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Chrysler · Minivan

2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Plug-in hybrid Gas
Minivan - 2WD
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
25 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Counts recalls, not crash safety — this vehicle earned 5 of 5 stars from NHTSA. A much-recalled best-seller scores low here; see the methodology.
Recalls5 critical 17
Complaints47 crash · 16 fire · 41 injured reported 1,619
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 32 mpg
202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas minivan with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Pacifica Hybrid, is EPA-rated at 32 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for this model year, 5 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 1619 complaints, most often about the engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
Pacifica HybridPlug-in hybridFWD3.6L 6-cyl + 89 kW AC Induction323332 (52 MPGe blended)33 mi electric402 h$2,100
PacificaGasFWD3.6L 6-cyl182822———$3,050
PacificaGasFWD3.6L 6-cyl192822———$3,050

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 38491, 37292, 38542.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Pacifica Hybrid8–9 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 30 / California LEV-III SULEV30/TZEVAll 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standardsSmartWay Elite
Pacifica6 / 10Federal Tier 3 Transitional Bin 110All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body styleMinivan
GVWR classClass 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)

Engine Basics

Cylinders6
Displacement3.6 L
Engine configurationV-Shaped

Engine Output

Horsepower287 hp

Fuel Economy

FuelGasoline

Seating

Seat rows3
Seating capacity7 seats

Transmission

DrivetrainFWD/Front-Wheel Drive

Driver assistance

Standard: Anti-lock brakes, Backup camera, Blind-spot monitoring, Electronic stability control

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: LX, Limited, Touring L, Touring L Plus). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length204.3 in
Width (body, without mirrors)79.5 in
Height70.1 in
Wheelbase122.0 in
Track, front68.5 in
Track, rear68.5 in
Curb weight4,330–4,943 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear55/45 to 56/44

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 2 configurations: 4-door Minivan, Hybrid 4-door Minivan. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (17)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

86 vehicles 2% reported repaired
Problem 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V876000 reported Dec 17, 2025 Rollx Vans the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Hybrid Propulsion System

73B
Park outside 15,910 vehicles 78% reported repaired Plug-in hybrid only
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles that received a software update remedy under NHTSA recall number 22V-077. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire when parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position. Risk A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury. Fix Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module (BPCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the battery pack assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 1, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V536000 reported Jul 18, 2024 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Hybrid Propulsion System

03A
67,117 vehicles 95% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown. Risk An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the Power Inverter Module (PIM) software and, if necessary, update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the electronic control module (ECM) software, free of charge. FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about: 03/21/2023 for 2021 model year vehicles, 05/02/2023 for 2019-2020 model year vehicles, and 06/15/2023 for 2017-2018 model year vehicles. FCA began notifying owners on February 23, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-80
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V010000 reported Jan 17, 2023 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Hybrid Propulsion System

Z11
Park outside 16,741 vehicles Plug-in hybrid only
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). A vehicle fire can occur when parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position. Risk A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury. Fix Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module (BPCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the battery pack assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters, informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2022. Final owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may c
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V077000 reported Feb 11, 2022 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Electrical System

W46
23,079 vehicles 96% reported repaired Plug-in hybrid only
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles ("PHEV"). The 12 volt isolator post located behind the driver's seat may develop high resistance. Risk A high resistance electrical connection may result in the connection overheating, increasing the risk of a fire with the vehicle on or off. Fix FCA will conduct a voluntary safety recall on affected vehicles to increase the torque and install a waterproof gasket to the 12v isolator post, the post will also be inspected for signs of contamination. In the event the post is compromised, the 12v isolator post and associated cables will be replaced. Until the final remedy is available, customers should bring their vehicles to dealers for an interim inspection of this joint. The recall remedy is currently under development. FCA US LLC wil
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 20V334000 reported Jun 9, 2020 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Electrical System

V53
198,731 vehicles 87% reported repaired built Oct 11, 2016 – Nov 20, 2018
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with engine stop/start systems. A loose battery ground connection may result in an intermittent loss of power steering assist and/or a stall. Risk A loss of power steering assist or a stall can increase the risk of crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery ground surfaces, clean the contact surfaces as needed, and properly reassemble the ground connection, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US' number for this recall is V53.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 19V348000 reported May 9, 2019 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Engine And Engine Cooling

