2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Problems & Complaints

Most common 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid problems

• Transmission & drivetrain~37,000 miles
  5547%
• Engine & cooling~28,000 miles
  5346%
• Electrical system~36,000 miles
  4034%
• Fuel & propulsion system~9,000 miles
  2824%
• Other / not specified
  2219%
• Speed control & acceleration~52,000 miles
  109%
• Brakes~55,000 miles
  43%
• Driver assistance
  33%
• Steering
  11%
• Body & structure
  11%
• Locks & latches~24,000 miles
  11%
• Seat belts~75,000 miles
  11%
• Seats~100,000 miles
  11%

Share of the 116 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid complaints by model year

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NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid:

What 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid owners say

Transmission & drivetrain all 55 →

The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted, with the image of a turtle displayed, and the message "Vehicle Speed May Be Limited" was displayed. The contact pulled over and waited for several minutes before restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to two dealers to be diagnosed; however, the contact was not provided the diagnostic results by the dealers. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Action Number: PE22008 (Power Train); for which an investigation was launched by the NHTSA to address the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.

The contact rented a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated that while her son was driving 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and the vehicle decelerated to 3 MPH. In addition, the contact stated that an unknown warning light indicating to stop the vehicle and stop driving was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving on a busy highway while driving out of state. The contact stated that when the failure occurred, it was such a scary situation. The contact contacted the Budget Rental Cars where the vehicle was rented. The contact stated that a replacement vehicle was provided. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

Engine & cooling all 53 →

The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the message "Vehicle was Shutting Down" and a "Red Turtle" symbol was displayed. The contact stated that the engine was running but gradually lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was turned off and restarted. The contact had driven the vehicle to a local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but recurring. The contact stated that recently when the warning light illuminated, the vehicle shut off. The contact had taken the vehicle three times to the same dealer however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and advised the contact that a case manager would call back and provided a case number. The failure mileage was 28,620.

The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the message that the vehicle would attempt to shut off was displayed. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred, with the same message displayed. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 19,063.

Electrical system all 40 →

The contact owned a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the engine failed to increase in speed. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The air bags deployed. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact then stated that she became aware of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V010000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System) upon searching the NHTSA website. The dealer nor the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.

The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The 'Stop Safely, Vehicle Will Shut Off" message was displayed. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V010000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System). The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was then taken to DCH Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT Of Temecula (26845 Ynez Rd, Temecula, CA 92591), where it was diagnosed that an unknown software needed to be rebooted. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it remained awaiting further diagnosis and repairs. …