Model year 2018 · Minivan - 2WD
2018 Chrysler Pacifica: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica at 22–32 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls and 1,113 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chrysler dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2018 Chrysler Pacifica recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 16 safety recalls for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica, newest first.
Equipment adaptive/mobility: Wheelchair restraints/securement: Latch/anchor:
NHTSA 25V876000 Reported Dec 17, 2025
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Units affected
- 86 (estimate)
- Problem
- Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
- Risk
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Hybrid propulsion system
NHTSA 24V536000 Reported Jul 18, 2024 Park outside
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 73B)
- Units affected
- 15,910 (estimate)
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles that received a software update remedy under NHTSA recall number 22V-077. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire when parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.
- Risk
- A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module (BPCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the battery pack assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 1, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 73B. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 22V-077 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Hybrid propulsion system: Inverter and 1 more component
NHTSA 23V010000 Reported Jan 17, 2023
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 03A)
- Components
- Hybrid propulsion system: Inverter; Electrical system: Wiring: Connectors/plugs/receptacles
- Units affected
- 67,117 (estimate)
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.
- Risk
- An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the Power Inverter Module (PIM) software and, if necessary, update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the electronic control module (ECM) software, free of charge. FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about: 03/21/2023 for 2021 model year vehicles, 05/02/2023 for 2019-2020 model year vehicles, and 06/15/2023 for 2017-2018 model year vehicles. FCA began notifying owners on February 23, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03A.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Hybrid propulsion system
NHTSA 22V077000 Reported Feb 11, 2022 Park outside
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. Z11)
- Units affected
- 16,741 (estimate)
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). A vehicle fire can occur when parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.
- Risk
- A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module (BPCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the battery pack assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters, informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2022. Final owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Z11. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 24V-538.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: Wiring: Interior/under dash and 1 more component
NHTSA 20V334000 Reported Jun 9, 2020
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. W46)
- Components
- Electrical system: Wiring: Interior/under dash; Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: Cables
- Units affected
- 23,079 (estimate)
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles ("PHEV"). The 12 volt isolator post located behind the driver's seat may develop high resistance.
- Risk
- A high resistance electrical connection may result in the connection overheating, increasing the risk of a fire with the vehicle on or off.
- Remedy
- FCA will conduct a voluntary safety recall on affected vehicles to increase the torque and install a waterproof gasket to the 12v isolator post, the post will also be inspected for signs of contamination. In the event the post is compromised, the 12v isolator post and associated cables will be replaced. Until the final remedy is available, customers should bring their vehicles to dealers for an interim inspection of this joint. The recall remedy is currently under development. FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform an interim inspection of this joint. If the inspection indicates the joint is compromised, owners will receive a loaner vehicle, until a final remedy is developed. Interim notifications are expected to begin around June 22, 2020. The recall began July 30, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this…
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera and 1 more component
NHTSA 19V886000 Reported Dec 12, 2019
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. VE2)
- Components
- Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera; Equipment: Electrical: Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Units affected
- 20,441 (estimate)
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with an 8.4 inch radio display, 360 degree surround view camera system, and seat back video screens. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed on the radio after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
- Risk
- The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE2.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
NHTSA 19V348000 Reported May 9, 2019
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. V53)
- Units affected
- 198,731 (estimate)
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with engine stop/start systems. A loose battery ground connection may result in an intermittent loss of power steering assist and/or a stall.
- Risk
- A loss of power steering assist or a stall can increase the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery ground surfaces, clean the contact surfaces as needed, and properly reassemble the ground connection, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US' number for this recall is V53.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Suspension: Front: Control arm: Lower arm
NHTSA 19V143000 Reported Feb 28, 2019
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. V15)
- Units affected
- 47,771 (estimate)
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica hybrid vehicles. The right front lower control arm may separate from the steering knuckle.
- Risk
- A control arm separation could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right front knuckle and lower control arm for damage, replacing the components as necessary. The right front lower control arm knuckle pinch bolt will be replaced with a larger-diameter pinch bolt. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V15.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Hybrid propulsion system and 1 more component
NHTSA 18V740000 Reported Oct 19, 2018
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. U94)
- Components
- Hybrid propulsion system; Engine and engine cooling: Exhaust system: Emission control: Catalytic convertor
- Units affected
- 10,260 (estimate)
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). After the vehicle has been operating in PHEV propulsion mode, the gas-fueled engine may not restart properly resulting in unburned fuel entering the exhaust catalyst.
- Risk
- The improperly started engine could result in a loss of motive power increasing the risk of a crash or the unburned fuel in the catalyst may ignite increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- FCA will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain controller module software, and inspect and replace the catalytic converter as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U94.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: Wiring: Front underhood
NHTSA 18V524000 Reported Aug 9, 2018
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. U87)
- Units affected
- 12,779 (estimate)
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
- Risk
- A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Power train: Automatic transmission
NHTSA 18V492000 Reported Jul 26, 2018
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. U85)
- Units affected
- 5 (estimate)
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica non-hybrid vehicles. A component in the transmission may not have been welded properly, possibly causing the transmission to not transmit engine power to the wheels.
- Risk
- If the transmission weld fails, the vehicle will stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U85.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Power train: Axle assembly: Axle shaft
NHTSA 18V493000 Reported Jul 26, 2018
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. U80)
- Units affected
- 61 (estimate)
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The front axle halfshafts may have been incorrectly assembled, preventing the shaft from being properly secured to the constant-velocity (CV) joint.
- Risk
- If the axle shaft disengages from the CV joint, the vehicle will have a loss of drive or allow the vehicle to move while in the "Park" position. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right halfshaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began September 18, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U80.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Equipment: Electrical: Anti-theft devices and 1 more component
NHTSA 18V395000 Reported Jun 14, 2018
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. U50)
- Components
- Equipment: Electrical: Anti-theft devices; Electrical system: Ignition: Anti-theft: Control module
- Units affected
- 240,242 (estimate)
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The Manual Park Release (MPR) plug may be removed without a tool. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
- Risk
- If the MPR is engaged unintentionally, the vehicle could roll away striking and injuring a bystander or cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MPR plug, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U50.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: Software and 2 more components
NHTSA 18V332000 Reported May 17, 2018
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. U49,U59-U65,U68,U73)
- Components
- Electrical system: Software; Vehicle speed control: Cruise control; Electrical system: Wiring
- Units affected
- 4,815,661 (estimate)
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
- Risk
- If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Equipment
NHTSA 17V824000 Reported Dec 21, 2017
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. T82)
- Units affected
- 61,791 (estimate)
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- Risk
- If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Seat belts: Rear/other
NHTSA 17V542000 Reported Aug 31, 2017
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. T54)
- Units affected
- 47,927 (estimate)
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with the 8-passenger seating option. In certain passenger seating and vehicle situations, the second-row center seating position seat belt buckle could cause the left outboard seat belt to become unlatched.
- Risk
- Inadvertent unlatching of the left outboard seat belt can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a shorter second-row seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T54.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
2018 Chrysler Pacifica fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2018 Chrysler Pacifica crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
2018 Chrysler Pacifica owner complaints
Owners have filed 1,113 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica, most recently on Oct 20, 2026. 31 mention a crash, 26 a fire, 19 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
