2017 Chrysler Pacifica engine problems
522 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“One year ago (114k miles) I started having some rough idle, stumbling, etc. Then a cylinder 5 misfire code appeared. I swapped around coils and injectors, replaced the PCV valve, replaced lower intake manifold, coolant flush. Still no improvement. So I then replaced all the coils, plugs, and bench…”
filed Sep 10, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was displayed on the instrument panel soon after the vehicle was purchased. An independent mechanic replaced the EVAP purge valve, but after the repair, the power steering assist failed, and several…”
filed Aug 24, 2026
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 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pacifica | 5 | 18% |
| 2024 Pacifica | 8 | 19% |
| 2023 Pacifica | 47 | 31% |
| 2022 Pacifica | 68 | 33% |
| 2021 Pacifica | 140 | 38% |
| 2020 Pacifica | 52 | 31% |
| 2019 Pacifica | 81 | 26% |
| 2018 Pacifica | 373 | 43% |
| 2008 Pacifica | 21 | 21% |
| 2007 Pacifica | 76 | 23% |
| 2006 Pacifica | 146 | 20% |
| 2005 Pacifica | 224 | 18% |
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.