2022 Chrysler Pacifica Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 12%of 218 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the fuel system of the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica, 12% of the 218 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving down the highway. The check engine light comes on. Then a warning comes on that say prepare to stop the car will shut down. This is a hybrid. The electricity is depleted but the gas tank is half full. After turning the car off i can run it for a little while and then the same warning comes back.”
NHTSA complaint #11643528, filed 2025-02“6/21/25 , a Saturday, I stopped at a traffic light when gas saver function kicked in and shut car off. The car went into park mode by itself and parking brake engaged. The car would not start and had to be towed. It sat until Monday when I was able to start it and drive it to my mechanic's business a mile from my location and shut it off. Immediately after shutting it off it would not start again. My mechanic was able to start it a few days later and when he drove it about 5 miles it just shut off and wouldn't start again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11670249, filed 2025-06“1. Most emergency lights come on while the vehicle's brake engages automatically. The brake then pumps up and down on its own if any pressure is applied. Shortly after, the vehicle goes into limp mode . The vehicle is currently at a Chrysler Dealership service department and available for inspection. 2. This has occurred 8 times since the vehicle was purchased in October 2024. All but one time, it has happened while driving. Once it happened while on a major highway. I had to quickly veer into a turn lane so our vehicle was not rearended by another car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11740092, filed 2026-05“This is a Plug in Hybrid vehicle (Rental from Avis). I was driving on freeway today January 13, 2023 and vehicle lost all propulsion (did no respond to accelerator being depressed) with warning message on screen Press Brake and Push Button to Start and Shift to P to Start while at 64mph. Vehicle was slowing down and would not accelerate when pushing on the accelerator pedal. Happened twice during 20 min drive into work. I was able to have my phone ready and took pictures of the warning screen the second time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11501573, filed 2023-01“On 3/6/2023 while driving on a freeway, my vehicle experienced a complete loss of motive power and the accelerator was unresponsive. The dash gave me a warning that the vehicle was off. On 3/7/2023, the same incident occurred twice while on the same freeway. on 3/7/23, I dropped it off at Moss Bros Chrysler Dealer in Riverside, CA for the loss of motive power recall I was just notified of. The software update from the recall was performed, and the service adviser informed me that it was successful and the issue had been resolved. …”
NHTSA complaint #11511113, filed 2023-03Related 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 2022 Chrysler Pacifica
73 complaintsEngine
68 complaintsElectrical system
63 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsSeats
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsForward collision avoidance
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
8 complaintsLane departure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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