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Fuel systemPart report

2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Fuel system Problems

Complaints
21about this part
Share
18%of 116 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the fuel system of the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, 18% of the 116 complaints for this model year.

Example complaints

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

“I drive on the freeway, and I lost any power with the car, I'm lucky my baby was not in my car on that day. It happened two times and I go to the Mopar service center, they tell me they don't have the part for that, and I ask them what's should I do with that situation, and they said that's a good question, I have no idea, but you can wait for the part and I don't know when the part comes in maybe a week, and maybe few months.”

NHTSA complaint #11505578, filed 2023-02

“During the month of March, 2023, my vehicle completely shut down on two occasions, both of which occurred while traveling at highway speeds. There were dash icons that were lit, including a check engine light, a turtle icon and a message to Pull Over. The shutdown caused me to move quickly to the shoulder of the road, with limited ability to maneuver in a safe manner. These shutdowns occurred after the vehicle had its software updated based on Recall 03A (Loss of Motive Power). …”

NHTSA complaint #11515212, filed 2023-04

“I ran into a very dangerous situation last Monday. I was driving on a freeway and car Brokedown, accelarator unresponsive , got Service charging system car lost power It was very dangerous and someohow I was able to get into Shoulder lane and with God's grace we survived. After 3 4 minutes I was able to get my car turn off and on and then it drove with minimal speed 12m/hr. So I decided to take it in nearby open parking area and get it towed. This is serious life threatening especially with family.”

NHTSA complaint #11571303, filed 2024-02

“February 23rd: car shut off while getting off the freeway. Would not restart for 5 minutes. Had no acceleration but could still steer. February 23rd: brought car to the dealership, they scanned the car and there was no code. February 26th: car shut off 3 times on the freeway going 70mph. Had to pull over and restart car to be able to accelerate. I had my 2 kids in the car at this time and fear for their safety. March 1st- car shut off on the freeway going 70 mph. Had to pull over carefully again. Turn off the car, open the car door, wait a few minutes, restart. …”

NHTSA complaint #11511675, filed 2023-03

“We were driving on the highway when we got a warning to pull over safely as the vehicle will shut down soon. The accelerator became unresponsive, and the vehicle began losing power. This has happened a number of times and we took it into the dealer who replaced the transmission. However, on various social media sites, it has been reported that this has been happening to many many people. This is an extremely dangerous situation for so many people unaware of the potential. As I understand it, they replace the transmission with a like transmission. The problem is not actually being solved. …”

NHTSA complaint #11606696, filed 2024-08

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024312%
2023513%
20222118%
20201017%
201949%
2018198%
20171823%

Other parts of the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid

Transmission and drivetrain
55 complaints
Engine
53 complaints
Electrical system
40 complaints
Other or unknown
22 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Hybrid propulsion system
7 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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