7.7

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,878 miles

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2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #57

Jul 272023

Pacifica Hybrid

  • 57,290 miles

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

The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired on July 28, 2023, under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V010000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System). The contact stated that after the service visit at the dealer, the vehicle was driven to the residence and parked in a closed garage. The contact stated that on July 29, 2023, he entered the garage and discovered that the vehicle had independently started, and the garage was filled with fumes, and the gear shifter was locked in gear and was inoperable. The contact stated that he contacted the dealer and made them aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,290.

- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA

problem #56

Jul 132023

Pacifica Hybrid

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2018 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 not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #55

Jun 142023

Pacifica Hybrid

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 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 not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue, and a case was opened. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Tinley Park, IL, USA

problem #54

Jun 062023

Pacifica Hybrid 6-cyl

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2018 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 local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The contact stated that the vehicle is being kept at the dealership without a repair. No help with a loaner vehicle was given.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #53

Feb 012022

Pacifica Hybrid 6-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V077000 (Hybrid Propulsion System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The consumer stated the recall was repaired and wants to withdraw the complaint.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #52

Sep 292022

Pacifica Hybrid

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the messages "Service Hybrid System" and "Service Shifter" were displayed. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the software update was completed under Chrysler Campaign Number: A14; however, the failure persisted. The check engine and the MIL warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where Chrysler Campaign Number: Z11 was performed. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it started after 45 hours. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer received assistance from the manufacturer-??s engineers; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The failure persisted with a beeping sound activated. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle speed signals, the Coolant Bypass Valve 'B' Control Circuit, the coolant two-way valve had failed, and the high temperature shut off valve had failed internally. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V010000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System), which the dealer related to the failure; however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The PCM was updated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

problem #51

Jan 172023

Pacifica Hybrid

  • 0 miles

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

The contact owns a 2018 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 not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Irvine, CA, USA

problem #50

Mar 062023

Pacifica Hybrid

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V010000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer?was not?contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer?was?made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.?VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Decatur, GA, USA

problem #49

Feb 112022

Pacifica Hybrid

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V077000 (Hybrid Propulsion System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Chatsworth, CA, USA

problem #48

Feb 022022

Pacifica Hybrid

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated that the Hybrid charging system was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V077000 (Hybrid Propulsion System). The contact stated that shortly after the repair, the battery failed to hold the expected charge. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that after the failure reoccurred, the headlamps and the LED lamps malfunctioned. The contact stated that the headlamps and LED lamps needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

- Harwood, MD, USA

problem #47

Jan 242023

Pacifica Hybrid

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V010000 (Hybrid Propulsion System, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact also expressed concerns that the fix for the recall would not correct the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Kaysville, UT, USA

problem #46

Dec 202022

Pacifica Hybrid

  • 39,200 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V077000 (Hybrid Propulsion System) however, after retrieving the vehicle from the dealer a failure was experienced. The contact stated that while his wife was parking the vehicle a warning light was illuminated with the "Check Hybrid System" message displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle was turned off and later restarted without issues. The contact stated that after his wife called him, he drove the vehicle home; however, while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The vehicle was able to restart 10 minutes later with no issues. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was taken back however, the failure could not be replicated. The contact stated that he recently received NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V010000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System). The contact stated that he was concerned that the software update was not going to fix the issue or provide the driver with enough time to be safe. The contact stated that he had read that the update was to be a warning that the vehicle would shut down in about 30-60 seconds. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,200. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Toluca Lake, CA, USA

problem #45

Dec 202020

Pacifica Hybrid

  • 25,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH in hot weather, the vehicle went into a "Turtle Mode" and decelerated to 38 MPH. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V077000 (Hybrid Propulsion System) and the vehicle was taken to a second dealer, Town Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (1001 N Miller St, Wenatchee, WA 98801) for the recall repair. However, the dealer was unable to fully drain the battery for the recall repair after several attempts. The dealer informed the contact that the battery could not be drained as needed and because the engine was continually activating. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Winthrop, WA, USA

problem #44

Feb 112022

Pacifica Hybrid

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V077000 (Hybrid Propulsion System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that they were unable to perform the recall repair until the weather reached 50 degrees. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but provided no assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #43

Nov 012022

Pacifica Hybrid

  • 74,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle decelerated and failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the hybrid vehicle battery capacity warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the check engine warning light also remained illuminated. The cause was not yet determined. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.

- Guild, TN, USA

problem #42

Jul 012022

Pacifica Hybrid 6-cyl

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated while his wife was driving at various speeds, the vehicle was making an abnormal sound. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that after leaving the dealer, the sound continued. The contact stated that on another occasion, while his wife was driving 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that multiple unknown warning lights were illuminated. The driver was able to restart the vehicle and drove back to the residence. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that two weeks later, his wife experienced the failure for a second time. The vehicle was not drivable. The driver stated that a Police Officer assisted in manually pushing the vehicle into a nearby parking lot. The contact was able to restart the vehicle for a short drive before the vehicle stalled again. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle back to the dealer and was informed that the power module needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the parts were on backorder. The contact towed the vehicle to the second dealer: Covert Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (8107 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78758:(512) 730-3300) where it remained awaiting the parts. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V077000 (Hybrid Propulsion System). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #41

Feb 112022

Pacifica Hybrid

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V077000 (Hybrid Propulsion System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Castle Rock, CO, USA

problem #40

Feb 112022

Pacifica Hybrid

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V077000 (Hybrid Propulsion System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Montpelier, IN, USA

problem #39

Feb 112022

Pacifica Hybrid

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V077000 (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. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #38

Feb 012022

Pacifica Hybrid

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V077000 (Hybrid Propulsion System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- New York, NY, USA

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