CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2017

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

2.1K
Complaints
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Complaints & Recalls

2.1K Complaints 16 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

16 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 23V010000 SAFETY RECALL
67.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jan 17, 2023
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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 began notifying owners on February 23, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03A.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local CHRYSLER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 03A
Notice Date: Feb 23, 2023
Recall Date: Jan 17, 2023
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 19V348000 SAFETY RECALL
198.7K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 9, 2019
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with engine stop/start systems. A loose battery ground connection may result in an intermittent loss of power steering assist and/or a stall.

Potential Risk:
A loss of power steering assist or a stall can increase the risk of crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery ground surfaces, clean the contact surfaces as needed, and properly reassemble the ground connection, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US' number for this recall is V53.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local CHRYSLER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: V53
Notice Date: May 24, 2019
Recall Date: May 9, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V395000 SAFETY RECALL
240.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 14, 2018
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The Manual Park Release (MPR) plug may be removed without a tool. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."

Potential Risk:
If the MPR is engaged unintentionally, the vehicle could roll away striking and injuring a bystander or cause a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MPR plug, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U50.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local CHRYSLER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: U50
Notice Date: Jul 9, 2018
Recall Date: Jun 14, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V332000 SAFETY RECALL
4.8M Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 17, 2018
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Potential Risk:
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local CHRYSLER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: U49,U59-U65,U68,U73
Notice Date: Jun 4, 2018
Recall Date: May 17, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V049000 SAFETY RECALL
153.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jan 11, 2018
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with a 3.6l engine. The engine control software may become out of sync with the crankshaft position sensor, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

Potential Risk:
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U01.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local CHRYSLER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: U01
Notice Date: Mar 7, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 11, 2018
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 17V542000 SAFETY RECALL
47.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 31, 2017
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with the 8-passenger seating option. In certain passenger seating and vehicle situations, the second-row center seating position seat belt buckle could cause the left outboard seat belt to become unlatched.

Potential Risk:
Inadvertent unlatching of the left outboard seat belt can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a shorter second-row seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T54.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local CHRYSLER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: T54
Notice Date: Oct 26, 2017
Recall Date: Aug 31, 2017
Vantage Mobility International, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 17V482000 SAFETY RECALL
524 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 28, 2017
Safety Issue:

Vantage Mobility International, LLC (VMI) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vehicles modified by VMI. The rear pinion bracket on both sides of the vehicle may crack, causing the axle not to be centered and the wheel to wobble.

Potential Risk:
A wheel wobble may cause a possible loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
VMI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pinion brackets, free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 2017. Owners may contact VMI customer service at 1-800-488-9082. VMI's number for this recall is PAC20170728.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local CHRYSLER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: PAC20170728
Notice Date: Aug 14, 2017
Recall Date: Jul 28, 2017
Vantage Mobility International, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 17V342000 SAFETY RECALL
371 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 25, 2017
Safety Issue:

Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage Mobility) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vans modified by Vantage Mobility for wheelchair accessibility. The affected vans have rear brake lines that might have been crossed during the modification. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Potential Risk:
The crossed rear brake lines will cause the rear anti-lock brake system to be ineffective, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Vantage Mobility will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear brake line attachments, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082. Vantage Mobility's number for this recall is Pac-20170525.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local CHRYSLER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: Pac-20170525
Notice Date: Jul 3, 2017
Recall Date: May 25, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 16V490000 SAFETY RECALL
3.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 30, 2016
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Pacifica vehicles manufactured February 22, 2016, through April 28, 2016. The center overhead seat belt stow clip may fracture and prevent use of the seat belt in the third-row and/or second-row center passenger seat (if so equipped).

Potential Risk:
If passengers occupying the third-row and/or second-row center seats cannot use a seat belt, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the third-row and, if necessary, second-row center overhead seat belt stow bezel, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S42.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local CHRYSLER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: S42
Notice Date: Jul 14, 2016
Recall Date: Jun 30, 2016

Consumer Complaints

2.1K Complaints
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11174927 Other
Feb 7, 2019
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING 55-65 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND VIBRATED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WHITE PLAINS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE (LOCATED AT 70 WESTCHESTER AVE, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601, (914) 618-4521) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING 55-65 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND VIBRATED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WHITE PLAINS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE (LOCATED AT 70 WESTCHESTER AVE, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601, (914) 618-4521) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING 55-65 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND VIBRATED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WHITE PLAINS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE (LOCATED AT 70 WESTCHESTER AVE, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601, (914) 618-4521) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11174927
Notice Date: Feb 7, 2019
Recall Date: Feb 7, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11174815 Other
Feb 6, 2019
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND IT SHUT OFF WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, GAVE WARNING THAT IT MUST BE IN PARK BEFORE RESTARTING.

Corrective Action:

WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND IT SHUT OFF WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, GAVE WARNING THAT IT MUST BE IN PARK BEFORE RESTARTING.

Additional Notes:

WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND IT SHUT OFF WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, GAVE WARNING THAT IT MUST BE IN PARK BEFORE RESTARTING.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11174815
Notice Date: Feb 6, 2019
Recall Date: Feb 6, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11174815 Other
Feb 6, 2019
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND IT SHUT OFF WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, GAVE WARNING THAT IT MUST BE IN PARK BEFORE RESTARTING.

Corrective Action:

WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND IT SHUT OFF WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, GAVE WARNING THAT IT MUST BE IN PARK BEFORE RESTARTING.

Additional Notes:

WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND IT SHUT OFF WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, GAVE WARNING THAT IT MUST BE IN PARK BEFORE RESTARTING.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11174815
Notice Date: Feb 6, 2019
Recall Date: Feb 6, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11174815 Other
Feb 6, 2019
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND IT SHUT OFF WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, GAVE WARNING THAT IT MUST BE IN PARK BEFORE RESTARTING.