U94
10,260 vehicles 98% reported repaired built Aug 16, 2016 – Aug 7, 2018 Plug-in hybrid only
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). After the vehicle has been operating in PHEV propulsion mode, the gas-fueled engine may not restart properly resulting in unburned fuel entering the exhaust catalyst. 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. Fix FCA will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain controller module software, and inspect and replace the catalytic converter as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U94.
Filed with NHTSARemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 18V740000 reported Oct 19, 2018 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Electrical System

U87
12,779 vehicles 77% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition. Risk A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 18V524000 reported Aug 9, 2018 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Electrical System

U50
240,242 vehicles 91% reported repaired built Jun 15, 2016 – Apr 6, 2018
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The Manual Park Release (MPR) plug may be removed without a tool. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection." Risk If the MPR is engaged unintentionally, the vehicle could roll away striking and injuring a bystander or cause a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MPR plug, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U50.
NHTSA campaign 18V395000 reported Jun 14, 2018 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Electrical System

U49,U59-U65,U68,U73
4,815,661 vehicles 77% reported repaired built Nov 23, 2015 – May 24, 2018
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depress Risk If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmissi
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 18V332000 reported May 17, 2018 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Engine And Engine Cooling

U01
153,859 vehicles 95% reported repaired built Nov 23, 2015 – Jun 29, 2017
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with a 3.6l engine. The engine control software may become out of sync with the crankshaft position sensor, possibly resulting in an engine stall. Risk An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U01.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 18V049000 reported Jan 11, 2018 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Seat Belts

T54
47,927 vehicles 86% reported repaired built Nov 1, 2015 – Aug 24, 2017
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with the 8-passenger seating option. In certain passenger seating and vehicle situations, the second-row center seating position seat belt buckle could cause the left outboard seat belt to become unlatched. Risk Inadvertent unlatching of the left outboard seat belt can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a shorter second-row seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T54.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 17V542000 reported Aug 31, 2017 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Power Train

PAC20170728
524 vehicles 91% reported repaired built Jul 29, 2016 – Jul 25, 2017
Problem Vantage Mobility International, LLC (VMI) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vehicles modified by VMI. The rear pinion bracket on both sides of the vehicle may crack, causing the axle not to be centered and the wheel to wobble. Risk A wheel wobble may cause a possible loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix VMI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pinion brackets, free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 2017. Owners may contact VMI customer service at 1-800-488-9082. VMI's number for this recall is PAC20170728.
NHTSA campaign 17V482000 reported Jul 28, 2017 Vantage Mobility International, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Equipment

T37
100 vehicles 100% reported repaired built Oct 4, 2016 – May 18, 2017 Plug-in hybrid only
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). The tire placard on the affected vehicles incorrectly lists the seating capacity as 6 occupants rather then 7 occupants, with a combined weight of 950lbs rather than 1,100lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Risk The incorrect tire label may cause customer confusion, potentially resulting in vehicle overloading, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace tire placard label, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T37.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 17V375000 reported Jun 13, 2017 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Hybrid Propulsion System

T34
1,375 vehicles 86% reported repaired built Aug 12, 2016 – Jun 21, 2017 Plug-in hybrid only
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). The affected vehicles have diodes in the Power Inverter Module ("PIM") that may fail due to an overvoltage condition. If the diodes fail, the vehicle will not move under its own power. Risk A vehicle that suddenly cannot be driven, increases the risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module, Battery Pack Control Module, On Board Charging Module, and PIM, free of charge. The PIM will be replaced as necessary. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T34.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 17V371000 reported Jun 9, 2017 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Pac-20170525
371 vehicles 76% reported repaired built Jul 29, 2016 – May 2, 2017
Problem Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage Mobility) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vans modified by Vantage Mobility for wheelchair accessibility. The affected vans have rear brake lines that might have been crossed during the modification. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." Risk The crossed rear brake lines will cause the rear anti-lock brake system to be ineffective, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Vantage Mobility will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear brake line attachments, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082. Vantage Mobility's number for this recall is Pac-20170525.
Filed with NHTSARemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 17V342000 reported May 25, 2017 Vantage Mobility International, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Seat Belts

S42
3,620 vehicles 92% reported repaired built Feb 22, 2016 – Apr 28, 2016
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Pacifica vehicles manufactured February 22, 2016, through April 28, 2016. The center overhead seat belt stow clip may fracture and prevent use of the seat belt in the third-row and/or second-row center passenger seat (if so equipped). Risk If passengers occupying the third-row and/or second-row center seats cannot use a seat belt, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the third-row and, if necessary, second-row center overhead seat belt stow bezel, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S42.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 16V490000 reported Jun 30, 2016 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Steering:Electric Power Assist System — Intermittent Loss of Electric Power Steering open

