2021 Chrysler Pacifica engine problems
140 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am writing about a mechanical failure on my 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. Recently, I took my vehicle in for 2 recalls associated with this model. Recall #: 66B, pertaining to the rearview camera & 52D, which corresponds to the high voltage battery. Recall #: 52D could not be completed at the…”
filed Aug 28, 2026
“The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was…”
filed Aug 4, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Hose and tube - egr coolant
113280 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 6, 2026
Engine problems in other Pacifica years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pacifica | 5 | 18% |
| 2024 Pacifica | 8 | 19% |
| 2023 Pacifica | 47 | 31% |
| 2022 Pacifica | 68 | 33% |
| 2020 Pacifica | 52 | 31% |
| 2019 Pacifica | 81 | 26% |
| 2018 Pacifica | 373 | 43% |
| 2017 Pacifica | 522 | 34% |
| 2008 Pacifica | 21 | 21% |
| 2007 Pacifica | 76 | 23% |
| 2006 Pacifica | 146 | 20% |
| 2005 Pacifica | 224 | 18% |
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.