2021 Chrysler Pacifica problems, recalls & reliability
Based on 359 NHTSA owner complaints, 7 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2021 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles.
Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated only from the counted evidence below — not a guess, and not an opinion.
- Owner complaints — 359 NHTSA complaints on file-9
- Recalls — 7 recall campaigns for this model year-20
- Crash / fire reports — 11 crash reports and 1 fire report among complaints-2
- Injuries / fatalities — 11 injuries and 0 deaths reported-1
- NCAP safety rating — 5-star overall government crash rating+10
Most-reported problem areas
What owners of similar 2021 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.
- POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE28 reports
- POWER TRAIN28 reports
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER27 reports
- ENGINE27 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18 reports
- BACK OVER PREVENTION17 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE17 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM17 reports
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM14 reports
- POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM12 reports
Recalls (7)
- SEATS22V181000
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 Restraint Anchorage Systems."
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM23V010000
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.
- BACK OVER PREVENTION24V436000
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, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- AIR BAGS24V793000
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 Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY25V876000
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 report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY25V877000
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.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM26V362000
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.
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