2022 Chrysler Pacifica problems and complaints

Owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The most-reported areas: Power Train (72), Engine (68), Electrical System (61).

Key takeaways

  • 216 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 7 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 17 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Power Train7233%
Engine6831%
Electrical System6128%
Fuel/Propulsion System2612%
Unknown Or Other2612%
Seats178%
Forward Collision Avoidance146%
Vehicle Speed Control146%
Air Bags136%
Steering126%
Service Brakes105%
Back Over Prevention84%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2022 Chrysler Pacifica MV AWDNot rated5/55/5Not rated
2022 Chrysler Pacifica MV FWD5/55/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Seats - filed 2026-10-14

Rear passenger side center section captains chair had an uncommanded back of seat drop downward followed by the entire seat rolling forward as I was slowing down the vehicle to make sure the passenger was not injured. The chair flops back and forth. Approximately 12500 miles on the 2022 vehicle. The drivers side of ...

Electrical System - filed 2026-10-13

This vehicle is experiencing a severe, recurring premature failure of the power sliding door lock actuators on both sides. When I took it to the dealer for inspection I didn’t know the clicking sound was a problem. But was told it needed to be replaced because it was a “safety issue.” • September 5, 2024: The Right-Sid...

Air Bags - filed 2026-09-30

The contact owned a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving up to a four-way intersection at approximately 5 MPH, a second vehicle driving approximately 50 MPH crashed into the front driver’s side quarter panel of the vehicle. During the crash, no air bags inside the vehicle deployed. The driver s...

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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.