2022 Chrysler Pacifica Safety Report
2022 Chrysler Pacifica Safety and Reliability Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (8) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (171) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 7 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Power Train | Compare power train issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2025 | Compare against the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica with 13 complaints and 5 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2021 | Check the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica before buying across this generation. |
Chrysler Pacifica Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Chrysler Pacifica years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Chrysler Pacifica | 109 | 10 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Chrysler Pacifica | 334 | 6 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2024 Chrysler Pacifica | 26 | 8 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2020 Chrysler Pacifica | 147 | 4 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2025 Chrysler Pacifica | 13 | 5 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2019 Chrysler Pacifica | 317 | 6 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2022 Chrysler Pacifica Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Power Train
19 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Chrysler onlyEngine
15 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Chrysler onlySeats
12 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Seats issues Chrysler onlyPower Train,Electrical System,Engine
11 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Electrical System,Engine issues Chrysler onlyUnknown Or Other
10 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Chrysler onlyPower Train,Engine
8 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Engine issues Chrysler onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica
Reliability Score
The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica receives a reliability score of 65 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags Chrysler is recalling certain 2022-2025 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles due to potential air bag issues. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System Chrysler is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles due to electrical system wiring issues. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Brakes Brake issues have been reported, including a skip feeling and complete brake failure. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Hybrid Battery A failure of the hybrid battery thermal management system has been reported, leading to diagnostic trouble codes. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica:
Issues with the power train have been reported, including sudden shutdowns and limp modes.
Electrical system issues, such as wiring and connectors, have been reported.
Seat headrest failures have been reported, posing safety concerns.
Air bag issues have been reported, with recalls issued by Chrysler.
Recall Details for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica
The following 8 recalls have been issued for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica by NHTSA:
Summary: Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
Summary: Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Consequence: An air bag with insufficient pressure retention increases the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 06C, 54C, 55C.
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Pacifica and 2020-2021, 2023 Voyager vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the side curtain air bags may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is A8B.
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.
Consequence: An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Power Inverter Module (PIM) software and, if necessary, update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the electronic control module (ECM) software, free of charge. FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about: 03/21/2023 for 2021 model year vehicles, 05/02/2023 for 2019-2020 model year vehicles, and 06/15/2023 for 2017-2018 model year vehicles. FCA b...
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Voyager and Pacifica vehicles. The windshield wiper arm nuts may be improperly tightened, which can cause the wipers to not function properly.
Consequence: Improperly functioning wipers can reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is Z80.
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Pacifica and 2021 Voyager vehicles. The second-row seat-to-floor mounting latch may bind and stick open, preventing the seat from properly securing to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Consequence: An unsecured seat increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the second-row seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Z22.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 3 complaints involved crashes. 2 reported injuries or fatalities.
I would like to submit a formal complaint regarding the inadequate rental reimbursement being provided while a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica is undergoing recall repairs (Recall No. 226 – Ejection Mitigation). I took my vehicle to the dealership for recall repairs on March 12, 2026. The dealership does not provide loaner or rental vehicles. Chrysler Customer Care representatives advised that rental reimb...
The car randomly gives a warning on the dashboard in red, with red turtle symbol, to pull over and stop safely. A lot of the time we will be on the highway and can't pull over safely. It happens at any speed. 25, 80, 65, etc. It's been happening since we got the vehicle in 2023 and no dealership understands what the issue is even though there are clearly recall repairs for other same make and mode...
The headrest failed. The headrest pivots on the steel supports, and there's a ratchet inside, that is actuated by a plastic piece, which is then connected to cabling. The plastic piece internally broke it's actually unbelievably small for the application, the engineers should be ashamed of themselves. I'm going to guess 1/8" diameter, maximum, snapped right at the ratchet mechanism. If the weak pl...
I was driving on the highway when an alarm sounded and warning message displayed: "Stop Safely, Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon" At the same time, a turtle icon came on, along with the check engine light. I lost all power in the gas pedal. I pulled over, and after shutting my van down for a few minutes, I was able to turn it back on and get to my destination. However, the same exact issue happened on m...
Driving on the freeway vehicle suddenly enters limp mode with stop safely vehicle will shut off soon displayed. Transmission was replaced once already for this issue, a year later and I am experiencing the same thing. Very dangerous to lose all power while going 80mph in the third lane of a three row freeway and have to attempt to get all the way across lanes of traffic to safely stop while losing...
The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving into California through a storm with the temperature at 39 degrees, in heavy rain and wind, the defrost button was pressed, and the windows immediately fogged up. The contact cleared the windshield with a cloth while attempting to navigate through traffic. The contact became aware that the defogger had caused the fail...
Brakes have a skip feeling horribly. We took to garage after changing brakes and rotors 2x to be sure it wasnt the issue. But doesnt even feel safe to drive the garage took the whole front end apart down to the calipers and didnt find any issues so they questioned if maybe it wasnt a similar recall to the hybrid braking issue to do with the caliper? The van only has 45,000 miles and feels so unsaf...
In May 2025 shortly after purchasing this vehicle I had complete Brake failure while driving down the road. I was driving approximately 65 mph when the forward collision warning, ABS warning, Brake Warning, Auto Emergency Brake warning lights came on and when I pushed on the brake pedal it was hard as a rock and wouldn't stop the vehicle. It was returned to the purchasing dealership, and they repl...
A message appeared on the dashboard stating the engine would shut off soon. I could not accelerate. This has happened multiple times (at least a dozen since I bought the vehicle in April 2025) and I cannot drive above 70 mph or it will cause the issue to occur. Several times I have been in multi-lane traffic and because you cannot accelerate, I have to try to park on the should across multiple lan...
