CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 224 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 12 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (83 reports).
2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid recalls
Battery Pack May Cause Fire Even When Parked
Certain 2017-2018 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid vehicles that received a software update under an earlier recall may have a battery pack that can catch fire while the vehicle is parked, even with the ignition off.
Battery Fire Risk While Parked; Do Not Recharge
Certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid vehicles can catch fire while parked, even with the ignition turned off.
Loose 12V battery post can overheat and cause fire
A connection at the 12-volt isolator post, located behind the driver's seat, may develop high resistance.
Front Control Arm May Separate, Raising Crash Risk
The right front lower control arm may separate from the steering knuckle.
Engine may fail to restart, risking crash or fire
Certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid vehicles may have an engine that does not restart properly after running in electric (PHEV) mode.
Engine May Stall or Fail to Start Due to Faulty Control Module
The powertrain control module, the computer that manages the engine, may contain a voltage regulator chip on its circuit board that can fail.
Most common 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 224 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 83 |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 75 |
| Engine | 63 |
| Power Train | 40 |
| Unknown Or Other | 34 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle experienced a total loss of motive power. The Check Engine warning light illuminated, and a warning message reading "Stop Safely Vehicle will shut off Soon" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where diagnosis confirmed a transmission failure requiring replacement. The vehicle was scheduled for repair. The failure mileage was 181,901.
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated when attempting to charge the battery, the charger failed to work as intended . A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced and and they sent a request to the manfactuer in regards to replacing another battery. The vehicle was repaired as the battery was replaced three times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and they could not give her an update and they informed her this is up to the dealer. The approximate mileage was 101,000. Â
I was traveling at south bound on TOLL 130 going 80MPH (which is the speed limit on that road) when my Pacifica immediately slowed down and my accelerator gave out. In addition to my dash flashing that the cruise control was no longer available, but the van also said "Service Charging System" and "Shift to P to Start", the engine light and batter light both came on. I am sure that I almost died as I was in the middle lane and cars were whipping around me since I had slowed down so much, there was an 18 wheeler behind me and one of my righthand side, which is the shoulder I was trying to get to. I was finally able to coast to the shoulder and came to a stop, put the car in park and turned it
I have a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. Â I purchased it brand new in 2018. Â This van has had sooo many problems, it has been in and out of the shop, countless recalls. Â Last year it was in the shop for almost the entire year, I think I had possession of the van for less than 3 months of the year. Â I just brought my van in for a recall related to the hybrid battery and it was returned to me in December, within 2 weeks there were check engine lights on and when I googled the code that was showing I found a ton of blogs about how people had the same recall done and within a short period of time this code came up and it meant the hybrid battery needs to be replaced. Â I reached out to the d
Had check engine code p1c5e and vehicle would not charge. Dealership has confirmed that the lithium battery has failed and needs to be replaced. They communicated with Chrysler, opened a STAR case, and are in process of replacing the battery
2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid questions
Does the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid: Battery Pack May Cause Fire Even When Parked; Battery Fire Risk While Parked; Do Not Recharge; Loose 12V battery post can overheat and cause fire; Front Control Arm May Separate, Raising Crash Risk; Engine may fail to restart, risking crash or fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid?
Based on 224 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (83), Hybrid Propulsion System (75), Engine (63).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid has been fixed?
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