2018 Chrysler Pacifica Engine Problems

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

360Engine complaints

43.8%Of all 821 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

ENGINE360 · 43.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM272 · 33.1%

POWER TRAIN149 · 18.1%

STEERING148 · 18%

Unspecified / other110 · 13.4%

Share of the 821 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica overview page.

What owners report

“THE ENGINE AUTOMATICALLY STOPS WHEN GOING 10 MPH OR BELOW. A MESSAGE COMES UP TO STOP/START RESTART REQUIRED. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I AM IN TRAFFIC…”NHTSA complaint 11171315 — filed 01/22/2019

“WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN THE VEHICLE'S AUTO STOP/START FUNCTION DISABLED THE ENGINE AS NORMAL. WHEN I LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE TO…”NHTSA complaint 11171223 — filed 01/21/2019

“ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING, MESSAGE DISPLAYED TO TURN OFF CAR AND TURN ON AGAIN BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL FAILURE. BRAKES LOCK AND CAR STALLS UNTIL…”NHTSA complaint 11171166 — filed 01/21/2019

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica: 360 of 821 complaints on file (43.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

821 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 27 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, 15 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.