2019 Chrysler Pacifica power train problems
72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The transmission has a very abrupt slamming or violent jerk around 45 mph. This has been since we bought the vehicle. Even with consistent routine maintenance this slamming has gotten worse. I believe this to be a manufacturer defect in the transmission that will cause premature failure. We have…”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“On 7/16/26 vehicle would not start; high-pitched noise heard near engine during no-start diagnosis. Towed to Goldy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Huntington WV. Per dealer invoice #27136: blown 500-amp main battery fuse found; after jumping past fuse, white smoke from exhaust and no coolant in system…”
filed Sep 5, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 2018 Pacifica | 155 | 18% |
| 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 2019 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.