Car Stall Problems of Chrysler Pacifica - part 1

Chrysler Pacifica owners have reported 267 problems related to car stall (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chrysler Pacifica based on all problems reported for the Pacifica.

1 Car Stall problem of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 05/04/2021

I was stopped at light going straight and when the light turned green, I pressed on the gas pedal but the van wouldn't move as it had stalled out. The shift knob was stuck on drive which started blinking and the start/stop warning light came on. I turned the vehicle off and tried to restart it but it still failed to move. I tried to restart it a second time and this time it did start to move. Extremely inconvenient and unsafe when stuck in the middle of an intersection. Also have had issues with the left passenger rear door continously opening back up after trying to close it. Nothing is in the way of the door which I had confirmed multiple times so I'm not sure if something is wrong with the sensor or if it's part of the electrical system failing.

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2 Car Stall problem of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 05/01/2021

Vehicle motor or transmission lurches and stalls, won't stay in gear, stops for no reason in traffic, slams into gear. But won't accelerate. Arrigo chrylser dealership in fort pierce florida stated they repaired issue with computer reset or reprogramming but did not resolve. Continues to stall and lurch and lose power.

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3 Car Stall problem of the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 04/13/2021

The vehicle is an electric and gas hybrid vehicle. While driving the vehicle at highway speeds, the vehicle goes completely dead. There is no power to accelerate, no power steering, reduced braking. This happened in June of 2020 and the vehicle had to be towed to the dealership. The dealership had the vehicle for approx. 3 weeks to repair and a new electrical inverter was installed. A similar event happened on 04-13-2021, however this time once the vehicle went dead and the vehicle coasted to a stop, after trying to turn the vehicle back on it was again under power. The vehicle was able to be cautiously driven to the dealership and at the time of writing this it is being services for this issue. In both the June 2020 and current situation, there was an error code stating "service charging system". In both circumstances, this has occurred at highway speeds with significant urban traffic. My wife was driving the vehicle this last time with our child in the vehicle. When this happened she was on a one lane express lane where people travel at the highest highway speeds. She was so concerned about getting struck by another vehicle she considered having both of them depart the vehicle and cross multiple lanes of traffic to get to safety. It is extremely dangerous for the people in the vehicle and for cars around the stalled vehicle. Thankfully they did not get struck.

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4 Car Stall problem of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 01/25/2021

The vehicle stalled in the middle of a city intersection. I was at a full stop at a stoplight, then when the light turned green, I proceeded forward into the intersection. After pulling into the intersection, the van stalled. I had to put the vehicle into "p" park and then restart the vehicle. Our family was in the vehicle and had a near miss with oncoming traffic.

5 Car Stall problem of the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 01/19/2021

The vehicle stalls out while actively driving it down the road on a city street. The vehicle stops mid driving, immediately shuts off, loses all power, and engages park by itself. The vehicle then fails to restart and leaves driver stranded in unsafe conditions. Happened the first time driving 40mph down a city road. Driver was almost rear ended. After 20 mins driver was able to get it started again only to have it happen half a mile down the road. Had the vehicle towed by Chrysler to the nearest dealership. They found no stored errors and said nothing was wrong. They installed a flight recorder in the vehicle and we picked it up yesterday. 10 miles away from the dealership while driving on another city road the vehicle again shut itself off while driving, had a complete loss of power, and locked itself into park mode and wouldn't restart. This time had my entire family and two young children in the car trapped in the middle on a busy intersection. Vehicle was then towed again to the same dealership and they claim the flight recorder didn't pick up anything. A claim has been opened up with fca headquarters and again no one is assisting in this issue. This is a huge safety concern and needs to be addressed.

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6 Car Stall problem of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 10/28/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was jump started and moved off of the roadway however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to michiana Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram fiat (120 w mckinley Ave, mishawaka, in 46545) where the vehicle was diagnosed with an auxiliary battery failure. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

7 Car Stall problem of the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 10/16/2020

I was driving on the highway, and my lights all lit up, car stalled, and my dash board said no bus.

