2020 Chrysler Pacifica Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 173 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 924miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica, 3% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 924 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 2020 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary and idling in a parking lot, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred four times. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Neither a dealer nor the manufacturer were informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1348. Consumer stated vehicle was taken in for second opinion.”
NHTSA complaint #11398749, filed 2021-03, 1,348 miles“While stopped at a red light, the vehicle automatically put itself into park, activated the parking break, and turned off. Had to power the vehicle back on while still at the red light, turn off the parking break and put it back into drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11481934, filed 2022-08“When driving on highway, electrical system started beeping and showing various signals, could no longer keep speed or accelerate. Had to put on warning lights and coast to side of road with four small kids in car. Was able to pull off to side and slowly get to safe location by resting vehicle in between events. When fully charged, didn’t seem to have issue so was able to drive to dealer. Thought was related to engine switching from electric to gas power. Dealer checked and performed two software updates. On way home from dealer, same problem occurred on highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11731725, filed 2026-04“The contact owns a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal sounds with the Auto Start/Stop, and electronic throttle control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure, and no error codes were retrieved. The dealer replaced the battery; however, the failure recurred with the brake warning light illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11496464, filed 2022-12Related service bulletins
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- 10231735Jan 23, 2023Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
- 10229775Dec 15, 2022Warranty Bulletin D-22-17 2017?2023 (Current) Chrysler Pacifica (RU) and 2013?2016 Chrysler Town & Country/2013?2020 Dodge Caravan (RT) - Corrosion ? Complete Hood Panel Warranty…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 20% |
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 7 | 4% |
| 2022 | 15 | 7% |
| 2021 | 23 | 6% |
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 | 35 | 4% |
| 2017 | 89 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 14 | 4% |
| 2006 | 49 | 7% |
| 2005 | 58 | 5% |
| 2004 | 33 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica
66 complaintsEngine
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
39 complaintsSteering
32 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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