2021 Chrysler Pacifica electrical system problems
145 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica — 41% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“We took our 2021 Pacifica Hybrid to the dealership for Recall 52D. The first charge at home after the recall melted one of the charging "pins" in the car, and on our home Level 2 charger. Our dealership now says it's the fault of our charger, and we'll have to pay $2000+ for a repair. Our charger…”
filed Aug 3, 2026
“This 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a severe and recurring history of catastrophic high-voltage hybrid powertrain and transmission failures that cause a sudden loss of motive power while driving, presenting an immediate safety hazard. The vehicle has already required two full automatic…”
filed Jul 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Battery pack may cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition…Campaign 26V362000 · Jun 4, 2026
Related service bulletins
Calibration Requirements For The Power Sliding Door Module (PSDM).
S2623000046 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 25, 2026Radio/ETM is Adding Approximately 27mA Draw to Vehicle When in Logistics Mode
S268A000014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 17, 2026Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
S1623000028 Rev. K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 2026Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
9100835 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 8, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Pacifica years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pacifica | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Pacifica | 11 | 29% |
| 2023 Pacifica | 41 | 28% |
| 2022 Pacifica | 54 | 27% |
| 2020 Pacifica | 60 | 37% |
| 2019 Pacifica | 91 | 31% |
| 2018 Pacifica | 280 | 34% |
| 2017 Pacifica | 384 | 26% |
| 2008 Pacifica | 24 | 24% |
| 2007 Pacifica | 51 | 16% |
| 2006 Pacifica | 57 | 8% |
| 2005 Pacifica | 94 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 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.