2017 Chrysler Pacifica Engine Problems

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

518Engine complaints

35%Of all 1,482 complaints

#1Most-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

ENGINE518 · 35%

POWER TRAIN462 · 31.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM379 · 25.6%

STEERING252 · 17%

Unspecified / other213 · 14.4%

Share of the 1,482 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica overview page.

What owners report

“ALL WARNING LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING ON THE DASH. ENGINE AUTOMATICALLY CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. STARTED UP CAR AGAIN AND DROVE FOR…”NHTSA complaint 11030729 — filed 10/01/2017

“2017 PACIFICA TOURING-L ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMPLETELY WHEN DRIVING AT ABOUT 35-40 MPH ON A CITY STREET WHEN I SLOWED DOWN FROM 45 MPH. THE VAN…”NHTSA complaint 11025266 — filed 09/25/2017

“ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS OVER THE PAST 6 MONTHS, THIS VEHICLE HAS LOST POWER, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO HAVE NO ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE, ACCELERATE…”NHTSA complaint 11025119 — filed 09/22/2017

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica: 518 of 1,482 complaints on file (35%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica have in total?

1,482 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 46 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 37 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.