- The problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Pacifica, and 2026 Chrysler Voyager Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The brake pedal position sensor capacitor may be cracked, which can cause a loss of electronic stability control. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
- The risk
- A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace brake pedal position sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 69D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 9, 2026.
Vehicle safety record
2026 Chrysler Pacifica Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (4) and the engine & cooling (3). Those complaints describe 1 crash, 1 fire and 1 injury. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in September 2026 for the electronic stability control (ESC). For comparison, the 2025 has 31 and the 2027 has 1.
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BFewer problems than a typical Pacifica year, for its age
#57 most complained-about 2026 vehicle
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2026 Chrysler Pacifica problems
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2026 Chrysler Pacifica recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- The risk
- A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
- The problem
- Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The spring inside the front seat harness connector may contact electrical terminals.
- The risk
- The unintended connection may prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
- The problem
- Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
- The risk
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Braun will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359 or Q'Straint's customer service at 1-800-987-9987.
- The problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
- The risk
- Air bags with insufficient pressure retention increase the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 06D, 10D, and 11D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 2, 2026. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall numbers 25V302 and 25V573. Vehicles previously repaired under a prior recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
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11 complaints about the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica
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When driving on freeway the vehicle overheated and engine warning light flashed and had to come to stop at side of freeway. The vehicle had lost its coolant from a rear heater hose connection. The car was towed to dealer and the repair comment was that a part was deformed from mis-assembly (or words to that effect) - rear heater core fitting clip distorted causing hose come of the core. This was an early life failure.
On 8/9/2026, two days after purchasing the aforementioned brand-new vehicle (8/7/2026), the vehicle experienced a fire in the undercarriage below the engine while I was driving with my wife and our [[redacted]] daughter in the vehicle. While driving in traffic, we noticed a strong smell that appeared to be burning rubber but did not initially realize the vehicle was on fire as the smell dissipated. There were no warnings or other signs of a problem. A Good Samaritan driving a truck observed the situation, turned...
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around, followed us, and flagged us down at a gas station to alert us that our vehicle was on fire. We immediately stopped and inspected the vehicle. We took photographs documenting the vehicle and apparent fire-related damage immediately following the incident, and those photographs have been preserved. By the time we arrived home several minutes afterward, the fire was no longer active. We have not driven the vehicle since the incident. The incident is particularly concerning because the vehicle was only two days old and my wife, our baby, and I were inside when the fire occurred. Prior to the fire, the vehicle had been driven no more than 15 minutes total leading up to the incident, with one stop for an errand during that time. We are concerned that the vehicle's occupants were not initially aware that a fire was occurring and that an outside motorist had to alert us. We are requesting that NHTSA document and investigate this safety incident and determine the cause of the fire, including whether there may be a defect or recurring safety issue involving the vehicle or its undercarriage components. We are concerned about the potential for an undercarriage fire to occur without the occupants immediately recognizing the danger and request that this incident be included in NHTSA's safety records and evaluated for any broader safety implications. The vehicle is now at Brad Deery Motors [[redacted]]. A representative for Chrysler has inspected the vehicle. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2026 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that on the day of purchasing the vehicle, the contact tested the electronic motor resistance-sensing system for the third-row seats; however, the seat failed to stop and reverse and continued to move. The contact attempted to stop the seat from moving forward, but the seat overpowered the contact, who then moved out of the way. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the automatic seat feature was disabled. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied the replacement or buyback request. The failure mileage was approximately 230.
I was traveling on the DC beltway (interstate), it was raining and the temp was in the low 50s. The vehicle in front of me hit their brakes pretty hard. I started braking firmly myself. I heard an alarm sound and I believe the anti-lock braking activated, and the van began automatically braking itself. I was brought to a complete stop on the interstate by the van. The vehicle ahead of me accelerated again and I stepped on the gas to get going again and it wouldn't move. At all. I kept pressing on the gas to get...
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going and the van wouldn't move. Meanwhile traffic behind me is gaining on me and I was rear-ended. After being hit I tried to move it out of the travel lane and it still wouldn't move. After all that I looked at the dash and it said to move forward, release the electronic parking brake (or something to that effect). I pushed the button to turn it off, and was able to get onto the shoulder. I believe the root cause of the crash was that the van automatically turned on the parking brake on it's own, and I did not want it on. If it hadn't, I could've accelerated away and not gotten rear-ended.