Corrective Action:

WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND IT SHUT OFF WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, GAVE WARNING THAT IT MUST BE IN PARK BEFORE RESTARTING.

Additional Notes:

WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND IT SHUT OFF WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, GAVE WARNING THAT IT MUST BE IN PARK BEFORE RESTARTING.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11174815
Notice Date: Feb 6, 2019
Recall Date: Feb 6, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11173790 Other
Feb 3, 2019
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

OUR 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA HAS BEEN JERKING INTO GEAR AND WON'T ACCELERATE AND THEN AFTER A FEW MOMENTS, IT DOES. THE JERKING FEELS AS IF SOMEONE JUST HIT YOU FROM BEHIND AND YOU STALL BEFORE BEING ABLE TO ACCELERATE. THIS ALWAYS HAPPENED WHILE IN MOTION FLAT ROAD, INCLINE, OR DOWN HILL. WHEN WE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND TOOK IT IN AND INFORMED THEM OF THE ISSUE, THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T SEE A PROBLEM. NOW, WE HAVE AN UNKNOWN MESSAGE THAT SAYS "SERVICE SHIFTER". THIS CAME AFTER THE VAN WAS SITTING AND WE GOT IN TO START THE VEHICLE. IT WOULDN'T START. HAD TO WAIT FOR A TOW. THE POWER WINDOWS, DOORS, HATCH WON'T WORK BUT THE RADIO AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS WORK FINE.

Corrective Action:

OUR 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA HAS BEEN JERKING INTO GEAR AND WON'T ACCELERATE AND THEN AFTER A FEW MOMENTS, IT DOES. THE JERKING FEELS AS IF SOMEONE JUST HIT YOU FROM BEHIND AND YOU STALL BEFORE BEING ABLE TO ACCELERATE. THIS ALWAYS HAPPENED WHILE IN MOTION FLAT ROAD, INCLINE, OR DOWN HILL. WHEN WE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND TOOK IT IN AND INFORMED THEM OF THE ISSUE, THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T SEE A PROBLEM. NOW, WE HAVE AN UNKNOWN MESSAGE THAT SAYS "SERVICE SHIFTER". THIS CAME AFTER THE VAN WAS SITTING AND WE GOT IN TO START THE VEHICLE. IT WOULDN'T START. HAD TO WAIT FOR A TOW. THE POWER WINDOWS, DOORS, HATCH WON'T WORK BUT THE RADIO AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS WORK FINE.

Additional Notes:

OUR 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA HAS BEEN JERKING INTO GEAR AND WON'T ACCELERATE AND THEN AFTER A FEW MOMENTS, IT DOES. THE JERKING FEELS AS IF SOMEONE JUST HIT YOU FROM BEHIND AND YOU STALL BEFORE BEING ABLE TO ACCELERATE. THIS ALWAYS HAPPENED WHILE IN MOTION FLAT ROAD, INCLINE, OR DOWN HILL. WHEN WE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND TOOK IT IN AND INFORMED THEM OF THE ISSUE, THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T SEE A PROBLEM. NOW, WE HAVE AN UNKNOWN MESSAGE THAT SAYS "SERVICE SHIFTER". THIS CAME AFTER THE VAN WAS SITTING AND WE GOT IN TO START THE VEHICLE. IT WOULDN'T START. HAD TO WAIT FOR A TOW. THE POWER WINDOWS, DOORS, HATCH WON'T WORK BUT THE RADIO AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS WORK FINE.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11173790
Notice Date: Feb 3, 2019
Recall Date: Feb 3, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11173790 Other
Feb 3, 2019
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

OUR 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA HAS BEEN JERKING INTO GEAR AND WON'T ACCELERATE AND THEN AFTER A FEW MOMENTS, IT DOES. THE JERKING FEELS AS IF SOMEONE JUST HIT YOU FROM BEHIND AND YOU STALL BEFORE BEING ABLE TO ACCELERATE. THIS ALWAYS HAPPENED WHILE IN MOTION FLAT ROAD, INCLINE, OR DOWN HILL. WHEN WE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND TOOK IT IN AND INFORMED THEM OF THE ISSUE, THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T SEE A PROBLEM. NOW, WE HAVE AN UNKNOWN MESSAGE THAT SAYS "SERVICE SHIFTER". THIS CAME AFTER THE VAN WAS SITTING AND WE GOT IN TO START THE VEHICLE. IT WOULDN'T START. HAD TO WAIT FOR A TOW. THE POWER WINDOWS, DOORS, HATCH WON'T WORK BUT THE RADIO AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS WORK FINE.

Corrective Action:

OUR 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA HAS BEEN JERKING INTO GEAR AND WON'T ACCELERATE AND THEN AFTER A FEW MOMENTS, IT DOES. THE JERKING FEELS AS IF SOMEONE JUST HIT YOU FROM BEHIND AND YOU STALL BEFORE BEING ABLE TO ACCELERATE. THIS ALWAYS HAPPENED WHILE IN MOTION FLAT ROAD, INCLINE, OR DOWN HILL. WHEN WE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND TOOK IT IN AND INFORMED THEM OF THE ISSUE, THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T SEE A PROBLEM. NOW, WE HAVE AN UNKNOWN MESSAGE THAT SAYS "SERVICE SHIFTER". THIS CAME AFTER THE VAN WAS SITTING AND WE GOT IN TO START THE VEHICLE. IT WOULDN'T START. HAD TO WAIT FOR A TOW. THE POWER WINDOWS, DOORS, HATCH WON'T WORK BUT THE RADIO AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS WORK FINE.

