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Chrysler · Minivan

2018 Chrysler Pacifica

Plug-in hybrid Gas
Minivan - 2WD
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
22 / 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.
Recalls6 critical 16
Complaints31 crash · 26 fire · 19 injured reported 1,113
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 32 mpg
202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2018 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 16 recall campaigns for this model year, 6 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 1113 complaints, most often about the engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

2018 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-cyl192822———$3,050
PacificaGasFWD3.6L 6-cyl182822———$3,050

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 39483, 39087, 39266.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Pacifica Hybrid7 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 30 / California LEV-III SULEV30All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standardsSmartWay Elite
Pacifica3 / 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

Seating capacity7 seats

Transmission

DrivetrainFWD/Front-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic
Transmission speeds9

Driver assistance

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

Optional: Adaptive cruise control, Automatic emergency braking, Forward collision warning, Lane departure warning, Lane keeping assist, Parking assist

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: Limited, Touring, 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 (16)

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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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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Equipment

VE2
20,441 vehicles 80% reported repaired built May 1, 2018 – May 23, 2019
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with an 8.4 inch radio display, 360 degree surround view camera system, and seat back video screens. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed on the radio after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors." Risk The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE2.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 19V886000 reported Dec 12, 2019 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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Suspension

V15
47,771 vehicles 89% reported repaired built Nov 1, 2017 – Feb 28, 2018
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica hybrid vehicles. The right front lower control arm may separate from the steering knuckle. Risk A control arm separation could increase the risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right front knuckle and lower control arm for damage, replacing the components as necessary. The right front lower control arm knuckle pinch bolt will be replaced with a larger-diameter pinch bolt. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V15.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 19V143000 reported Feb 28, 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 built Sep 8, 2017 – Feb 10, 2018
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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Power Train

U80
61 vehicles 90% reported repaired built Feb 22, 2018 – Jun 11, 2018
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The front axle halfshafts may have been incorrectly assembled, preventing the shaft from being properly secured to the constant-velocity (CV) joint. Risk If the axle shaft disengages from the CV joint, the vehicle will have a loss of drive or allow the vehicle to move while in the "Park" position. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right halfshaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began September 18, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U80.
Filed with NHTSARemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 18V493000 reported Jul 26, 2018 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Power Train

U85
5 vehicles 100% reported repaired built Jun 20, 2018 – Jun 22, 2018
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica non-hybrid vehicles. A component in the transmission may not have been welded properly, possibly causing the transmission to not transmit engine power to the wheels. Risk If the transmission weld fails, the vehicle will stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U85.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF
NHTSA campaign 18V492000 reported Jul 26, 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 →
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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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Equipment

T82
61,791 vehicles 48% reported repaired built May 15, 2017 – Dec 7, 2017
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/201 Risk If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire. Fix Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 17V824000 reported Dec 21, 2017 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 →

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 →

Equipment:Electrical — Electrical arcing and thermal events, potentially leading to fires, while utilizing Enel X Way USA, LLC's JuiceBox resid closed

On October 3, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE24028 to investigate alleged failures of Enel X Way's JuiceBox Level 2 residential EV chargers. The allegations were described as thermal incidents and electrical malfunctions, which could trip the circuit breakers in Juicebox owners’ homes and disrupt electric vehicle charge cycles. On October 2, 2024, Enel X Way posted on its website that Enel X Way North America would cease operations in the United States and Canada on October 11, 2024. The closure would potentially impact the charging app and supporting software. ODI sent Enel X Way an Information Request (IR) letter on October 21, 2024. Enel X Way provided an incomp

Opened Oct 3, 2024 · closed Jun 5, 2025 · action PE24028 · 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 →

Power Train — Transmission fault leading to loss of motive power closed

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 unexpected engine shutdown under certain conditions. Follow up correspondence with FCA confirmed this defect

Opened Jul 22, 2022 · closed Mar 27, 2024 · action PE22008 · 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 2018 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
1113complaints filed

31 involved a crash · 26 a fire · 19 injuries · 0 deaths reported

90 per 10,000 built · Chrysler reported 124,339 Pacifica built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2017: 5 · 2018: 118 · 2019: 169 · 2020: 64 · 2021: 68 · 2022: 131 · 2023: 125 · 2024: 141 · 2025: 140 · 2026: 152

Most-cited components

Engine → 445
Electrical System → 374
Power Train → 197
Steering → 185
Unspecified 147
Hybrid Propulsion System → 75

In depth: engine problems → · electrical problems → · transmission and drivetrain problems → · steering problems → · hybrid system 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.

