2018 Chrysler Pacifica electrical problems
371 of the 1,099 complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica name the electrical system (NHTSA’s “Electrical System” heading — wiring, modules, batteries, charging, infotainment and driver displays — NHTSA's broadest heading). Filed under the same heading: 236 manufacturer bulletins, 5 recalls, 3 NHTSA investigations. Every figure below is a document in a federal file, linked; none is a failure rate, and none is a verdict on any one car.
What owners filed about the electrical system
Source: NHTSA complaint database12 of the 371 reports a crash · 12 a fire · 7 injuries. Self-reported, unverified.
Filed per year: 2017: 2 · 2018: 44 · 2019: 76 · 2020: 30 · 2021: 35 · 2022: 31 · 2023: 49 · 2024: 37 · 2025: 37 · 2026: 30
Half of the 176 owners who gave an odometer reading reported the electrical problem between 5,000 and 30,000 miles. A median of reports, not the life of a part.
1,099 complaints in all about the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica, 30 filed in 2026. The whole picture, every system →
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many of these were sold; nothing here is a rate. NHTSA groups complaints coarsely, so “Electrical System” means the same area of the vehicle, not one fault.
Across model years: Chrysler Pacifica electrical problems, every year on file →
In owners’ own words
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseFiled with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, about the electrical system. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed; unverified reports — what was said, not a finding that it was true.
Entering on-ramp to freeway in san diego, ca at approximately between 25 to 45-mph. Car stalled and rolled to stop and was unable to recover. Stall created situation which could have caused collision
Car stalled and began smoking profusely when attempting to accelerate after being stopped at a red light. Car was repaired as per recall (which was known about at the time but we were told it should not have affected our car). Car continued to smell of smoke after transition from electric to gas mode. Dealer was unable to pinpoint why
At about 1100 miles, while on a family trip out of state, a red battery (lithium)/charging system warning light came on and the car slowed to a stop, accompanied by a strong burning electrical smell. Got the family safely it off the car. Tow truck came and driver confirmed burning electrical smell when he opened the hood.
After updating u73 update, if PCM firmware is not up to date the catalytic converter can overheat and cause a fire. Chrysler is doing nothing to contact the customers this is affected. After going to the dealership was told to come back as there is nothing wrong.
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.
What is on file about the electrical system
Source: NHTSA recalls, investigations and manufacturer communicationsRecalls filed under this heading
- 20V334000 CriticalJun 9, 2020 · 23,079 vehicles
- 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.
- 19V348000 HighMay 9, 2019 · 198,731 vehicles
- 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.
- 18V524000 HighAug 9, 2018 · 12,779 vehicles
- 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.
- 18V395000 HighJun 14, 2018 · 240,242 vehicles
- 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."
- 18V332000 CriticalMay 17, 2018 · 4,815,661 vehicles
- 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 depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
NHTSA investigations
- RQ24004 Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.opened Feb 27, 2024 · 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…
- RQ24001 Ignition-off high voltage battery fire (Remedy effectiveness of Recall 22V-077)opened Jan 16, 2024 · 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 occupa…
- DP22005 Pedestrian alert soundsopened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023
- 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 ele…
236 manufacturer bulletins filed under this heading
- 9100900 Service bulletinSep 8, 2026
- Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
- 08-271-26 Service bulletinJul 10, 2026
- 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".
- S2623000046 Service bulletinJun 25, 2026
- Calibration Requirements For The Power Sliding Door Module (PSDM).
- S2623000041 REV. A Service bulletinJun 19, 2026
- Power Liftgate Intermittently Inoperative. Will Not Open/ Close. Liftgate/Hatch Ajar Message Displayed. Rev A
- S1623000028 Rev. K Service bulletinJun 12, 2026
- Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
The 5 newest are listed; every one is on the model year’s page. Quote the document number at a service desk — it is a diagnosis the maker has already written down.
Trouble codes named on this system
P0A3F P0A43 U0412 P0513 P057B U11E9 P0335 P0339
Codes a bulletin or an owner’s complaint about the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica names on this model year; a code with a record of its own links it.
Other systems with a record on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica
Source: the same files- engine problems 442 complaints
- transmission and drivetrain problems 194 complaints
- steering problems 186 complaints
- hybrid system problems 75 complaints
Common questions
Source: NHTSA complaint database, recalls and manufacturer communicationsAre electrical problems common on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica?
They are documented: NHTSA holds 371 owner complaints naming the electrical system on this model year (34% of everything owners filed about it), and 236 manufacturer bulletins, 5 recalls, 3 NHTSA investigations are filed under the same heading. Whether it is a problem on one particular car is a diagnosis, not a count, and a count says nothing about how many were sold.
Is there a recall for the electrical system on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica?
Yes — 5 campaigns are filed under this heading: 20V334000, 19V348000, 18V524000, 18V395000. A recall is matched by VIN; check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
When do electrical problems show up on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica?
Owners who gave an odometer reading reported it at a median of 13,000 miles; half of them between 5,000 and 30,000. That is when reports cluster, not the life of a part.
What does NHTSA's "Electrical System" heading cover?
Wiring, modules, batteries, charging, infotainment and driver displays — NHTSA's broadest heading. Owners choose the heading when they file, so it says which area of the vehicle the complaint is about, not which part failed.