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8 Car Stall problem of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 10/07/2020

My van on multiple occassion has stalled in the middle of city intersections. While driving my car will have an electrical meltdown. All different warning messages will appear on dash, warning dings will go off, my wipers will go on without me turning them on, when I push the gas it will not drive. On one occasion the car accelerated without pressing the gas or if the gas was pressed it would accelerate more than the pedal was being pressed. All my buttons on my dash including a/c, auto start, back up camera/sensors will not respond. Its as though my car just dies. This occurrence has no common scenario that brings on the malfunction. I 've had times when it malfunctioned weeks apart and this last occurrence it was a year in between occurrences. I was told on a Chrysler forum to check my pcm. My batteries have been tested and passed. I currently do not have my aux battery installed as I do not want/like my autostart feature. This accident occurred all 5 times with my aux battery installed. My dealership said "too many electrical parts to check" and "we cant duplicate the problem/get error code to diagnose so take the van back till it happens again and call us while its happening and drive it in". First its unsafe and unpredictable. I have tried getting this fixed and they can't even/wont fix it or buy it back. No lemon law as I am second owner, not purchased new and the problems started happening at 34000 miles right before warranty expired. This vehicle is unsafe and Chrysler won't fix it/don't know how. No remedy after 2 years and 6/7 shop visits. I have opened a case with fca twice and they threatened me to pick up vehicle or they would charge me for the rental I had. Others have experienced this. Look at Chrysler Pacifica and voyager van on facebook.

9 Car Stall problem of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 09/30/2020

Stalls for a second during accelerating very unsafe on the road and in stop and go traffic.

10 Car Stall problem of the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 08/20/2020

Its throwing a pcm code an the car is stalling so bad in the moddle of driving I have been stuck severeal times an I thunk there is a fuel leak I smeell gas so bed its throing po300 code an wont chanfe even when I got all the parts I see there is a recall on my year of car can somwonw hwlp mw I cant keeo cutting off ill wreck.

11 Car Stall problem of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 07/08/2020

This vehicle has stalled out and completely shut off while driving. No warning or anything just driving around 50mph and everything shuts off and steering locks up you cannot control the vehicle. Then the screen pops up telling you to place in park while your still traveling 50mph. This has now happend 3 times. It happens the first time in may 2019 around 48,000 miles and now 2 time on July 8 2020 at 74,000 miles. I have read several articles online that this is happening to alot of these vehicles and there has been over 50 complaints but nothing has been done yet. This is a highly dangerous vehicle to drive in. Something must be done to project families for getting injury's. Luckily this has happened to me on smaller roads and not a highway yet! this can be deadly!.

12 Car Stall problem of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 06/25/2020

The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact's daughter pulled over to the side of the road to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed exceed 10 mph. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer offered no additional assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000.

13 Car Stall problem of the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 06/12/2020

Vehicle was taken to service. Shop would not work on vehicle stating the deterioration of the subframe was to extensive and they would not work on it. Upon closer inspection showed the frame in a great state of decay, with some places only being held together with thin strips of metal. These vehicles were recalled in the past for defective frames however not all were recalled and this is one vehicle that was not. The motor in these vehicles will fall out and could cause an accident which could result in serious injury or loss of life. These frames are defective in workmanship from the factory and should be handled by the factory across all 2004-2008 Chrysler Pacifica's affected by defective equipment knowingly installed by the factory that will lead to an accident and cause serious injury or death. Thousands of these vehicles are on the road today with occupants unknowingly driving these vehicles which are "ticking time bombs".

14 Car Stall problem of the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 03/23/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact and an independent mechanic replaced the fuel pump, the battery, alternator, throttle body and several other various parts however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to team hodges Chrysler Dodge ram Jeep (2265 m-76, west branch, mi 48661) and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.

