2017 Chrysler Pacifica Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,542 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,930miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seats of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, 1% of the 1,542 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,930 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.
“I had a problem with the electronic injection for more than 3 times, and a piece that was solved was replaced. A short time later, on my alternator, it had to be changed. Now I'm having trouble with my air conditioner, which freezes and stops to freeze suddenly. Probably an electrical problem or some part that does not start and does not start the compressor.”
NHTSA complaint #11098151, filed 2018-05, 45,000 miles“Used car for a hour or two went home for 2 hours and went out to use the car again and the vehicle electrical system seems to have a short and the car has no power what so ever. Recently had intermittent electric issues the the drivers electric seat not working and then working again.”
NHTSA complaint #11351979, filed 2020-08, 60,000 miles“Description of Incident: On February 15, 2026, my 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid experienced three distinct and severe safety system failures involving the electrical system, power seats, and the power sliding door. Power Sliding Door Sensor Failure: While my minor son was entering the vehicle, the power sliding door closed on his leg. The pinch sensor failed to detect the obstruction and did not reverse. This resulted in physical bruising and marks on the limb (photographic evidence maintained). …”
NHTSA complaint #11720695, filed 2026-02“The driver back row seat is stuck in one position and will not work you will ask me for a date but right now I'm pulled over on the side of the road trying to get my screen to work for the navigation and I can't so I cannot tell you my date of purchase but that's when it was. I am putting 07/01/2017 down for the date of this because I would really just like to get home from out of town at this point”
NHTSA complaint #11016086, filed 2017-08“The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. When a child seat was placed in the middle row seat and a passenger in the third row pressed the lever of the middle row seat, it would cause the seat to move forward. The manufacturer and a local dealer were contacted and stated that there was no locking mechanism to prevent the seat from moving. The contact felt that this was a safety hazard in the event of a crash. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 21,930.”
NHTSA complaint #11073032, filed 2018-02, 21,930 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019763Jun 13, 20251st Row Armrest Not Holding Position, Being Broken, Being Too Low, Or Touching The Console.
- 11004838Jul 10, 20242 nd Row Seat Does Not Fold Using Easy Entry Handle.
- 11001200May 11, 2024"3rd Row Seat Headrest Will Not Stay Up On 60% Seat."
- 10234407Feb 2, 2023The Liftgate Latch Sticks, Will Not Open, Close, Or Hard To Close Manually
- 10227969Apr 20, 2022Oil Filter If a Mopar Oil Filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils. Recommended…
- 10227986Apr 2, 2022The Liftgate Latch Sticks, Will Not Open, Close, Or Hard To Close Manually
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 3% |
| 2022 | 17 | 8% |
| 2021 | 13 | 3% |
| 2020 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 10 | 1% |
| 2017 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 24 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
525 complaintsTransmission 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 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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