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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2017 Chrysler Pacifica recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
12
Park-it warnings
1
Complaints
1,611
Latest campaign
Dec 17, 2025

Recall summary by component12

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system6–Jan 17, 2023
Seat belts2–Aug 31, 2017
Equipment adaptive/mobility1–Dec 17, 2025
Hybrid propulsion system11Jul 18, 2024
Power train1–Jul 28, 2017
Service brakes, hydraulic1–May 25, 2017

Safety recalls12

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
1Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Dec 17, 2025Latest campaign
Dec 17, 202525V876000

Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement latch/anchor

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V876000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Filed under
Pacifica
Campaign
NHTSA 25V876000 · Dec 17, 2025
Jul 18, 202424V536000

Hybrid propulsion system

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 24V536000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles that received a software update remedy under NHTSA recall number 22V-077. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire when parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Risk
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module (BPCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the battery pack assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 1, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 73B. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 22V-077 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Filed under
Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid
Campaign
NHTSA 24V536000 · Jul 18, 2024
Jan 17, 202323V010000

Electrical system: wiring connectors/plugs/receptacles

An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V010000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Filed under
Pacifica
Campaign
NHTSA 23V010000 · Jan 17, 2023
May 9, 201919V348000

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

A loss of power steering assist or a stall can increase the risk of crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V348000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Filed under
Pacifica
Campaign
NHTSA 19V348000 · May 9, 2019
Aug 9, 201818V524000

Electrical system: wiring front underhood

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V524000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Filed under
Pacifica
Campaign
NHTSA 18V524000 · Aug 9, 2018
Jun 14, 201818V395000

Electrical system: ignition anti-theft

If the MPR is engaged unintentionally, the vehicle could roll away striking and injuring a bystander or cause a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V395000
What's wrong
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."
Risk
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.
Filed under
Pacifica
Campaign
NHTSA 18V395000 · Jun 14, 2018

Merged from NHTSA model names: Pacifica, Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Chrysler). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component1,611

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
1,611Complaints filed
47Involving a crash
15Involving a fire
41Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine54034761
Power train48430538
Electrical system42426298
Steering29018703
Unknown or other22414534
Service brakes8961306
Vehicle speed control8961507
Fuel/propulsion system885043
Structure634223
Electronic stability control (ESC)272000
Suspension252206
Hybrid propulsion system241000
Forward collision avoidance181300
Engine and engine cooling161000
Air bags131609

25 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Pacifica, Pacifica Phev.

Latest reports

  • Unknown or other

    “My van died suddenly and completely while I was driving in the center lane of a 5 lane urban freeway on July 8, 2026. Would not re-start. I did not exit the vehicle. Traffic was heavy.”

    Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771280
  • Steering

    “This occurred on [XXX]. I was driving with two passengers heading west bound on [XXX] in Ohio and starting to go off an exit ramp. The passenger side power window went down without anyone pressing a button.”

    Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770677
  • Steering

    “There was no accident, my power steering on the messenger screen says service power steering and it just started it comes on and off Periodically while I am driving I don't know about anybody else but I see this as a…”

    Filed 10/11/2026 · ODI 11770446

Other Chrysler Pacifica model years

Other Chrysler models

2017 Chrysler Pacifica recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica have?

NHTSA lists 12 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The most recent, 25V876000 (reported December 17, 2025), concerns equipment adaptive/mobility. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 6 campaigns. Others: seat belts (2), equipment adaptive/mobility (1), hybrid propulsion system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 540 complaints out of 1,611 filed with NHTSA (34%). Across all complaints, owners reported 47 crashs and 15 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Chrysler Pacifica?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Chrysler). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chrysler dealer.

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