2017 Chrysler Pacifica power train problems
466 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving, the vehicle unexpectedly shut off without warning. The engine stalled while the vehicle was in motion, causing an immediate loss of acceleration and power and creating a serious safety hazard in traffic. This vehicle previously received the Safety Recall U01 repair in January 2018…”
filed Jul 29, 2026
“While driving at highway speed, my 2017 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV suddenly entered limp mode, displaying a red turtle warning light and red battery icon, and lost propulsion. My family was forced to pull onto the shoulder of a busy expressway, creating an immediate safety risk to occupants and other…”
filed Jul 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Rear pinion bracket on both sides of the vehicle may crack, causing the axle not to be…Campaign 17V482000 · Jul 28, 2017
Power Train problems in other Pacifica years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pacifica | 3 | 13% |
| 2024 Pacifica | 9 | 24% |
| 2023 Pacifica | 38 | 26% |
| 2022 Pacifica | 69 | 35% |
| 2021 Pacifica | 118 | 33% |
| 2020 Pacifica | 38 | 23% |
| 2019 Pacifica | 67 | 23% |
| 2018 Pacifica | 153 | 18% |
| 2008 Pacifica | 14 | 14% |
| 2007 Pacifica | 88 | 27% |
| 2006 Pacifica | 109 | 15% |
| 2005 Pacifica | 130 | 10% |
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.