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is opening this Preliminary Evaluation to assess the scope, frequency, and potential safety consequences of alleged defects related to the electric power steering (EPS) system in model year (MY) 2017–2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. ODI has received 94 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) reporting a condition in which the steering system exhibits a sticking sensation during gradual turns, particularly when the steering wheel is positioned near the 11 o'clock or 1 o'clock position. Complainants allege that during these events, increased steering effort is required to return the wheel to center. In many cases, this is followed by a sudden reactivation

Opened Sep 5, 2025 · action PE25009 · the investigation’s page →

Electrical System:Wiring — Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short. open

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 vehicles is caused by an internal transmission wiring connector that may short circuit, resulting in an une

Opened Feb 27, 2024 · action RQ24004 · the investigation’s page →

Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery — Ignition-off high voltage battery fire (Remedy effectiveness of Recall 22V-077) open

On February 11, 2022, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) issued a safety recall (NHTSA Recall 22V-077) on all 2017-2018 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) produced between August 12, 2016 through August 7, 2018. The recall addresses ignition “OFF’ fires that originate at the high voltage (HV) battery pack assembly. An ignition ‘OFF’ vehicle fire can result in an increased risk of occupant injury, injury to persons outside the vehicle, and property damage, with little to no warning. At the time of the recall filing the root cause of the vehicle fires was unknown and under investigation by FCA and suppliers. A software remedy designed to improve thermal event detectability by monito

Opened Jan 16, 2024 · action RQ24001 · the investigation’s page →

Electrical System:Propulsion System — Pedestrian alert sounds closed

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021. On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject mat

Opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · action DP22005 · the investigation’s page →

Engine — Stall/Loss of Motive Power closed

By letter dated November 30, 2017, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requesting it open an investigation into allegations of engine stalling in the model year (MY) 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, a new vehicle platform. In support of its petition, CAS cited 57 NHTSA complaints alleging an engine stall in the subject Pacifica vehicles, in addition to other information it provided. On December 1, 2017, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened Defect Petition 17-003 as requested by CAS. ODI sent an information request letter to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), the manufacturer of the subject Pacifica vehicles, on December 12, 2017 reque

Opened Dec 1, 2017 · closed Mar 1, 2018 · action DP17003 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific Pacifica

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2017 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Chrysler publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
1619complaints filed

47 involved a crash · 16 a fire · 41 injuries · 0 deaths reported

98 per 10,000 built · Chrysler reported 165,055 Pacifica built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2016: 14 · 2017: 156 · 2018: 231 · 2019: 268 · 2020: 111 · 2021: 80 · 2022: 164 · 2023: 183 · 2024: 129 · 2025: 148 · 2026: 135

Most-cited components

Engine → 556
Power Train → 487
Electrical System → 426
Steering → 289
Unspecified 225
Vehicle Speed Control 89

In depth: engine problems → · transmission and drivetrain problems → · electrical problems → · steering problems → · brake problems →

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

While driving, vehicle completely lost power/stalled. Power steering lost, all acceleration and power assisted braking. Indicator lights for variety of systems light up. Pull over to side and restart vehicle.
Electrical System at 16,240 miles Jan 1, 2020 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11292415
While driving to work in the morning on 19-feb-2019, the MIL check engine lamp illuminated as well as the "red turtle" limp mode indicator and a dashboard message stating "vehicle speed may be limited." this happened while driving on local surface streets about one mile from my place of work.
Engine at 26,995 miles Apr 9, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11195021
The brakes on my vehicle randomly go out. Sometimes the brakes go out long enough the entire car starts screaming at you to break because you get too close to the vehicle in front of you. It's unpredictable. The car has always been in motion when this happens
Service Brakes Dec 16, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11161869
The contact owns a 2018 (na) Chrysler Pacifica hybrid. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. Once it was restarted, the temperature and traction control indicators illuminated.
Power Train at 278 miles May 9, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11092778
I bought a new plug in hybrid car with an advertised "automated emergency breaking" and 32 MPG gas only milage, and mpge of 84. It does not have the automatic breaking, and gets 24 MPG only.
Forward Collision Avoidance at 500 miles May 2, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11091401
While driving, I experienced a sudden loss of power. The vehicle put itself into a low-speed mode (aka "turtle mode") and then would no longer accelerate at all. It has been determined that an entirely new transmission is required
Fuel/Propulsion System at 17,000 miles Feb 8, 2019 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11175218