Additional Notes:

OUR 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA HAS BEEN JERKING INTO GEAR AND WON'T ACCELERATE AND THEN AFTER A FEW MOMENTS, IT DOES. THE JERKING FEELS AS IF SOMEONE JUST HIT YOU FROM BEHIND AND YOU STALL BEFORE BEING ABLE TO ACCELERATE. THIS ALWAYS HAPPENED WHILE IN MOTION FLAT ROAD, INCLINE, OR DOWN HILL. WHEN WE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND TOOK IT IN AND INFORMED THEM OF THE ISSUE, THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T SEE A PROBLEM. NOW, WE HAVE AN UNKNOWN MESSAGE THAT SAYS "SERVICE SHIFTER". THIS CAME AFTER THE VAN WAS SITTING AND WE GOT IN TO START THE VEHICLE. IT WOULDN'T START. HAD TO WAIT FOR A TOW. THE POWER WINDOWS, DOORS, HATCH WON'T WORK BUT THE RADIO AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS WORK FINE.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11173790
Notice Date: Feb 3, 2019
Recall Date: Feb 3, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11173790 Other
Feb 3, 2019
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

OUR 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA HAS BEEN JERKING INTO GEAR AND WON'T ACCELERATE AND THEN AFTER A FEW MOMENTS, IT DOES. THE JERKING FEELS AS IF SOMEONE JUST HIT YOU FROM BEHIND AND YOU STALL BEFORE BEING ABLE TO ACCELERATE. THIS ALWAYS HAPPENED WHILE IN MOTION FLAT ROAD, INCLINE, OR DOWN HILL. WHEN WE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND TOOK IT IN AND INFORMED THEM OF THE ISSUE, THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T SEE A PROBLEM. NOW, WE HAVE AN UNKNOWN MESSAGE THAT SAYS "SERVICE SHIFTER". THIS CAME AFTER THE VAN WAS SITTING AND WE GOT IN TO START THE VEHICLE. IT WOULDN'T START. HAD TO WAIT FOR A TOW. THE POWER WINDOWS, DOORS, HATCH WON'T WORK BUT THE RADIO AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS WORK FINE.

Corrective Action:

OUR 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA HAS BEEN JERKING INTO GEAR AND WON'T ACCELERATE AND THEN AFTER A FEW MOMENTS, IT DOES. THE JERKING FEELS AS IF SOMEONE JUST HIT YOU FROM BEHIND AND YOU STALL BEFORE BEING ABLE TO ACCELERATE. THIS ALWAYS HAPPENED WHILE IN MOTION FLAT ROAD, INCLINE, OR DOWN HILL. WHEN WE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND TOOK IT IN AND INFORMED THEM OF THE ISSUE, THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T SEE A PROBLEM. NOW, WE HAVE AN UNKNOWN MESSAGE THAT SAYS "SERVICE SHIFTER". THIS CAME AFTER THE VAN WAS SITTING AND WE GOT IN TO START THE VEHICLE. IT WOULDN'T START. HAD TO WAIT FOR A TOW. THE POWER WINDOWS, DOORS, HATCH WON'T WORK BUT THE RADIO AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS WORK FINE.

Additional Notes:

OUR 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA HAS BEEN JERKING INTO GEAR AND WON'T ACCELERATE AND THEN AFTER A FEW MOMENTS, IT DOES. THE JERKING FEELS AS IF SOMEONE JUST HIT YOU FROM BEHIND AND YOU STALL BEFORE BEING ABLE TO ACCELERATE. THIS ALWAYS HAPPENED WHILE IN MOTION FLAT ROAD, INCLINE, OR DOWN HILL. WHEN WE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND TOOK IT IN AND INFORMED THEM OF THE ISSUE, THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T SEE A PROBLEM. NOW, WE HAVE AN UNKNOWN MESSAGE THAT SAYS "SERVICE SHIFTER". THIS CAME AFTER THE VAN WAS SITTING AND WE GOT IN TO START THE VEHICLE. IT WOULDN'T START. HAD TO WAIT FOR A TOW. THE POWER WINDOWS, DOORS, HATCH WON'T WORK BUT THE RADIO AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS WORK FINE.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11173790
Notice Date: Feb 3, 2019
Recall Date: Feb 3, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11173802 Other
Feb 3, 2019
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

I PURCHASED A USED 2017 CHYRLSER PACIFICA AND COULD NOT GET MY UCONNECT TO WORK. I FOUND OUT THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER MAINTAINS THE UCONNECT ACCESS ACCOUNT UNTIL THEY CANCEL IT. THEY CAN UNLOCK, START AND IF WANTED STEAL MY CAR USING THEIR CELL PHONE. UCONNECT DOES NOT CANCEL THE ACCOUNT WHEN THE CAR IS SOLD SO THE PREVIOUS OWNER MAINTAINS THE ACCOUNT UNTIL THEY CANCEL IT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS THE PREVIOUS OWNER CAN EFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT THE NEW OWNER'S KNOWLEDGE.

Corrective Action:

I PURCHASED A USED 2017 CHYRLSER PACIFICA AND COULD NOT GET MY UCONNECT TO WORK. I FOUND OUT THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER MAINTAINS THE UCONNECT ACCESS ACCOUNT UNTIL THEY CANCEL IT. THEY CAN UNLOCK, START AND IF WANTED STEAL MY CAR USING THEIR CELL PHONE. UCONNECT DOES NOT CANCEL THE ACCOUNT WHEN THE CAR IS SOLD SO THE PREVIOUS OWNER MAINTAINS THE ACCOUNT UNTIL THEY CANCEL IT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS THE PREVIOUS OWNER CAN EFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT THE NEW OWNER'S KNOWLEDGE.

