2018 Chrysler Pacifica service brakes problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am experiencing a serious brake safety issue involving the brake booster on my Chrysler Pacifica. When braking, the pedal becomes extremely hard, pushes back against my foot, and requires excessive force to stop the vehicle. In some instances, when I am at a complete stop, the brake pedal pushes…”
filed Feb 9, 2026
“Car will not start with push button and/or key fob push. Problem started 10 months ago with dead stop/start battery. Both batteries were replaced and then two months later stop/start system failed at stop lights. Car would stall once break was released to go. Had car serviced, starter replaced…”
filed Jan 1, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Pacifica years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pacifica | 2 | 8% |
| 2024 Pacifica | 3 | 8% |
| 2023 Pacifica | 7 | 5% |
| 2022 Pacifica | 9 | 5% |
| 2021 Pacifica | 10 | 3% |
| 2020 Pacifica | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 Pacifica | 52 | 18% |
| 2017 Pacifica | 82 | 6% |
| 2008 Pacifica | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 Pacifica | 11 | 3% |
| 2006 Pacifica | 15 | 2% |
| 2005 Pacifica | 22 | 2% |
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.