Seats:mid/rear Assembly
NHTSA campaign 22V181000 · 2022 · reported 03/24/2022
An unsecured seat increases the risk of injury in a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2021 Chrysler Pacifica Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 3.7× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
349Complaints
7Recalls
11Crashes
1Fires
11Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (40.1% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Electrical System complaints here are 3.7× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 140 · 40.1% | Recalled | Recall 23V010000 · Recall 26V362000 |
| Engine | 137 · 39.3% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 117 · 33.5% | Investigation closed | PE22008 → recall 23V010 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 72 · 20.6% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 · 6.3% | No official action | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 16 · 4.6% | Recalled | Recall 24V436000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 349 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 7 campaigns
Electrical System:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles
NHTSA campaign 23V010000 · 2023 · reported 01/17/2023
An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
NHTSA campaign 24V436000 · 2024 · reported 06/13/2024
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
Air Bags:side/window:curtain
NHTSA campaign 24V793000 · 2024 · reported 10/24/2024
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Equipment Adaptive/mobility:wheelchair Restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
NHTSA campaign 25V876000 · 2025 · reported 12/17/2025
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Equipment Adaptive/mobility:wheelchair Restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
NHTSA campaign 25V877000 · 2025 · reported 12/17/2025
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
NHTSA campaign 26V362000 · 2026 · reported 06/04/2026
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · Park outside · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
What owners report
“Driving as usual and without warning, no check engine light, the van stalled. It lost all power in the middle of the road and would…”NHTSA complaint 11478318 — filed 08/09/2022 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“The vehicle is a PHEV. The system that malfunctioned is related to the vehicle charging system. The vehicle seems to think it is plugged into…”NHTSA complaint 11477764 — filed 08/05/2022 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“While driving in the freeway this morning the check engine light and service charging system came on. Shortly thereafter the car lost all power and…”NHTSA complaint 11477221 — filed 08/02/2022 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica?
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 140 of 349 NHTSA complaints (40.1%), followed by engine (137), power train (117), fuel/propulsion system (72). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica have?
349 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 11 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 11 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 22V181000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica's reported problems?
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
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.
