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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 94 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
11 crash reports3 fire reports3 injury reports
What owners actually said
310 reports
12,700 miles · May 23, 2019
Electrical SystemPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE "STOP SAFELY VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF SOON" MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOB ALLEN MOTOR MALL (859-236-3217, LOCATED AT 725 N MAPLE AVE, DANVILLE, KY 40422) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RELAY SWITCH WAS STUCK. THE PART WAS REP…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE "STOP SAFELY VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF SOON" MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOB ALLEN MOTOR MALL (859-236-3217, LOCATED AT 725 N MAPLE AVE, DANVILLE, KY 40422) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RELAY SWITCH WAS STUCK. THE PART WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER AND THE AUXILIARY BATTERY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE CASE MANAGER PROMISED TO CALL THE CONTACT BACK, BUT THE CONTACT HAD NOT RECEIVED A CALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,700.
NHTSA ODI #11209530
500 miles · May 9, 2019
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Power Train
THE STEERING WHEEL PULLS TO THE RIGHT OR TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. HAPPENS RANDOMLY ' NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. WHEN DRIVING AT 60-65 AND PASSING A SLOWER VEHICLE, IT OFTEN REQUIRES FIRMLY GUIDING THE CAR AGAINST RESISTANCE BACK TO THE LANE. REQUIRES DRIVING WHILE GRASPING THE STEERING…
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THE STEERING WHEEL PULLS TO THE RIGHT OR TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. HAPPENS RANDOMLY ' NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. WHEN DRIVING AT 60-65 AND PASSING A SLOWER VEHICLE, IT OFTEN REQUIRES FIRMLY GUIDING THE CAR AGAINST RESISTANCE BACK TO THE LANE. REQUIRES DRIVING WHILE GRASPING THE STEERING WHEEL FIRMLY TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM VEERING FROM ITS PATH. WILL ALSO OCCUR AT LOWER SPEEDS BUT NOT AS OFTEN. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING ON AN EXPRESSWAY THE STEERING, SOMETIMES BUT NOT EVERY TIME, BECOMES UNSTABLE IF A TRUCK PASSES IT. IN THOSE INSTANCES, IT VEERS TO EITHER THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT. THE CONCERN IS THAT IT COULD VEER DIRECTLY INTO THE PASSING VEHICLE IF THE DRIVER IS LESS THAN ALERT AND NOT FIRMLY GRASPING THE STEERING WHEEL. DURING A LIFETIME OF DRIVING, I HAVE NEVER BEFORE EXPERIENCED A VEHICLE THAT FELT AS DANGEROUS AS THIS ONE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO PROCLAIMED IT IN PERFECT RUNNING ORDER. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE CHRYSLER (CASE NUMBER 58533009) AND WAS ADVISED TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND TRY TO CONVINCE THEM TO TAKE IT ON A TEST DRIVE. HOWEVER, THE DEALER SAID THEY TEST DROVE IT, WHICH IS DOUBTFUL SINCE THE MILEAGE NUMBER DID NOT CHANGE WHILE IT WAS IN THEIR HANDS. THE DEALER HIGHLIGHTED A COMMENT ON A REPORT TITLED 08-ELECTRICAL/BE-ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/MODULE, ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPSM)/DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION THAT READS: VARIABLE SERVO STEERING: WHEN THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE IS INCREASED, THE MODULE REDUCES THE AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE TO THE COLUMN. POSSIBLY CHRYSLER, IN THAT STATEMENT IS REVEALING THAT THE STEERING MECHANISM IS UNSAFE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
NHTSA ODI #11206511
1,851 miles · May 2, 2019
Power TrainSteeringCrash
WHILE MY WIFE WAS SITTING IN THE CAR WITH THE CAR RUNNING IN PARK THE CAR BEGAN TO GO IN REVERSE AND IT STARTED TO ACCELERATE AND BRAKES DIDNT WORK AND CAR CRASHED INTO A FENCE AND SHED. MULTIPLE WITNESSES CONFIRMED HER ACCOUNT AS SHE HAD WINDOW DOWN AND WAS SCREAMING WITH HER HANDS IN THE AIR. ONCE CAR CAME TO A STOP IT WAS CO…
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WHILE MY WIFE WAS SITTING IN THE CAR WITH THE CAR RUNNING IN PARK THE CAR BEGAN TO GO IN REVERSE AND IT STARTED TO ACCELERATE AND BRAKES DIDNT WORK AND CAR CRASHED INTO A FENCE AND SHED. MULTIPLE WITNESSES CONFIRMED HER ACCOUNT AS SHE HAD WINDOW DOWN AND WAS SCREAMING WITH HER HANDS IN THE AIR. ONCE CAR CAME TO A STOP IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT CAR WAS IN PARK. VERY SCARY.
