Model Years

2023 Chrysler Pacifica Recalls and Problems

NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls and 192 owner complaints for the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica (including the hybrid).

One recall for this model year tells owners not to drive or to park outside until repaired: Electrical system, park outside (23V-753). Check your VIN below to see whether yours is affected.

14Safety recalls
192Owner complaints
4Complaints citing a crash
0Complaints citing a fire

Opens NHTSA's lookup in a new tab; your VIN goes to NHTSA, not to us. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard, the door jamb and your registration. Safety recall repairs are free at Chrysler dealers.

Data: NHTSA recall and complaint filesUpdated Sep 27, 2026

Recalled components: electrical system, air bags, backover prevention and rearview camera, mobility equipment, and 1 more. Most-reported area: engine (65 complaints, 34%). Includes the Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid.

14 safety recalls for the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica

Do-not-drive and park-outside recalls first, then newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.

Electrical system

Nov 9, 2023

12v/24v/48v battery

An electrical short may occur due to an incorrectly installed 12-volt battery isolator post, resulting in a fire while parked or driving.

Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will correct the isolator to fit the anti-rotation stud, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 28, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is B0A.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

NHTSA listing: PACIFICA. Chrysler campaign B0A.

Air bags

Jun 2, 2026

frontal

The spring inside the front seat harness connector may contact electrical terminals.

Risk: The unintended connection may prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will replace the spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles.

NHTSA listing: PACIFICA.

Backover prevention and rearview camera

May 21, 2026

sensing system · camera

  • Fails federal standard 111 (rear visibility)
  • NHTSA 26V-327
  • 16 vehicles

Contamination in the central vision processing module or improper programming may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will update the central vision processing module software or replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning July 16, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 46D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

NHTSA listing: PACIFICA. Chrysler campaign 46D.

Mobility equipment

May 11, 2026

wheelchair restraints/securement · critical fasteners

The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Braun will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359 or Q'Straint's customer service at 1-800-987-9987.

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles.

NHTSA listing: PACIFICA.

Air bags

Mar 26, 2026

side/window · curtain

  • Fails federal standard 226 (ejection mitigation)
  • NHTSA 26V-189
  • 293,264 vehicles

The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Risk: Air bags with insufficient pressure retention increase the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 06D, 10D, and 11D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 2, 2026. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall numbers 25V302 and 25V573. Vehicles previously repaired under a prior recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles.

NHTSA listing: PACIFICA. Chrysler campaign 06D, 10D, 11D.

Mobility equipment

Dec 17, 2025

wheelchair restraints/securement · latch/anchor

Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints.

NHTSA listing: PACIFICA.

Mobility equipment

Dec 17, 2025

wheelchair restraints/securement · latch/anchor

The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.

Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints.

NHTSA listing: PACIFICA.

Backover prevention and rearview camera

Jun 12, 2025

sensing system · camera

  • Fails federal standard 111 (rear visibility)
  • NHTSA 25V-388
  • 140 vehicles

Due to a manufacturing error, the rearview camera image may not display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 34C.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles.

NHTSA listing: PACIFICA. Components: Backover prevention and rearview camera: sensing system, camera; Equipment: appliance, tv/radio/speakers. Chrysler campaign 34C.

Air bags

May 8, 2025

side/window · curtain

  • Fails federal standard 226 (ejection mitigation)
  • NHTSA 25V-302
  • 250,651 vehicles

The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Risk: An air bag with insufficient pressure retention increases the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 06C, 54C, 55C. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 26V189. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles.

NHTSA listing: PACIFICA. Chrysler campaign 06C, 54C, 55C.

Air bags

Oct 24, 2024

side/window · curtain

  • Fails federal standard 214 (side impact protection)
  • NHTSA 24V-793
  • 26 vehicles

An improperly secured connector for the side curtain air bags may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is A8B.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Pacifica and 2020-2021, 2023 Voyager vehicles.

NHTSA listing: PACIFICA. Chrysler campaign A8B.

Backover prevention and rearview camera

Jun 13, 2024

sensing system · camera

  • Fails federal standard 111 (rear visibility)
  • Fix: over-the-air update
  • NHTSA 24V-436
  • 1,033,433 vehicles

The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles.

NHTSA listing: PACIFICA. Chrysler campaign 66B, 79B.

Air bags

Mar 14, 2024

frontal · driver clockspring/spiral cassette

  • Fails federal standard 208 (occupant crash protection)
  • NHTSA 24V-199
  • 38,164 vehicles

The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B, 36B.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and Chrysler Voyager vehicles.

NHTSA listing: PACIFICA. Components: Air bags: frontal, driver clockspring/spiral cassette; Steering: column. Chrysler campaign 14B,33B,34B,35B,36B.

Fuel system

Jul 20, 2023

delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

The fuel line may be deformed, causing a fuel leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77A.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles.

NHTSA listing: PACIFICA. Chrysler campaign 77A.

Electrical system

Jan 17, 2023

wiring · connectors/plugs/receptacles

An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.

Risk: An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will update the Power Inverter Module (PIM) software and, if necessary, update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the electronic control module (ECM) software, free of charge. FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about: 03/21/2023 for 2021 model year vehicles, 05/02/2023 for 2019-2020 model year vehicles, and 06/15/2023 for 2017-2018 model year vehicles. FCA began notifying owners on February 23, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03A.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs).

NHTSA listing: PACIFICA. Components: Electrical system: wiring, connectors/plugs/receptacles; Hybrid propulsion system: inverter. Chrysler campaign 03A.

Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

The areas named in the 192 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Pacifica. NHTSA does not verify complaints.

A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.

Chrysler Pacifica recalls and complaints by model year

The highlighted bars are the 2023 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2017 Pacifica drew the most (669) and the 2023 drew 132.

Owner complaints

2023: 192 complaints

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Owner complaints by model year, Chrysler Pacifica
Model yearComplaints
20171,600
20181,097
2019356
2020228
2021394
2022327
2023192
202468
202529
202611

Safety recalls

2023: 14 recalls

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Safety recalls by model year, Chrysler Pacifica
Model yearRecalls
201717
201816
20199
20207
20218
202210
202314
202411
202510
20265

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

Tested versionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Chrysler Pacifica AWD PV AWD
Not ratedNot rated
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PV FWD
Rollover risk 10.9%
Chrysler Pacifica PV FWD
Rollover risk 11.6%

Questions

What are the most common 2023 Pacifica problems?

The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: engine (65), powertrain (56), electrical system (55). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.

Is the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica safe?

In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.

How do I check if my Pacifica has an open recall?

Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Chrysler dealers.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
  • NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
  • NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
  • NHTSA model names covered: PACIFICA, PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID.

Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.