2021 Chrysler Pacifica Recalls, Complaints & Specs
7 safety recalls list the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, and owners have filed 374 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
7 safety recalls for the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Traction battery (electrical system) Park outside
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module software. In addition,…
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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.
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Unspecified component (equipment adaptive/mobility)
Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
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Curtain (air bags)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Pacifica and 2020-2021, 2023 Voyager vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the side curtain air bags may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact…
Remedy: Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for…
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Camera (back over prevention)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such,…
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at…
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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…
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Mid/rear assembly (seats)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Pacifica and 2021 Voyager vehicles. The second-row seat-to-floor mounting latch may bind and stick open, preventing the seat from properly securing to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the second-row seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at…
374 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica have filed 374 complaints with NHTSA; 11 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 11 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 46,556 miles. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 91 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact’s daughter owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact’s husband inspected under the ho”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 2, 2026 · Fuel system, gasoline
“After turning hard to the right in a tight corner there is a catch in the steering system when returning to center occasionally”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 2, 2026 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica (Pacifica AWD, Pacifica Hybrid). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–30 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–29 / 25–30 |
| Fuel | Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity |
| EPA class | Minivan - 2WD, Minivan - 4WD |
| 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 |
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| 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 2021 Chrysler Pacifica
How do I know if my 2021 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. 7 campaigns currently list the 2021 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 22V181000).
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.
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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.