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15 Car Stall problem of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 02/25/2020

Car will stall out while it's in drive, but braking. Yesterday it did it as I was turning left in the middle of an intersection. It stalled and turned off the engine flashing �fcw/ lanesense unavailable restart required. � I then will have to shift to park and restart the car. This has happened several times and Chrysler has not fixed the issue.

16 Car Stall problem of the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 02/05/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle decelerated independently and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on four occasions however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure or retrieve a fault code. Additionally, while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle decelerated without warning. The vehicle was towed to brookfield Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (1845 pipestone rd, benton harbor, mi 49022), to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the oxygen sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The oxygen sensor was replaced seven times however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000.

17 Car Stall problem of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 12/22/2019

There has been more than one occasion where my car would shift from drive to neutral or even stalls completely. There have been times where decelerates on its on and when it locks up from the parking gear while trying to shift to drive. Most recent occurrance of this was Sunday, December 22, 2019. Acceleration from a stopped position always feels like I was rear-ended everytime. I have had multiple safety recalls and the 2 times I took it back to the dealer for fixing, I reported this concern. Dealership reported finding no issue as reported. I have received of yet another recall in 2018 but have not had a chance to take it in. I fear for the safety of my children and I as this is the only vehicle I have. But these defects that dealership reports as "finding no issue" is not fair. Its a death trap. These stops, stalls, deceleration and accelerations that started in 2017 and continues thru today is presenting a severe danger hazard and I need help.

18 Car Stall problem of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 12/11/2019

The van stalls at all different speeds. Losing all control ad having to coast off to the side of the highway because the car has completely lost power. When I am accelerating, the vehicle is jerking around 10-20 mph, almost like a violent jolt. (at times seems like someone is rear ending us) the dealership says that everything is functioning as it should be. This makes me extremely concerned for the safety of my family and my kids. This has happened numerous times. Also the sliding doors open and close on their own. My 6yo was nearly caught in one as it closed. I have video of the car stalled in a parking lot as well.

19 Car Stall problem of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 12/07/2019

Hesitation when I turn and try to accelerate. I thought it was my gas but I'm seeing there was a recall on some 2017 for this problem. Mine has done this several times when I turn. It has only happened on the city streets while in motion. Almost like it wants to stall out then a small few small jerks and then takes off. I just bought this van in March 2019 from westgate jeff wyler. There was no recalls for this van but I'm having the same problem they recalled on other 2017 Pacifica. It's done this several times.

20 Car Stall problem of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 11/28/2019

Vehicle stalled out while driving. Emoted a burning smell. Made it to the side of the road and saw smoke. Opened the hood and saw the catilac converter was glowing red. Huge risk of fire.

21 Car Stall problem of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 11/27/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

22 Car Stall problem of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 11/21/2019

The vehicle stalls and has trouble starting at times, the steering pulls and caused 1 accident and almost caused 2 more accidents, sliding door doesn't open with key fob or push button in vehicle at times. Brought to dealer 2 times for issues to date. There r recalls for these issues but not for my specific van. It's affecting more than th one listed for recalls.

23 Car Stall problem of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 11/20/2019

We have had to replace all spark plugs and all ignition coils as because the vehicle just breaks downs suddenly cause lights to come on and be flashing while shaking very violently and not shifting correctly. This is usually following the issues we have with the transmission stalling and hard shifting forward more often than usual. It is underivable in this condition and requires a tow to the shop. We are told this is normal maintenance but starting at 6,000 miles hardly seems normal. Spark plugs shouldn't even need replaced until at least 100,000 miles let alone any sort of coil.

24 Car Stall problem of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 10/06/2019

Tl-the contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph attempting a turn on an encline, the vehicle stalled. No warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000. Bp.

