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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1458 owner complaints filed with federal regulators, with complaints concentrated in power train. Owners whose Pacifica has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

Most-reported problem areas

Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 1458 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica:

Power train417 complaints
Electrical system239 complaints
Steering235 complaints
Engine222 complaints
Unknown or other118 complaints
Vehicle speed control42 complaints

What owners told federal regulators

"When going to accelerate, the car will not shift into gear. it g jerks and it takes a few seconds to physically move foward. there are times when turning onto a road or highway it will not accelerate as it should."
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2023
"2017 chrysler pacifica. consumer writes in regards to electrical issues. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle slams into gear. the transmission was replaced twice, but the failure recurred. there was a rattling noise under the driver's side. the vehicle failed to start leavi…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2019
"Foam headrest became unglued and broke. i have 2 identical car seats this happened to one in sept and now one in dec. based on google search seems like it’s a common issue."
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/30/2021

NHTSA recall campaigns (10)

Electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:control module
14/06/2018 · 18V395000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The Manual Park Release (MPR) plug may be removed without a tool. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Sa…
Electrical system:wiring
17/05/2018 · 18V332000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 201…
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
09/05/2019 · 19V348000
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.
Seat belts:rear/other
30/06/2016 · 16V490000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Pacifica vehicles manufactured February 22, 2016, through April 28, 2016. The center overhead seat belt stow clip may fracture and prevent use of the seat belt in the third-row …
Power train:driveline:differential unit
28/07/2017 · 17V482000
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (VMI) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vehicles modified by VMI. The rear pinion bracket on both sides of the vehicle may crack, causing the axle not to be centered and the wh…
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
25/05/2017 · 17V342000
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage Mobility) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vans modified by Vantage Mobility for wheelchair accessibility. The affected vans have rear brake lines that might have bee…

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your Pacifica been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Pacifica has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica?

Based on 1458 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica are power train, electrical system, steering.

How many recalls does the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica have?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Pacifica has had power train or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica.

All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.