2017 Chrysler Pacifica engine problems
520 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving, the vehicle unexpectedly shut off without warning. The engine stalled while the vehicle was in motion, causing an immediate loss of acceleration and power and creating a serious safety hazard in traffic. This vehicle previously received the Safety Recall U01 repair in January 2018…”
filed Jul 29, 2026
“While driving, the engine stalled and produced a cranking noise. Subsequently, the display screen turned black. Currently, I am experiencing a problem where I cannot turn off the vehicle or shift gears, rendering it immobilized. I have taken the vehicle to a Chrysler dealership, and they have been…”
filed Jul 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine control software may become out of sync with the crankshaft position sensor…Campaign 18V049000 · Jan 11, 2018
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 | 21% |
| 2024 Pacifica | 7 | 18% |
| 2023 Pacifica | 47 | 32% |
| 2022 Pacifica | 67 | 34% |
| 2021 Pacifica | 139 | 39% |
| 2020 Pacifica | 51 | 31% |
| 2019 Pacifica | 77 | 26% |
| 2018 Pacifica | 366 | 44% |
| 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.