2018 Chrysler Pacifica steering problems
150 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Steering capability malfunctions regularly and it is available for inspection upon request. When driving at highway speeds, the steering wheel will "jump" and turn slightly. It will also vibrate when held still while driving. This occurs whether staying in a lane or changing lanes. It does not…”
filed Jul 27, 2026
“The steering wheel is physically sticking at the 11:00 and 1:00 positions during gradual turns, requiring extra effort to return to center, very scary with my kids in the car. Please investigate, dealership acting like I’m making things up.”
filed Jul 23, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Pacifica years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Pacifica | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 Pacifica | 11 | 7% |
| 2022 Pacifica | 9 | 5% |
| 2021 Pacifica | 15 | 4% |
| 2020 Pacifica | 31 | 19% |
| 2019 Pacifica | 37 | 13% |
| 2017 Pacifica | 257 | 17% |
| 2008 Pacifica | 10 | 10% |
| 2007 Pacifica | 40 | 12% |
| 2006 Pacifica | 36 | 5% |
| 2005 Pacifica | 54 | 4% |
| 2004 Pacifica | 50 | 6% |
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.