Additional Notes:

I PURCHASED A USED 2017 CHYRLSER PACIFICA AND COULD NOT GET MY UCONNECT TO WORK. I FOUND OUT THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER MAINTAINS THE UCONNECT ACCESS ACCOUNT UNTIL THEY CANCEL IT. THEY CAN UNLOCK, START AND IF WANTED STEAL MY CAR USING THEIR CELL PHONE. UCONNECT DOES NOT CANCEL THE ACCOUNT WHEN THE CAR IS SOLD SO THE PREVIOUS OWNER MAINTAINS THE ACCOUNT UNTIL THEY CANCEL IT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS THE PREVIOUS OWNER CAN EFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT THE NEW OWNER'S KNOWLEDGE.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11173802
Notice Date: Feb 3, 2019
Recall Date: Feb 3, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11173578 Other
Feb 1, 2019
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

WE HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR 2 MONTHS, ON TWO OCCASIONS WE HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION APPEAR TO GET STUCK IN A LOW GEAR AFTER STARTING FROM STOP IN CITY TRAFFIC, THE RPM'S GO UP, ENGINE REVS, CARS WILL NOT ACCELERATE, THEN GOES INTO GEAR AND DRIVES. BOTH TIMES WE HAD PULLED OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND COULD NOT ACCELERATE. ON ANOTHER OCCASION WHILE GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AROUND 10-15 MILES PER HOUR THE VEHICLE JERKED INTO GEAR AGAIN, WOULDN'T ACCELERATE, AFTER RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE JERKED AGAIN AND THEN DROVE NORMALLY. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED 4 TIMES WHILE DRIVING THROUGH PARKING LOTS. IT FEELS AS THOUGH YOU HAVE BEEN HIT OR HIT SOMETHING. NO CODES CAME UP AND DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE ISSUE.

Corrective Action:

WE HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR 2 MONTHS, ON TWO OCCASIONS WE HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION APPEAR TO GET STUCK IN A LOW GEAR AFTER STARTING FROM STOP IN CITY TRAFFIC, THE RPM'S GO UP, ENGINE REVS, CARS WILL NOT ACCELERATE, THEN GOES INTO GEAR AND DRIVES. BOTH TIMES WE HAD PULLED OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND COULD NOT ACCELERATE. ON ANOTHER OCCASION WHILE GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AROUND 10-15 MILES PER HOUR THE VEHICLE JERKED INTO GEAR AGAIN, WOULDN'T ACCELERATE, AFTER RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE JERKED AGAIN AND THEN DROVE NORMALLY. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED 4 TIMES WHILE DRIVING THROUGH PARKING LOTS. IT FEELS AS THOUGH YOU HAVE BEEN HIT OR HIT SOMETHING. NO CODES CAME UP AND DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE ISSUE.

Additional Notes:

WE HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR 2 MONTHS, ON TWO OCCASIONS WE HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION APPEAR TO GET STUCK IN A LOW GEAR AFTER STARTING FROM STOP IN CITY TRAFFIC, THE RPM'S GO UP, ENGINE REVS, CARS WILL NOT ACCELERATE, THEN GOES INTO GEAR AND DRIVES. BOTH TIMES WE HAD PULLED OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND COULD NOT ACCELERATE. ON ANOTHER OCCASION WHILE GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AROUND 10-15 MILES PER HOUR THE VEHICLE JERKED INTO GEAR AGAIN, WOULDN'T ACCELERATE, AFTER RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE JERKED AGAIN AND THEN DROVE NORMALLY. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED 4 TIMES WHILE DRIVING THROUGH PARKING LOTS. IT FEELS AS THOUGH YOU HAVE BEEN HIT OR HIT SOMETHING. NO CODES CAME UP AND DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE ISSUE.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11173578
Notice Date: Feb 1, 2019
Recall Date: Feb 1, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11171993 Other
Jan 24, 2019
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

LAST NIGHT, I OPENED MY CAR DOOR THAT WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT TO PUT MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN HER CAR SEAT. THE SLIDING CAR DOOR FELL OFF, DRIVER'S REAR WINDOW SHATTERED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. A DOOR DOES NOT FALL OFF. THE ENTIRE DOOR FELL OFF AND NOT ONLY DID IT FALL ON TOP OF ME THAT I HAD TO CATCH IT BUT THE DOOR SCRATCHED THE WHOLE DRIVER'S SIDE. GLASS SHATTERED AND PIECES OF GLASS FLUNG AT MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. I HAVE HAD OVER 6 RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE AND NOW THE WHOLE DOOR FALLS OFF. I'M AT A LOSS OF WORDS RIGHT NOW BUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE, AT ALL!!!! I NEED SOMEONE TO CONTACT ME REGARDING THIS ASAP!

Corrective Action:

LAST NIGHT, I OPENED MY CAR DOOR THAT WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT TO PUT MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN HER CAR SEAT. THE SLIDING CAR DOOR FELL OFF, DRIVER'S REAR WINDOW SHATTERED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. A DOOR DOES NOT FALL OFF. THE ENTIRE DOOR FELL OFF AND NOT ONLY DID IT FALL ON TOP OF ME THAT I HAD TO CATCH IT BUT THE DOOR SCRATCHED THE WHOLE DRIVER'S SIDE. GLASS SHATTERED AND PIECES OF GLASS FLUNG AT MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. I HAVE HAD OVER 6 RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE AND NOW THE WHOLE DOOR FALLS OFF. I'M AT A LOSS OF WORDS RIGHT NOW BUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE, AT ALL!!!! I NEED SOMEONE TO CONTACT ME REGARDING THIS ASAP!