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Chrysler itself: 147 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 1 killed, 187 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 89 per 100,000 built. Every Pacifica model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 26k

miles, typically

Half the 803 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 11,000 and 49,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

under 10k 175
10k–20k 150
20k–30k 106
30k–40k 99
40k–50k 74
50k–60k 69
60k–70k 39
70k–80k 21
80k–90k 23
90k–100k 9
100k–150k 27
150k + 11

Median mileage by component

ComponentReportsMedian milesVs same age
Power Train30127,0000.68×
Engine26720,0000.34×
Electrical System21127,0000.77×
Unspecified11819,800—
Steering9639,0001.3×
Vehicle Speed Control6617,1960.8×
Service Brakes5216,0000.48×
Fuel/Propulsion System4428,0000.76×

Vs same age is this model year’s median for the system divided by the median of every 2017-model-year complaint about the same system, all makes: under 1× means owners of this car reported it at lower mileage. Here, owners reported earlier than same-age vehicles: engine (0.34×), service brakes (0.48×). Which systems go early across the whole fleet: the component study.

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
VAN FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆12%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Driver-assist crash reports (12)

Source: NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01
12reports filed

12 no injury reported

Jul 2021 to Apr 2023 · 0 with an air bag deployment · 5 towed

What was engaged, and what was hit

System named: 4th Generation ADS (8)

Crash partner: Passenger Car 5 · Pickup Truck 3 · Van 2 · Other 1

Filed by: Transdev Alternative Services, Waymo LLC

IncidentSystemStruckInjury allegedStateSpeedReport
Apr 2023ADS · 4th Generation ADSPassenger Carno injury reportedAZ5 mph30270-5588
Jan 2023ADS · 4th Generation ADSPickup Truckno injury reportedAZ—30270-4882
Aug 2022ADS · 4th Generation ADSOtherno injury reportedAZ18 mph30531-3546
Aug 2022ADS · 4th Generation ADSPickup Truckno injury reportedAZ—30270-3838
Jul 2022ADS · 4th Generation ADSPassenger Carno injury reportedAZ—30531-3661
Nov 2021ADSPassenger Carno injury reportedAZ—30531-1940
Oct 2021ADS · 4th Generation ADSSUVno injury reportedAZ—30270-1730
Oct 2021ADS · 4th Generation ADSPassenger Carno injury reportedAZ21 mph30270-1583
Sep 2021ADSPassenger Carno injury reportedAZ—30531-1506
Sep 2021ADSPickup Truckno injury reportedAZ—30531-1200
Jul 2021ADSVanno injury reportedCA—30531-2
Jul 2021ADS · 4th Generation ADSVanno injury reportedCA—30270-1

From the manufacturer’s own filing

The reporting entity’s narrative as NHTSA published it, with anything identifying removed and nothing added. A narrative is a notice, written before the entity had verified what happened.

No update to narrative. Please refer to Transdev report - TransdevAl-202107[redacted]-0 (rev.202107[redacted]225225) submitted on July, [XXX}, 2021
Transdev Alternative Services report 30531-2 Jul 2021 NHTSA SGO filing
On July [redacted], 2022 at 2:50 AM PST a Waymo Autonomous Vehice ("Waymo AV") operating in Tempe, Arizona was in a collision involving a passenger vehicle in a parking lot at the corner of [redacted] and [redacted].
Transdev Alternative Services report 30531-3661 Jul 2022 NHTSA SGO filing
On November [redacted], 2021 at 6:47 PM PST a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ('Waymo AV') operating in Chandler, AZ was in a collision involving a passenger vehicle at a shopping mall parking lot exit at [redacted].
Transdev Alternative Services report 30531-1940 Nov 2021 NHTSA SGO filing

A report under the General Order is a notice the manufacturer or operator must file within days of hearing of a crash in which a Level 2 driver-assist or automated-driving system was engaged within 30 seconds of impact. It is filed before anything is verified, and entities with telematics hear of far more crashes than entities that rely on complaints, so counts say as much about the reporting as about the car and are not comparable across makes. Nothing is normalised by fleet size. Every report on file, by make and year → · NHTSA’s page and files

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Extended coverage on file 9 filings by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

3 more in this page’s JSON.

The term and the vehicles it covers are the manufacturer’s, as NHTSA’s summary of each filing states them; a dealer checks one particular car by its VIN. Every Stellantis warranty extension (117) → · Every warranty extension on file, all makes →

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 717
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-09-08
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 705 service bulletins, 9 warranty extensions, 3 others

Most often about: Electrical System, Equipment, Structure, Engine, Power Train.

