2023 Chrysler Pacifica Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 27%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 27% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at highway speed the vehicle flashed a vehicle and I’ll shut down sign. A red turtle flashed and the vehicle began to decelerate. Had to pull over to a less than safe sand shoulder. Had highway speed traffic directly behind me. Dealership pulled codes related to the transmission. No previous issues or sign thereof. 25k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11652655, filed 2025-04“Vehicle displayed stop safely, vehicle will shut off soon followed by a complete lack of power. We managed to get to the side of the highway safely. Vehicle would not turn back on until about 45 minutes later. Before we turned off the vehicle it said service charge port. Check engine light is on, even after we managed to get it started. Currently at the shop, waiting for information on why.”
NHTSA complaint #11668258, filed 2025-06“I have pulled out to go across road and it was like the car wouldn't go. It would be like it was coasting. And then it would kick in hardand fast. Very very dangerous. Have you had any other people say that.? It's done it about 5 times.. where I almost got hit and or ran off road when it did go.”
NHTSA complaint #11669051, filed 2025-06“While driving on the highway, the dashboard alerted that the engine would lose power, then the engine cut off and I had to coast the van to the shoulder of the highway. I was able to avoid hitting other cars, but there was no power steering or engine during this time. The vehicle has since been towed to our driveway, but it does not run. There was no warning lamp or messaging more than a few seconds before the engine quit.”
NHTSA complaint #11740045, filed 2026-05“On our daily commute the car came to a stop at a light and then the car then turned off and would not start again. We tried everything but the engine would turnover. After 3 hours, the car then started and we drove it to dealership and they detected no faults or codes.”
NHTSA complaint #11647350, filed 2025-03Related service bulletins
- 11028781Feb 3, 2026Actuator - transfer case
- 11025624Nov 12, 2025Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates *Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the…
- 11024056Oct 2, 2025948TE Transmission Reaction Shaft Service Bushing Kit Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set the following…
- 11018608May 26, 2025Vibration From Engine Or Powertrain. Powertrain Mounting Neutralization Procedure. Discussion: Service information is in the process of being updated to include powertrain mount…
- 11012824Jan 11, 2025"Internal Transmission Wiring Connector Short Warranty Extension XN1 This bulletin involves replacing the transmission. *Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 18% |
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 13 | 28% |
| 2023 | 42 | 27% |
| 2022 | 73 | 33% |
| 2021 | 120 | 32% |
| 2020 | 39 | 23% |
| 2019 | 74 | 23% |
| 2018 | 158 | 18% |
| 2017 | 473 | 31% |
| 2008 | 14 | 14% |
| 2007 | 88 | 27% |
| 2006 | 109 | 15% |
| 2005 | 130 | 10% |
| 2004 | 96 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica
47 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsBrakes
8 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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