2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,986 miles

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Owner Comments

problem #11

Jun 272024

Pacifica

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restart. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality; however, the failure recurred while driving, and the vehicle independently shifted to park(P). The immobilizer warning light was illuminated. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V010000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System) and 18V049000 (Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling) that were previously performed on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

problem #10

May 052021

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not immediately accelerate, and the transmission experienced hard shifting. The check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that later while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine misfired. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the transmission was faulty and engine coolant was present inside cylinders number 1,3 and 5. The vehicle was not yet repaired. Additionally, the driver-??s and passenger-??s side sliding doors malfunctioned and erroneously opened after being closed. The doors were reprogrammed, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that after a cold start the brake pedal extended to the floor. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 40,000.

- Westmont, IL, USA

problem #9

Mar 012024

Pacifica

  • 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle shuddered and experienced low idling. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed. The dealer determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V740000 (Hybrid Propulsion System, Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

- Cocoa, FL, USA

problem #8

Feb 202024

Pacifica

  • 97,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the engine overheating warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and waited for the engine to cool down, restarted the vehicle, and continued driving. The failure became a recurring failure however, after the last failure the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed and determined that there was a leak in the cooling system that caused coolant to leak into the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact was referred to the manufacturer by the mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and it was confirmed that there were no recalls on the VIN. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 97,000.

- Saint Cloud, FL, USA

problem #7

Jun 292023

Pacifica

  • 67,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact was driving approximately 60 MPH, when the check engine warning light illuminated and the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that coolant had leaked into the 3rd cylinder. The engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #6

Jun 262023

Pacifica

  • 81,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the temperature gauge fluctuated between hot(H) and normal(N). In addition, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact discovered that the coolant level remained low. The e vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where leaks were discovered in the oil housing and the radiator. The contact's husband replaced the spark plugs; however, the failure remained. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic discovered a misfire in cylinder #3. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.

- Farmington, MN, USA

problem #5

Jan 272023

Pacifica

  • 50,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled at an intersection. The vehicle was able to be restarted. While the contact was driving, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V049000 (Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was 50,000.

- Worth, IL, USA

problem #4

Dec 152022

Pacifica

  • 68,849 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated, and there was a burning odor coming from the A/C vents. The contact veered to the side of the road and noticed that the burning odor was also coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V740000 (Hybrid Propulsion System, Engine and Engine Cooling) in 2018. The contact stated that the recall remedy was not effective. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the dealer declined to provide diagnostic information to the contact after several attempts. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 68,849.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #3

Dec 012021

Pacifica

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated the START/STOP feature failed to work properly. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled when the brake pedal was released. The driver had to restart the vehicle. The contact disabled the START/STOP feature. Additionally, while driving at night in the rain the vehicle overheated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The coolant was low, and coolant was added. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the check engine and coolant lights were illuminated. The battery was faulty, and the START/STOP feature was inoperable. A pressure test was performed however, the mechanic was unable to locate a coolant leak. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed that the EGR cooler valve was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

- Prescott Valley, AZ, USA

problem #2

Mar 272018

Pacifica

  • 33,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power while being operated at a low speed. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (1020 belmont St, brockton, MA), but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 18V049000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.

- Stoughton, MA, USA

problem #1

Jan 112018

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V049000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (alfa romeo of huntsville, 6523 university dr nw ste a, huntsville, al 35806) and was referred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the state's attorney general's office. No further assistance was provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Warrior, AL, USA

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