NHTSA ODI #11205386
2,379 miles · Apr 20, 2019
SeatsInjury
MY 4 YEAR OLD SON WAS PLAYING IN THE RIGHT REAR SEAT. HE APPARENTLY PUSHED THE BUTTON THAT FOLDS THE SEATS. WE HAD OUR BACKS TURNED. WHEN WE TURNED AROUND THE SEAT WAS STARTING TO CRUSH HIM. THERE WAS NO IMMEDIATE WAY TO REVERSE THE SEAT CLOSING. WE HAD TO LET IT CLOSE THEN FOLD IT DOWN. THEN WE PUSHED THE BUTTON TO MOVE THE SEA…
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MY 4 YEAR OLD SON WAS PLAYING IN THE RIGHT REAR SEAT. HE APPARENTLY PUSHED THE BUTTON THAT FOLDS THE SEATS. WE HAD OUR BACKS TURNED. WHEN WE TURNED AROUND THE SEAT WAS STARTING TO CRUSH HIM. THERE WAS NO IMMEDIATE WAY TO REVERSE THE SEAT CLOSING. WE HAD TO LET IT CLOSE THEN FOLD IT DOWN. THEN WE PUSHED THE BUTTON TO MOVE THE SEAT BACK UP AGAIN AFTER WE FIGURED OUT HOW TO DO THIS. HE WAS NOT PERMANENTLY INJURED AS FAR AS WE KNOW BUT WAS VERY FRIGHTENED. A DIFFERENT SIZED CHILD COULD BE INJURED BADLY. ALSO IF WE WERE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE TO HELP HE COULD HAVE BEEN TRAPPED FOR A LONG TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN A LOT AT THAT TIME WITH THE IGNITION OFF. *DT*JB *DT VEHICAL WAS A RENTAL CAR AND DID NOT KNW ALL THE FEATURES.*JB
NHTSA ODI #11202698
1,200 miles · Apr 12, 2019
EngineVehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. WHILE AT AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AGAIN, THE VEHICLE RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VICTOR CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (6560 ANTHONY DR, VICTOR, NY 14564, (585) 381-5337…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. WHILE AT AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AGAIN, THE VEHICLE RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VICTOR CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (6560 ANTHONY DR, VICTOR, NY 14564, (585) 381-5337) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT A FAILURE WAS NOT LOCATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,200..*BF CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A CORRECTION - WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE INTO TRAFFIC THE ACCELERATOR DID NOT RESPOND THEN ALL OF SUDDEN SURGED FORWARD. THIS HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES.*JB
NHTSA ODI #11195875
1,400 miles · Apr 2, 2019
Visibility/wiper
MY VEHICLE WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A CRACK COMING FROM VA HOSPITAL.CALLED INSURANCE I HAVE GLASS COVERAGE.TRAVELERS CONTACTED SAFELIGHT IN MARIETTA GA. I WAS INFORMED THAT THEY CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND WAS TOLD THERE ARE NO WINDSHIELDS EXCEPT FOR ONE IN OHIO. I HAVE CONTACTED PAULDING CHRYSLER AND THEY WERE TOLD THE SAME THING.I HAVE…
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MY VEHICLE WINDSHIELD DEVELOPED A CRACK COMING FROM VA HOSPITAL.CALLED INSURANCE I HAVE GLASS COVERAGE.TRAVELERS CONTACTED SAFELIGHT IN MARIETTA GA. I WAS INFORMED THAT THEY CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND WAS TOLD THERE ARE NO WINDSHIELDS EXCEPT FOR ONE IN OHIO. I HAVE CONTACTED PAULDING CHRYSLER AND THEY WERE TOLD THE SAME THING.I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER CORP. CUSTOMER SERVICE TWICE NOTHING.I WAS TOLD I HAVE TO WAIT TILL PRODUCTION IS DONE JUNE OR JULY FOR A WINDOW.I WAS TOLD BY THEM TO RENT A CAR FOR 3-4 MONTHS [$3000-4000]OUT OF MY POCKET.SO I DRIVE WITH A CRACKED WINDOW THAT I HOPE WILL NOT CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO MY WIFE OR ME.I WAS TOLD THEY HAVE NO PARTS FOR A RECALL FROM THE GOVERNMENT.SO ANY BUSTED WINDOW IN THE UNITED STATES IS AT THE MERCY OF CHRYSLER.I ASKED CHRYSLER TO GIVE A RENTAL OR TAKE A WINDOW OF ANOTHER CAR.I HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING.