Additional Notes:

LAST NIGHT, I OPENED MY CAR DOOR THAT WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT TO PUT MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN HER CAR SEAT. THE SLIDING CAR DOOR FELL OFF, DRIVER'S REAR WINDOW SHATTERED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. A DOOR DOES NOT FALL OFF. THE ENTIRE DOOR FELL OFF AND NOT ONLY DID IT FALL ON TOP OF ME THAT I HAD TO CATCH IT BUT THE DOOR SCRATCHED THE WHOLE DRIVER'S SIDE. GLASS SHATTERED AND PIECES OF GLASS FLUNG AT MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. I HAVE HAD OVER 6 RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE AND NOW THE WHOLE DOOR FALLS OFF. I'M AT A LOSS OF WORDS RIGHT NOW BUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE, AT ALL!!!! I NEED SOMEONE TO CONTACT ME REGARDING THIS ASAP!

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11171993
Notice Date: Jan 24, 2019
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11171993 Other
Jan 24, 2019
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

LAST NIGHT, I OPENED MY CAR DOOR THAT WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT TO PUT MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN HER CAR SEAT. THE SLIDING CAR DOOR FELL OFF, DRIVER'S REAR WINDOW SHATTERED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. A DOOR DOES NOT FALL OFF. THE ENTIRE DOOR FELL OFF AND NOT ONLY DID IT FALL ON TOP OF ME THAT I HAD TO CATCH IT BUT THE DOOR SCRATCHED THE WHOLE DRIVER'S SIDE. GLASS SHATTERED AND PIECES OF GLASS FLUNG AT MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. I HAVE HAD OVER 6 RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE AND NOW THE WHOLE DOOR FALLS OFF. I'M AT A LOSS OF WORDS RIGHT NOW BUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE, AT ALL!!!! I NEED SOMEONE TO CONTACT ME REGARDING THIS ASAP!

Corrective Action:

LAST NIGHT, I OPENED MY CAR DOOR THAT WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT TO PUT MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN HER CAR SEAT. THE SLIDING CAR DOOR FELL OFF, DRIVER'S REAR WINDOW SHATTERED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. A DOOR DOES NOT FALL OFF. THE ENTIRE DOOR FELL OFF AND NOT ONLY DID IT FALL ON TOP OF ME THAT I HAD TO CATCH IT BUT THE DOOR SCRATCHED THE WHOLE DRIVER'S SIDE. GLASS SHATTERED AND PIECES OF GLASS FLUNG AT MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. I HAVE HAD OVER 6 RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE AND NOW THE WHOLE DOOR FALLS OFF. I'M AT A LOSS OF WORDS RIGHT NOW BUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE, AT ALL!!!! I NEED SOMEONE TO CONTACT ME REGARDING THIS ASAP!

Additional Notes:

LAST NIGHT, I OPENED MY CAR DOOR THAT WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT TO PUT MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN HER CAR SEAT. THE SLIDING CAR DOOR FELL OFF, DRIVER'S REAR WINDOW SHATTERED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. A DOOR DOES NOT FALL OFF. THE ENTIRE DOOR FELL OFF AND NOT ONLY DID IT FALL ON TOP OF ME THAT I HAD TO CATCH IT BUT THE DOOR SCRATCHED THE WHOLE DRIVER'S SIDE. GLASS SHATTERED AND PIECES OF GLASS FLUNG AT MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. I HAVE HAD OVER 6 RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE AND NOW THE WHOLE DOOR FALLS OFF. I'M AT A LOSS OF WORDS RIGHT NOW BUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE, AT ALL!!!! I NEED SOMEONE TO CONTACT ME REGARDING THIS ASAP!

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11171993
Notice Date: Jan 24, 2019
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11171645 Other
Jan 23, 2019
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. AFTER ACCELERATING INTO AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED AND "SHIFT TO PARK" DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND WAS LATER TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. AFTER ACCELERATING INTO AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED AND "SHIFT TO PARK" DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND WAS LATER TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. AFTER ACCELERATING INTO AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED AND "SHIFT TO PARK" DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND WAS LATER TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11171645
Notice Date: Jan 23, 2019
Recall Date: Jan 23, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11171384 Other
Jan 22, 2019
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

INITIALLY, WHILE DRIVING, A BRIEF WARNING MESSAGE WOULD FLASH ON THE DRIVER'S INFO CLUSTER THAT THE "POWER STEERING WAS UNAVAILABLE" AND THEN THE WARNING WOULD GO AWAY VERY QUICKLY. HOWEVER, THE WARNING BEGAN COMING ON MORE FREQUENTLY, ALWAYS WHILE DRIVING, AND IT WOULD STAY ON, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THIS WAS VERY FRIGHTENING SINCE IN THE LARGE VAN IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHILE DRIVING AT BOTH HIGHWAY AND SIDE-STREET SPEEDS. WHEN THE ENGINE WOULD BE TURNED OFF AND THEN RESTARTED, THE MALFUNCTION WOULD RESOLVE, HOWEVER, IT BEGAN HAPPENING MORE AND MORE FREQUENTLY, SOMETIMES MULTIPLE TIMES DURING A SHORT DRIVE. IT WAS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS THE POWER STEERING COULD HAVE POTENTIALLY GONE OUT AT ANY TIME, SUCH AS A HIGHWAY CORNER, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. THE CAR IS NOW IN THE SHOP WHILE THEY ARE TRYING TO FIND A REPAIR FOR THE PROBLEM BUT AS OF NOW THEY ARE SAYING IT IS ELECTRONIC AND NOT MECHANICAL.

