10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,917 miles

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problem #322

Jan 212023

Pacifica

  • miles
Started the vehicle, no prior issues. The check engine light came on, code was P0306. Cylinder 6 misfire. Found out the head gasket blew causing coolant to get into the cylinder. I had literally ZERO issues, no overheating, etc...I bought the car brand new in '17 and has around 85k miles. This is insane for the head gasket to fail this early.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #321

Jan 312023

Pacifica

  • miles
For over a year now my van has been shutting down while sitting. The last few times now its been when I decelerate to turn it shuts off stops and goes into park. I used to be able to restart. The last 2 times while in the drive-thru it has shut off. I can't even put into neutral to push it. This is dangerous if this happens while driving it will be a fatality. I see other 2017 Pacificas had the same problem yet mine is not covered under the recall.

- Taylor, MI, USA

problem #320

Jan 012023

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • miles
This vehicle like so many others have many problems with low miles! My van less than 70k mile and has a major oil leak! Chrysler will just give you the run around and you are stuck fixing it !! They know these split engine cars are junk and they left it to us consumer to fix it ! This should be a class action lawsuit because it-??s way too many of us owners out here experiencing the same problems

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #319

Dec 282022

Pacifica

  • miles
P3 Misfire resulting in replacing coil packs, spark plugs, and head gasket. We are moving toward head or engine replacement like so many other people are but nobody is listening. Please help. Also, have a transmission that sometimes feels like you left a piece of the car after you leave from a stop.

- Adel, IA, USA

problem #318

Jan 252023

Pacifica

  • miles
I was driving and my car went in to on/off system and didnt turn back on. Got my car into park and it still would not turn on. I couldn't even get my car into neutral. The check engine light came on but my engine was not making any noise. It said it was on but was not actually on. This has happened a few times in the past couple weeks but the car always turned back on when put in park and started. When I called the dealership they would not be able to get me in till February 7th. That would have been 3 weeks waiting. So I called another one and I got an appointment for the following week ( date of appointment 1/26/23). I have documented these incidents on here. I saw yesterday that there is a recall on my car for this happening but my vin numberis not included on it. This was so unsafe for me and my children. Cars die while driving yes, but the fact that I couldn't even get it into neutral to get it pushed out of the middle of the road. It was a very busy road and it was morning traffic. I dont even feel safe in this car anymore.

- Palmbay, FL, USA

problem #317

Jan 192023

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • miles
Vehicle unexpectedly bucks and jerks when accelerating either from a complete stop or just keeping speed. This happens with no brake warning lights to those around you. It is a common issue experienced by many 2017 Pacifica van owners and has nearly caused an accident many times. Especially when trying to merge onto highways because the vehicle unexpectedly slows and bucks like your riding a bull and it is trying to throw you off. There is no way to predict exactly when this will happen in order to avoid a potential accident. Chrysler knows about the issue but refuses to acknowledge it.

- Langhorne, PA, USA

problem #316

Aug 272022

Pacifica

  • miles
Known issue for 2017 Chrysler Pacifica should be eligible for recall. Failing head gasket around 60k miles, just as the vehicle is out of power train warranty. The system is leaking coolant into the engine, causing a fume-y smell to fill our garage when started, and a boiling/bubbling sound can be heard during idle. Confirmed the issue with an independent service center. The manufacturer won't do anything for us because the problem was not diagnosed while under warranty, however the issue has been difficult to diagnose because it could have been several other things. The check engine light comes on and the vehicle misfires upon starting.

- Spring Hill, TN, USA

problem #315

Aug 032020

Pacifica

  • miles
when driving on highways with cruise on for a amount of time. when turn off and when getting off the road. will stop at light and when you start to drive the van will act like it running out of gas will jerk and stop but will still be running almost been hit many times. talked to dealership they cant rep it doing it. No we are getting shifter need service and check engine light when driving and the dash will get light all over it windows will go down when I don't put them down parking break will light up and slow the van down and a big drag on the van.been to dealership 2 time still cant see when I get it. We have now put 2 new batters in the van went in with 12.6 volt next morning down to $12.46 volts. only have 79,000 mile on it.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

problem #314

Jan 182023

Pacifica

  • miles
I was driving my children to school and my car went into on off mode while ideling. When I tried to press the gass is did not go anywhere. I had to put it in park and then restart the car to continue driving. This is happening just like the 2018 recall on my car.

