general problems of the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica - part 2

48 problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica based on all problems reported for the 2019 Pacifica.

36 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2021

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.

37 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/27/2021

On numerous occasions the van has lost brake function. I can slowly be coming to a stop and press brakes all the way to the floor and I'm still coasting. Very scary. However today took the cake. I was leaving a steep driveway and it happened, I panicked and tried to apply the parking break but it did not help. Praise the lord a car wasnt coming bc I coasted right on into the road. We will likely have to get it in shop bc this is getting very dangerous and we have 4 kids in tow. Please recall this.

38 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/13/2021

As I was driving on a city street and applied the brakes the car suddenly stopped and completely shut off the engine and shut down. Unable to start the car after a few attempts it finally started again, went a few more feet and then completely shut down and the vehicle turned off again, in the middle of the road. The car began to smoke from the front and there was a strong smell of gas. A pedestrian came over and told me not to attempt to start the car again because there was gasoline leaking from the bottom of the car. I had my children in the car with me at the time and so we all had to hop out in a panic and I went inside a nearby coffee shop to call the police, insurance CO and a towing service. As I mentioned the car was in the middle of the road, which was a danger to drivers passing by and to myself, all I could see was gasoline pouring out of the car. When the tow truck took the vehicle to a Chrysler dealership service, they informed me that the clamp from the fuel line somehow came off and this was "a one in a million chance of happening to anyone". They offered me no explanation as to why this occurred and offered me nothing to ease my worry of this happening again in the future. I would like to point out that we purchased this as a new vehicle and it was still under warranty. Nonetheless a concerning issue as this could have caused a fire or explosion with me and my 3 children in the van. Thank you for taking the time to read this, please see attachments fo the documentation from the dealership.

39 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/29/2020

Countless episodes when on slippery conditions and using regenerative braking, usually going down a hill trying to maintain speed with steady moderate break pedal pressure. When I encounter these slippery conditions the regenerative brakes rapidly decrease their force (or entirely loose braking) for about 1 second. If I am on a longer stretch of slippery conditions (packed snow, ice) then this repeats at about 1 second intervals. This has occurred at speeds ranging from 10-35 mph. If I press harder the abs kicks in, because the occurs on steep hills, instead of maintaining speed or slowing down, the effect of gravity leads to an acceleration.

40 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2020

I can step on the brake at a stop light and then the brakes push back at me and make a hissing sound as it happens. Then I try to push it back down and it won't allow me to and it starts to move. It has happened several times so every time is happens I just have to put the car in park until the light turns green.

41 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/18/2020

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?.

42 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/09/2020

The vehicle would not stop whenever I pressed the brake pedal. It felt hard and did not respond. Much like other complaints on this website, the pedal made a hissing sound whenever it came up. The power brake system is being looked at and is a common problem. A recall on this system clearly needs to occur before someone dies. Could not stop at stoplight without pumping brakes and could not stop in driveway without hitting my other vehicle entirely. Highly recommend a different vehicle until this system is recalled because of how often this occurs.

43 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/07/2020

Ever since I have had this car the brakes have been an issue. I can step on the brake at a stop light and then the brakes push back at me and make a hissing sound as it happens. Then I try to push it back down and it won't allow me to and it starts to move. It has happened several times so every time is happens I just have to put the car in park until the light turns green.

44 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2020

The vehicle suffered from lack of brake power both at high speed and low speed. The brake pedal felt very hard (almost like it was at a hard stop) but did not go to the floor, the brake effectiveness seemed to be very low. At high speed the vehicle hardly seemed to slow, at low speed the vehicle rolled past a stop sign. Noticed a loud hissing noise from underneath the dash when pedal was pressed past a certain point. Took vehicle to dealer in fort collins - they told me the brake booster needed replacing. This was out of stock and rather surprisingly I was told I could drive the vehicle until the part arrived (expected in 7-10 days). I was very surprised that the vehicle would be released back to me with this defect. I declined saying I thought the fault was serious since it affected braking efficiency.

45 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2020

Tried stopping for a red light and brakes did not respond. I was in the right lane. Van seamed to speed up. Got into right turn lane and van slowed down but still not stopping. Hit car in front, luckily no damage to either vehicle.

46 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2019 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that on various occasions, the vehicle accelerated independently when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure occurred intermittently without warning. The brake pedal was disengaged and then re-engaged to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that an abnormal sound emitted from underneath the front passenger's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that several electrical features including the radio operated independently. The vehicle was taken to falls motor city located at (4100 state rd, cuyahoga falls, OH 44223) however, no additional assistance was provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 900.

47 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2019

Tl-the contact owns a 2019 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving at various speeds the brake pedal was applied but vehicle failed to stop. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to schumacher Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram of delray 2102 federal hwy suite a, delray beach, FL 33483 (561) 935-4210 where diagnosed that the system needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 10,000. Ap.

48 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/06/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2019 Chrysler Pacifica hybrid. The contact stated while driving 73 mph, when warning message showed up on dashboard "stop safety, the vehicle will shut off soon". The contact able to park the vehicle on the side of the road before the ignition turned off. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to local dealer jimmy britt Chevrolet Buick GMC located at 1011 town creek blvd, greensboro, GA 30642, (706) 453-2500, where it was diagnosed with needing abs control module and transmission to be replaced and 113 error codes. The vehicle has not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer has been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 730. Dp.


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