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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Engine Problems

Complaints
525about this part
Share
34%of 1,542 total for the year
Median mileage
18,500miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 525 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, 34% of the 1,542 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,500 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“When accelerating at low speeds the van shifts hard into gear and will not continue to accelerate even though the gas pedal is pressed. If I do not let off the gas when this happens the van will lunge forward. This happens in all conditions and on all road types. I have taken it to the dealership and they said it's fine. I can not replicate this on demand.”

NHTSA complaint #11343950, filed 2020-08, 45,000 miles

“I was in a accident and the other driver was at fault. My passenger side got hit going 65 and the chevy truck ran into to us failing to slow down to there lane ending and hit my passenger side and the side of the van none of my side air bags went off and she was going full speed when hitting us. I was also seen in the hospital due to being pregnant.”

NHTSA complaint #11194731, filed 2019-04, 35,000 miles

“Twice in the last week my Pacifica has stalled at a light. I waited at a red light and when the light turned green, I pressed the accelerator. The engine is on run but dash says shift to park after I press the accelerator. I shift to park then shift to drive and the car won't move. I have to turn the car off and then shift to drive and it will then go.”

NHTSA complaint #11060711, filed 2018-01, 9,000 miles

“The power steering would go out, a notice would come up stating power steering unavailable , then the power steering would work for about 60 seconds and go out again and then repeat the problem. This just starting happening on 4/10/21. We had just gotten into the van and started driving, we went about 1/2 mile, it happened a total of 4 times. We turned around and brought the vehicle back home and it happened 2 more times”

NHTSA complaint #11407507, filed 2021-04, 32,173 miles

“On 12/13/17, the car engine shut off and the car stalled while idle at an intersection. The lights were still on, but the car could not be shifted out of great and the breaks locked up. The car was essentially frozen. We called aaa and the mechanic was able to get the car to start. We took it to the dealership but they have not been able to locate the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11055566, filed 2017-12, 1,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026327%
2025517%
2024919%
20234730%
20226831%
202114137%
20205331%
20198427%
201837843%
201752534%
20082121%
20077623%
200614620%
200522418%
200414116%

Other parts of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Transmission and drivetrain
473 complaintsElectrical system
395 complaintsSteering
289 complaintsOther or unknown
219 complaintsVehicle speed control
89 complaintsBrakes
87 complaintsFuel system
74 complaintsBody and structure
62 complaintsElectronic stability control
27 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsForward collision avoidance
16 complaintsEngine cooling
14 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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