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2022 Chrysler Pacifica Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
73about this part
Share
33%of 218 total for the year
Median mileage
54,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 73 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica, 33% of the 218 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles. 2 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.

“The vehicle completely stopped and shut off while driving on the roadway. Luckily no one was behind me. The check engine light did come on right before but it wasn’t on long enough for me to get somewhere to stop and check it out. There had not been any issues prior to this. The vehicle is still being serviced but they said it was the 12v battery and electric coolant heater that needs replacing so far.”

NHTSA complaint #11728701, filed 2026-04

“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

“The vehicle will randomly stall out. We took it to the dealer to get it fixed, they kept it for a month and did a software update. It's been 2 weeks and it stalls out about 6 times a week still. It's very dangerous and we can't even use it on the highway. Only backroads. Chrysler and the dealership have said it can't be fixed and they are not taking responsibility.”

NHTSA complaint #11513381, filed 2023-03

“While traveling at full highway speed, the Pacifica turned off entirely without warning. We had to navigate in traffic through 4 lanes to pull over with children in the vehicle. The vehicle would not turn back on after pulled over until hours afterwards. However we towed the vehicle to a dealership due to the safety concern”

NHTSA complaint #11510569, filed 2023-03

“My 2022 Pacifica Hybrid has experienced a total loss of motor propulsion THREE times in the last 8 days at highway (or near-highway) speeds. The car issued a warning to Stop Safely Vehicle will Shut Off Soon and had a turtle light appear along with a check engine light and I experienced no power going to the wheels on the highway. This included TWO incidents after a recall repair that was completed to supposedly fix this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11738771, filed 2026-05

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026218%
2025310%
20241328%
20234227%
20227333%
202112032%
20203923%
20197423%
201815818%
201747331%
20081414%
20078827%
200610915%
200513010%
20049611%

Other parts of the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica

Engine
68 complaintsElectrical system
63 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsFuel system
26 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology