2018 Chrysler Pacifica Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 891 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica, 1% of the 891 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 first incident occurred when I was in a parking lot. I got into my car and when I went to press the brake and push to start, my brake was locked and my computer started flashing service electronic stability control, park brake unavailable, enter auto-theft code and other numerous error messages. I had to have my car towed to the closest service and they didn't find anything wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #11131958, filed 2018-09, 17,900 miles“While driving our 2018 Chrysler Pacifica on I-95 south in nh, traffic came to an abrupt stop and we rear-ended a jeep wrangler at approximately 30-40 MPH. I braked for about 20 ft and struck the jeep. Our airbags deployed and the engine compartment immediately burst into flames upon impact. The flames were so immediate and so violent that my wife and I only had time to remove our young daughters from the middle row of the vehicle. The accident itself was minor, the jeep was able to drive away after the accident. Our Pacifica was a complete loss as a result of the fire. ... .. Updated 10/30/18”
NHTSA complaint #11139579, filed 2018-10, 7,000 miles“Service airbag system warning light keep coming on. Van has been in shop 5 times and can't find a problem with the system. Shop tech says he don't think they will explode while driving but don't know if they will work in an accident. Warning light comes on and off while driving. This problem started when van was about 6 months old.”
NHTSA complaint #11265352, filed 2019-10, 34,000 miles“I was in a motor vehicle accident when my passenger side vehicle got t-boned on 3/22/26. My 2018 chrysler pacifica limited airbags failed to deploy and the driver and passenger sustained whiplash injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #11738337, filed 2026-05“We were traveling at approximately 45 miles per hour, slowed down around a bend in the road and hit an ice patch. The vehicle spun towards a truck stopped at a stop sign. We hit the driver's side of the truck with the driver's side of my vehicle. We continued to spin and hit the truck again with a side impact. and spun again after the second impact. The front airbags deployed but the over head side impact airbags did NOT deploy. My wife was driving and hit her head on the drivers side window resulting in a large contusion on her forehead. …”
NHTSA complaint #11556717, filed 2023-11Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 9 | 30% |
| 2024 | 11 | 23% |
| 2023 | 35 | 22% |
| 2022 | 13 | 6% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 9 | 1% |
| 2017 | 12 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 | 11 | 3% |
| 2006 | 15 | 2% |
| 2005 | 18 | 1% |
| 2004 | 25 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica
378 complaintsElectrical system
290 complaintsSteering
186 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
158 complaintsOther or unknown
114 complaintsFuel system
48 complaintsElectronic stability control
37 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsForward collision avoidance
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica
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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