Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

116 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Minor
69

Most reports here involve sudden stalling.

sudden stalling 59transmission slipping 6
A recent report: The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the message "Vehicle was Shutting Down" and a "Red Turtle" symbol was displayed. The…
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The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the message "Vehicle was Shutting Down" and a "Red Turtle" symbol was displayed. The contact stated that the engine was running but gradually lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was turned off and restarted. The contact had driven the vehicle to a local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but recurring. The contact stated that recently when the warning light illuminated, the vehicle shut off. The contact had taken the vehicle three times to the same dealer however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and advised the contact that a case manager would call back and provided a case number. The failure mileage was 28,620.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11679811 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Worth reading
37

Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 1 mention a crash.

sudden stalling 29software faults 4
A recent report: Driving on the freeway going roughly 70 MPH, on electrical power, and several instances (XXX, XXX, XXX, XXX, XXX) the dashboard displayed 'Stop Safely, Vehicle will Shut Off Soon' with a red turtle…
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Driving on the freeway going roughly 70 MPH, on electrical power, and several instances (XXX, XXX, XXX, XXX, XXX) the dashboard displayed 'Stop Safely, Vehicle will Shut Off Soon' with a red turtle icon, also known as Limp Mode. In all instances we were able to safely maneuver over to the shoulder, turn off the engine for 1-2 minutes, and turn the vehicle back on. In most instances, the Check Engine light remained for a period of time (sometimes just a few hours, others a day). I have taken the vehicle in to 2 separate Chrysler dealerships. The first at CDJR of Los Angeles, who sent a STAR team and was unable to diagnose/replicate the issue, so they claim the issue had been solved. The second at CDJR of LAX where they replaced the Power Inverter Module (and also tightened a loose nut, which was another safety concern). Since both of those visits, the issue has persisted, including the loose nut which made a clunk sound every time when accelerating. This is a serious safety concern. I have spoken with Stelantis, and they refuse to take responsibility to resolve the issue. They only provide the robotic response that 'since the dealer cannot replicate the issue, they cannot do anything.' Complete [XXX]. The dealer has acknowledge error code P0843 in my vehicle, but currently it is not 'active', whatever that means. This is a serious problem that needs to be fixed! This is a good vehicle when it works. I love the PHEV that after 2 years, I only have 16k miles, and most of my miles, as my daily driver, are on electric power. But the issue with this error are severe. Chrysler was aware that there were cars stopping without prior notification, so their solution was updating the software so the system would have these notifications to alert the driver. What baloney! That does fix the issue! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11632057 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Worth reading
2

Most reports here involve loss of braking. Of these, 1 mention a crash.

loss of braking 1
A recent report: The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, several unknown warning lights were displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the brake…
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The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, several unknown warning lights were displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the brake pedal seized and could not be depressed. Due to the failure, the contact was forced to coast the vehicle to a complete stop. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed with an ABS module failure. The contact stated that the ABS module was replaced under warranty. The contact stated that the failure recently returned while approaching a stop sign. The same symptoms occurred during the failure and the contact was able to make a right turn and coast the vehicle to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a brake booster failure. The contact was informed that the parts were on backorder and that the repair would be covered under warranty. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11622664 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Minor
1

Most reports here involve loss of steering.

loss of steering 1
A recent report: I was driving on the highway on cruise control at 75 mph. Since the car is a hybrid plug-in it first uses the electric battery which contains 30 miles of usage. Once that drains out, then the engine…
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I was driving on the highway on cruise control at 75 mph. Since the car is a hybrid plug-in it first uses the electric battery which contains 30 miles of usage. Once that drains out, then the engine takes control. about 8 miles after the electric battery drained out the van showed a message saying “please pull over safely car will turn off soon”. Within seconds I was not able to push on the gas pedal to go faster to get off the highway. I ended up being stuck between the main highway and a merging Lane. the worst part was I was alone with my two babies under two years old stuck on the highway, not on the shoulder. We are also in Arizona and it is very dangerous to not have AC in a car for babies. My air conditioning ended up not working after a couple minutes while I’m stuck on the highway. The car is still running but the steering wheel is locked and I am unable to push on the gas to move. I ended up getting a tow truck from AAA after 45 mins. my van has been at the Chrysler dealership for a week and they will not do anything about this situation. They say nothing is wrong. There is a current lawsuit in the state of Michigan with multiple Chrysler Pacifica van owners across the US in regards to the transmissions failing, and Chrysler is not doing anything about it. This is so dangerous for everyone, especially families with young children. this problem needs to be fixed immediately and to be taking seriously to protect all those on the road.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11542814 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Minor
1

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 1
A recent report: The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In-Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, another vehicle attempted to make a turn in front of the contact's vehicle. The contact engaged…
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The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In-Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, another vehicle attempted to make a turn in front of the contact's vehicle. The contact engaged the parking brake, and the vehicle stopped abruptly; however, the passenger's side third-row seat belt failed to restrain the contact's daughter, causing the occupant to be propelled into the seat in front of her. The contact's daughter sustained soreness on the left shoulder, but no medical assistance was required. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that all three third-row seat belts were defective. The dealer determined that the seat belts needed to be replaced; however, the parts were not available. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that no assistance would be provided because the VIN was not associated with a related recall. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11746018 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Minor
2

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 1
A recent report: Both of my sliding doors suddenly stop working. Electrical malfunction, locking mechanism not working, door not locking in place.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11649948 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Minor
4

Most reports here involve sudden stalling.

sudden stalling 1software faults 1
A recent report: The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid. The contact stated that the rear driver's side and passenger's side seat mounting latches fractured, causing the seats to recline…
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The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid. The contact stated that the rear driver's side and passenger's side seat mounting latches fractured, causing the seats to recline unintendedly. The local dealer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V181000 (Seats). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11764732 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 116 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2022 and 2026, roughly 27 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.