The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica hybrid. While the contact's wife was driving 70 MPH, an abnormal noise was heard and the engine stalled. The contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood.
Engine at 2,900 miles Sep 20, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11130465
The car engine was not responding when the car was stationary (in a parking lot) and all the electronics systems were continuously on for 3-4 hours and second row doors and trunk were not opening.
Electronic Stability Control at 1,123 miles Sep 17, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11129998
The car totally shut off when driving 20 MPH. Full tank of gas. Brand new car with 5,000 miles on it. Called Chrysler -- they left US abandoned mid-road, they said it would take the 90 minutes. We purchased the top, perpetual warranty. Called aaa who got the car onto a flatbed. But no way to get it off because wheels are locked.
Electrical System at 5,000 miles Sep 7, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11127998
Brand new, 5 day old hybrid Pacifica with 250 miles stalled out while slowing down to complete a 3 point turn on a two lane road. Prior to stall brakes were 'mushy' and not as reaponsive, however during the turn breaks failed completely, and power steering went out. Forced to slam on breaks while forcing steering wheel to complete turn.
Service Brakes at 250 miles Oct 2, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11132868
Was driving the vehicle at 70mph on the freeway. A "thunk" sound occurred and the car began decelerating rapidly despite pressing down on the gas pedal. Check engine light turned on and the car continued to decelerate. Cabin filled with a small amount of smoke. Came to a complete stop and the car would no longer accelerate at all.
Vehicle Speed Control at 12,350 miles Oct 1, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11132797
While on traffic 20-30 miles just after the 34miles battery charged ran out and when the car switched to engine mode the car stalled in the middle of the i80 highway. Followed on screen instruction to re start the engine and started after a minute or two and ran at a speed below 30miles per hour to a carpark.
Structure at 5,029 miles Sep 26, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11131642

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: 57 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 5 killed, 82 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 46 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 13k

miles, typically

Half the 420 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 5,000 and 34,000 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 176
10k–20k 84
20k–30k 42
30k–40k 23
40k–50k 20
50k–60k 22
60k–70k 9
70k–80k 8
80k–90k 8
90k–100k 4
100k–150k 20
150k + 4

Median mileage by component

ComponentReportsMedian milesVs same age
Electrical System17613,0000.58×
Engine16811,0000.22×
Power Train7113,0000.38×
Unspecified6114,000—
Steering5512,9000.89×
Electronic Stability Control3612,0000.86×
Vehicle Speed Control297,0000.5×
Service Brakes234,0000.14×

Vs same age is this model year’s median for the system divided by the median of every 2018-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: electrical system (0.58×), engine (0.22×), power train (0.38×). Which systems go early across the whole fleet: the component study.

Across 2018–2022 model years the Chrysler Pacifica ranks 29 of 79 nameplates in the odometer-at-first-complaint study: owners reported problems at 0.74× the mileage of vehicles the same age (median 16,300 miles against a fleet 23,512).

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.

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 635
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-09-08
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 623 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 · Structure — Body
  • 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
  • S2208000045 REV. D Service bulletin
    2026-06-26 · Structure — Body
  • Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
  • 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.

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 →1 bulletin · 11 owner reports
P0305
P0305 on Chrysler →		Cylinder 5 is misfiring.Engine · Ignition coils →8 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
P06E4Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →6 bulletins
U0412Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →5 owner reports
P0513
P0513 on Chrysler →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
P057B
P057B on Chrysler →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
U11E9
U11E9 on Chrysler →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Exterior Lighting · Headlight assembly →4 bulletins
P0335
P0335 on Chrysler →		A fault in the crankshaft position sensor circuit — the computer has lost track of where the crank is.Electrical System · Crankshaft position sensor →3 bulletins
P0339Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →3 bulletins
P0BBEManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →3 owner reports

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 2018 Chrysler Pacifica failed the emissions check on 5.8% of first inspections — higher than the 3.0% for every 2018 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 2.3% (every 2018 vehicle: 1.9%).

New York inspections 5.8%

failed emissions

3,570 initial inspections of 3,469 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2018 PacificaEvery 2018 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check5.8%3.0%3,558
Failed the safety inspection2.3%1.9%3,570
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.22%0.22%3,570
Miles driven a year10,93210,002odometer at inspection
Average odometer90,49482,833odometer 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 2018 vehicle” is every 2018 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 this page F 16 1,113 Park outside2017 F 17 1,619 Park outside2016 A 0 2 32 mpg

Common questions about the 2018 Pacifica

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 16 recall campaigns for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica, 6 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 2018 Chrysler Pacifica?

NHTSA gave the 2018 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 (22/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica?

Across the 3 EPA-rated configurations of the 2018 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 2018 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 2018 Chrysler Pacifica?

Owners have filed 1113 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica, most often about engine, electrical system, power train. Of those, 31 involved a crash, 26 a fire, 19 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 2018 Chrysler Pacifica?

The EPA smog rating for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica runs 3 to 7 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, Federal Tier 3 Bin 30, Federal Tier 3 Transitional Bin 110 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica?

The manufacturer has filed 635 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2018 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 2018 Chrysler Pacifica do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica failed the emissions check on 5.8% of first inspections — higher than the 3.0% for every 2018 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 2.3% (every 2018 vehicle: 1.9%). 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.
Recalls16NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints1113NHTSA 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 bulletins635NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations6NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA11 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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