2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid electrical system problems

What owners report

• “The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated when attempting to charge the battery, the charger failed to work as intended . A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced and and they sent a request to the…”

  filed May 22, 2026

• “I was traveling at south bound on TOLL 130 going 80MPH (which is the speed limit on that road) when my Pacifica immediately slowed down and my accelerator gave out. In addition to my dash flashing that the cruise control was no longer available, but the van also said "Service Charging System" and…”

  filed Mar 17, 2025

• “I have a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. I purchased it brand new in 2018. This van has had sooo many problems, it has been in and out of the shop, countless recalls. Last year it was in the shop for almost the entire year, I think I had possession of the van for less than 3 months of the year. I just brought my van in…”

  filed Feb 13, 2025

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related recalls

• 12 volt isolator post located behind the driver's seat may develop high resistance
  Campaign 20V334000 · Jun 9, 2020
• Powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit…
  Campaign 18V524000 · Aug 9, 2018

Related service bulletins

• Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) Update Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● U0412-00 -…

  08-271-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 10, 2026

• Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.

  9100860 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 7, 2026

• Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.

  S1623000028 Rev. K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 2026

• Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.

  9100835 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 8, 2026

Electrical System problems in other Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid years

Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid