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.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 116 | 33% |
| Engine | 94 | 26% |
| Power Train | 87 | 25% |
| Unknown Or Other | 64 | 18% |
| Service Brakes | 60 | 17% |
| Steering | 45 | 13% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 4% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 3% |
| Structure | 10 | 3% |
| Back Over Prevention | 8 | 2% |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 7 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
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.