2026 Chrysler Pacifica Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2026 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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Electronic stability control (esc)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Pacifica, and 2026 Chrysler Voyager Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The brake pedal position sensor capacitor may be cracked, which can cause a loss of electronic stability control. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace brake pedal position sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's…
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Camera (back over prevention)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and…
Remedy: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…
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Air bags: frontal
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The spring inside the front seat harness connector may contact electrical terminals.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
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Critical fasteners (equipment adaptive/mobility)
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Remedy: Braun will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359 or…
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Curtain (air bags)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for…
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,776 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“When driving on freeway the vehicle overheated and engine warning light flashed and had to come to stop at side of freeway. The vehicle had lost its coolant from a rear heater hose connection. The car”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 3, 2026 · Power train
“On 8/9/2026, two days after purchasing the aforementioned brand-new vehicle (8/7/2026), the vehicle experienced a fire in the undercarriage below the engine while I was driving with my wife and our [X”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 26, 2026 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica (Pacifica Hybrid). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–30 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 19–29 / 28–30 |
| 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 |
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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 2026 Chrysler Pacifica
How do I know if my 2026 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2026 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 26V189000).
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.