Corrective Action:

INITIALLY, WHILE DRIVING, A BRIEF WARNING MESSAGE WOULD FLASH ON THE DRIVER'S INFO CLUSTER THAT THE "POWER STEERING WAS UNAVAILABLE" AND THEN THE WARNING WOULD GO AWAY VERY QUICKLY. HOWEVER, THE WARNING BEGAN COMING ON MORE FREQUENTLY, ALWAYS WHILE DRIVING, AND IT WOULD STAY ON, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THIS WAS VERY FRIGHTENING SINCE IN THE LARGE VAN IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHILE DRIVING AT BOTH HIGHWAY AND SIDE-STREET SPEEDS. WHEN THE ENGINE WOULD BE TURNED OFF AND THEN RESTARTED, THE MALFUNCTION WOULD RESOLVE, HOWEVER, IT BEGAN HAPPENING MORE AND MORE FREQUENTLY, SOMETIMES MULTIPLE TIMES DURING A SHORT DRIVE. IT WAS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS THE POWER STEERING COULD HAVE POTENTIALLY GONE OUT AT ANY TIME, SUCH AS A HIGHWAY CORNER, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. THE CAR IS NOW IN THE SHOP WHILE THEY ARE TRYING TO FIND A REPAIR FOR THE PROBLEM BUT AS OF NOW THEY ARE SAYING IT IS ELECTRONIC AND NOT MECHANICAL.

Additional Notes:

INITIALLY, WHILE DRIVING, A BRIEF WARNING MESSAGE WOULD FLASH ON THE DRIVER'S INFO CLUSTER THAT THE "POWER STEERING WAS UNAVAILABLE" AND THEN THE WARNING WOULD GO AWAY VERY QUICKLY. HOWEVER, THE WARNING BEGAN COMING ON MORE FREQUENTLY, ALWAYS WHILE DRIVING, AND IT WOULD STAY ON, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THIS WAS VERY FRIGHTENING SINCE IN THE LARGE VAN IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHILE DRIVING AT BOTH HIGHWAY AND SIDE-STREET SPEEDS. WHEN THE ENGINE WOULD BE TURNED OFF AND THEN RESTARTED, THE MALFUNCTION WOULD RESOLVE, HOWEVER, IT BEGAN HAPPENING MORE AND MORE FREQUENTLY, SOMETIMES MULTIPLE TIMES DURING A SHORT DRIVE. IT WAS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS THE POWER STEERING COULD HAVE POTENTIALLY GONE OUT AT ANY TIME, SUCH AS A HIGHWAY CORNER, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. THE CAR IS NOW IN THE SHOP WHILE THEY ARE TRYING TO FIND A REPAIR FOR THE PROBLEM BUT AS OF NOW THEY ARE SAYING IT IS ELECTRONIC AND NOT MECHANICAL.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11171384
Notice Date: Jan 22, 2019
Recall Date: Jan 22, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11171384 Other
Jan 22, 2019
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

INITIALLY, WHILE DRIVING, A BRIEF WARNING MESSAGE WOULD FLASH ON THE DRIVER'S INFO CLUSTER THAT THE "POWER STEERING WAS UNAVAILABLE" AND THEN THE WARNING WOULD GO AWAY VERY QUICKLY. HOWEVER, THE WARNING BEGAN COMING ON MORE FREQUENTLY, ALWAYS WHILE DRIVING, AND IT WOULD STAY ON, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THIS WAS VERY FRIGHTENING SINCE IN THE LARGE VAN IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHILE DRIVING AT BOTH HIGHWAY AND SIDE-STREET SPEEDS. WHEN THE ENGINE WOULD BE TURNED OFF AND THEN RESTARTED, THE MALFUNCTION WOULD RESOLVE, HOWEVER, IT BEGAN HAPPENING MORE AND MORE FREQUENTLY, SOMETIMES MULTIPLE TIMES DURING A SHORT DRIVE. IT WAS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS THE POWER STEERING COULD HAVE POTENTIALLY GONE OUT AT ANY TIME, SUCH AS A HIGHWAY CORNER, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. THE CAR IS NOW IN THE SHOP WHILE THEY ARE TRYING TO FIND A REPAIR FOR THE PROBLEM BUT AS OF NOW THEY ARE SAYING IT IS ELECTRONIC AND NOT MECHANICAL.

Corrective Action:

INITIALLY, WHILE DRIVING, A BRIEF WARNING MESSAGE WOULD FLASH ON THE DRIVER'S INFO CLUSTER THAT THE "POWER STEERING WAS UNAVAILABLE" AND THEN THE WARNING WOULD GO AWAY VERY QUICKLY. HOWEVER, THE WARNING BEGAN COMING ON MORE FREQUENTLY, ALWAYS WHILE DRIVING, AND IT WOULD STAY ON, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THIS WAS VERY FRIGHTENING SINCE IN THE LARGE VAN IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHILE DRIVING AT BOTH HIGHWAY AND SIDE-STREET SPEEDS. WHEN THE ENGINE WOULD BE TURNED OFF AND THEN RESTARTED, THE MALFUNCTION WOULD RESOLVE, HOWEVER, IT BEGAN HAPPENING MORE AND MORE FREQUENTLY, SOMETIMES MULTIPLE TIMES DURING A SHORT DRIVE. IT WAS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS THE POWER STEERING COULD HAVE POTENTIALLY GONE OUT AT ANY TIME, SUCH AS A HIGHWAY CORNER, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. THE CAR IS NOW IN THE SHOP WHILE THEY ARE TRYING TO FIND A REPAIR FOR THE PROBLEM BUT AS OF NOW THEY ARE SAYING IT IS ELECTRONIC AND NOT MECHANICAL.

