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Chrysler Pacifica Body problems by year

1,103 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Chrysler Pacifica's body, doors & structure. Doors, hoods and latches, frame rust, sunroofs, leaks, trim and structural failures.

Body complaints by model year

YearBody complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20252000
20242000
20232000
20223140
20218010
20204000
201912000
201824230
201766230
200814000
200723000
2006198110
2005417200
2004328360

Latest Pacifica body complaints

2017 Chrysler PacificaElectrical systemBody, doors & structureVisibility & wipers

The vehicle has suffered multiple severe safety hazards involving the power sliding doors and the primary dashboard infotainment screen. 1. POWER SLIDING DOORS (BODY DEFECT): Both the left (driver) and right (passenger) power sliding doors have experienced a critical structural hardware failure of the center roller hinge assemblies. The passenger-side center roller wheels completely shattered during operation, causing the entire heavy sliding door to catastrophically detach and fall completely off the vehicle...

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frame. The driver's side door center roller is now showing identical cracking plastic, binding, and imminent failure. This presents an extreme risk of severe crush injuries or trapping passengers. 2. UCONNECT TOUCH SCREEN (ELECTRICAL & VISIBILITY DEFECT): The factory 8.4-inch Uconnect infotainment touch screen has suffered an internal hardware failure that causes the screen to flash and strobe violently and continuously, even during system reboots. This flashing creates an intense driver distraction and cabin blinding hazard during night driving, severely compromising road visibility. Furthermore, the failure completely disables the backup safety camera and the ability to operate vehicle defrost and climate safety controls.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Structure · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11775038
2023 Chrysler PacificaBody, doors & structure

I was driving down the highway at 65 mph in heavy 5pm traffic with my boyfriend in the passenger seat, and suddenly, the driver-side sun visor fell off and hit me in the face. I almost lost control of the car. It was hanging there the rest of the drive. I couldn't pull over or anything because of the traffic and no safe place to stop. I had to drive with one hand and hold the visor out of the way with the other hand while trying to also shield my eyes from the extreme sun of that time of day. There is a Chrysler...

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technician bulletin for the Pacifica about the left-side sun visor appearing loose, yet they haven't bothered to issue a recall, and they won't even fix it for free. They want $544.54! I have extreme sun sensitivity, and they won't do anything about the visor. The repair shop at the dealership didn't even give me a price on replacing the visor for 3 days. Instead, they tried to get me to do a bunch of other repairs when I had already had a full diagnostic elsewhere a few weeks before and they did a recall repair without even asking my permission, and I had not signed anything. It took about two hours, but I was finally able to disconnect the visor myself so that it would not continue to dangle in my face when I drove the car. They refused to give me the part number I needed to repair the visor myself.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11773894
2018 Chrysler PacificaBody, doors & structure

The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica modified with an electric wheelchair conversion and ramp. The contact stated that while opening the electric power sliding door, the hinges fractured and detached completely. When the automated sliding system activated and moved rearward, it broke the hinges and forced the door off the track. Due to the mechanical failure of the sliding door, the electrical system malfunctioned, causing the wheelchair ramp to fail to deploy. Furthermore, when the hinges detached, they...

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struck the vehicle's glass, causing it to shatter. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the hinges were replaced for a second time; however, the failure reoccurred. The failure mileage was 19,500.

Filed Incident Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 11771415
2017 Chrysler PacificaElectrical systemBody, doors & structureFire

The contact owned a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at the residence and unoccupied for over 24 hours, the contact's son smelled smoke, looked out the bedroom window, and observed flames coming from the tailgate and the rear of the vehicle. The contact's son notified 911, and the fire department responded and extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to Next Gear Auto Sales (Easton, PA). The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not insured. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Structure · FirerelatedNHTSA 11758502
2017 Chrysler PacificaBody, doors & structure

The contact's girlfriend owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was attempting to open the rear passenger's side sliding door, the door detached from the track. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,450.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11758191
2025 Chrysler PacificaBody, doors & structure

Three times the back hatch has opened on its own within minutes after parking it, and car off.Last time I feared I was going to be crushed against garage door. The hatch continues to open even after hitting me. Last time was very hard to stop it. I no longer walk behind the van if garage door has been closed.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11758054
2019 Chrysler PacificaBody, doors & structure

Over a year ago I noticed several paint bubbles along the front edge of the hood above the grille. This is widely reported issue with the 2017-2020 Chrysler Pacifica. I brought the vehicle to a dealer in Cleveland, Ohio for an estimate in February 2025 and requested that a warranty/goodwill claim be submitted to Stellantis/Chrysler. Since then, I've followed up several times by phone but haven't received any updates. Unfortunately, the paint issue has continued to worsen. Could you please let me know if you're able to assist with this matter? Thank you!

