Chrysler Pacifica owners have reported 1,444 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 30 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (1,167 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission control module (89 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I encountered two incidents of the same type. One was on Friday, March 27, 2026, the same day I picked up the vehicle from a local Chrysler dealership, where software updates and issues related to recalls were supposedly completed. Read details...
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 contact owns a 2019 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the rpm's increased rapidly, but the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook and shuttered. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure codes indicated that there were issues with the torque converter and the fuel pump delivery. The vehicle was not repaired. Read details...
The transmission slipped out of gear and wouldn't shift. The problem occurred while I was driving on the street. This comes after numerous rough shifts that I was told was a computer issue on the transmission. Read details...