2022 Chrysler Pacifica power train problems
71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle suffered sudden loss of motive power due to Diagnostic Trouble Code P0A43 (Drive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent). The failure is caused by thermal and chemical degradation of the internal transmission wiring harness, resulting in an internal electrical short submerged in…”
filed Sep 8, 2026
“My car is a part of NHTSA Campaign No. 26V362 / Manufacturer Recall 52D and on July 30th, 2026 it suffered a fatal transmission error and stopped on the highway. I am unable to drive it and it officially needs its entire transmission rebuilt. My wife was driving back from work and the car shutdown…”
filed Aug 6, 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% |
| 2021 Pacifica | 119 | 32% |
| 2020 Pacifica | 38 | 22% |
| 2019 Pacifica | 72 | 23% |
| 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 2022 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.