10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,193 miles

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problem #97

Oct 132020

Pacifica

  • miles
GPS not working. It shows that I am in the Pacific Ocean when I am in the mid west

- Grand Rapids , MI, USA

problem #96

Mar 202023

Pacifica

  • miles
Check engine light stays on and car does not charge. Both recalls were done at the dealership

- Brooks, GA, USA

problem #95

Mar 012023

Pacifica

  • miles
2018 Chrysler Pacifica T, Uconnect infotainment system shuts off and reboots every 2-3 minutes while driving. It is available for inspection upon request. When the Uconnect shuts down driver loses all features connected to the system to include: GPS/Navigation, blue tooth, in-cabin climate controls, and back up camera. This causes the driver to become distracted in order to re-synch phone, dvd player, navigation. Additionally, my wife almost backed over a 6 year old child because the back up camera shut off when backing up from a parking spot. There is an incredible risk of injury/death with this systems failure. The issue has not been reproduced by the manufacturer (FCA), dealer or independent service center. This issue is being addressed by class action lawsuit: Case 2:20-cv-11838-SFC-RSW ECF No. 1 filed 07/07/20 The vehicle was inspected by the state of Maryland. The vehicle is now at the dealership for diagnosis and I have to pay all expenses out-of-pocket. No warning indicators.

- Elkton, MD, USA

problem #94

Feb 202023

Pacifica

  • miles
While driving at a low speed in a neighborhood, received the message "Service Charging System" then within seconds car completely died. No engine power or electrical systems working, all lights and screens were black. Was able to pull over and park safely.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #93

Feb 032023

Pacifica

  • miles
The vehicle is hard shifting/jerking when accelerating from either a slow speed or from a complete stop. When it does this, it feels like I'm getting rear-ended with a jolt forward. It doesn't do this all the time and when it does it scares me. Please advise.

- El Dorado, AR, USA

problem #92

Jul 282022

Pacifica

  • miles
Three times since this past summer, while driving approx. 30-40 mph the van's power shut down. We were able to steer and brake which allowed us to coast to a spot to stop. All three incidents occurred with children in the van during rush hour. We were forced to pull over on a dangerous section of road. The first incident the car did not restart for about 45 minutes. The second time it restarted in about 5 minutes and the third attempt it took about 1 minute to restart. In each incident it appeared as if something in the electronics of the van shut down and eventually reset on its own. The "check engine" light came on after each of these incidents, but no indication prior that there was an issue. After multiple times in the dealership service center and with support from FCA Customer Care it was eventually decided that the transmission needed to be replaced which occurred in November. Since then there have been a few incidents where the van simply would not start. After some time and opening/closing doors, plugging/unplugging it, and pressing the start button, it eventually restarted. The check engine light came on again but would then turn off a few days later. We were told by the dealership that if the light was not on there was little they could. Then a few weeks ago (December) a similar incident occurred again where the car shut off, this time while driving about 10 mph. We brought the van to the dealership and again they investigated with support from FCA. We were told they investigated "connections" within the van but they were unable to find a definitive problem. Additionally they took the car for an extended test drive during which the van did not do the shut down problem. We have now been informed by the dealership that FCA is closing our case and we need to pick up the van. Because no problem was identified and fixed, we do not feel safe driving the van for fear that this problem will occur again which puts the people in the van at significant risk.

- Edgewater, MD, USA

problem #91

Nov 162022

Pacifica

  • miles
I was driving on the highway when the check engine light came on and it started running rough. I pulled off the highway and into a parking lot. When I slowed down, I heard a clanging that sounded like metal on metal. After parking, smoke started pouring out from under the hood and it erupted in flames. The vehicle was destroyed.

- Midlothian, VA, USA

problem #90

Sep 292022

Pacifica

  • miles
I was driving on a local road and car suddenly stopped running; accelarator unresponsive; power steering not working either. I was able to pull to side. Car said shift P to start, gear change didn't do anything and blinking, check engine light came up. And -??check charging system-?? light came on. It was very dangerous. After 3-4 minutes I was able to get my car turn off and on and then it drove normal. So I decided to take it in nearby open parking area. It would restart but not do anything even if switched into drive or reverse. Check charging system light on and no power steering again. I had to get it to get it towed the next day from that lot. First tow truck unable to tow due to steering being locked. 2nd tow truck needed help to move car due to steering. Been at dealer for 30 days. They changed charging port but it didn-??t work. Now they are changing battery. I don-??t want this car back and don-??t want to keep making payments on it either. It-??s not a safe car.