- Palmbay, FL, USA

problem #313

Jan 172023

Pacifica

  • miles
I was at a stop light and my car went in to Idle mode and when I went to press the gas it would not go anywhere. I had to turn the car off completely and restart it. I then needed to get gas and when I went to turn the car back on it would not start.

- Palm Bay, FL, USA

problem #312

Mar 022022

Pacifica

  • miles
I have had engine problems for over a year now. My car has had constant issues with rough idling and also jerking while driving. The jerking has been fixed for now but the rough idling has became worse to the point where the car feels as if it will stall out. My car has been at the dealership for repair since 12.22.22 and is still there today 1.11.23 - I was told by another repair shop (while getting brakes and an oil change ) that my car had 3 holes in the crankshaft and that was a problem because there should only be 2 holes. The dealership has replaced an EGR and now is talking about something on the engine to replace (but not the whole engine) and they have still not looked at the crankshaft to see if there are the incorrect number of holes. This is my primary vehicle and no one can seem to fix the problem

- Salisbury, MD, USA

problem #311

Dec 282022

Pacifica

  • miles
While driving home from a local store, all the dashboard lights came on and warning signals were heard. Our local repair shop diagnosed a blown headgasket. We are the original owners, 82,000 miles on the vehicle, this complaint is similar to complaints listed for this vehicle on the NTSB website.

- Woodstown, NJ, USA

problem #310

Oct 012022

Pacifica

  • miles
Car began idling rough, we were told it needed spark plugs & batteries and that several different engine codes were coming off of it, 3 shops and final say was that the head gasket was blown. Total engine replacement needed less than 70k miles, vehicle never over heated

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #309

Nov 212022

Pacifica

  • miles
My Car won't start and when taken to the chrysler dealership they stated that Car Engine is dead and will need to be replaced.

- Edison, NJ, USA

problem #308

Dec 012022

Pacifica

  • 86,494 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park, the contact attempted to start the vehicle, but engine failed to turn over. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant had leaked into the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,494.

- Columbus, GA, USA

problem #307

Dec 092016

Pacifica

  • 11 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that two weeks after purchasing the vehicle new, the vehicle would jerk while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal. The RPM-??s was stuck on 2,000 RPM. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic test was completed. The contact did not recall whether the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was then taking to an independent mechanic several times where unknown repairs were completed; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys where it was diagnosed with evaporative emission system failure. Additionally, the contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and coming to a complete stop, the engine was making a loud banging sound before the vehicle shut off. The electronic throttle control warning light was illuminated and the message "Service electronic stability" was displayed. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where an unknown repair was completed; however, the check engine warning light illuminated for several days. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11.

- Pasadena, TX, USA

problem #306

Dec 072022

Pacifica

  • 104,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 MPH and making a turn, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle restarted after several minutes. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled again. The vehicle hesitated while restarting. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

- Palm City, FL, USA

problem #305

Oct 052022

Pacifica

  • miles
Transmission slips while driving

- Mears, MI, USA

problem #304

Dec 052022

Pacifica

  • miles
Voltmeter is fluctuating between 10-15 volts. The windows will go down by themselves while driving, slow to start, and the dash lights/radio control screen takes several minutes to come on, and the auto sliding doors fail to operate occasionally. Several times the vehicle will lose Excelleration when starting from a stop or turning, the last time nearly causing an accident. The vehicle is becoming unsafe to drive and I have seen several like complaints on this year model vehicle.

- Smithfield, NC, USA

problem #303

Feb 262021

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • miles
ENGINE FAILURE around 120,000 miles...No detail information why..engine replaced at Jeep Chrysler 8200 Fairforest Rd. Spartanburg SC dealership 0n 02-26-2021. cost $8,461.85. no warranty coverage

- Simpsonville, SC, USA

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