2021 Chrysler Pacifica Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 80about this part
- Share
- 21%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 80 complaints about the fuel system of the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, 21% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I went to start my van and out of nowhere I got an error message saying to “service hybrid electric system” and a check engine light came on. I am not sure if there are any safety hazards related to this, but am no longer able to charge the vehicle. When I plug it in the charging lights flash and the “service charging system” error pops up.”
NHTSA complaint #11613620, filed 2024-09“when slowing to make a turn the vehicle turned off and engaged the parking brake on its own. I had to disengage the parking brake before starting the vehicle again. I did not have a problem after that but I worry about it happening again. There was no warning to indicate anything was wrong beforehand and no indication of an issue after restarting the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11510539, filed 2023-03“We were driving on the interstate when the vehicle all of a sudden lost power. We were luckily able to get it to the side of the road, but if there was more traffic, we would not be able to do so. The car was then towed to the dealership and they said they will be replacing the the power inverter. The car has been in the dealership since the October and it is February now.”
NHTSA complaint #11450835, filed 2022-02“Our van will not charge when plugged in and a message on the dashboard says Service Charging System . Also, the car will not go into reverse when turned on and the gear is showing in R , reverse. It will not let me back up out of our garage.”
NHTSA complaint #11767417, filed 2026-09“The vehicle loses power while driving. I have to pull over shut it off and turn it back on. Most of the time it happens when I'm driving 75 mph. The service charging indicator pops up while also telling me to shift the car to park. Dealership diagnosed it to being a transmission issue. Drive motor A is failing in the transmission and is causing it to over heat. Which causes it to shut down. A quick restart and the van is going again.”
NHTSA complaint #11476631, filed 2022-07Related service bulletins
- 11014913Feb 24, 2025Valve - fuel vapor
- 10248881Nov 17, 2023Vehicle Only Runs in Gas Mode, Will Not Go into Electric Mode with or Without the MIL Lamp On
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 | 16 | 10% |
| 2022 | 26 | 12% |
| 2021 | 80 | 21% |
| 2020 | 10 | 6% |
| 2019 | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 | 48 | 5% |
| 2017 | 74 | 5% |
| 2008 | 10 | 10% |
| 2007 | 42 | 13% |
| 2006 | 93 | 13% |
| 2005 | 120 | 10% |
| 2004 | 92 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica
153 complaintsEngine
141 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
120 complaintsOther or unknown
56 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsForward collision avoidance
16 complaintsSeats
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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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