2021 Chrysler Pacifica Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 6%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 950miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, 6% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 950 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When the car was stopped at a stop sign getting ready to make a right turn, the engine turned off. Though the car was on drive, I was unable to accelerate or move the car. I had to shift to park, restart the car and was then able to drive. This happened eleven days later again, in even scarier circumstances. The engine turned off when I was slowing down in preparation to merge into a highway. The car turned off and stopped and I could not accelerate or drive, holding up the cars behind me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11413131, filed 2021-04, 950 miles“While driving at full speed on an interstate, I received the message, Stop Safely, Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon. The van then lost power, and I was able to pull over safely (thankfully!). After about 15 minutes, the van restarted, and I made it about 10 miles until it happened again. After two more shut-downs, I was able to get the van to a dealership, where it has been sitting undiagnosed for over a week now.”
NHTSA complaint #11591550, filed 2024-05“After having the car serviced to fix the recall, my car stopped running while on the freeway at 60mph. This is now the 3rd time in less than 10 days that this has happened. I had the transmission replaced previously to fix this issue but it has returned.”
NHTSA complaint #11600656, filed 2024-07“The vehicle constantly stalls out when we driving on the freeway. The vehicle loss of the power on the freeway put me and my family's life in very dangerous situation when we drove the vehicle. Brough my vehicle to the dealership, and it verified the problem with engine light error code P0A43-00. The dealer stated that they are not able to fix it due to the issue was related to a active recall 03A. However, the remedy was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11507199, filed 2023-02“I was on the highway, and my car suddenly lost power. I was unable to accelerate, and I had to pull over on the shoulder. I received an alert that said “service charging system error.” It was extremely dangerous for myself and my family.”
NHTSA complaint #11483934, filed 2022-09Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 20% |
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 7 | 5% |
| 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 2021 Chrysler Pacifica
153 complaintsEngine
141 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
120 complaintsFuel system
80 complaintsOther or unknown
56 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
28 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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