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2021 Chrysler Pacifica
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 377
- Received Apr 2021 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Engine suddenly shuts off while driving47 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed26 complaints · 6.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Rearview backup camera fails or goes black22 complaints · 5.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #26V362000Park outsideChrysler (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.
- Recall #25V876000Rollx 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 11 crashes, 1 fire, 11 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.
Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Month | Complaints |
|---|---|
| April 2021 | 2 |
| May 2021 | 5 |
| June 2021 | 1 |
| July 2021 | 1 |
| August 2021 | 2 |
| September 2021 | 2 |
| October 2021 | 1 |
| November 2021 | 8 |
| December 2021 | 4 |
| January 2022 | 5 |
| February 2022 | 8 |
| March 2022 | 4 |
| April 2022 | 1 |
| May 2022 | 4 |
| June 2022 | 8 |
| July 2022 | 12 |
| August 2022 | 15 |
| September 2022 | 10 |
| October 2022 | 6 |
| November 2022 | 6 |
| December 2022 | 12 |
| January 2023 | 7 |
| February 2023 | 9 |
| March 2023 | 11 |
| April 2023 | 12 |
| May 2023 | 3 |
| June 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| September 2024 | 7 |
| October 2024 | 7 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 5 |
| January 2025 | 8 |
| February 2025 | 6 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 8 |
| July 2025 | 8 |
| August 2025 | 6 |
| September 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 5 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 2 |
| May 2026 | 0 |
| June 2026 | 5 |
| July 2026 | 10 |
| August 2026 | 9 |
| September 2026 | 8 |
| October 2026 | 5 |
| Total | 377 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 47 | 12% | 3.3× | NHTSA recall #23V010000 |
| Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed | 26 | 6.9% | – | NHTSA recall #23V010000 |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 22 | 5.8% | 3.9× | NHTSA recall #24V436000 |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 17 | 4.5% | 1.8× | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 13 | 3.5% | 5× | NHTSA recall #25V876000, #25V877000 |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 11 | 2.9% | 1.1× | |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 11 | 2.9% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 10 | 2.6% | 1.3× | |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 9 | 2.4% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 8 | 2.1% | 1.1× | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 7 | 1.9% | 1.7× | NHTSA recall #22V181000 |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 7 | 1.9% | – | |
| Gear shifter fails to register Park | 6 | 1.6% | – | |
| Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own | 5 | 1.3% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 4 | 1.1% | – | |
| Tailgate or trunk latch fails | 4 | 1.1% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 4 | 1.1% | – | NHTSA recall #24V793000 |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 4 | 1.1% | – | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 3 | 0.8% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 3 | 0.8% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #26V362000June 4, 202617,277 vehicles affected
Park outside: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
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.
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the battery pack assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 23, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 52D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.
NHTSA recall #25V876000December 17, 202586 vehicles affected
equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchor
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.
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #25V877000December 17, 20251,019 vehicles affected
equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchor
Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
NHTSA recall #24V793000October 24, 202426 vehicles affected
air bags: side/window: curtain
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Pacifica and 2020-2021, 2023 Voyager vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the side curtain air bags may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is A8B.
NHTSA recall #24V436000June 13, 20241,033,433 vehicles affected
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
NHTSA recall #23V010000January 17, 202367,117 vehicles affected
electrical system: wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles; hybrid propulsion system: inverter
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.
An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03A.
NHTSA recall #22V181000March 24, 20221,160 vehicles affected
seats: mid/rear assembly
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Pacifica and 2021 Voyager vehicles. The second-row seat-to-floor mounting latch may bind and stick open, preventing the seat from properly securing to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
An unsecured seat increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the second-row seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Z22.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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