2023 Chrysler Pacifica Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 3% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,000 miles.
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.
“I was recently on a trip and I was traveling I39 in Wi at 70mph there was a Semi next to me on the right side and another Semi in front of me approximately 5 car lengths when all of a sudden the the brakes applied with the dash lighting up saying Brake in big red letters this braking action happened for about 2 seconds This was a very dangerous situation as there were vehicles behind me”
NHTSA complaint #11686242, filed 2025-09“Car shows no warnings when vehicle in front slows very quickly. All selections to enable this function have been made. It is available for inspection provided it is local to central Florida. In my previous vehicle, a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, I relied on and received Forward Collision Warnings which prevented my crashing into another car no less than 4 times. Though this car has been ADAS scanned (3 times) with appropriate scanners, no codes are detected. It has been “calibrated” by a body shop recommended by the dealer where I was assured it was “working.” It is not. …”
NHTSA complaint #11762247, filed 2026-09“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 while driving approximately 25 MPH while approaching a vehicle that had stopped suddenly for a traffic signal, the Forward Collision-Avoidance brake failed to engage. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the front collision system was working. The contact stated that the failure of the Forward Collision Avoidance braking system occurred again, and the vehicle was returned to the same dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11637696, filed 2025-01, 14,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11018269May 2, 2025" Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Displays Warning Lamps or Messages for Loss of Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS)"
- 11010500Nov 1, 2024"“Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Unavailable Service Required” message or a Service Active Lane Management Warning Light ‘ON'"
- 11010214Oct 31, 2024FCA Caribbean Warranty Operations Newsletter – Volume 10, Issue 10
- 11010211Oct 31, 2024Warranty Operations Newsletter – Volume 10, Issue 10
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 7 | 23% |
| 2024 | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 | 4 | 3% |
| 2022 | 14 | 6% |
| 2021 | 16 | 4% |
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 | 15 | 2% |
| 2017 | 16 | 1% |
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 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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