2021 Chrysler Pacifica problems and complaints
Owners have filed 381 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (156), Engine (144), Power Train (120).
Key takeaways
- 381 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 12 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 11 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 156 | 41% |
| Engine | 144 | 38% |
| Power Train | 120 | 31% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 81 | 21% |
| Unknown Or Other | 56 | 15% |
| Back Over Prevention | 28 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 6% |
| Steering | 17 | 4% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 16 | 4% |
| Seats | 13 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 3% |
| Structure | 8 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Chrysler Pacifica VAN AWD | Not rated | 5/5 | 5/5 | Not rated |
| 2021 Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-11-05
We drive an 2021 Pasifica hybrid crysler van. We got a recall card for the hybrid battery. We took it into the dealership they installed the software, said it passed, then a month later engine light came on. We took it back to the dealership they scanned it and done a soak test and everything else to go with it and th...
Electrical System,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-11-04
We took our van in for the 52d recall of the battery being defective and can catch on fire!! for our 2021 crysler pasifica hybrid van for them to update the software for the hybrid battery and to monitor it. Not even a month later we had to take it back to the dealership mechanic because the check engine light came on....
Service Brakes - filed 2026-11-02
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The vehicle speed control and braking systems malfunctioned. The vehicle experienced sudden unintended acceleration while the driver was actively applying the brakes. The vehicle has been parked, remains unrepaired, and i...
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More for the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica
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.