and she had to risk her life to get it to an emergency zone. The turtle symbol came on the dash and the dealer confirmed the transmission needs to be…

   NHTSA complaint #11755362 · source
4. Filed Jul 17, 2026MNTransmission & Drivetrain

   Vehicle repeatedly entered limp mode / lost power at highway speed a few days after the dealer performing the remedy for NHTSA Recall 23V- 010 (FCA Recall 03A, transmission internal wiring connector short). The recall remedy did not correct the defect. Prior to the recall work, the van entered limp mode on 2 other occasions. Timeline: On 7/10/26, Park Chrysler Jeep in Burnsville, MN performed the open recall remedy (Recall 03A / NHTSA 23V-010) on our vehicle. We informed the…

   NHTSA complaint #11751002 · source
5. Filed Jul 14, 202654,000 miINElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The failure had occurred with two minor children seated in the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the turtle icon was displayed, and the adaptive cruise control was deactivated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The vehicle…

   NHTSA complaint #11750365 · source
6. Filed Jul 4, 2026CAElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   I am reporting an ongoing, catastrophic safety defect and corporate suppression regarding Chrysler Recall 03A (NHTSA Campaign 23V010) on my 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The official recall remedy has repeatedly failed to prevent total electrical system depletion and unexpected motive power shutdown in the field, leaving my family in extreme danger. On March 3, 2023, at 6,000 miles, the vehicle suffered a complete, un-warned motive power shutdown while I was driving my two…

   NHTSA complaint #11748250 · source
7. Filed Jun 24, 2026MIElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Upon attempting to charge the vehicle with factory supplied Level 1 charger, a dashboard message appeared stating "Service Charging System" and the vehicle would not charge. Took the vehicle to a service station and scanned the vehicle. Listed error code is p0d27-00. The code could not be cleared and the vehicle was unable to be charged. Vehicle had to be taken to a Chrysler dealer for the code to be cleared in order to charging capability to be restored. This was considered…

   NHTSA complaint #11746134 · source
8. Filed Jun 17, 2026NJTransmission & Drivetrain

   We got a notice that said to pull over because the vehicle will shut down. We did and the vehicle shut down and went into red turtle mode only a few seconds after the indicator light appeared. This was unsafe in our situation and would be very unsafe at highway speeds or in busy traffic. The dealer has not been able to reproduce the issue (although has confirmed the error code) but will also not confirm that the car is safe for us to drive. The car is still at the dealer.…

   NHTSA complaint #11744786 · source
9. Filed Jun 8, 2026COTransmission & Drivetrain

   This vehicle has experienced three separate powertrain failures stemming from the same transmission defect (DTC P0A43 — Drive Motor Position Sensor, eFlite transmission). Incident 1 — April 19, 2026: Complete sudden loss of motive power on the highway with family aboard. Vehicle towed to Castle Rock Chrysler CDJR. Failed Repair — May 8, 2026: Chrysler corporate mandated a software flash rather than a hardware repair. Vehicle failed identically within 10 miles of pickup in…

   NHTSA complaint #11742633 · source
10. Filed May 19, 2026MAAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    My 2022 Pacifica Hybrid has experienced a total loss of motor propulsion THREE times in the last 8 days at highway (or near-highway) speeds. The car issued a warning to "Stop Safely Vehicle will Shut Off Soon" and had a turtle light appear along with a check engine light and I experienced no power going to the wheels on the highway. This included TWO incidents after a recall repair that was completed to supposedly fix this issue.

    NHTSA complaint #11738771 · source
11. Filed May 17, 2026OHElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    My 2022 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV has experienced three separate complete losses of motive power at highway speed, each preceded only by a brief dashboard warning to pull over safely. First occurrence: April 18, 2026. Second: May 7, 2026 — vehicle towed to Spitzer Motor City (Cleveland, OH), an authorized Stellantis dealer. Dealer replaced the Power Inverter Module hardware under warranty (R.O. 42463CY). Third occurrence: May 17, 2026 — just five days after the repair. Notably,…

    NHTSA complaint #11738423 · source
12. Filed Apr 21, 2026CAElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    I was traveling on the freeway at approximately 65 miles per hour. I slowed to approximately 50 miles per hour to pass a disabled vehicle and began accelerating again when the dash displayed a message that said "Stop Safely- Vehicle will Shut off soon" the check engine light, a red turtle light also lit up. I had to make a quick maneuver to the far right lane putting myself and other vehicles at risk to avoid the car shutting down in the middle of the freeway. I wanted to…

    NHTSA complaint #11732606 · 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