2021 Chrysler Pacifica Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · 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 fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 349 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica overview page.
What owners report
“My wife and I were driving on HWY 101 at 11pm at night while camping, were headed to the ER as I had just cut…”NHTSA complaint 11480621 — filed 08/22/2022
“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
“While driving on hybrid system (battery at 0%) and braking toward a stop sign , the car went into neutral and would not power the…”NHTSA complaint 11476887 — filed 08/01/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica: 72 of 349 complaints on file (20.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica have in total?
349 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
