10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,668 miles

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problem #11

May 052022

Pacifica

  • miles
Losing power like the vehicle is in limp mode. Flashes the -??service lights-?? for multiple things including shifter, airbags, breaking system, etc. it has set the park break while in motion as well. When a computer is attached is brings up can c bus codes and implausible assisted driving codes. Also will not go into reverse when this is happening. Sometimes the shifter doesn-??t work either.

- Marietta, OH, USA

problem #10

May 132023

Pacifica

  • 54,215 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,215.

- Vincent, AL, USA

problem #9

Sep 032022

Pacifica

  • miles
My sliding door came off the hinge and shatter my backwindow. The door was hesitating and would not close it stood stuck. When I pulled it the back window shattered. I have no warranty it's now an out of pocket expense. My airbag light is on when I took it to the dealership for a diagnostic they said I was missing a piece that I actually found and when I told them I found it they said it's damage and they can't do anything to help.

- Deltona, FL, USA

problem #8

Mar 262021

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • 33,000 miles
REPEATED, VIDEO DOCUMENTED OCCURENCES OF VEHICLE STALLING, LOSING POWER STEERING, AND LOSING ALL DRIVER-ASSIST FEATURES, TO INCLUDE TRACTION CONTROL, BLIND SPOT MONITORING, POWER STEERING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, AIRBAGS, AND OTHER SYSTEMS. THE PROBLEM HAS REPEATEDLY OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION; HAS OCCURRED ON A HIGHWAY AS WELL AS IN PARKING LOTS. THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY EXHIBIT 'HAYWIRE' BEHAVIOR, WHICH INCLUDES FUEL AND POWER GAUGES RANDOMLY FLUCTUATING UP AND DOWN, AND ALL ABOVE SAFETY SYSTEM WARNINGS INTERMITTEDLY INDICATING THEY ARE OFFLINE. IN EXTREME SCENARIOS, POWER STEERING WILL BE LOST. ADDITIONALLY, IN ONCE SCENARIO, THE 'HAYWIRE' BEHAVIOR PRECLUDED THE ABILITY TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF WITHOUT RESORTING TO DISCONNECTING HARD-WIRE BATTERY CONNECTIONS. MULTIPLE VIDEOS HAVE BEEN MADE DOCUMENTING THE BEHAVIOR. PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS TO RESOLVE WITH MANUFACTURER RESORTED IN NO CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE TO 'FAILURE TO DUPLICATE' THE ISSUE, DESPITE HAVING VIDEO SHOWING THE OCCURRENCE. ORIGINALLY BROUGHT TO DEALER AND NHTSA ATTENTION IN 2020 (NHTSA COMPLAINT #11292415). DEALER HAS DONE NOTHING TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE AND IN THE PAST WEEK THE ISSUE HAS RECURRED, NOW MORE CONSISTENTLY THAN THE INCIDENT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED. WITHIN THE PAST WEEK, THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE, RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE "HAYWIRE" BEHAVIOR CONTINUES, WITH PERSISTENT WARNINGS AND LOSS OF ESSENTIAL SYSTEMS, AND THE "HAYWIRE" BEHAVIOR INCREASES DISTRACTIONS BY IMPOSING FALSE BLINDSPOT WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS AND INTERMITTENTLY CHANGING BRIGHTNESS OF THE ENTIRE ELECTRONIC DISPLAYS AT RANDOM, AS WELL AS PERSISTENT AND INTERMITTENT LOSS OF FUNCTIONALITY OF ESSENTIAL SAFETY SYSTEMS, INCLUDING AIRBAGS AND OTHER DRIVER SAFETY FEATURES. VIDEOS OF THE BIZARRE, "HAYWIRE BEHAVIOR" ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #7

Jul 182019

Pacifica

  • 42,637 miles
Air bag sensor light continued to come on and the dealership determined that the air bag sensor in the passenger seat was malfunctioning. The notification stated, "your vehicle's air bag warning light recently indicated the air bag system may not be working properly. The air bags in your vehicle might not inflate in a collision, or they could inflate without a collision if you do not get the required service. Have your vehicle checked at your dealership." The replacement would cost over $300. Our Chrysler Pacifica is just out of warranty as it is a 2017 with 43,000 miles on it, so this sensor issue would not be covered. This seems like a possible recall considering it happened in a vehicle only 2.5 years old.

- Bellefonte, PA, USA

problem #6

Apr 072019

Pacifica

  • 35,000 miles
I was in a accident and the other driver was at fault. My passenger side got hit going 65 and the Chevy truck ran into to us failing to slow down to there lane ending and hit my passenger side and the side of the van none of my side air bags went off and she was going full speed when hitting us. I was also seen in the hospital due to being pregnant.

- Portland, TX, USA

problem #5

Dec 252018

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • 20,000 miles
Suspension broke, while driving on I 75 in london ky; airbags never deployed; vehicle became uncontrollable! can't seem to get any answers from Chrysler??........

- Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #4

Oct 272018

Pacifica

  • 6,000 miles
I was involved in a injury causing accident in my 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. My van was struck on the driver side front quarter panel and sustained significant damage there. There was no front impact. My front airbag and side airbag did not deploy. I was in motion and so was the other vehicle which was a F150. I do not know the speed of the other vehicle but my speed was about 15.why wouldn't my airbag deploy?

- Troy, MI, USA

problem #3

Jul 192018

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • 27,500 miles
An accident to front right side of the car involved when a person turned left in front of us. Severe damage to vehicle. Passenger suffered eight fractured bones. The air bags did not deploy. Fractured sternum, four fractured ribs and three fractured bones in left foot. Vehicle in motion going through intersection at about 35 mph.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

problem #2

May 202017

Pacifica

  • 23,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward while being driven 15 mph. The failure occurred without warning. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #1

Jun 132017

Pacifica

  • 8,000 miles
Was involved in a passenger side impact collision while in motion on a city street and the side air bags did not deploy. In fact as a result of the collision, all electronics when haywire. Windows would not roll up/down, display on radio said something like no service, lights were blinking, and the car would not turn off. Impact occurred just behind the passenger front wheel and all the way to the rear wheel. Seems like the electronics could be better protected in a side impact collision. Luckily, there were no passengers on that side of the van. I was actually on my way to pick up the kids from school.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA