Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train73
- Engine68
- Electrical system63
- Unknown or other27
- Fuel/propulsion system26
- Seats17
- Vehicle speed control15
- Forward collision avoidance14
- Air bags13
- Steering12
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 17 injuries and 1 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 27 2022 Pacifica vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 15 people died inside them, and 2 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica failed the safety check 0.67% of the time — 21% less often than the average 2022 passenger car (0.85%). Median odometer at inspection: 25,465 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the Netherlands
31 first registered in 2022 are on Dutch roads; 48% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €71,849.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde4
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld4
- Band onvoldoende profiel3
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht3
- Mistachterlicht ontbreekt2
- Ruitensproeierinstallatie werkt niet1
- Remschijf ernstig gecorrodeerd1
- Afgedekt onderdeel niet beoordeeld 5.1b.31
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 1 of 1 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Chrysler Pacifica MV FWD | ★★★★★ | 11.6 % |
| 2022 Chrysler Pacifica MV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 10.6 L/100 km (about 22 mpg US), CO₂ 249 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifica · Minivan · Regular gasoline | 12.4 | 8.4 | 10.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
8 Transport Canada recalls for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica.
| 2026272 4 Jun 2026 | High Voltage Issue: On certain vehicles, the high-voltage battery could fail. If this happens, the high-voltage battery could overheat. Note: This recall only affects pl… |
| 2026141 26 Mar 2026 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbag(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the airbag(s) may not inflate properly in a crash… |
| 2026003 5 Jan 2026 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles converted for wheelchair access by Vantage Mobility, the wheelchair tie-down retractors may not have been manufactured properly. As… |
| 2025291 29 May 2025 | Airbag Issue: On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbag(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the airbag(s) may not inflate properly in a crash… |
| 2024548 15 Aug 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "N… |
| 2024338 13 Jun 2024 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview i… |
| 2023008 18 Jan 2023 | Electrical Issue: On certain plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), a wiring connector inside the transmission could short circuit. As a result, the engine could shut … |
| 2022454 11 Aug 2022 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, the nuts that attach the windshield wiper arms may not have been tightened properly. This could cause the wipers to slip and not c… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
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.
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.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
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."
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."
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.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Voyager and Pacifica vehicles. The windshield wiper arm nuts may be improperly tightened, which can cause the wipers to not function properly.
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Chrysler told its dealers about the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011799 | Power Transfer Unit If considering PTU Assembly replacement related to DTCs C14A7-97 or C1494-92, please be aware of updated diagnostic procedures in the service library which may indicate the smart actuator replacement (PN 68369691AD) is the proper repair. |
| 11011774 | Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection |
| 11010748 | Reverse View Camera Inoperative After Recent Repair |
| 11010650 | "Flash: Display Screen Module (DSM) Update to V2023.31.00 Customers may experience the following: Intermittent blank screen with audio still functional. (Rearview Camera functions normally). This bulletin involves updating the DSM with the latest available software." |
| 11010511 | Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Service Information. TPM Lamp On. |
| 11010500 | "Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Unavailable Service Required message or a Service Active Lane Management Warning Light ON'" |
| 11009570 | SWITCH AND BEZEL - FRONT DOOR |
| 11009559 | MODULE - INVERTER |
| 11008911 | "Radio Over The Air Update from U29.28 and U33.9 to U33.43 Software Version Customers may also experience one or more of the following: Unable to select the Turn by Turn Navigation. Blank Performance Pages (Rearview Camera (RVC) Functions Normally). **Android Auto Voice Recognition (VR) inoperative.** Media Tuner delayed. **Charge Schedule not accepting updates via phone (RVC Functions Normally).** Ambient light inoperative. **Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) map inoperative.** Media widget blank. Navigation map black. Off road pages inoperative (RVC Functions Normally). VR inoperativ |
| 11007714 | "After A Power Liftgate Module (PLGM) Replacement, the PLGM is Setting Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) for the Warning Chime" |
| 11006965 | "Updated Front Hub Nut Torque Specification There are no Customer Symptoms for this Information Only Technical Service Bulletin (TSB). " |
| 11006275 | "Radio Over The Air Update from U29.28 and U33.9 to U33.43 Software Version Customers may also experience one or more of the following: Unable to select the Turn by Turn Navigation. Blank Performance Pages (Rearview Camera (RVC) Functions Normally). Android Auto Voice Recognition inoperative. Media Tuner delayed. Charge Schedule HMI (RVC Functions Normally). Ambient Light inoperative. Map in Cluster inoperative. Media Widget blank. Navigation Map black. Off road pages inoperative (RVC Functions Normally). VR inoperative. Incorrect song title displayed (Carplay only). HU switches f |
| 11005525 | Liftgate Inoperative And Or Intermittently Will Not Open Or Close. |
| 11005326 | "Flash: Power Sliding Door Module (PSDM) System Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): U0140-00 - Lost Communication With Body Control Module. Customers may comment on one or more of the following: Left power sliding door inoperable. Right power sliding door inoperable. This bulletin involves updating the PDSM with the latest available software." |
| 11005320 | "Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates. NOTE: Verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre-authorization is required or pre-approval is required from the Regional Office; depending on market. This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishing the suspect aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels." |
| 11005009 | "Radio Over The Air Update to U29.28 Software Version Customers may experience one or more of the following: Blank Phone widget displayed. Radio freeze after reverse event (Rearview Camera (RVC) functions normally). Blank hybrid screen. Screen off at start up (RVC functions normally). Radio restart before sleep after switching between different USBs. Pop up error ""setting not saved"" occurring when attempting to enable Geolocation (Privacy Mode Off). Amplifier module sets Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U0485 - Implausible Data Received From Radio. During FOTA scheduling, if OK is not p |
| 11004838 | 2 nd Row Seat Does Not Fold Using Easy Entry Handle. |
| 11004343 | Rear Door Control Module Rear Sliding door inop or Rear windows does not function at 100%. Check DTCs in DCM and check the component they are pointing to, depending on the case follow the procedure below: If there are DTCs related with power sliding door switch, sliding door latch or handle follow the next procedure: - The sliding door should be put into manual operation mode. If the door still opens and closes manually, door modules should be reset, if the DTC's don't go stored or door/body module resets have not solved the issue, then replace the latch. If in manual operation mode the door d |
| 11002828 | "Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On " |
| 11002809 | "Flash: Video Routing Module (VRM) System Updates Customers may comment on the following: Rear seat entertainment screens are blank. VRM not turning on during ignition cycle. This bulletin involves updating the VRM with the latest available software." |
| 11002761 | "Engine Ticking Noise Customers may experience the following: Engine makes an abnormal ticking noise. There may be Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present. " |
| 11002752 | MOTOR - BLOWER WITH WHEEL |
| 11001756 | Uconnect Box Error Message, With Active or Stored Cellular Antenna Open or Short Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) |
| 11001466 | Power Sliding Door Inoperative Or Intermittently Will Not Open Or Close |
| 11001459 | Suspected Engine Coolant Leak |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.
Transmission fault leading to loss of motive power
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation