2023 Chrysler PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
40 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
9,832 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 18 of 40 complaints (45.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 8 | 20.0% |
| Braking behavior | 7 | 17.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 6 | 15.0% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 10.0% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 7.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 18 |
| Power Train | 15 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
Engine: 18; Power Train: 15; Electrical System: 14; Fuel/Propulsion System: 5; Unknown Or Other: 5; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Service Brakes: 3; Air Bags: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 33 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2023: 4; 2024: 27; 2025: 8; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 8 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 6 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11503376 · 2023-01-24 (January 24, 2023)
[XXX] Hi Team, I recorded this video on my New 2023 Pacifica Hybrid Limited which I purchased on Jan 17th.(I traded my 2017 Honda CRV EXL and remaining amount Financed with bank) The very next day I got these alerts while it was parked in my garage, The vehicle freezes all of a sudden, the bunch of alerts popup saying the safety features unavailable like, Blind spot Monitoring, Active lane keeping, cross traffic alerts, forward collision, etc. At the steering doesn't move. I took to the Dealer on Jan 18th and they were not able to figure what w…
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Owner report 11521460 · 2023-05-11 (May 11, 2023)
I was driving the van a day after I bought it with only 42 miles on it, was going to make a turn onto a busy road and the car made a horrible noise and suddenly stopped. After a minute the 03A "fix" came on warning me to pull over safely but the car had stopped on it's own and would not restart, it was dead. Had I been on the highway when it happened it could have ended very badly.
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Owner report 11547017 · 2023-09-28 (September 28, 2023)
My air conditioner went out in my car three weeks after purchase. I took it to the dealership. They replace several parts and said that there was an electrical issue they ran into. They said they had to get approval from Chrysler engineering in order to replace the part. The car was in the dealership for over a month. Other findings state that the air-conditioning unit was low on Freon. And several fuse arrays were not working properly. The car had apx 1600 miles on it when I had to take the car back to dealership for the AC issue . The dealers…
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Owner report 11554962 · 2023-11-13 (November 13, 2023)
The power train system of our vehicle experienced a critical malfunction, as indicated by the "Service Charging System" error message and engine light on the dashboard, leading to a loss of power in the accelerator. We are willing to cooperate and make the vehicle available for inspection upon request. The abrupt loss of power in the accelerator at a high speed posed an immediate risk to the safety of my wife, two infants, and other road users, necessitating an emergency maneuver to coast to the side of the freeway. The dealer confirmed the e…
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Owner report 11577540 · 2024-03-15 (March 15, 2024)
It is possible to start the 2023 Pacifica and put it into Reverse and not be able to steer it, and have done so, and can easily recreate the issue repeatedly. Engine is on. Shift knob is on R. If vehicle is on a slope, it will drift down the slope (backing up in my case) and the steering wheel is locked and even though in Reverse, the drive train does not engage. In this instance, I've duplicated many times, it is as though it is in Neutral while steering wheel is immobile. Dealer (New Holland Auto Group, New Holland, PA) serviced it and told m…
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Owner report 11579484 · 2024-03-26 (March 26, 2024)
The contact owns a 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 70-75 MPH, the message "Stop Safely. Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon." was displayed, and a chime sounded. Additionally, the check engine warning light and the turtle warning light were illuminated. The contact's wife was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that after his wife turned off and restarted the vehicle, the message was no longer displayed; however, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was ta…
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Owner report 11582971 · 2024-04-15 (April 15, 2024)
I have had this van for just under a year. While driving on the freeway last year, it gave me a warning to pull over and that the van would shut down soon. When I took it to the dealership, the check engine light had turned off and I was told there was nothing they can do. On a recent 1000 mile family trip, we had the same thing happen 5 times. The van has currently been at the dealer for over two weeks and they are not able to tell us what is wrong with the van. This is a huge risk for safety as I was driving on the freeway at 70 mph with my f…
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Owner report 11583088 · 2024-04-15 (April 15, 2024)
I engaged the speed control (NOT adaptive speed control, also equipped on this car), and set my desired speed. I pressed and held the SET+ button to increase speed, as demonstrated at 1:27 on this video [XXX] from Mopar for an older model of this vehicle. When I released the button, the car continued to accelerate. Pressing Cancel or disabling speed control stopped the acceleration. This behavior is repeatable. I tested it several times on that drive cycle, and again on subsequent drive cycles. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF I…
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Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.