The vehicle experienced a failure of the hybrid battery thermal management system. A diagnostic trouble code (P0E15 – Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Coolant Heater “A” Control Performance) was set and the check engine light illuminated. This component is responsible for regulating high-voltage battery temperature and is part of the hybrid cooling/heating system required for safe operation and emissions re...
The head rest of the second row broke and will not return to its upright position after we used the stow feature. Very dangerous now and basically lost a seat in our vehicle
While driving 75MPH, the vehicle shut down with a message to pull over. All acceleration was lost. We had to navigate, without warning, across 3 lanes of traffic to pull over on the right side of the highway. This was EXTREMELY unsafe as we were slowing down and essentially cutting off other vehicles who were honking at us as this was a traffic hazard. All 6 members of my family were in the ve...
The vehicle was running fine when it suddenly shut down while driving. It was started back up 3 times before it would not start again.it was towed. We were told the two batteries needed to be replaced so we had it towed to midas because they had recently changed the auxiliary battery so it was under warranty. They replaced they replaced thr batteries but when they went to started up, thr engine st...
I have no damage to my vehicle or no recalls
The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V302000 (Air Bags). The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were limited, with only one kit provided per week, and that a waiting list was in place. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made a...
The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V302000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not exp...
The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal; however, when the brake pedal was released, the vehicle independently accelerated without the accelerator pedal being ...
Fuel line leak near engine. It sounds very similiar to the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Recall. The vehicle reaked of gasoline fumes coming in through the vents. Our mechanic replaced the fuel line, said it had a hole. We felt very unsafe even starting the car when it reaked of gas due to risk of fire. No warnings lights or anything, just the smell to tip us off. No one else has inspected the car sinc...
I was in an accident. Where the van rolled 17 times. On or about the 12th roll. The retaining lock on the shoulder strap released. This allowed me to slide out of the seatbelt. This caused me more complicated injuries. The vehicle is currently at copart impound lot in Oklahoma City, OK. Will be available for inspection upon your request. The Oklahoma highway patrol report indicated. I was wearing ...
The auto start/stop activate at lights when lift off the brake van cuts off and quickly restarts and turn off the lane departure light and sometimes doesn't restart and is hard to restart. Van sometimes cuts off on the middle of intersection and hard to restart.
Showing 20 of 171 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica
NHTSA defect investigations are higher-signal than ordinary complaints because they indicate the agency opened a formal review of a potential safety defect. Some investigations later connect to recall campaigns; others close without a recall after review.
Component: Electrical System:Wiring
Opened 2024-02-27
On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened investigation PE22-008 regarding complaints alleging a loss of motive power condition potentially due to a transmission malfunction in Model Years 2019-2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). On January 17, 2023, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) issued safety recall (NHTSA Recall 23V-010) involving 2017-2023 Model Years (MY) Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) produced between August 12, 2016,...
Component: Power Train
Opened 2022-07-22 · Closed 2024-03-27
On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE22008 to investigate allegation of loss of motive power, potentially due to transmission malfunction, in certain Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. In a January 17, 2023 letter to NHTSA, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) submitted recall notice 23V-010 involving a transmission motor wiring defect in 67,118 model year (MY) 2017-2023 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) manufactured from August 12, 2016 through Janua...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica
Has the 2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA been recalled?
Yes, the 2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA has 8 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA have?
The 2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA has 171 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 6 involved crashes. 13 injuries and 1 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA?
The 2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA does not have an NHTSA safety rating on file. This can happen for newer model years, specialty vehicles, or models that have not been crash-tested.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA involve power train (19 complaints), engine (15 complaints), seats (12 complaints). Other affected components include power train,electrical system,engine, unknown or other, power train,engine.
How many crash reports does the 2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA have?
There are 6 crash reports associated with the 2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA out of 171 total complaints (3.5% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA have?
There are 1 fire reports for the 2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA out of 171 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA?
Yes, 1 death has been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. These are self-reported by complainants and do not imply the vehicle caused the death.
How many injuries are reported for the 2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA?
13 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 171 complaints, 8 recalls. Note: 1 death(s) have been reported. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA?
The components with the most failures on the 2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA are: 1. POWER TRAIN (19 complaints), 2. ENGINE (15 complaints), 3. SEATS (12 complaints), 4. POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE (11 complaints), 5. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (10 complaints). POWER TRAIN is the single most-reported problem area with 19 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA?
Be cautious of sudden shutdowns and brake issues. Regular maintenance is crucial, especially for electrical and power train components. The 2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA has 171 NHTSA complaints and 8 recalls on record.
How reliable is the 2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA?
The 2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA receives a reliability score of 65/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 171 owner complaints, 8 recalls, and 7 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Air Bags and Electrical System.
What are the known issues with the 2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA?
Known issues with the 2022 CHRYSLER PACIFICA include: Air Bags, Electrical System, Brakes, Hybrid Battery. These are based on patterns found across 171 NHTSA complaints. 8 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica?
Common issues include sudden shutdowns, brake problems, and electrical system failures.
Are there any recalls for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica?
Yes, there are recalls for air bag and electrical system issues.
What should I do if I experience a sudden shutdown while driving?
Pull over safely and contact a mechanic to diagnose and address the issue.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of sudden shutdowns and brake issues. Regular maintenance is crucial, especially for electrical and power train components.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2022 Chrysler Pacifica
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. The data includes 171 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 8 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 6 reported crashes, 1 fire incidents, 13 reported injuries, and 1 fatalities associated with this vehicle.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-14