NHTSA ODI #11193307
13,000 miles · Mar 22, 2019
StructureUnknown Or Other
DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE PASSENGER FRONT WINDOW JUST EXPLODED, COMPLETELY SHATTERED AND CAME INTO THE VAN, GLASS GOT ALL OVER MY PASSENGERS. THERE WAS NO ROCK OR OBJECT THAT HIT THE WINDOW.
NHTSA ODI #11190867
100 miles · Mar 6, 2019
Power Train
VEHICLE HESITATES FROM GEARS 1-4 JERKING THROUGH EACH GEAR. HAVE HAD VALVE BODY REPLACED NOT FIXED. HAVE BEEN TO DEALER 7 TIMES AND WAS TOLD THIS IS THE WAY IT IS. PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW AND WAS REPORTED IMMEDIATELY NO OFFER OF MONEY BACK.
NHTSA ODI #11184496
75 miles · Feb 26, 2019
Power Train
THE VEHICLE JERKS (HESITATES) WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A START TO ABOUT 37 MPH. SUSPECT GEARS 1-4. HAVE BEEN TO DEALERSHIP 7 TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE NEW VEHICLE. HAVE HAD VALVE BODY REPLACED, ADAPTATIONS RESET, EVEN THE RADIO WAS REPLACED ALREADY. VEHICLE NOW HAS 1000 MILES ON IT AND STILL HAS ISSUES. THE DEALERSHIP SE…
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THE VEHICLE JERKS (HESITATES) WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A START TO ABOUT 37 MPH. SUSPECT GEARS 1-4. HAVE BEEN TO DEALERSHIP 7 TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE NEW VEHICLE. HAVE HAD VALVE BODY REPLACED, ADAPTATIONS RESET, EVEN THE RADIO WAS REPLACED ALREADY. VEHICLE NOW HAS 1000 MILES ON IT AND STILL HAS ISSUES. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE HAS TRIED EVERYTHING THEY CAN ASIDE FROM REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION. THE ZF 9 TRANSMISSION IS THE PROBLEM AND CHRYSLER (FCA) HAS REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM AS THEY CONTINUE TO GET MANY MANY COMPLAINTS.
NHTSA ODI #11182632
150 miles · Oct 24, 2018
EnginePower Train
COULD NOT START CHRYSLER PACIFICA FOR ONE HOUR FRIDAY MORNING. FINALLY STARTING, THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE MOVING AT LOW SPEED APPROACHING A LIGHT (AT TIME THOUGHT IT WAS THE GAS SAVING FEATURE) AND WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO START. DROVE IT TO DEALER MONDAY, AFTER A VERY DIFFICULT START FOR A FIX YESTERDAY. DEALER COULD NOT DUPL…
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COULD NOT START CHRYSLER PACIFICA FOR ONE HOUR FRIDAY MORNING. FINALLY STARTING, THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE MOVING AT LOW SPEED APPROACHING A LIGHT (AT TIME THOUGHT IT WAS THE GAS SAVING FEATURE) AND WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO START. DROVE IT TO DEALER MONDAY, AFTER A VERY DIFFICULT START FOR A FIX YESTERDAY. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM SO I DROVE HOME, PARKED, AND TODAY IT WOULD NOT START. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED BACK TO DEALER. CONCERNED ENGINE COULD SHUT DOWN AT SPEED LOCKING CONTROLS. AS CAUSE IS UNKNOWN, I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR CHRYSLER AND A HEADS-UP TO THE NHTSA. THE PROBLEM BEGAN WITH ABOUT 150 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AND THE VAN NOW HAS ABOUT 475 MILES. *DT UPDATED 11/30/18*JB
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Contamination in the central vision processing module or improper programming may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the central vision processing module software or replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning July 16, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 46D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Power Inverter Module (PIM) software and, if necessary, update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the electronic control module (ECM) software, free of charge. FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about: 03/21/2023 for 2021 model year vehicles, 05/02/2023 for 2019-2020 model year vehicles, and 06/15/2023 for 2017-2018 model year vehicles. FCA began notifying owners on February 23, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03A.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.
