2023 Chrysler Pacifica electrical system problems
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle has experienced three separate incidents involving a sudden, unexpected loss of motive power at speed accompanied by a warning message ("Please pull off the road safely, vehicle will shut off soon") and a turtle icon ("Red Turtle of Death") on the instrument cluster. Two of these…”
filed Aug 2, 2026
“This is what I wrote to Stellantis. Dear Stellantis Customer Care, My vehicle has now stalled five separate times while I was making a left turn through an intersection. When this happens, the engine shuts off unexpectedly, the vehicle shifts into park and I must attempt to restart it while sitting…”
filed Jul 31, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- An electrical short may occur due to an incorrectly installed 12-volt battery isolator…Campaign 23V753000 · Nov 9, 2023
- An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected…Campaign 23V010000 · Jan 17, 2023
Related service bulletins
SXM Radio Doesn't Reflect Station Or Song Changing Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● When playing SXM stations the radio does not reflect the current station or recognize a song changing.
08-268-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 8, 2026Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
9100860 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 7, 2026Front Fog Lamp RT 1) If the lamp contains moisture, do not replace it immediately. Turn the fog lamp on for one hour and inspect it afterward. Refer to 23-008-25 Rev.A. Exterior Front Lamps Condensation Clearing…
9100803 Rev 3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 6, 2026Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
S2508000025 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 6, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Pacifica years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pacifica | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Pacifica | 13 | 31% |
| 2022 Pacifica | 57 | 27% |
| 2021 Pacifica | 149 | 40% |
| 2020 Pacifica | 64 | 38% |
| 2019 Pacifica | 94 | 30% |
| 2018 Pacifica | 287 | 33% |
| 2017 Pacifica | 389 | 26% |
| 2008 Pacifica | 24 | 24% |
| 2007 Pacifica | 51 | 16% |
| 2006 Pacifica | 57 | 8% |
| 2005 Pacifica | 94 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 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.