2018 Chrysler Pacifica forward collision avoidance problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“• July 19 (PM): While driving, the vehicle displayed: ◦ Service Hybrid Electric System (red wrench) ◦ Check Engine Light • July 20 (AM): All warning lights had cleared. • July 20 (PM): While driving, the following warnings appeared simultaneously: ◦ Service Hybrid Electric System (red wrench) ◦…”
filed Aug 9, 2026
“Vehicle was put into reverse and did not stop, it hit a pole. Then the driver tried to put in drive to get it off of the pole and it accelerated quickly and the driver could not stop the vehicle. There was little time to react as it hit the side of a building and airbags deployed. Driver stated…”
filed Nov 12, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Pacifica years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pacifica | 5 | 18% |
| 2024 Pacifica | 4 | 10% |
| 2023 Pacifica | 4 | 3% |
| 2022 Pacifica | 14 | 7% |
| 2021 Pacifica | 16 | 4% |
| 2020 Pacifica | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 Pacifica | 10 | 3% |
| 2017 Pacifica | 16 | 1% |
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.