2018 Chrysler Pacifica power train problems
155 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. While the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the shifter module warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted by phone and was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a shifter module…”
filed Sep 14, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver, and the vehicle stalled. The message "Power Train" was displayed on the instrument panel. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was…”
filed Aug 19, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A component in the transmission may not have been welded properly, possibly causing the…Campaign 18V492000 · Jul 26, 2018
- Front axle halfshafts may have been incorrectly assembled, preventing the shaft from…Campaign 18V493000 · Jul 26, 2018
Power Train problems in other Pacifica years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pacifica | 3 | 11% |
| 2024 Pacifica | 11 | 26% |
| 2023 Pacifica | 41 | 27% |
| 2022 Pacifica | 71 | 34% |
| 2021 Pacifica | 119 | 32% |
| 2020 Pacifica | 38 | 22% |
| 2019 Pacifica | 72 | 23% |
| 2017 Pacifica | 468 | 31% |
| 2008 Pacifica | 14 | 14% |
| 2007 Pacifica | 88 | 27% |
| 2006 Pacifica | 109 | 15% |
| 2005 Pacifica | 130 | 10% |
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.