2023 Chrysler Pacifica Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 5% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While stopped at a traffic light on a downhill slope, my 2023 Chrysler Pacifica suddenly applied the brakes by itself and shifted into Park as I began to accelerate through the intersection. I did not touch the shifter. The vehicle locked up abruptly in the middle of the intersection. There were no warning lights, alerts, or messages before or after the incident. I had no idea as to what was happening. I was scared the car behind me was going to run into me.I was fortunate that she didn't This behavior is extremely dangerous and could have caused a collision. …”
NHTSA complaint #11742833, filed 2026-06“The rear brake at 4MM at 32K miles at the time of OIL change at dealer and front BRAKE still have 7MM, as a mechanical engineer, I know this should not happen. also while driving, there is high freq metal sound, I have notified the dealer every time I went to oil change, they confirmed it is fine but I do not feel safe. 2nd issue is the powertrain system feels no power while climbing hills and the car almost stops and sliding back even I put on gas pedal and almost hit the car behind me one time. 3rd issue is that gas door seal is broken within first year of use, it could cause gas leaking.”
NHTSA complaint #11696577, filed 2025-10“While driving the indicator light for Forward Collision Warning (FCW or Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) illuminated. This is an intermittent issue and has appeared during snowy or wet road conditions. The owner's manual states description states: Warning light indicates a fault in the FCW/PEB warning system. Contact an authorized dealer for service.”
NHTSA complaint #11712463, filed 2026-01“The contact owns a 2023 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle on a slight incline and exiting the vehicle, the vehicle started rolling backwards while the driver’s side door was still open. The contact attempted to activate the parking brake; however, the parking brake failed to function. The contact attempted to press the START/STOP button to turn off the vehicle but was knocked down by the door and was ran over by the front driver’s side wheel. …”
NHTSA complaint #11758632, filed 2026-08, 80,000 miles“As I began driving errors popped up engine failure, electrical system and hybrid system errors, the gas pedal would not move beyond 10 miles per hour, the brakes made a weird noise as if were trying to start the car. This happened with no warning.”
NHTSA complaint #11704957, filed 2025-12Related service bulletins
- 11029785Feb 25, 2026Fleet Campaign Parts Ordering Process (03D)
- 11002031Jun 23, 2024Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Lamp on, 4WD/AWD Service Lamp on or Service System Message
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 18% |
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 5 | 11% |
| 2023 | 8 | 5% |
| 2022 | 11 | 5% |
| 2021 | 11 | 3% |
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 58 | 18% |
| 2018 | 31 | 3% |
| 2017 | 87 | 6% |
| 2008 | 6 | 6% |
| 2007 | 16 | 5% |
| 2006 | 38 | 5% |
| 2005 | 82 | 7% |
| 2004 | 18 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica
47 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
42 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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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