2018 Chrysler Pacifica electrical system problems
280 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Lots of power going up steep hills. Especially while AC is on. Almost complete loss of power yesterday with vehicle behind me.”
filed Aug 4, 2026
“Electrical glitches, where speedometer screen will go out of focus, glitch. Also transmission is going. Loud hum, catching as it changes gears and hesitates when trying to accelerated into the highway.”
filed Aug 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- 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
- Manual Park Release (MPR) plug may be removed without a toolCampaign 18V395000 · Jun 14, 2018
- These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise…Campaign 18V332000 · May 17, 2018
Related service bulletins
Passive 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, 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, 2026Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
9100835 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 8, 2026Passive Entry Exterior Door Handle Inoperative When Touched To Lock And Or Unlock.
S2623000040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 5, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Pacifica years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pacifica | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Pacifica | 11 | 29% |
| 2023 Pacifica | 41 | 28% |
| 2022 Pacifica | 54 | 27% |
| 2021 Pacifica | 145 | 41% |
| 2020 Pacifica | 60 | 37% |
| 2019 Pacifica | 91 | 31% |
| 2017 Pacifica | 384 | 26% |
| 2008 Pacifica | 24 | 24% |
| 2007 Pacifica | 51 | 16% |
| 2006 Pacifica | 57 | 8% |
| 2005 Pacifica | 94 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.