2021 Chrysler Pacifica electrical problems
165 of the 398 complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the 2021 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: 356 manufacturer bulletins, 2 recalls, 2 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 database3 of the 165 reports a crash · 1 a fire · 1 injury. Self-reported, unverified.
Filed per year: 2021: 15 · 2022: 46 · 2023: 45 · 2024: 21 · 2025: 21 · 2026: 17
Half of the 16 owners who gave an odometer reading reported the electrical problem between 12,000 and 38,000 miles. A median of reports, not the life of a part.
398 complaints in all about the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, 17 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.
The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a power inverter module (PIM) failure. The dealer replaced the power inverter module (PIM); however, the failure persisted.
The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was restarted but failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle was not able to exceed 3 MPH.
The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power before stalling. The contact was able to safely coast to the shoulder of the roadway. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle seemed to return to normal functionality.
The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated that he attempted to use the key fob to unlock the doors, but the doors failed to unlock. The contact stated that he was able to use the key to manually unlock the doors. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle lost motive power.
The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V010000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
What is on file about the electrical system
Source: NHTSA recalls, investigations and manufacturer communicationsRecalls filed under this heading
- Jun 4, 2026 · 17,277 vehicles
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.
- 23V010000 HighJan 17, 2023 · 67,117 vehicles
- 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.
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…
- 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…
356 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.
- 9100860 Service bulletinJul 7, 2026
- Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
- 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
- S268A000014 Service bulletinJun 17, 2026
- Radio/ETM is Adding Approximately 27mA Draw to Vehicle When in Logistics Mode
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
P0513 U11E9 P0A43 P0073 P0A3F P0335 P0339 P0070
Codes a bulletin or an owner’s complaint about the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica names on this model year; a code with a record of its own links it.
Other systems with a record on the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica
Source: the same files- engine problems 145 complaints
- transmission and drivetrain problems 122 complaints
Common questions
Source: NHTSA complaint database, recalls and manufacturer communicationsAre electrical problems common on the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica?
They are documented: NHTSA holds 165 owner complaints naming the electrical system on this model year (41% of everything owners filed about it), and 356 manufacturer bulletins, 2 recalls, 2 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 2021 Chrysler Pacifica?
Yes — 2 campaigns are filed under this heading: 26V362000, 23V010000. A recall is matched by VIN; check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
When do electrical problems show up on the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica?
Owners who gave an odometer reading reported it at a median of 30,000 miles; half of them between 12,000 and 38,000. 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.