2018 Chrysler Pacifica problems and complaints
Owners have filed 880 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The most-reported areas: Engine (376), Electrical System (288), Steering (182).
Key takeaways
- 880 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 27 involve a crash, 14 a fire, 15 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 376 | 43% |
| Electrical System | 288 | 33% |
| Steering | 182 | 21% |
| Power Train | 156 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 112 | 13% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 47 | 5% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 37 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 31 | 4% |
| Suspension | 20 | 2% |
| Structure | 19 | 2% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 15 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-13
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the engine seized. The vehicle was able to restart. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under an unknown recall associated with the failure because the VIN was not i...
Engine - filed 2026-10-11
Head gasket issue. Known issue with this model. Costly repair "The primary reason is inadequate construction techniques, design, and materials. There isn't a preventive solution for this issue. If it occurs, it will be dealt with at that time." [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] Cell INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM...
Steering - filed 2026-10-09
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving and turning the steering wheel in either direction, the steering wheel was sticking while attempting to return the steering wheel to center. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The ma...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.