2023 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 137 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica overview page.
What owners report
“Car turns off suddenly while driving on the freeway at freeway speeds.”NHTSA complaint 11702538 — filed 12/02/2025
“The vehicle experienced multiple incidents of sudden power loss while driving.”NHTSA complaint 11690952 — filed 10/02/2025
“While driving in the carpool lane on the freeway, the vehicle displayed âStop Safely. Vehicle Will Shut Off Soonâ and lost all power. I am…”NHTSA complaint 11684189 — filed 08/31/2025
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica: 36 of 137 complaints on file (26.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica have in total?
137 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 0 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.