- Flower Mound, TX, USA

problem #89

Oct 192022

Pacifica

  • miles
My Air Conditioning stopped working at 50k miles. The dealership, Sarasota Dodge, charged me $409 to look at the car and wanted $3300 to repair it. I don't have that kind of money and the car is still under warranty. I brought my brand new car to a local garage and they diagnosed the issue for free and charged me a 1/4 of the cost Chrysler did to repair it. The issue is the material used for the evaporator core is aluminum and does not interact well with the air conditioning chemicals so the chemicals eat away at the core and the chemicals escape into the cabin. This had been going on for a long time and I did not know what the smell was.

- Venice, Fl 34293, Usa, FL, USA

problem #88

Oct 082022

Pacifica

  • miles
Power Steering is unavailable Stop/start is unavailable Wasn-??t able to avoid an accident this morning from deer. Steering went out.

- Wake Forest, NC, USA

problem #87

Sep 282022

Pacifica

  • miles
The automatic start/stop has consistently been an issue. The car auto stopped while I was at a light in the middle of a busy intersection and caused the entire car to shut off instantly with no warning, the whole car except the radio went black. There was no light on the dashboard until after it shut off and was jump-started. Both aux battery, regular battery and 2 relays have already had to be replaced previously to fix the issue, and it has become and issue for a second time after all those repairs.

- East Brunswick , NJ, USA

problem #86

Feb 012022

Pacifica

  • miles
There are multiple things but here are a few i thought my wife was crazy until i started to drive it. 1. The steering feels like it gets stuck its not Major but it is a slight tug and it does it at random. 2. The trunk opens own its own (it has done this 2 times while i was driving) my wife says it has happened to her 1 other time as well. 3. The sliding doors will open and close on freely like something is caught in the track however the tracks are clean and it will bounce open close. 4. The Gas pedal sticks not engaged but when you press the gas nothing will happen then all of the sudden the RPMs will skyrocket 5. Cruise control works great if your on a flat road but if you get on a slight hill your either getting all the RPMs or it turns it off 6. The Auto Stop start thing stopped working and the light stays on but that's fine I didn't like the stop start thing anyway. 7. I did change a battery and it helped with the dash lights not looking like a Christmas program 8. the AC went out after the car had one of the RPM fits then the AC stopped. how does that make sense 9. overall i think the car is having some type of electrical issue or it has a mind of its own. Ive gone to mechanics and they all just do the same shoulder shrug. i have a appointment with a dealership but they are so back logged its disappointing.

- Buffalo, TX, USA

problem #85

Aug 032022

Pacifica

  • miles
2108 Hybrid Pacifica stalled a couple of times on freeway on our recent trip. Here are the details : About 2 hours after driving on freeway. - then, dashboard showed few errors and eventually showing "service charging system" - then displaying "shift to P to start" and "D" symbol is flashing. - after this, pacifica van lost power ( pushing accelerating do nothing ) but steering, brake seems OK and I had to steer the car to freeway shoulder and then turn off the car and start again after a few minutes and can start the car again but "engine check light" is on for at least 24 hours after. - After starting again, then a half a hour later, it happened again with same symptoms as above. The car has about 40,000 miles and running in gas mode only. These are very dangerous situation and luckily this time, I had time to steer the Pacifica to a complete stop.

- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA

problem #84

Mar 012022

Pacifica

  • miles
The Navigation System on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica, has malfunctioned and does not show the correct map data. For example, I am in Richmond, KY. If I select the navigation, it may show that I am in Campbellsville, KY on one day and then Somerset, Ky on another or any other random city that is NOT my current location. Per the dealer, this is not a map update or reset issue. The dealer says it requires a total replacement of the "radio" which includes the screen associated with the nav system. The local dealer said that this has become a common issue on this matter. It of course was an out of warranty issue, with dealer wanting somewhere near a $1,000 to replace. My internet research reveals that this is a widely experienced problem among this model. At first glance, this may not appear to be a "safety related" issue, however I believe it is. As an example; if you a traveling to a place that you are not familiar, and seek the nav for route assistance, it will be totally incorrect, due to the fact it thinks you are in a different location than you actually are, therefore giving directions that are incorrect. This in and of its self is a safety issue. Given the volume of complaints regarding this it would seem Chrysler would take proactive measures to correct.