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11748999
2023 Chrysler PacificaBody, doors & structure

The driver's side sun visor broke off and was hanging by the electrical wires in front of my face while I was driving. It hampered my ability to see the road ahead. The dealer observed the situation and ordered a new sun visor which I had to pay for. The part has been on back order for several months now. In the meantime, I have to drive without a sun visor. The initial occurrence was hazardous since I was not able to see where I was going for the first few seconds.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11747793
2019 Chrysler PacificaBody, doors & structure

There is bubbling all along the hood of the van and now it is chipping. We inquired about this when we were getting oil changes at the dealer and no one said anything. I have a friend who said hers was recalled but I never received anything. We inquired a couple times and was brushed off. I now know that there was a recall and that this is a known defect. I only have 43k miles on this van it's always I. A garage and I would like mine fixed since this is a well known defect.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11732632
2017 Chrysler PacificaElectrical systemBody, doors & structureSeats & seat belts1 injury

Description of Incident: On February 15, 2026, my 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid experienced three distinct and severe safety system failures involving the electrical system, power seats, and the power sliding door. Power Sliding Door Sensor Failure: While my minor son was entering the vehicle, the power sliding door closed on his leg. The pinch sensor failed to detect the obstruction and did not reverse. This resulted in physical bruising and marks on the limb (photographic evidence maintained). Unintended...

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Passenger Seat Motion: While the vehicle was stationary, the front passenger power seat moved forward to its maximum limit without user input. I was seated in the chair at the time and was pinned against the dashboard before I could intervene. Electrical Shock: My minor daughter received a perceptible electric shock upon touching the exterior door-handle button to open the sliding door. Components Involved: Electrical System Seats (Power) Sliding Door (Power) Injuries: Yes (Soft tissue bruising/marks to minor's leg). Risk to Safety: Had the driver's seat moved forward without input while the vehicle was in motion, this absolutely could result in loss of control of the vehicle and an accident. Had the sliding side door continued to close on my son's leg, it could have caused severe injury. Had the electrical shock been worse, it could have resulted in burn or injury. The vehicle is available for inspection. It has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance. The issues have not repeated at this point, although the vehicle was not used the last 12 days. I do not have confidence in its electrical components. There were no warning lamps, messages, or other indications of any problem with the vehicle.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Structure · SeatsNHTSA 11720695
2024 Chrysler PacificaElectrical systemBody, doors & structure

Rear sliding doors have an electrical issue that can cause a warning that the door is open to be displayed on the drivers information screen while the vehicle is in gear, and being driven. After a moment you will hear a relay click, the error message goes away, and after a while the error message shows up again this repeats in cycles. Attempts to disable the sliding door system for safety removing fuses do not work the system will continue to indicate that the door is open even when it has been closed manually. I...

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just had the vehicle serviced at Nye Dodge in Oneida, New York so they have better information on what caused the issue, and the fix they can be reached at (315) 277-8955 for information on the issue. The issue I would like to bring to light is that in the event of a defect it is impossible to fully disable the sliding door, and it's sensors I have attempted to pull fuses to shut the system down, and can't find anyway to totally isolate the effected door for safety. I have been reassured the door will not open however I will not be using this vehicle to transport my children until this issue is corrected. You should be able to turn the system off in the event of a failure with one of the sliding doors.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Structure · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11713523
2017 Chrysler PacificaBody, doors & structure

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Minivan Right passenger door fell off and out at the back when my wife was opening the door manually in NJ 20 degree temp - - almost injuring my wife. The back end corner of the door fell to the ground when both the top support and middle support came completely out of their tracks. The door is still attached front bottom. The door is very heavy and could have cause severe injury if rear corner landed on a foot or a child. It also shattered the glass corner and track behind the door throwing shards of broken sharp pieces over the floor as shown in pics.

Filed Incident Structure · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11712003
2020 Chrysler PacificaBody, doors & structure

I own a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica (VIN: [[redacted]] ) with approximately 60,000 miles. In October 2024, corrosion began appearing on the sliding doors. Despite proper care (garage kept, washed and waxed monthly), the bubbling and corrosion worsened significantly over 11 months. Photos are timestamped and show clear progression. Two independent body shops confirmed this is premature aluminum corrosion and suggested I request goodwill coverage. On September 8, 2025, I brought the vehicle to Preston Jeep of Newark, DE,...

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only 19 days after my factory warranty expired. Chrysler offered 58% coverage, but this defect appeared long before warranty expiration and is now more widespread than a single door. I am filing this complaint because I believe this represents a broader defect affecting Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. NHTSA has issued service alerts on aluminum corrosion for Chrysler body panels, which supports that this is not an isolated incident. This corrosion threatens the durability of the doors and could compromise safety if left untreated. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11689947
2018 Chrysler PacificaElectrical systemBody, doors & structure

The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the sliding doors failed to close as intended and unintendedly open after being closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that there was a related software update available to correct the failure. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 11689678
2018 Chrysler PacificaElectrical systemEngine & coolingBody, doors & structure

The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact had to press the PUSH-to-Start button several times for the vehicle to restart. The contact stated that the lights were out on the gear shifter. The driver was able to shift to park and then continued driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a corroded wire in the active grill shutter system. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred....

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The contact replaced the battery. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer and also the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · StructureNHTSA 11686369

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