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2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
3%of 224 total for the year
Median mileage
3,142miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, 3% of the 224 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,142 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Front collision warning and brakes did not engage when this safety mechanism has been functioning in the past. We were driving on the freeway in traffic when the truck ahead of us braked suddenly. Our pacifica rear-ended this vehicle at about 25-30mph. No audible or visual front collision warning occurred and the automated emergency braking system did not engage.”

NHTSA complaint #11118038, filed 2018-08, 12,000 miles

“While cruise control is engaged if a vehicle is already stopped when you come upon it, like at traffic light, while you are approaching the vehicle will not engage the brakes as apposed to when you are both moving and the vehicle in front slows to a stop. Also, the screen that shows the 360 camera and other apps freezes up randomly, mostly while using the camera while not in reverse, both when the vehicle is moving and stopped.”

NHTSA complaint #11101467, filed 2018-06, 1,283 miles

“My vehicle was performing great - no Issues what so ever until FCA performed Recall 03A. After I had FCA US LLC Recall 03A for Loss of Motive Power installed; my vehicle had several issues the same day I picked it up from the Dealer. They stated it was ready for pickup even with all my issues and they new I had ½ of them and still turned it over to me. . 50 % of the issues are still waiting to be repaired. The Major issue remaining is the High Voltage Battery. …”

NHTSA complaint #11614609, filed 2024-09

“I have small grandchildren who play in the driveway area occasionally and I purchased a vehicle with parking collision warning features as an essential safety feature. The front center collision warning stopped working and when taken to the dealer twice they cannot confirm the defect because they test by walking in front of the car from the side. This activates sensors on the side but cannot identify a problem with the front sensor. They also drive the vehicle into a service bay which also activates the side sensors and does not detect the problem with the front sensor. …”

NHTSA complaint #11423292, filed 2021-07

“The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V077000 (Hybrid Propulsion System) however, the contact stated the advanced collision warning light had illuminated after the recall repair. The local dealer was contacted; however, denied further assistance because the recall repair was completed. The contact was referred to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000. The VIN was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11607282, filed 2024-08, 5,000 miles

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202414%
202325%
202233%
202035%
201912%
201863%
201723%

Other parts of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid

Electrical system
83 complaints
Hybrid propulsion system
75 complaints
Engine
63 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
40 complaints
Other or unknown
34 complaints
Fuel system
19 complaints
Vehicle speed control
13 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Electronic stability control
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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