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2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, most often about the transmission (47% of complaints). It is the 2nd most complained-about Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid model year since 2000.
Most common 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid problems
Transmission
55 complaints · 47%The contact was an insurance agent who was filing a complaint on behalf of her client, who leased a 2022 Chrysler pacifica hybrid from enterprise rental car. The contact stated that while her client was driving 62 MPH, the engine seized, and the vehicle lost motive power. The client pulled over to the side of the…
The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler pacifica hybrid. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the driversâ side rear door opened unexpectedly. The contactâs daughter had to grasp and hold the door until the contact was able to pull over the vehicle to the side of the road. Additionally, the contact stated that the…
Engine
53 complaints · 46%The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler pacifica hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled and was restarted after five minutes. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler pacifica hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the message that the vehicle would attempt to shut off was displayed. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred, with the same message displayed.…
Electrical
40 complaints · 35%The contact owned a 2022 Chrysler pacifica hybrid. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the engine failed to increase in speed. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the contactâs vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated.…
The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler pacifica hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The 'stop safely, vehicle will shut off" message was displayed. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and was serviced…
Other or unspecified
22 complaints · 19%Fuel system
21 complaints · 18%Speed control
10 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler pacifica hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds in hybrid mode, the vehicle occasionally failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to maintain speed, and gradually…
Hybrid system
7 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 9,000 miles. Parts named most often: inverter.
The contact owned a 2022 Chrysler pacifica hybrid. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the engine failed to increase in speed. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the contactâs vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated.…
The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler pacifica hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The 'stop safely, vehicle will shut off" message was displayed. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and was serviced…
Brakes
4 complaints · 3%The contact owns a 2022 Chrysler pacifica hybrid. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, several unknown warning lights were displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the brake pedal seized and could not be depressed. Due to the failure, the contact was forced to coast the vehicle to a complete…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.
Summary
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).â 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, through january 9, 2023. The recall states that the loss of motive power condition in these vehicles is caused by an internal transmission wiring connector that may short circuit, resulting in an une
Transmission fault leading to loss of motive power
Summary
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 january 9, 2023. Fca determined that an internal transmission connector short could result in an unexpected engine shutdown under certain conditions. Follow up correspondence with fca confirmed this defect
Questions about the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (55 complaints); engine (53 complaints); electrical (40 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid model year since 2000, with 116 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.