- Richmond, KY, USA

problem #83

Jun 162022

Pacifica

  • miles
The vehicle lost all power, engine, shifting capabilities while on the freeway. The car was luckily able to be steered without power steering to the side of the freeway in an 80 mph zone. There were 6 occupants who were nearly hit and almost caused multiple accidents. It was towed to a dealership and was confirmed to have power inverter module failure. This is a common problem in 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrids. Chrysler knowingly excluded this vehicle from the recall and is unable to produce replacement parts, replacement vehicle, or any solution. There were no lights on the dash when the problem occurred. The failure was spontaneous and completely rendered the vehicle inoperable.

- Meridian, ID, USA

problem #82

Jun 242022

Pacifica

  • miles
I was driving on I95 in Virginia doing 70mph and the car lost all power. I was able to glide to the side of the interstate and wait for a tow. I had 2 kids and our dog in the car. We live in Maryland and were far from home. It was a very dangerous situation on the should of I95. When the car lost power I got an error message to put the Van into park. The Van is under recall for a fire risk which still hasn't been fixed. This is another issue with the Van. It is currently at Ourisman Chrysler in Clarksville, MD. No answers yet.

- Woodstock, MD, USA

problem #81

May 142022

Pacifica

  • miles
I was driving on the highway at approximately 60mph when the engine suddenly quit and the message "Put vehicle in Park to restart" appeared on the console. I managed to get parked in a precarious position on the wedge between an on ramp and the interstate. Although I was able to shift into Park I was not able to restart the vehicle for some time. During that time I called Chrysler Roadside assistance which could not help with the problem and 911 (because it was so unsafe to remain in place) A policeman came and called for a tow but while waiting, the car finally shut down and restarted. The check engine indicator was still on but I managed to drive to the next exit and get to a safe location. I finally was contacted by Roadside Assistance but they could offer no assistance. I restarted the car. The check engine light was off and I completed my trip without incident. This is the third time this problem has occurred. In the other two incidents the vehicle restarted right away. This is an extremely dangerous behavior, however, and seems to be commonly reported on chrysler forums. I do not know if it is related to the current recall or not. I was under the impression that prior recalls had resolved this problem but see it reported in more current models as well. Chrysler apparently does not understand the cause or have a fix. In most cases, it appears they are unconcerned.

- Yellow Springs, OH, USA

problem #80

Aug 012021

Pacifica

  • miles
Chrysler Infotainment screen on dash reboots or freezes during vehicle operation. This inhibits the use of the backup camera which is displayed on the Infotainment dash monitor. Infotainment system also controls bluetooth hands free phone, climate controls, radio and rear seat entertainment system. My inability to use the backup camera has created a risk to my children's safety when moving the car in parking lots or driveways, and is in violation of NHTSA's rear camera laws enacted in 2018. Chrysler has offered $0 assistance. I was charged for a "software reboot" attempt and was told the entire unit needed replaced at a cost of $589.oo + tax at the dealership.

- Allison Park, PA, USA

problem #79

Apr 092022

Pacifica

  • miles
Minor Front end collision resulted in the vehicle bursting into flames. Completely engulfed and a total loss. The other vehicle drove away after the accident.

- Oswego, IL, USA

problem #78

Feb 112022

Pacifica

  • miles
This is in regard to the most recent recall on the 2018 Chrysler Pacific Hybrids. The entire reason that we purchased this vehicle, was so that we did not have to spend money on gas, as well as for the environment. It is unacceptable that we are expected to sit and wait with a major potential fire hazard. We live in a gated community where we cannot park the vehicle away from our home. We have a short driveway and my 67 year old Mother sleeps in the room RIGHT next to the driveway. We are not okay just accepting this as it is and think it is completely wrong that people just have to "hope it doesn't catch on fire." This is also already the second or third recall on the vehicle.

- Cedar Park, TX, USA

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