2017 Chrysler Pacifica engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly experienced reduced power and hard shifting. Additionally, the steering wheel suddenly became difficult to turn while driving. The cause of the failures was not determined…”
filed Jul 6, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle stalled with the message "Service Now” flashing on the instrument panel. After waiting for approximately 15-30 minutes, the vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation. The vehicle…”
filed Aug 12, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine control software may become out of sync with the crankshaft position sensor…Campaign 18V049000 · Jan 11, 2018
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Pacifica years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Pacifica | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Pacifica | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 Pacifica | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Pacifica | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 Pacifica | 11 | 11% |
| 2007 Pacifica | 33 | 10% |
| 2006 Pacifica | 101 | 14% |
| 2005 Pacifica | 211 | 17% |
| 2004 Pacifica | 117 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.