2026 Chrysler Pacifica Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 27%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 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.
“Driving down a busy section of highway on I-25 in Colorado, without warning car lost all power and shutoff. Was able to veer off highway to shoulder without getting hit. Car will not restart. This was incredibly unsettling as my family and kids were all in the car on the way home and was a very dangerous situation. For a brand new vehicle to shut off on the highway without warning is unacceptable.”
NHTSA complaint #11739905, filed 2026-05“When driving on freeway the vehicle overheated and engine warning light flashed and had to come to stop at side of freeway. The vehicle had lost its coolant from a rear heater hose connection. The car was towed to dealer and the repair comment was that a part was deformed from mis-assembly (or words to that effect) - rear heater core fitting clip distorted causing hose come of the core. This was an early life failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11761848, filed 2026-09“The contact owns a 2026 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving 5-10 MPH, the brakes locked up. The contact stated that the parking brake unexpectedly engaged and failed to release. The driver’s side rear wheel locked up. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. While driving in the driveway, the brakes locked up. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again, where the ABS module was replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11710857, filed 2026-01, 5,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11035083Jul 6, 2026Hose and tube - egr coolant
- 11034889Jun 30, 2026Coolant Leak at Right Rear of Vehicle Customers may comment on one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● "Engine Overheat" message is displayed on the Instrument Panel Cluster…
- 11034391Jun 26, 2026Vehicle Leaking Coolant Or Overheating
- 11032808May 7, 2026P0480-cooling fan 1 control circuit (variable speed fan)
- 11032631May 7, 2026P0480-cooling fan 1 control circuit (variable speed fan)
- 11031482Apr 8, 2026Cover - cylinder head
- 11031481Apr 8, 2026Cover - cylinder head
- 11030229Mar 21, 2026Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of…
- 11029776Feb 27, 2026Engine Oil is Red in Color
- 11029764Feb 23, 2026WATER PUMP
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 27% |
| 2025 | 5 | 17% |
| 2024 | 9 | 19% |
| 2023 | 47 | 30% |
| 2022 | 68 | 31% |
| 2021 | 141 | 37% |
| 2020 | 53 | 31% |
| 2019 | 84 | 27% |
| 2018 | 378 | 43% |
| 2017 | 525 | 34% |
| 2008 | 21 | 21% |
| 2007 | 76 | 23% |
| 2006 | 146 | 20% |
| 2005 | 224 | 18% |
| 2004 | 141 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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