2018 Chrysler Pacifica engine problems
366 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica — 44% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Lots of power going up steep hills. Especially while AC is on. Almost complete loss of power yesterday with vehicle behind me.”
filed Aug 4, 2026
“Electrical glitches, where speedometer screen will go out of focus, glitch. Also transmission is going. Loud hum, catching as it changes gears and hesitates when trying to accelerated into the highway.”
filed Aug 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Hose and tube - egr coolant
113280 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 6, 2026
Engine problems in other Pacifica years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pacifica | 5 | 21% |
| 2024 Pacifica | 7 | 18% |
| 2023 Pacifica | 47 | 32% |
| 2022 Pacifica | 67 | 34% |
| 2021 Pacifica | 139 | 39% |
| 2020 Pacifica | 51 | 31% |
| 2019 Pacifica | 77 | 26% |
| 2017 Pacifica | 520 | 35% |
| 2008 Pacifica | 21 | 21% |
| 2007 Pacifica | 76 | 23% |
| 2006 Pacifica | 146 | 20% |
| 2005 Pacifica | 224 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.