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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
1%of 1,542 total for the year
Median mileage
74,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, 1% of the 1,542 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles.

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.

“The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly experienced reduced power and hard shifting. Additionally, the steering wheel suddenly became difficult to turn while driving. The cause of the failures was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 50,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11748500, filed 2026-07, 50,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and lost motive power. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crank shaft position sensor needed to be replaced, and the engine control software needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11643888, filed 2025-02, 128,700 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost automotive power and failed to accelerate above 5 MPH. During the failure, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. After turning off and restarting the vehicle, the failure self-corrected and the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11629210, filed 2024-12, 90,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled at an intersection. The vehicle was able to be restarted. While the contact was driving, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #11505147, filed 2023-02, 50,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact was driving approximately 60 MPH, when the check engine warning light illuminated and the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that coolant had leaked into the 3rd cylinder. The engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11550706, filed 2023-10, 67,000 miles

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202210%
202032%
201921%
201830%
2017141%
20081111%
20073310%
200610114%
200521117%
200411713%

Other parts of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Engine
525 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
473 complaints
Electrical system
395 complaints
Steering
289 complaints
Other or unknown
219 complaints
Vehicle speed control
89 complaints
Brakes
87 complaints
Fuel system
74 complaints
Body and structure
62 complaints
Electronic stability control
27 complaints
Suspension
25 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
16 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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