2025 Chrysler Pacifica problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica, most often about airbags. There are 9 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
28
Recalls
9
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Median mileage
24,500 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Airbags is the most-reported problem area, named in 9 of 28 complaints (32%).
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech (5) and engine (5) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 24,500 mi.
  • Owners reported 3 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries.
  • The 2025 Chrysler Pacifica has 9 recalls on file.
  • It ranks 10th of 15 Chrysler Pacifica model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 36% fewer complaints than the 2024 model year (44).

2025 Chrysler Pacifica problems by category

  • Airbags · 1 crash
    9 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 1 crash
    5 complaints
  • Engine
    5 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control · 1 crash
    5 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    3 complaints
  • Brakes · 3 crashes
    3 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    3 complaints
  • Other / Unknown · 1 crash
    2 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    1 complaints
  • Electrical System
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Air bags9
Vehicle speed control5
Engine5
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control4
Power train3
Fuel/propulsion system3
Unknown or other2
Service brakes2

When problems happen (mileage)

Under 10k210k–30k30k–60k60k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2025 Chrysler Pacifica complaints that list mileage.

2025 Chrysler Pacifica recalls (9)

  • Recall 26V561000Sep 1, 20262,017 vehicles
    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Pacifica, and 2026 Chrysler Voyager Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The brake pedal position sensor capacitor may be cracked, which can cause a loss of electronic stability control. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

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

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace brake pedal position sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 69D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 9, 2026.

  • Recall 26V358000Jun 2, 2026141 vehicles
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The spring inside the front seat harness connector may contact electrical terminals.

    Risk: The unintended connection may prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

  • Recall 26V296000May 11, 2026476 vehicles
    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:CRITICAL FASTENERS

    Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

    Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Braun will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359 or Q'Straint's customer service at 1-800-987-9987.

  • Recall 26V189000Mar 26, 2026293,264 vehicles
    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

    Risk: Air bags with insufficient pressure retention increase the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 06D, 10D, and 11D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 2, 2026. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall numbers 25V302 and 25V573. Vehicles previously repaired under a prior recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

  • Recall 25V877000Dec 17, 20251,019 vehicles
    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:

    Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

    Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.

  • Recall 25V876000Dec 17, 202586 vehicles
    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:

    Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

    Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

  • Recall 25V573000Sep 4, 2025985 vehicles
    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

    Risk: An air bag with insufficient pressure retention increases the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 82C, 86C, 87C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 26V189. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

  • Recall 25V471000Jul 17, 202521 vehicles
    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The vehicles were built with an incorrect radio, which can cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers replaced the radio, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been repaired. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 57C.

  • Recall 25V302000May 8, 2025250,651 vehicles
    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

    Risk: An air bag with insufficient pressure retention increases the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 06C, 54C, 55C. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 26V189. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recent 2025 Chrysler Pacifica complaints

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

  1. Filed Sep 16, 2026ILAirbags
    The contact owns a 2025 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V189000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
    NHTSA complaint #11764749 · source
  2. Filed Aug 27, 2026TNAirbags
    The contact owns a 2025 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V189000 (Air bags); however, the part to perform the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
    NHTSA complaint #11760090 · source
  3. Filed Aug 19, 2026FLBody & Structure
    Three times the back hatch has opened on its own within minutes after parking it, and car off.Last time I feared I was going to be crushed against garage door. The hatch continues to open even after hitting me. Last time was very hard to stop it. I no longer walk behind the van if garage door has been closed.
    NHTSA complaint #11758054 · source
  4. Filed Aug 1, 2026MDFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain
    On Saturday July 25th, while driving at 70 mph on the highway, my van lost the ability to accelerate or maintain velocity. There was no warning or indication that this was going to happen. There was a beep and the screen flashed to a screen that said to pull over immediately and safely. Surprised and scared, I had to cut across 3 lanes of traffic while losing velocity cutting off a tractor trailer because my velocity dropped quickly. After restarting, the vehicle ran…
    NHTSA complaint #11754164 · source
  5. Filed Jul 23, 2026FLAirbags
    Manufacturer and dealer failed to remediate safety recall after seven weeks under the pretense that the dealer is not authorized to order more than 2 parts every 7 days. But I am not aware of a federal, state, nor county regulation establishing such restriction. The restriction thus seems to be self-imposed and therefore under the control of the manufacturer.
    NHTSA complaint #11752495 · source
  6. Filed Jul 7, 2026WICrashBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control
    We were at a complete stop waiting for traffic to go, I had my foot on the brake pedal and the car lunge/revved up and hit the car in front of me. This is the 3rd time this has happened. The first time we were advised it was probably the front-end sensor that were probably covered with ice. We were advised they are very sensitive. The 2nd time it was winter still, so we took the car through the car wash to make sure no ice was built up. We did not get in an accident because…
    NHTSA complaint #11748855 · source
  7. Filed Jun 24, 2026IAAirbags
    My local dealer, Dan Deery Motors, Waterloo, Iowa, said these airbag repairs are on a waiting list which is now over a year out! Which means I'll be driving with faulty airbags for at least a year! This is simply not acceptable! Is it?
    NHTSA complaint #11746165 · source
  8. Filed Jun 16, 202626,000 miGACrashBrakes
    The contact rented a 2025 Chrysler Pacifica. While the contact's husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated that several days later, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that while the husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact's husband depressed…
    NHTSA complaint #11744597 · 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