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2017 Chrysler Pacifica: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica: five for electrical parts (filed 2018–2023), two for seat belts (filed 2016 and 2017), one for wheels (filed 2025) and three more for other parts. Owners have filed 1,524 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and the power train. For comparison, owners filed 2 for the 2016 and 876 for the 2018 Pacifica. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall, with a 11.6% rollover risk.

Summary reviewed by Recalls & Safety Desk · Oct 6, 2026 How we write summaries Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
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Recalls (11)

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V876000 Filed Dec 17, 2025

Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock

Equipment adaptive/mobility · wheelchair restraints/securement · latch/anchor ·
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
2.3% repairedof 86 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V010000 Filed Jan 17, 2023

Unexpected Engine Shutdown from Electrical Short

Electrical system · wiring · connectors/plugs/receptacles
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the Power Inverter Module (PIM) software and, if necessary, update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the electronic control module (ECM) software, free of charge. FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about: 03/21/2023 for 2021 model year vehicles, 05/02/2023 for 2019-2020 model year vehicles, and 06/15/2023 for 2017-2018 model year vehicles. FCA began notifying owners on February 23, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03A.
94.5% repairedof 67,117 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V348000 Filed May 9, 2019

Engine Stall or Loss of Power Steering Assist

Electrical system · 12v/24v/48v battery
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with engine stop/start systems. A loose battery ground connection may result in an intermittent loss of power steering assist and/or a stall.
Consequence
A loss of power steering assist or a stall can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery ground surfaces, clean the contact surfaces as needed, and properly reassemble the ground connection, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US' number for this recall is V53.
86.8% repairedof 198,731 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V524000 Filed Aug 9, 2018

Voltage Regulator may Fail and Cause Stall

Electrical system · wiring · front underhood
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Consequence
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
77.5% repairedof 12,779 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V395000 Filed Jun 14, 2018

Unintentional Vehicle Movement/FMVSS 114

Electrical system · ignition · anti-theft · control module
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The Manual Park Release (MPR) plug may be removed without a tool. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
Consequence
If the MPR is engaged unintentionally, the vehicle could roll away striking and injuring a bystander or cause a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MPR plug, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U50.
91.2% repairedof 240,242 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V332000 Filed May 17, 2018

Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled

Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Consequence
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
77% repairedof 4,815,661 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V049000 Filed Jan 11, 2018

Engine Stall Due to Software Issue

Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with a 3.6l engine. The engine control software may become out of sync with the crankshaft position sensor, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U01.
95.1% repairedof 153,859 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V542000 Filed Aug 31, 2017

Second Row Left Seat Belt may be Unlatched

Seat belts · rear/other
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with the 8-passenger seating option. In certain passenger seating and vehicle situations, the second-row center seating position seat belt buckle could cause the left outboard seat belt to become unlatched.
Consequence
Inadvertent unlatching of the left outboard seat belt can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a shorter second-row seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T54.
86.2% repairedof 47,927 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V482000 Filed Jul 28, 2017

Rear Pinion Brackets may Crack

Power train · driveline · differential unit
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (VMI) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vehicles modified by VMI. The rear pinion bracket on both sides of the vehicle may crack, causing the axle not to be centered and the wheel to wobble.
Consequence
A wheel wobble may cause a possible loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
VMI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pinion brackets, free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 2017. Owners may contact VMI customer service at 1-800-488-9082. VMI's number for this recall is PAC20170728.
91.2% repairedof 524 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 17V342000 Filed May 25, 2017

Rear Brakes Possibly Crossed During Assembly

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage Mobility) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vans modified by Vantage Mobility for wheelchair accessibility. The affected vans have rear brake lines that might have been crossed during the modification. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence
The crossed rear brake lines will cause the rear anti-lock brake system to be ineffective, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Vantage Mobility will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear brake line attachments, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082. Vantage Mobility's number for this recall is Pac-20170525.
76.3% repairedof 371 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 16V490000 Filed Jun 30, 2016

Center Passenger Seat Belts May Become Inoperable

Seat belts · rear/other
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Pacifica vehicles manufactured February 22, 2016, through April 28, 2016. The center overhead seat belt stow clip may fracture and prevent use of the seat belt in the third-row and/or second-row center passenger seat (if so equipped).
Consequence
If passengers occupying the third-row and/or second-row center seats cannot use a seat belt, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the third-row and, if necessary, second-row center overhead seat belt stow bezel, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S42.
92.4% repairedof 3,620 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (1,524)

1,524 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.

46involved a crash
10involved a fire
37injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 1,524.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2017 compares with other Pacifica years

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2006200720082016201720182019202020212022
This year (2017)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 5 stars overall

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 11.6%★★★★☆
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2017 Chrysler Pacifica van fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 32 mpg combined

32
mpg combined
32
city
33
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,100
CO₂ tailpipe
106 g/mi
EPA class
Minivan -

What it costs you to run

$2,041per year
$170per month
469gallons a year

Miles ÷ 32 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2017 Chrysler Pacifica configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3.6 L 6-cyl · CVTFront-Wheel Drive32 / 33 / 32$2,100106
3.6 L 6-cyl · 9-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive18 / 28 / 22$3,050416
3.6 L 6-cyl · 9-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive19 / 28 / 22$3,050401

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica FAQ

How many recalls does the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica have?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns: 25V876000 (wheel), 23V010000 (electrical), 19V348000 (electrical), 18V524000 (electrical), 18V395000 (electrical), 18V332000 (electrical), 18V049000 (engine), 17V542000 (seat belt), 17V482000 (power train), 17V342000 (brake), 16V490000 (seat belt). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2017 Chrysler Pacifica problems?

Owners filed 1,524 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (523), Power train (468), Electrical system (391) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica get?

EPA rates the 3.6 L 6-cyl · CVT version at 32 city, 33 highway and 32 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica get?

NHTSA rated the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica van fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (11.6% rollover risk).

How does the 2017 Pacifica compare with other years?

Among the 2006–2021 Chrysler Pacifica model years at least five years old, the 2016 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 2017 the most (1,524). The 2017 drew 1,524. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Summary reviewed on Oct 6, 2026.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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