Additional Notes:

INITIALLY, WHILE DRIVING, A BRIEF WARNING MESSAGE WOULD FLASH ON THE DRIVER'S INFO CLUSTER THAT THE "POWER STEERING WAS UNAVAILABLE" AND THEN THE WARNING WOULD GO AWAY VERY QUICKLY. HOWEVER, THE WARNING BEGAN COMING ON MORE FREQUENTLY, ALWAYS WHILE DRIVING, AND IT WOULD STAY ON, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THIS WAS VERY FRIGHTENING SINCE IN THE LARGE VAN IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WHILE DRIVING AT BOTH HIGHWAY AND SIDE-STREET SPEEDS. WHEN THE ENGINE WOULD BE TURNED OFF AND THEN RESTARTED, THE MALFUNCTION WOULD RESOLVE, HOWEVER, IT BEGAN HAPPENING MORE AND MORE FREQUENTLY, SOMETIMES MULTIPLE TIMES DURING A SHORT DRIVE. IT WAS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS THE POWER STEERING COULD HAVE POTENTIALLY GONE OUT AT ANY TIME, SUCH AS A HIGHWAY CORNER, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. THE CAR IS NOW IN THE SHOP WHILE THEY ARE TRYING TO FIND A REPAIR FOR THE PROBLEM BUT AS OF NOW THEY ARE SAYING IT IS ELECTRONIC AND NOT MECHANICAL.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11171384
Notice Date: Jan 22, 2019
Recall Date: Jan 22, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11170735 Other
Jan 18, 2019
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

THERE WAS A RECALL DUE TO THIS VEHICLE HARD SHIFTING. I HAVE HAD THIS FIXED THREE TIMES AND IT IS HARD SHIFTING AGAIN. THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD AND SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE IT WILL STALL OUT COMPLETELY. IT OCCURS WHEN ACCELERATING, ESPECIALLY AFTER STOPPING. IT IS WORSE WHEN SHIFTING FROM THE LOWER GEARS WHEN THE VEHICLE JUST BEGINS TO ACCELERATE, HOWEVER IT ALSO OCCURS WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO TURN. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT MONITORS THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT OFTEN SHOWS TO BE IN THE NEGATIVE DEGREES. THIS CAUSES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. THIS HAS ALSO BEEN FIXED BY MY DEALERSHIP BUT IT HAS CONTINUED TO OCCUR.

Corrective Action:

THERE WAS A RECALL DUE TO THIS VEHICLE HARD SHIFTING. I HAVE HAD THIS FIXED THREE TIMES AND IT IS HARD SHIFTING AGAIN. THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD AND SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE IT WILL STALL OUT COMPLETELY. IT OCCURS WHEN ACCELERATING, ESPECIALLY AFTER STOPPING. IT IS WORSE WHEN SHIFTING FROM THE LOWER GEARS WHEN THE VEHICLE JUST BEGINS TO ACCELERATE, HOWEVER IT ALSO OCCURS WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO TURN. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT MONITORS THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT OFTEN SHOWS TO BE IN THE NEGATIVE DEGREES. THIS CAUSES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. THIS HAS ALSO BEEN FIXED BY MY DEALERSHIP BUT IT HAS CONTINUED TO OCCUR.

Additional Notes:

THERE WAS A RECALL DUE TO THIS VEHICLE HARD SHIFTING. I HAVE HAD THIS FIXED THREE TIMES AND IT IS HARD SHIFTING AGAIN. THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD AND SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE IT WILL STALL OUT COMPLETELY. IT OCCURS WHEN ACCELERATING, ESPECIALLY AFTER STOPPING. IT IS WORSE WHEN SHIFTING FROM THE LOWER GEARS WHEN THE VEHICLE JUST BEGINS TO ACCELERATE, HOWEVER IT ALSO OCCURS WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO TURN. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT MONITORS THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT OFTEN SHOWS TO BE IN THE NEGATIVE DEGREES. THIS CAUSES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. THIS HAS ALSO BEEN FIXED BY MY DEALERSHIP BUT IT HAS CONTINUED TO OCCUR.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11170735
Notice Date: Jan 18, 2019
Recall Date: Jan 18, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11170735 Other
Jan 18, 2019
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

THERE WAS A RECALL DUE TO THIS VEHICLE HARD SHIFTING. I HAVE HAD THIS FIXED THREE TIMES AND IT IS HARD SHIFTING AGAIN. THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD AND SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE IT WILL STALL OUT COMPLETELY. IT OCCURS WHEN ACCELERATING, ESPECIALLY AFTER STOPPING. IT IS WORSE WHEN SHIFTING FROM THE LOWER GEARS WHEN THE VEHICLE JUST BEGINS TO ACCELERATE, HOWEVER IT ALSO OCCURS WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO TURN. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT MONITORS THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT OFTEN SHOWS TO BE IN THE NEGATIVE DEGREES. THIS CAUSES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. THIS HAS ALSO BEEN FIXED BY MY DEALERSHIP BUT IT HAS CONTINUED TO OCCUR.

Corrective Action:

THERE WAS A RECALL DUE TO THIS VEHICLE HARD SHIFTING. I HAVE HAD THIS FIXED THREE TIMES AND IT IS HARD SHIFTING AGAIN. THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD AND SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE IT WILL STALL OUT COMPLETELY. IT OCCURS WHEN ACCELERATING, ESPECIALLY AFTER STOPPING. IT IS WORSE WHEN SHIFTING FROM THE LOWER GEARS WHEN THE VEHICLE JUST BEGINS TO ACCELERATE, HOWEVER IT ALSO OCCURS WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO TURN. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT MONITORS THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT OFTEN SHOWS TO BE IN THE NEGATIVE DEGREES. THIS CAUSES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. THIS HAS ALSO BEEN FIXED BY MY DEALERSHIP BUT IT HAS CONTINUED TO OCCUR.

