2017 Chrysler Pacifica Recalls, Complaints & Specs
11 safety recalls list the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, and owners have filed 1,525 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
11 safety recalls for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
-
Unspecified component (equipment adaptive/mobility)
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…
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.
-
Inverter (hybrid propulsion system) and connectors/plugs/receptacles (electrical system)
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.
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…
-
12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
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.
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.…
-
Electrical system: front underhood
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…
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…
-
Anti-theft devices (equipment) and electrical system: control module
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 Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MPR plug, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U50.
-
Software (electrical system) and 2 other components
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, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler…
-
Software (electrical system) and engine (engine and engine cooling)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with a 3.6l engine. The engine control software may become out of sync with the crankshaft position sensor, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for…
-
Seat belts: rear/other
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with the 8-passenger seating option. In certain passenger seating and vehicle situations, the second-row center seating position seat belt buckle could cause the left outboard seat belt to become unlatched.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a shorter second-row seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's…
-
Differential unit (power train)
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 wheel to wobble.
Remedy: VMI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pinion brackets, free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 2017. Owners may contact VMI customer service at 1-800-488-9082. VMI's number for this recall is…
-
Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
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 been crossed during the modification. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…
Remedy: Vantage Mobility will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear brake line attachments, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.…
-
Seat belts: rear/other
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 and/or second-row center passenger seat (if so equipped).
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the third-row and, if necessary, second-row center overhead seat belt stow bezel, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler…
1,525 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica have filed 1,525 complaints with NHTSA; 46 describe a crash and 10 describe a fire. Reports cite 37 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 34,097 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 262 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“When going around curves or turning the steering wheel is returning back to center it acts like something in the steering system hangs up like it sticks. This may result in oversteering causing a wrec”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2026 · Steering
“On 8/16/26, my 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid would not start after being parked for several hours in an underground parking structure in downtown Detroit during a baseball game. There were no warnings”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 1, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica (Pacifica Hybrid). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–32 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18–32 / 28–33 |
| Fuel | Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity |
| EPA class | Minivan - 2WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic 9-spd |
Compare Chrysler Pacifica model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chrysler Pacifica model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Chrysler Pacifica | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Chrysler Pacifica | 2 | 896 |
| 2005 Chrysler Pacifica | 2 | 1,244 |
| 2006 Chrysler Pacifica | 1 | 726 |
| 2007 Chrysler Pacifica | 0 | 326 |
| 2008 Chrysler Pacifica | 0 | 102 |
| 2016 Chrysler Pacifica | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 Chrysler Pacifica | 11 | 1,525 |
| 2018 Chrysler Pacifica | 12 | 877 |
| 2019 Chrysler Pacifica | 7 | 313 |
| 2020 Chrysler Pacifica | 5 | 170 |
| 2021 Chrysler Pacifica | 7 | 374 |
| 2022 Chrysler Pacifica | 10 | 214 |
| 2023 Chrysler Pacifica | 14 | 154 |
| 2024 Chrysler Pacifica | 11 | 44 |
| 2025 Chrysler Pacifica | 9 | 28 |
| 2026 Chrysler Pacifica | 5 | 11 |
| 2027 Chrysler Pacifica | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
How do I know if my 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 11 campaigns currently list the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chrysler dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V490000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chrysler models
- Town and Country13,517 complaints
- 3004,925 complaints
- 2004,187 complaints
- Sebring2,833 complaints
- Pt Cruiser2,524 complaints
- Concorde2,217 complaints
- 300C1,258 complaints
- Lhs968 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.