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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Check on NHTSA ↗Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
- 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.
Unexpected Engine Shutdown from Electrical Short
- 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.
Engine Stall or Loss of Power Steering Assist
- 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.
Voltage Regulator may Fail and Cause Stall
- 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.
Unintentional Vehicle Movement/FMVSS 114
- 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.
Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled
- 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.
Engine Stall Due to Software Issue
- 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.
Second Row Left Seat Belt may be Unlatched
- 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.
Rear Pinion Brackets may Crack
- 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.
Rear Brakes Possibly Crossed During Assembly
- 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.
Center Passenger Seat Belts May Become Inoperable
- 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.
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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.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 1,524 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 523 | 34.3% |
| Power train | 468 | 30.7% |
| Electrical system | 391 | 25.7% |
| Steering | 278 | 18.2% |
| Unknown or other | 213 | 14% |
| Vehicle speed control | 89 | 5.8% |
| Service brakes | 85 | 5.6% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 70 | 4.6% |
| Structure | 62 | 4.1% |
| Electronic stability control | 27 | 1.8% |
How 2017 compares with other Pacifica years
Best and worst Pacifica years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 726 | 1 |
| 2007 | 380 | 0 |
| 2008 | 102 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1,524 | 11 |
| 2018 | 876 | 12 |
| 2019 | 313 | 7 |
| 2020 | 170 | 5 |
| 2021 | 373 | 7 |
| 2022 | 214 | 10 |
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

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2017 Chrysler Pacifica van fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 32 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,100
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 106 g/mi
- EPA class
- Minivan -
What it costs you to run
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
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 / 33 / 32 | $2,100 | 106 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 28 / 22 | $3,050 | 416 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 / 28 / 22 | $3,050 | 401 |
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
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.