Consequence: An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Power Inverter Module (PIM) software and, if necessary, update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the electronic control module (ECM) software, free of charge. FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about: 03/21/2023 for 2021 model year vehicles, 05/02/2023 for 2019-2020 model year vehicles, and 06/15/2023 for 2017-2018 model year vehicles. FCA began notifying owners on February 23, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03A.
Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.
Consequence: An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Power Inverter Module (PIM) software and, if necessary, update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the electronic control module (ECM) software, free of charge. FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about: 03/21/2023 for 2021 model year vehicles, 05/02/2023 for 2019-2020 model year vehicles, and 06/15/2023 for 2017-2018 model year vehicles. FCA began notifying owners on February 23, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03A.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with an 8.4 inch radio display, 360 degree surround view camera system, and seat back video screens. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed on the radio after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE2.
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Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with an 8.4 inch radio display, 360 degree surround view camera system, and seat back video screens. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed on the radio after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Consequence: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE2.
Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with an 8.4 inch radio display, 360 degree surround view camera system, and seat back video screens. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed on the radio after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Consequence: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE2.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with engine stop/start systems. A loose battery ground connection may result in an intermittent loss of power steering assist and/or a stall.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of power steering assist or a stall can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery ground surfaces, clean the contact surfaces as needed, and properly reassemble the ground connection, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US' number for this recall is V53.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
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NHTSA investigations
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RQ24004 · Loss Of Motive Power Due To An Internal Wiring Connector Short.
Opened Feb 27, 2024 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:wiring
On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened investigation PE22-008 regarding complaints alleging a loss of motive power condition potentially due to a transmission malfunction in Model Years 2019-2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). On January 17, 2023, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) issued safety recall (NHTSA Recall 23V-010) involving 2017-2023 Model Years (MY) Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) produced between August 12, 2016, through January 9, 2023. The recall states that the loss of motive power condition in these vehicles is caused by an internal transmission wiring connector that may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown. An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In discussions with FCA on Recall 23V-010, ODI confirmed the recall was related to investigation PE22-008. The remedy for 23V-010 is to update the Power Inverter module (PIM) and/or Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) software to provide drivers a message stating “Stop Safely - Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon” followed by a chime and MIL, PRNDL blinking (on cluster and shifter knob), low SOC (State of Charge) warning and reduced power mode. The recall remedy does not replace the defective hardware that was described in Recall 23V-010, and the wiring connector short still exists on these vehicles. To date, ODI has received 132 reports for the population of vehicles subject to recall 23V-010. These reports allege a loss of motive power condition that reduces the vehicles speed, followed by dashboard warning lamps displaying messages associated with recall 23V-010. The presence of these warning lamps and messages indicates the vehicle likely had the recall remedy applied. Follow up discussions with FCA confirm their remedy does not prevent a loss of motive power, but instead limits torque to the engine and after an unspecified number of miles or period of time, the engine will shut down. When this occurs, FCA relies on the owner to transport the vehicle to a dealership after they experience a loss of motive power condition, at which time the defective hardware is replaced. Furthermore, the dashboard messages introduced in the recall remedy may cause the driver to pull over in an unsafe location. Pulling over in an unsafe location may expose the occupants to undue harm. The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this Recall Query (RQ) to assess the adequacy, frequency, and safety consequence of the remedy for recall 23V-010. To review the ODI reports cited in the opening resume ODI report identification number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
PE22008 · Transmission Fault Leading To Loss Of Motive Power
Opened Jul 22, 2022 · Closed Mar 27, 2024
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE22008 to investigate allegation of loss of motive power, potentially due to transmission malfunction, in certain Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. In a January 17, 2023 letter to NHTSA, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) submitted recall notice 23V-010 involving a transmission motor wiring defect in 67,118 model year (MY) 2017-2023 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) manufactured from August 12, 2016 through January 9, 2023. FCA determined that an internal transmission connector short could result in an unexpected engine shutdown under certain conditions. Follow up correspondence with FCA confirmed this defect results in an electric motor position trouble code that was the basis for opening PE22008, therefore NHTSA is closing this investigation. The 23V-010 recall remedy is a software update to address the hardware failure associated with PE22008. When a hardware failure is detected, the vehicle limits motive power while instructing the driver to pull over to a safe location. NHTSA is concerned that drivers will pull over to an unsafe location when the warning message associated with the recall remedy displays on the dashboard. Due to the nature of the recall remedy and related reports, NHTSA has opened Recall Query RQ24004 to assess the recall remedy. The reports and failure report summary values included with this closing action are related to allegations of Recall 23V-010 remedy inadequacy. The Agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
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