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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
55about this part
Share
47%of 116 total for the year
Median mileage
35,224miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 55 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, 47% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,224 miles.

Example complaints

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

“Vehicle stopped twice while driving on the highway. Very scary. The car forced me to stop. I got an email from the vehicle at the time of the incident saying it was a powertrain failure. And the dealer says its a transmission issue The vehicle displayed this on the dashboard when it was stopping. Safely - Vehicle will shut off soon”

NHTSA complaint #11588300, filed 2024-05

“We experienced loss of motive power while on the highway. We received a Malfunction Indicator Lamp illumination and the accelerator went limp. Our whole family, including a baby and toddler were on the car when it happened while driving at normal highway speeds. The manufacturer has looked at the vehicle and acknowledged this transmission issue has happened to 2017-2023 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles.”

NHTSA complaint #11521275, filed 2023-05

“There has been several incidents where we experienced sudden engine loss and the vehicle and computer powered off while operating the vehicle. We reported these safety concerns to AutoNation Carlsbad and they were unable to recreate this problem. We have escalated these concerns to the Chrysler’s retention team. Their retention team recommends that we scheduled a follow up service appointment with a second service department.”

NHTSA complaint #11565893, filed 2024-01

“I brought my Hybrid Pacifica in Fed,2022. Last month it just lost power while I was driving and after that engine light up. Need to wait couple minutes to restart the engine and this issue has been reproduced every day. I brought the car to the dealership and they confirm the issue, they did update the software(recalls) but did work. so far they hold the car for a month waiting for parts to replace.”

NHTSA complaint #11489003, filed 2022-10

“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

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20241350%
20231538%
20225547%
2021312%
20201729%
20191533%
20184018%
20171519%

Other parts of the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid

Engine
53 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
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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