25 Car Stall problem of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 09/18/2019

The vehicle will stall and then hard shift from first to second gear. We initially noticed the hard shifting when we bought the vehicle but thought it might be the auto stop/start system. We didn't think much of it until it started shifting harder when we would stop or be driving. This, at times, caused issues when turning or accelerating to go through an intersection. The vehicle stalling causes a safety hazard and presents an opportunity for an accident to occur due to the delayed response of the vehicle. The cars following behind could potentially rear end the vehicle. The hard-shifting feels like someone hit you from behind and causes back and neck pain from the sudden jerking movement. This vehicle has also completely stopped when being driven causing a serious safety hazard. It started up again immediately after that incident only to not start at all a few months later. This vehicle has been nothing but trouble for us from the very beginning. We stayed optimistic that the recalls would fix the issues. They haven't. It's only a matter of time before someone is seriously injured or heaven forbid dies because of this issue. We have had 8+ service visits for this van. At one time it was completely inoperable and had to be towed to the service department. We are frustrated with Chrysler and the service department at ancira Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge in san antonio, TX.

26 Car Stall problem of the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 09/06/2019

My vehicle stalls and rolled back three times since purchasing it near the end of August. I know the engine is in idle mode during a stop or stoplight to save on emissions, but the transition from idle to restart when pressing on the gas pedal is not seamless. In fact, it is loud and has rolled back a foot when on changing from brakes to gas pedal.

27 Car Stall problem of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 09/01/2019

2018 Chrysler Pacifica. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle stalling. The consumer stated the battery was dead upon purchase. The dealer replaced it. A week after purchasing the vehicle it would not start. It had power, but the key fob could not be detected. The sliding doors reopened after being closed. The vehicle applies the brakes when reversing or going forward as if to stop a crash. The vehicle jolts/lunges and rolls a little when shifting gears. The engine rattles for a few seconds after the vehicle was shut off. The vehicle stalled/idled and shut down while at a stop sign and in traffic. The dash displayed engine stop start system malfunction.

28 Car Stall problem of the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 08/14/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled, lost power, and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the crankshaft sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the crankshaft sensors were replaced two times. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 06v432000 (power train). The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

29 Car Stall problem of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 07/30/2019

Stalled when I pressed accelerator and died adter waiting for a light. Turned off and I had to restart the car in an intersection with a bus behind me!.

30 Car Stall problem of the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 07/22/2019

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.

31 Car Stall problem of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 07/06/2019

When stopped at a stoplight, my car used the stop/start function. When I tried to accelerate, the car stalled and wouldn't let me turn it back on or turn the dial to move it to neutral. It stayed like that for a couple minutes and then I was able to start it, but now I have a light on my dashboard indicating that the stop/start isn't available. I was traveling 500 miles from home on vacation with my family.

32 Car Stall problem of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 06/15/2019

Leasing 2017 pacific touring l. Ever since it passed 8k miles, jerking movements after coming to a stop, like some body hit you from behind. Took it east hills Chrysler and Jeep dealer in long island, NY twice. The first time they updated the software they said. 2nd time they couldn't duplicate the problem. Ofcourse cuz this jerking movement happens. Sometimes. In June 2019 this is happening a lot everyday with the NY city traffic on the highway. May 2019, van stalled while stopped at red light. Screen said �shift to park to drive. . . . � had to do shift and press the start button twice to get the control back of the vehicle. This time wife and 2 children with me. Of course ppl started honking and yelling cuz it's nyc. Also most of the time while fueling, the fuel pump stops. Really scared to drive this van anymore.

33 Car Stall problem of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 05/25/2019

On may 25, 2019, as I was driving on a highway at about 40 mph with two little children in the car, my Chrysler Pacifica suddenly stalled and the engine died. Two error messages came one a picture of a battery and one a picture of a turtle. The car died in the middle of the highway and it was extremely dangerous, especially in rainy conditions. I had to wait for a tow truck in rain and in dangerous conditions to get it towed to the dealership. The engine would not engage even after being jump started.

34 Car Stall problem of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 05/15/2019

Van stalling while moving at slow speed on 101 northbound freeway.

35 Car Stall problem of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica

Failure Date: 04/05/2019

On two occasions, the vehicle has stalled at a stop light with the auto stop/start disengaged. On both occasions, the vehicle information system said to put the vehicle into park and restart it. I've checked with the dealer and they have never heard of the issue before.



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