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2026 Chrysler Pacifica Recalls and Problems

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 11 owner complaints for the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica (including the hybrid).

Recalled components: stability control, backover prevention and rearview camera, air bags, and mobility equipment.

Too new to rank against other Pacifica years

The 2026 Pacifica has not had three full years of owner complaints yet.

Years to avoid: 2017. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Pacifica year ranked

5Safety recalls
11Owner complaints
1Complaints citing a crash
1Complaints citing a fire

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Data: NHTSA recall, complaint and investigation filesUpdated

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)
  • NHTSA 26V-561
  • 2,017 vehicles

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.

Backover prevention and rearview camera

Aug 13, 2026

sensing system · camera

  • Fails federal standard 111 (rear visibility)
  • NHTSA 26V-531
  • 844,028 vehicles

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.

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.

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. 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.

NHTSA investigations

NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica.

What owners report

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Pacifica. Below, they are sorted by the areas NHTSA files them under. 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 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 complaints

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Owner complaints by model year, Chrysler Pacifica
Model yearComplaints
20171,625
20181,125
2019363
2020234
2021407
2022338
2023196
202475
202532
202611

Safety recalls

2026: 5 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 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%

2026 Pacifica MPG

EPA rates the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica up to 22 mpg combined with a gas engine.Every version and fuel cost

Questions

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.

Is NHTSA investigating the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica?

No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica.

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 Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
  • NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
  • NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
  • 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.