Lemon Law Check › 2018 Chrysler Pacifica
Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 802 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica:
| Electrical system | 195 complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 173 complaints |
| Steering | 141 complaints |
| Power train | 138 complaints |
| Unknown or other | 55 complaints |
| Service brakes | 14 complaints |
"The steering becomes stiff or seems to get stuck when between 10 or 11 o'clock position. it appears to be slowly deteriorating. it has not been reported yet and no warning lights showing. it does not yet stop the vehicle from being in control. it has been noticed over last yea…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2025
"The car shifts really hard going into 2nd gear, it feels like i've been rear-ended. it is awful. also sometimes it loses power then accelerates on its own. both issues are safety issues. this happens several times a weeks for the last 3 years."
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2024
"Vehicle was at red light when started to smell something burning then smoke from the hood and vents inside the van. then when the hood is popped tithe flames got worse. the fire started on the right rear side of engine compartment around the radiator reservoir."
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2019
| 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… |
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| Power train:automatic transmission 26/07/2018 · 18V492000 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica non-hybrid vehicles. A component in the transmission may not have been welded properly, possibly causing the transmission to not transmit … |
| Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft 26/07/2018 · 18V493000 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The front axle halfshafts may have been incorrectly assembled, preventing the shaft from being properly secured to the constant-velocity (CV) joint. |
| 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… |
| Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm 28/02/2019 · 19V143000 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica hybrid vehicles. The right front lower control arm may separate from the steering knuckle. |
| 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. |
Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.
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.
Check My Pacifica — Free →Based on 802 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica are electrical system, engine, steering.
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.
A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Pacifica has had electrical system 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 2018 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.