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Chrysler Pacifica 2021 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

378Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
21Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System152 complaints

152 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V010000.

Engine142 complaints

142 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train120 complaints

120 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System81 complaints

81 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other56 complaints

56 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems56 complaints

56 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V436000.

Vehicle Speed Control23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats13 complaints

13 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V181000.

Brakes11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V793000.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V362000.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

22V181000Reported March 24, 2022 - 1,160 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on March 24, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 1,160 vehicles across all affected models.

23V010000Reported January 17, 2023 - 67,117 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on January 17, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 67,117 vehicles across all affected models.

24V436000Reported June 13, 2024 - 1,033,433 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on June 13, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 1,033,433 vehicles across all affected models.

24V793000Reported October 24, 2024 - 26 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 26 vehicles across all affected models.

25V876000Reported December 17, 2025 - 86 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on December 17, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 86 vehicles across all affected models.

25V877000Reported December 17, 2025 - 1,019 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on December 17, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 1,019 vehicles across all affected models.

26V362000Reported June 4, 2026 - 17,277 vehicles potentially affected

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion. Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on June 4, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 17,277 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE22008Opened July 22, 2022 - Closed March 27, 2024

Transmission fault leading to loss of motive power. Resulted in recall campaign 23V010.

RQ24004Opened February 27, 2024 - Open

Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

202126
202291
202377
202466
202557
202661
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.