NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 11 owner complaints for the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica (including the hybrid).
5Safety recalls
11Owner complaints
1Complaints citing a crash
1Complaints citing a fire
Data: NHTSA recall and complaint filesUpdated Sep 27, 2026
Recalled components: stability control, backover prevention and rearview camera, air bags, and mobility equipment. Most-reported area: electrical system (4 complaints, 36%). Includes the Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid.
5 safety recalls for the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.
Stability control
Sep 1, 2026
Fails federal standard 126 (electronic stability control)
The brake pedal position sensor capacitor may be cracked, which can cause a loss of electronic stability control. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace brake pedal position sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 69D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 9, 2026.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Pacifica, and 2026 Chrysler Voyager Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles.
NHTSA listings: PACIFICA, PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID. Chrysler campaign 69D.
The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles.
NHTSA listings: PACIFICA, PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID. Chrysler campaign 78D.
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.
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.
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.
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 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Pacifica. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Electrical system4 · 36%
Engine3 · 27%
Brakes2 · 18%
Powertrain2 · 18%
Air bags1 · 9%
Forward collision avoidance1 · 9%
Fuel and propulsion system1 · 9%
Unknown or other3 · 27%
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 2026 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).
Owner complaints
2026: 11 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Chrysler Pacifica
Model year
Complaints
2017
1,600
2018
1,097
2019
356
2020
228
2021
394
2022
327
2023
192
2024
68
2025
29
2026
11
Safety recalls
2026: 5 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Chrysler Pacifica
Model year
Recalls
2017
17
2018
16
2019
9
2020
7
2021
8
2022
10
2023
14
2024
11
2025
10
2026
5
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 version
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
CHRYSLER PACIFICA AWD PV N/A AWD
Rollover risk 12.1%
CHRYSLER PACIFICA HYBRID PV PHEV FWD
Rollover risk 10.9%
CHRYSLER PACIFICA PV N/A FWD
Rollover risk 11.6%
Questions
What are the most common 2026 Pacifica problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: electrical system (4), engine (3), brakes (2). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
Is the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2026 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.