2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

63Engine complaints

28.3%Of all 223 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM81 · 36.3%

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM73 · 32.7%

ENGINE63 · 28.3%

POWER TRAIN39 · 17.5%

Unspecified / other34 · 15.2%

Share of the 223 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid overview page.

What owners report

“WE HAVE A 2018 PACIFICA LIMITED HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING, IT BEEPED, THEN MESSAGE APPEARED TO SAY "SHIFT TO P". THE VAN THEN LOST MOTIVE POWER…”NHTSA complaint 11415567 — filed 05/07/2021

“MY CAR PURCHASED IN 2018 FROM REED JEEP CHRYLSER IN OVERLAND PARK KANSAS. IN SEPTEMBER OF 2020, THE VEHICLE WAS IN HYBRID/ELECTRIC MODE AND STOPPED…”NHTSA complaint 11374102 — filed 11/11/2020

“WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY, THE ENGINE STARTED LOSING POWER AND WOULD NOT REACT TO THE GAS PEDAL. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD NOT…”NHTSA complaint 11317504 — filed 03/11/2020

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid: 63 of 223 complaints on file (28.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid have in total?

223 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 12 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.