Power Train Related Problems of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica

Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (164 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission control module (four problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica

The Power Train problem

This is related to the 23v-010 / xe1 recall and extended warranty for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica hybrid limited. The manufacturer is refusing the recall remedy because the catastrophic nature of the failure (transmission rupture) makes it impossible for the dealer to pull diagnostic codes.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

On October 31, 2020 (before our purchase of the van) the previous owner had to take the van to Chrysler for hesitation in the transmission shifting. On June 14, 2021 (only two weeks after purchase), we had to drop it off for intermittent shifting issues with what seemed like skipped gears.   Read details...

The Manual Transmission Shift Pattern Indicator problem

The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle in her garage, the gear shifter indicator light was not illuminated while shifting from drive (d) to park (p) and the vehicle was not able to turn off after pushing the start/stop button.   Read details...


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