The contact owns a 2026 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V189000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the parts were ordered. The contact stated that parts were ordered two months ago, and the parts had not yet been delivered. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, and a case was filed. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2026 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the parking brake independently enabled and caused the battery to drain. Roadside Assistance was contacted. The Roadside Assistance driver recharged the battery. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with battery failure. The contact was informed that both batteries needed to be replaced....
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The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact was informed that further diagnostic testing was needed. The vehicle was scheduled for an upcoming diagnostic test. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 700.
When driving, the rear passenger interior trim cup holder heats up to an unsafe temperature. The vehicle was in the shop for 4 weeks and I was told this is normal and it was because of radiant heat from the axel/wheel well. After driving approximately 100 miles, I used a temperature gun to screen the area. The hotspot was 126 degrees, with temperatures around in ranging from 77-85 degrees. Outside wheel well temperatures ranged from 94 - 97 degrees. the driver side rear trim area was also checked for...
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comparison and ranged from 78-82 degrees. which would indicate it is not radiant heat from the wheel well and axel. Children sit in the 3rd row next to this and can be burned. No warning lights are present, vehicle can be inspected if required.
Driving down a busy section of highway on I-25 in Colorado, without warning car lost all power and shutoff. Was able to veer off highway to shoulder without getting hit. Car will not restart. This was incredibly unsettling as my family and kids were all in the car on the way home and was a very dangerous situation. For a brand new vehicle to shut off on the highway without warning is unacceptable.
We were stopped for fuel. Prior to fueling we turned off the engine and opened the fuel door, inserting the gas nozzle and then began to pump fuel. While the nozzle was running, a passenger opened the sliding door by pressing the auto open button - and the door slid into the hand of the individual holding the fuel nozzle, crushing his hand between the door and the nozzle - causing the nozzle to dislodge from the filling neck , releasing gasoline all over the driver and j hiring his hand. There is no...
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interlock preventing the door from auto opening while the fuel tank is open - which is a critical design flaw, that can result in injury to the individual fueling and hazardous material spills/ hazardous conditions where the pump attendant is directly drenched in fuel. A simple sensor on the door with a software interlock would resolve this issue and prevent future instances. In this case the injury was minor/bruise and discomfort, but it could have been more severe had the driver not reacted quickly, or had the driver had underlying medical conditions such as brittle bones or was on blood thinners.
The contact owns a 2026 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving 5-10 MPH, the brakes locked up. The contact stated that the parking brake unexpectedly engaged and failed to release. The driver's side rear wheel locked up. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. While driving in the driveway, the brakes locked up....
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The vehicle was taken to the dealer again, where the ABS module was replaced. Additionally, there was an engine malfunction, and the battery was recharged. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The contact requested a vehicle buyback. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
The contact's mother owns a 2026 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while his mother was driving 30-35 MPH on a well-maintained road, the front passenger's side of the vehicle suddenly lowered, and the driver lost control of the steering wheel, causing the rear passenger's side of the vehicle to strike a curb, and the vehicle was pushed towards the left, near oncoming traffic. The contact stated that the vehicle nearly rolled over prior to coming to a stop. The driver was able to exit the vehicle. A Police...
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Officer arrived at the scene and redirected traffic away from the vehicle, but no Police report was filed. There was no injury sustained. The contact stated that upon meeting his mother at the scene, the contact inspected the vehicle. The contact noticed that the front passenger's side lower control arm ball joint had fractured sharply, separated, and had gone sideways. The vehicle was towed to an Auto Collision repair shop. The dealer was notified of the failure and reported the failure to a Chrysler regional manager. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 1,173.
Chrysler Pacifica: every year compared
All Pacifica years2026 Chrysler Pacifica vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Chrysler Pacifica | 11 | 5 | B | |
| 2026 Kia Carnival | 31 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2026 Chrysler Voyager | 0 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2026 Honda Odyssey | 0 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2026 Chrysler Pacifica AWD | 6 | 0 | B | Compare |
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Questions about the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica
Does the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica: electronic stability control (ESC) (September 2026); camera (August 2026); frontal (June 2026); critical fasteners (May 2026) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (4), engine & cooling (3), brakes (2).
How many complaints has the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica had?
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 29, 2025 and the latest on September 3, 2026. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Chrysler Pacifica year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Chrysler Pacifica years have the most complaints?
2017 (1,547), 2005 (1,244), 2018 (901). See every Chrysler Pacifica year compared.
What should I do if my 2026 Chrysler Pacifica has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data