2020 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid engine problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in-Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the "Turtle Symbol” was displayed with the message "Vehicle Will Shut off Soon - Pull Over" displayed. The contact had taken…”
filed May 23, 2025
“A coolant leak in the engine led to contamination, misfiring spark plugs. Check engine light came on while driving, and very soon thereafter (~3 minutes) car began sputtering while accelerating and shaking while idle. Acceleration seemed particularly unreliable and dangerous, leading driver to…”
filed Sep 20, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Hose and tube - egr coolant
113280 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 6, 2026
Engine problems in other Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid | 17 | 65% |
| 2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid | 18 | 45% |
| 2022 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid | 53 | 46% |
| 2021 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid | 5 | 19% |
| 2019 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid | 13 | 29% |
| 2018 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid | 63 | 28% |
| 2017 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid | 17 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.