2019 Chrysler Pacifica problems and complaints

Owners have filed 355 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (116), Engine (94), Power Train (87).

Key takeaways

  • 355 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 11 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System11633%
Engine9426%
Power Train8725%
Unknown Or Other6418%
Service Brakes6017%
Steering4513%
Fuel/Propulsion System144%
Vehicle Speed Control134%
Forward Collision Avoidance113%
Structure103%
Back Over Prevention82%
Hybrid Propulsion System72%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2019 Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD5/55/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Power Train - filed 2026-09-15

The transmission has a very abrupt slamming or violent jerk around 45 mph. This has been since we bought the vehicle. Even with consistent routine maintenance this slamming has gotten worse. I believe this to be a manufacturer defect in the transmission that will cause premature failure. We have reported this to every ...

Steering - filed 2026-09-06

When in gentle right turns, the steering "sticks" at about 1:00 and I have to apply force to remove the steering wheel from that position. It results in oversteering, particularly at higher speeds.

Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-05

Loss of power steering while driving

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.