2017 Chrysler Pacifica steering problems
257 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The steering is very sticky. Especially at higher speeds in curves. It is sticky most at the 11:00 and 1:00 spots on the steering wheel. It takes some strength to drive the car through mountains as it is difficult to make sure the wheel is moving correctly through the turn.”
filed Aug 3, 2026
“Periodically, the steering wheel will stick between the 11 o'clock and 1 o'clock position. The vehicle will not track back to center/driving straight and you have to overcome the sticking of the steering wheel. This is very dangerous!”
filed Aug 3, 2026
“Recently, in the last 2 weeks since the writing of this post, I've noticed a sensation when doing a gradual turn anywhere between 20-60 MPH, and the steering wheel is at the 11 or 1 o clock position, the vehicle "sticks". I then have to put force on the steering wheel to get it back to center and straighten out the…”
filed Aug 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Pacifica years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Pacifica | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 Pacifica | 11 | 7% |
| 2022 Pacifica | 9 | 5% |
| 2021 Pacifica | 15 | 4% |
| 2020 Pacifica | 31 | 19% |
| 2019 Pacifica | 37 | 13% |
| 2018 Pacifica | 150 | 18% |
| 2008 Pacifica | 10 | 10% |
| 2007 Pacifica | 40 | 12% |
| 2006 Pacifica | 36 | 5% |
| 2005 Pacifica | 54 | 4% |
| 2004 Pacifica | 50 | 6% |
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.