Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Chrysler Pacifica

Chrysler Pacifica owners have reported 95 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive cruise control (36 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (34 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Chrysler Pacifica


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Chrysler Pacifica

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

The vehicle intermittently displays a "stop safely – vehicle will shut off soon" warning message accompanied by a turtle icon while driving, most often at highway speeds above approximately 50 mph. There is no consistent pattern or condition that triggers the warning.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Rear back up camera intermittent with blank screen and occasional message on screen “camera not available” when in reverse. Automatic backup anti colision braking not functioning when camera not showing rear picture when signaling to change lanes, audio and mirror lighted warning signal   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Car shows no warnings when vehicle in front slows very quickly. All selections to enable this function have been made. It is available for inspection provided it is local to central florida. In my previous vehicle, a 2021 Jeep grand cherokee, I relied on and received forward collision warnings   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2023 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph while approaching a vehicle that had stopped suddenly for a traffic signal, the forward collision-avoidance brake failed to engage. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.   Read details...




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