2017 Chrysler Pacifica electrical system problems
389 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On XXX, my 2017 Chrysler Pacifica suffered a catastrophic malfunction on [XXX], only 3.4 miles after I picked it up from Mall of Georgia Chrysler. The dealership had kept it for over two weeks to diagnose an intermittent “Service Shifter” warning and communication fault codes. While driving in…”
filed Sep 4, 2026
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 139,000. The contact stated that while attempting to resell the vehicle at the dealer, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy and that the…”
filed Sep 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected…Campaign 23V010000 · Jan 17, 2023
- A loose battery ground connection may result in an intermittent loss of power steering…Campaign 19V348000 · May 9, 2019
- Powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit…Campaign 18V524000 · Aug 9, 2018
- These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise…Campaign 18V332000 · May 17, 2018
- Engine control software may become out of sync with the crankshaft position sensor…Campaign 18V049000 · Jan 11, 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, 2026Passive 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, 2026Power Liftgate Intermittently Inoperative. Will Not Open/ Close. Liftgate/Hatch Ajar Message Displayed. Rev A
S2623000041 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 19, 2026Prior 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 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pacifica | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Pacifica | 13 | 31% |
| 2023 Pacifica | 41 | 27% |
| 2022 Pacifica | 57 | 27% |
| 2021 Pacifica | 149 | 40% |
| 2020 Pacifica | 64 | 38% |
| 2019 Pacifica | 94 | 30% |
| 2018 Pacifica | 287 | 33% |
| 2008 Pacifica | 24 | 24% |
| 2007 Pacifica | 51 | 16% |
| 2006 Pacifica | 57 | 8% |
| 2005 Pacifica | 94 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
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.