10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 6
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,743 miles

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problem #106

Dec 012018

Pacifica

  • 25,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. After coasting to a stop, the vehicle restarted and operated normally. The vehicle was taken to sarasota sunshine Chrysler(7745 S. tamiami trail, sarasota, fl) who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 25,000.

- Haines City, FL, USA

problem #105

Nov 022018

Pacifica

  • 10,000 miles
Hard shifting - going from 2nd to 3rd gear the van feels like it wants stall out and then all of a sudden a hard jerk(feels like you were hit from behind) then a loud knock and it drops into gear and takes off. Most often happens when in stop and go traffic. Sometime happens when just taking off from a red light. I have brought the van into the dealership over 8 times in the past 12 months, we have been able to duplicate the problem with the mechanic and Chrysler care first tells me it is the adaptive transmission control trying to adapt to my driving habit so its the way I drive, then they tell me that is the way the van was designed to operate since we able to duplicate the problem in the same van but a brand new model that was on the lot. Then they tell me there is nothing else they can do.

- Maurice, LA, USA

problem #104

Oct 282018

Pacifica

  • 10,500 miles
In a shopping center parking lot, rolling forward at 10 miles per hour. My foot was not on the brake or the accelerator. Suddenly, the car accelerated over 1 second up to about 20 miles per hour. The acceleration was so rapid and sudden that I thought that I had been rear-ended. The vehicle slowed when I applied the break. The car then did it several more times over a few days period. I have taken the vehicle to the dealer, and they say that the car's computer has generated multiple errors, but they are unable to interpret the errors. The vehicle has been at the dealer for a week, with no success in diagnosing the problem or the fix.

- Folsom, CA, USA

problem #103

Sep 192018

Pacifica

  • 21,060 miles
In Sept. 2018 I took my Pacifica in for cruise control recall and check engine light. Recall and check engine light repair completed. Next day check engine light came on again and has been on and off for the past few weeks. It seems to stay on about 4 days and then off for a day or two. Cruise control (in motion) goes out sporadically. Power window- drivers window- auto up does not work. Window(parked and moving) goes up half way, stops and goes back down. Transmission-not consistent issue but lurching @ 10-15mph also at 30mph

- Kaufman, TX, USA

problem #102

Oct 192018

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • 16,000 miles
The main problem is, my car does not start, the battery is dead and if I jumpstart their car it dies as soon as I shut the ignition, I spoke with a few people with the same car and they all have the same problem I called Chrysler roadside assistance that's on the warranty and they save that no Chrysler dealers will accept my car before two weeks, the first time it broke down I was in the middle of driving on a busy street, I dropped off my wife and helped her unload onload and then the car did does not start some of my friends told me their car stopped in the middle of driving also my transmission jumps gears in the middle of driving it?S a new car with a warranty but no one to talk to...

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #101

Sep 192018

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • 22,800 miles
Wife and children in the van in August 2017 driving at around 55mph on highway. Message center told her to place vehicle in park before starting. Vehicle lost all power while in motion and she coasted to side of road. Would not start, towed to dealer dealer drove for 10 days before faulted on them. Chrysler repaired a "faulty egr." August 2018, message told her that auto on/off needed service. Vehicle lost all power at 30mph on residential street. Took to dealer, they replace a battery for auto off/on. September 2018, while pulling into garage van put up message telling her to place vehicle in park before starting. All power lost and vehicle died. Van has been at dealer for 29 days. Currently has data recorder installed, and we are in contact with Chrysler enhanced customer service to figure out the problem updated 11/29/18

- Longview, TX, USA

problem #100

Oct 092018

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • 44,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and the "shift to park check engine" warning indicator illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle lost complete power and the clock needed to be reset. The contact also mentioned that the failure recurred while at a stop light. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to hall Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram chesapeake (3353 western branch blvd, chesapeake, va 23321, (855) 544-8545) where the contact was informed that the system needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a local auto shop where the contact was informed that the wiring harness was burnt, but it was not determined if that caused the failure. The vehicle was repaired again. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000. Updated 11/29/18*

- Moyock, NC, USA

problem #99

Sep 302018

Pacifica

  • 32,000 miles
Car was in motion, in traffic, using cruise control on a two lane highway. An attempt was made to accelerate and pass the slower car ahead. When accelerating to override the cruise control, the car decelerated and felt as though the brakes were being engaged. Fortunately oncoming traffic did not approach before the car was able to limp back the lane. Mullane motors serviced the vehicle to fix the problem. Two days later the car again decelerated when applying gas to proceed, a warning flash appeared that said electronic throttle needs to be serviced. All this happened a few moths after we had our car to the dealership for the recall regarding the cruise control and two days after servicing to fix the deceleration happening as gas pedal is depressed.

- Lyndonville, NY, USA

problem #98

Sep 172018

Pacifica

  • 27,000 miles
Vehicle was stationary and a stop sign in auto start/stop mode. When brake was released the radio flashed, the passenger window rolled down and the auto start stop flashed and went into error. Panel says auto start stop not active needs servicing the auto start stop light is illuminated yellow with an exclamation point.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #97

Sep 142018

Pacifica

  • 22,000 miles
I was stopped at a stop sign, and when I tried accelerating the vehicle wouldn't move, it has just shut off, when I tried turning it back on, after putting it in park it wouldn't turn on. Luckily someone helped me push it out the way, and after waiting 10 minutes, the vehicle just started back up normally.