  • 9100900 Service bulletin
    2026-09-08 · Structure — Body
  • Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
  • 08-271-26 Service bulletin
    2026-07-10 · Electrical System
  • Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) Update Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● U0412-00 - Invalid Data Received From Battery Energy Control Module "A".
  • 9100860 Service bulletin
    2026-07-07 · Electrical System
  • Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
  • 113280 Service bulletin
    2026-07-06 · Engine
  • HOSE AND TUBE - EGR COOLANT
  • S2623000046 Service bulletin
    2026-06-25 · Electrical System
  • Calibration Requirements For The Power Sliding Door Module (PSDM).
  • S2623000041 REV. A Service bulletin
    2026-06-19 · Structure — Body
  • Power Liftgate Intermittently Inoperative. Will Not Open/ Close. Liftgate/Hatch Ajar Message Displayed. Rev A
  • S1623000028 Rev. K Service bulletin
    2026-06-12 · Electrical System
  • Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
  • 9100835 Service bulletin
    2026-06-08 · Electrical System
  • Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P0303
P0303 on Chrysler →		Cylinder 3 is misfiring.Engine · Ignition coils →13 owner reports
P0A3F
P0A3F on Chrysler →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train7 bulletins
P0A43
P0A43 on Chrysler →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train7 bulletins
P0171The engine is running lean on bank 1: too much air, or not enough fuel, for the mixture the computer wants.Power Train · Mass air flow sensor →5 bulletins · 1 owner report
P0174The engine is running lean on bank 2.Power Train · Mass air flow sensor →5 bulletins · 1 owner report
U11E9
U11E9 on Chrysler →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →6 bulletins
P0305
P0305 on Chrysler →		Cylinder 5 is misfiring.Engine · Ignition coils →5 owner reports
P0732Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train5 owner reports
P0AA6Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →5 bulletins
P1E1BManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →5 bulletins
P0335
P0335 on Chrysler →		A fault in the crankshaft position sensor circuit — the computer has lost track of where the crank is.Power Train · Crankshaft position sensor →4 bulletins
P0339Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train4 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica failed the emissions check on 7.5% of first inspections — higher than the 3.7% for every 2017 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.8% (every 2017 vehicle: 2.1%).

New York inspections 7.5%

failed emissions

4,449 initial inspections of 4,332 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2017 PacificaEvery 2017 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check7.5%3.7%4,439
Failed the safety inspection1.8%2.1%4,449
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.22%0.25%4,449
Miles driven a year11,29510,048odometer at inspection
Average odometer104,82793,238odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2017 vehicle” is every 2017 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Pacifica by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2027 A 1 1 22 mpg2026 C 5 11 30 mpg2025 F 10 31 30 mpg2024 F 11 73 30 mpg2023 F 14 195 Park outside2022 F 10 334 Park outside2021 F 8 401 Park outside2020 F 7 230 Park outside2019 F 9 361 Park outside2018 F 16 1,113 Park outside2017 this page F 17 1,619 Park outside2016 A 0 2 32 mpg

Common questions about the 2017 Pacifica

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 17 recall campaigns for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, 5 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 24V536000, covering Hybrid Propulsion System. 3 of them were filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. There is an active park outside advisory — act on it before driving. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica?

NHTSA gave the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 5-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it F (25/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica?

Across the 3 EPA-rated configurations of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, the best EPA combined figure is 32 mpg (MPGe on the electrified versions). Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica?

Transport Canada measured it at 204.3 in long, 79.5 in wide (body, without mirrors), 70.1 in tall, on a 122.0 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 4,330–4,943 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica?

Owners have filed 1619 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, most often about engine, power train, electrical system. Of those, 47 involved a crash, 16 a fire, 41 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica?

The EPA smog rating for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica runs 6 to 9 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III SULEV30/TZEV, Federal Tier 3 Bin 30, Federal Tier 3 Transitional Bin 110 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica?

The manufacturer has filed 717 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, most often covering electrical system, equipment, structure. The most recent is dated 2026-09-08. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica failed the emissions check on 7.5% of first inspections — higher than the 3.7% for every 2017 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.8% (every 2017 vehicle: 2.1%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations3 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates3 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls17NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints1619NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings1 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins717NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations5NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reports12NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01Crashes the manufacturer or operator reported with a Level 2 or automated-driving system engaged. Notices, filed before verification; not comparable across makes.
Specifications filed with NHTSA10 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2016 Pacifica The Pacifica model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 0 recalls.Recalls Every Chrysler recall on file All campaigns filed against Chrysler vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Pacifica by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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