2017 Chrysler Pacifica structure problems
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owned a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at the residence and unoccupied for over 24 hours, the contact's son smelled smoke, looked out the bedroom window, and observed flames coming from the tailgate and the rear of the vehicle. The contact's…”
filed Aug 21, 2026
“The contact's girlfriend owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was attempting to open the rear passenger’s side sliding door, the door detached from the track. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…”
filed Aug 20, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
9100900 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 8, 2026Calibration Requirements For The Power Sliding Door Module (PSDM).
S2623000046 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 25, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 Rev. K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 REV.J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 5, 2026Passive Entry Exterior Door Handle Inoperative When Touched To Lock And Or Unlock.
S2623000040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 5, 2026
Structure problems in other Pacifica years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pacifica | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 Pacifica | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 Pacifica | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Pacifica | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 Pacifica | 8 | 2% |
| 2020 Pacifica | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 Pacifica | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 Pacifica | 19 | 2% |
| 2008 Pacifica | 14 | 14% |
| 2007 Pacifica | 20 | 6% |
| 2006 Pacifica | 198 | 27% |
| 2005 Pacifica | 413 | 33% |
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.