2020 Chrysler Pacifica Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 162 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica overview page.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the gear shifter independently shifted from drive to park…”NHTSA complaint 11639301 — filed 01/29/2025
“I came to a stop at a stop sign yet again & the emergency brake engaged & put the car in park & shut itself…”NHTSA complaint 11631143 — filed 12/17/2024
“My van once again gave the stop safely, vehicle will shut off soon & stopped right in the middle of the intersection. Iâve lost count…”NHTSA complaint 11621435 — filed 10/23/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica: 36 of 162 complaints on file (22.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica have in total?
162 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
