2018 Chrysler Pacifica power train problems
153 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
“While driving the vehicle the minivan will lose all acceleration. There is usually a preceding error displayed on the dashboard to pull over immediately. The dealership has thus far been unable to fix it.”
filed Aug 4, 2026
“While driving, the vehicle unexpectedly shut off without warning. The engine stalled while the vehicle was in motion, causing an immediate loss of acceleration and power. This created a serious safety hazard in traffic. The issue is consistent with the condition described in Safety Recall U01 for…”
filed Jul 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Front axle halfshafts may have been incorrectly assembled, preventing the shaft from…Campaign 18V493000 · Jul 26, 2018
- A component in the transmission may not have been welded properly, possibly causing the…Campaign 18V492000 · Jul 26, 2018
Power Train problems in other Pacifica years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pacifica | 3 | 13% |
| 2024 Pacifica | 9 | 24% |
| 2023 Pacifica | 38 | 26% |
| 2022 Pacifica | 69 | 35% |
| 2021 Pacifica | 118 | 33% |
| 2020 Pacifica | 38 | 23% |
| 2019 Pacifica | 67 | 23% |
| 2017 Pacifica | 466 | 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.