2021 Chrysler Pacifica seats problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Both second-row seats in my 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid have developed serious safety-related mechanical problems. While my children were seated in the second-row seats and the vehicle was being driven, the seat locking mechanism suddenly released. I heard a sudden release sound, the seat release…”
filed Sep 11, 2026
“The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the second-row seat failed to remain in the upright position, causing the seat to collapse forward or backward while the vehicle was being driven. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who confirmed the seat failure but stated that…”
filed Jul 31, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Second-row seat-to-floor mounting latch may bind and stick open, preventing the seat from…Campaign 22V181000 · Mar 24, 2022
Seats problems in other Pacifica years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pacifica | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Pacifica | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 Pacifica | 4 | 3% |
| 2022 Pacifica | 16 | 8% |
| 2020 Pacifica | 6 | 4% |
| 2019 Pacifica | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Pacifica | 10 | 1% |
| 2017 Pacifica | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 Pacifica | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 Pacifica | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Pacifica | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 Pacifica | 9 | 1% |
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.