2019 Chrysler Pacifica steering problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The steering "sticks" on either right or left hand curves (more left than right) under normal driving circumstances on paved roads. This causes a "jerk" when returning the wheel to center, after or as the vehicle is coming out of the curve. Definitely concerning. Noticed shortly after we purchased…”
filed Jul 9, 2026
“Powertrain: harsh, jerky shifting, violent, lurching gear changes, pause before engaging and high revving and lack of acceleration, mostly noticed at 50-60mph Steering PE25009 - catching or sticking when making minor or gradual turns in either direction when the steering wheel is positioned near…”
filed Jun 21, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Pacifica years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Pacifica | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 Pacifica | 11 | 7% |
| 2022 Pacifica | 9 | 5% |
| 2021 Pacifica | 15 | 4% |
| 2020 Pacifica | 31 | 19% |
| 2018 Pacifica | 150 | 18% |
| 2017 Pacifica | 257 | 17% |
| 2008 Pacifica | 10 | 10% |
| 2007 Pacifica | 40 | 12% |
| 2006 Pacifica | 36 | 5% |
| 2005 Pacifica | 54 | 4% |
| 2004 Pacifica | 50 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 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.