general problems of the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica - part 2

I read that there is on ongoing investigation related to the 2019-2021 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid (investigation# pe-22-008). I read the odi resume, and would like to report the exact same issue with my Pacifica. I was traveling at about 40 mph on a four lane highway in February of 2022 when I suddenly lost all motive power. The dashboard reported a charging system error. I was able to get the car to the side of the road (though I was lucky to be able to do so) and it had to be towed to the Chrysler dealership (deery brothers Chrysler, 651 hwy 1 w, iowa city, IA 52246, 319-600-6890). They replaced a part in the charging system and it briefly ran, and then failed (thus the dealer has also reproduced the problem). It has now been at the dealership since then waiting for Chrysler to figure out the problem. Apparently Chrysler has sent an engineer to deery as well, so there may be some confirmation from the manufacturer.

While going thru a car wash the passenger sliding door opened while the vehicle was moving causing the door to hit a post in the car wash and be ripped off the van. The rear passenger window was busted out from the van door sliding hinge. I checked online and found accounts of similar van owners complaining that the sliding rear doors only open when the vehicle is stopped and in park. In my case the van was moving, the door had been locked, and the vehicle transmission was in neutral in order for the car wash track to move it thru the car wash.

Hood latch assembly & hood ajar switch stuck intermittently. Hood could’ve flew open & caused an accident. Vehicle is only 2yrs old. Repairs completed at autonation dealership the week of 5/11/22.

The uconnect navigation system that controls the back up camera to car, the controls for the air conditioning/heat, and all the settings of the car is faulty and causes a short circuit. I have researched that a lot of consumers have problems with the Chrysler Pacifica uconnect system and they report similar issues. When you go to the car dealer they want to charge you 650 for a new one.

Monitor screen with all the cars information goes blank every 3-4 minutes then restarts and navigation goes out and radio and all climate control function quit working until the system restarts which causes driver distraction and is safety issue for me. Had to dealer but they have been unable to correct problem.

My vehicle at 28,k plus miles I noticed it seemed to slip. This would happen intermittently. I thought I was imagining it at first. Then it started to do a more violent jerking. The dealership did a reset. It started doing it a week later, and intermittently. I was also in the dealership because I was hearing a clunking noise in the rear when driving over uneven pavement, or backing out of my driveway. I have been waiting two months for rear struts to fix the issue. Vehicle sounds getting progressively worse and I'm concerned about driving. Today the rear struts wear promised to arrive. I was just told they will arrive sept 10, 2021. Three days ago, an alert symbol popped onto my dash screen -a yellow circle with an a inside followed by an exclamation mark. I am bringing my vehicle in on August 30, 2021. The dealer said I need to have the battery charged!? they are also going to reset the transmission slipping program, again. Are other 2019 vehicles having the same issues?.

When braking, the brakes will fail to engage and pumping the brakes is required to stop. When the brake is depressed at a light, the brakes will release, causing the car to start forward without pressing the gas pedal. The brake booster in abs system is defective and on national back order. No recalls in place, but driving safety is severely compromised.

Car subject to recall for malfunctioning rear camera (ve-2 is code) during repair, touchscreen rendered inoperable. Now, camera doesn't work at all, most controls require use of touch screen which no longer works. Car had no issue before recall, no no backup camera and repairs are expected to take at least 6 weeks due to claimed lack of parts.

When driving and I press on the brakes there is a �air � sound and it does not brake right away. If I'm in a bit of a hill and I have the brakes pressed it will give out and start rolling back and I have to press it all the way in which makes an ugly sound and it stops after a bit. If I have to suddenly stop to not hit a child and I press on the brakes it will still go on for a while. I took it to get brakes checked and was told the brakes are good, almost new. I have four kids and this is extremely scary. I need help this has been going on for about 2 weeks. What could possibly be wrong?.

A vehicle fire may increase the risk of injury to occupants and persons outside of the vehicle, as well as property damage per the safety recall letter I received from Chrysler. 12-volt isolator post connection safety issue. No remedy is currently available.

The sliding doors and the trunk door opened at the same time when no door/trunk open buttons were pressed. This is the 2nd time it happened. First time in the Chrysler showroom and 2nd at a parking lot, both time when the car was not in motion. The car was started, reverse gear was applied and all the sliding and trunk doors opened at the same time with passengers inside.

Large leak in the left rear of the vehicle. Water came in from a currently unknown area and ran into all the crevices between the inside panels on the left side. Settled into the cubbies on the left side. And soaked the carpet in the back. Only owned the vehicle for 10 days when this happened. A large rain storm came through on Saturday water; noticed the water Sunday morning. Did some driving around Saturday during the rain storm but did not notice the water. Not sure if the water was coming in during the driving or after being parked. It was raining all day and night.

Lane sense behaves erratically in certain circumstances; alerts loudly and request hands be placed on the steering wheel when they are already on the wheel and am traveling safely within a lane; no lane changes. Has alerted in driveway as well and alerted for service. Took to dealer and they could not replicated or determine problem. They provided informational flyer on lane sense but it does not match reported conditions/alerts I received on auto's console. Consistently fails and behaves erratically going northbound on golden gate bridge - in all lanes and on multiple occurrences. Occurs in various environmental conditions from fog, clear day, rain, etc. Occurs in motion and when car has been still/stopped (in driveway. ) system alerts and then automatically deactivates itself. I don't know that manufacturer and dealers have full understanding of behavior; especially the detection of what the car believes are no hands on the steering wheel/feedback torque.

Pacifica hybrid, two incidents: first was on freeway, fast lane, driving normally with active cruise control. The car suddenly shut down all acceleration and slowed. I was able to press the brake and stop. The front console lit up with many warnings including the frontal collision warnings. I was not close to car in front of me but a motorcycle had split lane passed me very closely and cut in. I had to power off my car and start it twice before it would go forward. I took car for service, Chrysler dealer found nothing wrong, replaced a computer module, gave it back. Less than one week later, the car again suddenly lost acceleration and braked. Same large set of warnings appeared. But this time the car didn't allow me to press the brakes. I was traveling on city streets less than 30 mph but had lost all acceleration and braking control of the vehicle and continued to roll into an intersection at about 7mph. The brake pedal literally pushed back against my foot. I gave it back to Chrysler dealership where it's been ever since. Car has 1100 miles on it purchased July 14th, registration on 7/16. Approximately 300 miles of the car was the dealership service department trying to replicate the issue. Now Chrysler corporate cares is telling me it's still under diagnosis (car hasn't even been turned on in more than 10 days) and that the only way I would get resolution is through arbitration "a free service". My vehicle is currently waiting for Chrysler star (highest level engineering) to even get to the case. I wanted to report the safety issue with the resolution steps for people to follow but unfortunately I can't. Chrysler might even try to give this vehicle back to me again (which I don't want). Note: dealership has been very stand-up. The problem is Chrysler corporate.

First day we purchased the vehicle, the engine light went on and the hybrid battery needed to be replaced. Two weeks later the vehicle kept stalling, and eventually came to a complete stop. Four weeks of purchase, our car begans stalling again and our engine light is back on. Tech says "the car fixed itself". The engine light is back on again.

Driving down the highway in normal weather conditions and the passenger front window just exploded, completely shattered and came into the van, glass got all over my passengers. There was no rock or object that hit the window.

Smoke and foul rotten egg smell coming from driver rear quarter panel where battery sits. Fire department came out and removed paneling and battery was found to be extremely overheated. Vehicle was plugged in charging when this courted in our garage. I immediately unplugged it and called 911.