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2018 Chrysler Pacifica recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 13
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 1,103
Latest campaign: Dec 17, 2025

Recall summary by component13

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	5	–	Jan 17, 2023	23V010000 19V348000 18V524000 18V395000 18V332000
Power train	2	–	Jul 26, 2018	18V492000 18V493000
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	–	Dec 17, 2025	25V876000
Hybrid propulsion system	1	1	Jul 18, 2024	24V536000
Back over prevention	1	–	Dec 12, 2019	19V886000
Suspension	1	–	Feb 28, 2019	19V143000
Equipment	1	–	Dec 21, 2017	17V824000
Seat belts	1	–	Aug 31, 2017	17V542000

Safety recalls13

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
Dec 12, 201919V886000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V886000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with an 8.4 inch radio display, 360 degree surround view camera system, and seat back video screens. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed on the radio after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors." Risk The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE2. Filed under Pacifica Campaign NHTSA 19V886000 · Dec 12, 2019
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
Feb 28, 201919V143000	Suspension: front control arm A control arm separation could increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V143000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica hybrid vehicles. The right front lower control arm may separate from the steering knuckle. Risk A control arm separation could increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right front knuckle and lower control arm for damage, replacing the components as necessary. The right front lower control arm knuckle pinch bolt will be replaced with a larger-diameter pinch bolt. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V15. Filed under Pacifica Campaign NHTSA 19V143000 · Feb 28, 2019

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).

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Owner complaints by component1,103

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1,103Complaints filed

30Involving a crash

26Involving a fire

19Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	439	40	5	13	2
Electrical system	371	34	12	12	7
Power train	195	18	5	1	1
Steering	189	17	8	0	2
Unknown or other	146	13	3	6	1
Hybrid propulsion system	77	7	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	66	6	0	6	0
Vehicle speed control	48	4	4	0	1
Electronic stability control (ESC)	41	4	2	0	0
Service brakes	38	3	7	1	1
Suspension	26	2	1	0	0
Structure	24	2	2	1	3
Forward collision avoidance	21	2	2	0	1
Seats	13	1	0	0	0
Lane departure	9	1	1	1	0

15 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

Engine
“The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the engine seized. The vehicle was able to restart. The dealer was made aware of the failure.”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770924
Engine
“Head gasket issue. Known issue with this model. Costly repair "The primary reason is inadequate construction techniques, design, and materials. There isn't a preventive solution for this issue.”
Filed 10/11/2026 · ODI 11770413
Steering
“The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving and turning the steering wheel in either direction, the steering wheel was sticking while attempting to return the steering wheel to…”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770045

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2018 Chrysler Pacifica recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica have?

NHTSA lists 13 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 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 2018 Chrysler Pacifica recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 5 campaigns. Others: power train (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 2018 Chrysler Pacifica?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 439 complaints out of 1,103 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 30 crashs and 26 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 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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Recall summary by component13

Safety recalls13

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

Hybrid propulsion system

Electrical system: wiring connectors/plugs/receptacles

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

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

Suspension: front control arm