- Nuevo, CA, USA

problem #96

Sep 032018

Pacifica

  • 24,000 miles
Drivers side sliding door was repaired once due to not locking and opening when parked or when driving, dealer replaced auxiliary battery and reprogrammed. Again I have an issue, my main battery died for no reason. Chrysler roadside jumped my vehicle and know the door has the same issues with the drivers side sliding door. Now the door wont work properly and the rear locking mechanism is not pulling the door in to lock it, I had to apply pressure to help it engage the mechanical lock

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #95

Jul 262018

Pacifica

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control). The vehicle was repaired by griffin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (961 E U.S. hwy 74, hamlet, nc 28345, 910-582-1200). However, when the cruise control was set at 58 mph, the vehicle accelerated to 70 mph without warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer and the technician was able to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the cruise control operated properly on an incline. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

- Peachland, NC, USA

problem #94

Aug 102018

Pacifica

  • 31,000 miles
The vehicle shut off as if the "key" had been turned off in the middle of traffic while moving, on the highway accompanied by the message "shift to park" my wife shifted to park then restarted it, the vehicle continued to repeat this multiple times until she was able to make it to an exit ramp and park in a safe area. This is the second time this has happened in the span of about 8 months. It has been to 2 dealers, both times we where told that no codes where stored internally therefor they didnt know what to repair. Our van has been modified for a wheelchair for our disabled teenager because of this we have no choice but to keep driving it in this condition. Not to mention how undependable it feels.

- Warrenton, MO, USA

problem #93

Feb 172018

Pacifica

  • 14,400 miles
Van loses ability to go forward while driving. Dash lights all come on and engine begins to cough and stutter leaving me stranded in traffic. Dash codes include "service electronic stability control, engine light, "parking brake temporarily unavailable, " and other dash icons. It will move forward at idle speed only-no accelerator. I have had it towed to Chrysler dealerships 3 times and was able to drive it in a fourth. This issue has nearly caused 2 accidents-one of them with the potential to cause serious harm. While moving in traffic the van stops going forward and decelerates quickly causing traffic behind it to have to swerve to avoid hitting it. It has also occurred in the middle of a turn from a stop onto a state highway. This instance required other drivers to swerve into another lane and onto the shoulder/curb to avoid hitting me or vehicles in other lanes. It has occurred immediately when starting the van in a parking lot. It has occurred at low speed in a subdivision. Chrysler refuses buyback and continues to tell me to drive the vehicle. All recalls have been done, the PCM has been reprogrammed/replaced 4 times, the "harness" has been fixed/replaced 3 times. Both of the sliding doors have had to have the motors replaced on separate trips to the dealership. This vehicle is an electrical nightmare and Chrysler is not dealing with it. This began at about 14,500 miles and within the 1st 7months of buying the vehicle brand new. I have been trying to get this resolved for 6 months with no help from Fiat Chrysler or the dealer- shuman Chrysler. They continue to make it run and let me drive it for a short period until it stops again. My family is going to be seriously hurt in this vehicle and there doesn't seem to be any recourse.

- Wixom, MI, USA

problem #92

Jul 312018

Pacifica

  • 9,181 miles
On Tuesday 7/31/18, as I was slowing down to turn onto a neighborhood street, the electronic stability control active warning light came on, a warning that lane assist was unavailable flashed on the dashboard, and the blind spot sensors on both side mirrors turned on with a warning message that the blind spot assistance was unavailable. After about an 1/8th of a mile, I slowed to a stop sign and the brakes started to feel tight as if they were locking. The screen on the dashboard went blank and the gauge speedometer was not registering. I was able to make a slow left turn and then an immediate right turn into a driveway, but as I came to a stop the brakes were completely locked up and nothing was working as if the engine had turned off. I had to restart the vehicle twice for the dashboard to come back to normal. Had U64 - reprogram powertrain control module and U50 manual park release recalls performed 7/25/18.

- Peoria, IL, USA

problem #91

Aug 312017

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received recall notifications for NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V542000 (seat belts), 18V049000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling), 18V395000 (electrical system, equipment), and 18V332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The dealer (bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge, 21219 northern boulevard, bayside, New York, 11361) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 10/19/18

- Huntington Station, NY, USA

problem #90

Jul 232018

Pacifica

  • 17,800 miles
I was driving the car on a 5 lane highway going approx 50 mph when the car shut off. The gas pedal stopped working and the car began to decelerate. On the console it told me to then put the car in P to start the car. I was able to pull over and restart the car however it happened again within 10 minutes of driving. It has proceeded to happen 10-20 times and cars is now in the shop. This is a very dangerous thing to have happen when you are driving.

- Kitty Hawk, NC, USA

problem #89

Jul 132018

Pacifica

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V395000 (electrical system, equipment). The dealer (lawley Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, 2750 us-180, silver city, nm 88061, (888) 706-9179) was contacted numerous times, but the contact received no response from the dealer and had been unable to schedule an appointment for the recall repair within a reasonable time frame. The manufacturer was contacted to determine if the part was available and to be referred to an authorized dealer to schedule the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Duncan, AZ, USA

problem #88

Jul 242018

Pacifica

  • 6,000 miles
My entire car vibrates like shaking and auto shutoff sign that we use while red light comes ups / engine light comes ups. I have to park my car on the side turn off for 2 minutes and turn on back to get back to normal. I believe if I don't do that I might hit with the other car as car vibrates and not controllable. It happened almost 10 times & dealer just ignores as I am making this up.

- Iselin, NJ, USA

problem #87

May 032018

Pacifica

  • 16,000 miles
Vehicle lost power and shut off while it was moving. It asked to be put in park and restarte.

- Smyrna, DE, USA

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