Additional Notes:

THERE WAS A RECALL DUE TO THIS VEHICLE HARD SHIFTING. I HAVE HAD THIS FIXED THREE TIMES AND IT IS HARD SHIFTING AGAIN. THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD AND SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE IT WILL STALL OUT COMPLETELY. IT OCCURS WHEN ACCELERATING, ESPECIALLY AFTER STOPPING. IT IS WORSE WHEN SHIFTING FROM THE LOWER GEARS WHEN THE VEHICLE JUST BEGINS TO ACCELERATE, HOWEVER IT ALSO OCCURS WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO TURN. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT MONITORS THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT OFTEN SHOWS TO BE IN THE NEGATIVE DEGREES. THIS CAUSES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. THIS HAS ALSO BEEN FIXED BY MY DEALERSHIP BUT IT HAS CONTINUED TO OCCUR.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11170735
Notice Date: Jan 18, 2019
Recall Date: Jan 18, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11170868 Other
4 Vehicles Affected
Jan 18, 2019
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

SUSPENSION BROKE, WHILE DRIVING ON I 75 IN LONDON KY; AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED; VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE! CAN'T SEEM TO GET ANY ANSWERS FROM CHRYSLER?? ...*BF.. *TR ..*BF. *JB

Corrective Action:

SUSPENSION BROKE, WHILE DRIVING ON I 75 IN LONDON KY; AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED; VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE! CAN'T SEEM TO GET ANY ANSWERS FROM CHRYSLER?? ...*BF.. *TR ..*BF. *JB

Additional Notes:

SUSPENSION BROKE, WHILE DRIVING ON I 75 IN LONDON KY; AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED; VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE! CAN'T SEEM TO GET ANY ANSWERS FROM CHRYSLER?? ...*BF.. *TR ..*BF. *JB

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11170868
Notice Date: Jan 18, 2019
Recall Date: Jan 18, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11170868 Other
4 Vehicles Affected
Jan 18, 2019
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

SUSPENSION BROKE, WHILE DRIVING ON I 75 IN LONDON KY; AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED; VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE! CAN'T SEEM TO GET ANY ANSWERS FROM CHRYSLER?? ...*BF.. *TR ..*BF. *JB

Corrective Action:

SUSPENSION BROKE, WHILE DRIVING ON I 75 IN LONDON KY; AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED; VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE! CAN'T SEEM TO GET ANY ANSWERS FROM CHRYSLER?? ...*BF.. *TR ..*BF. *JB

Additional Notes:

SUSPENSION BROKE, WHILE DRIVING ON I 75 IN LONDON KY; AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED; VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE! CAN'T SEEM TO GET ANY ANSWERS FROM CHRYSLER?? ...*BF.. *TR ..*BF. *JB

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11170868
Notice Date: Jan 18, 2019
Recall Date: Jan 18, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11170868 Other
4 Vehicles Affected
Jan 18, 2019
Defect Description:

WHEELS

Potential Consequences:

SUSPENSION BROKE, WHILE DRIVING ON I 75 IN LONDON KY; AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED; VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE! CAN'T SEEM TO GET ANY ANSWERS FROM CHRYSLER?? ...*BF.. *TR ..*BF. *JB

Corrective Action:

SUSPENSION BROKE, WHILE DRIVING ON I 75 IN LONDON KY; AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED; VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE! CAN'T SEEM TO GET ANY ANSWERS FROM CHRYSLER?? ...*BF.. *TR ..*BF. *JB

Additional Notes:

SUSPENSION BROKE, WHILE DRIVING ON I 75 IN LONDON KY; AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED; VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE! CAN'T SEEM TO GET ANY ANSWERS FROM CHRYSLER?? ...*BF.. *TR ..*BF. *JB

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11170868
Notice Date: Jan 18, 2019
Recall Date: Jan 18, 2019
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11170608 Other
Jan 17, 2019
Defect Description:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Potential Consequences:

THE VEHICLE ELECTRONICS MALFUNCTIONED WITH THE WINDOWS ROLLING DOWN ON THERE OWN. FOLLOWING THAT THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN AT AROUND 40 MPH LOCKING UP THE STEERING, LOSS OF POWER STEERING, ENGINE TURNED OFF AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THIS OCCURRED ON THE HIGHWAY AND THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS OCCURRED. THE KEY FOB WILL NOT WORK AND THE CAR WILL NOT START AGAIN. I CAN'T EVEN LOCK THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY WE HAD STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AND DID NOT HAVE TO TURN OR THIS WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH MY KIDS IN THE VEHICLE. I WILL NOT BE PUTTING MY FAMILY IN THIS VAN AGAIN.

Corrective Action:

THE VEHICLE ELECTRONICS MALFUNCTIONED WITH THE WINDOWS ROLLING DOWN ON THERE OWN. FOLLOWING THAT THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN AT AROUND 40 MPH LOCKING UP THE STEERING, LOSS OF POWER STEERING, ENGINE TURNED OFF AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THIS OCCURRED ON THE HIGHWAY AND THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS OCCURRED. THE KEY FOB WILL NOT WORK AND THE CAR WILL NOT START AGAIN. I CAN'T EVEN LOCK THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY WE HAD STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AND DID NOT HAVE TO TURN OR THIS WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH MY KIDS IN THE VEHICLE. I WILL NOT BE PUTTING MY FAMILY IN THIS VAN AGAIN.

Additional Notes:

THE VEHICLE ELECTRONICS MALFUNCTIONED WITH THE WINDOWS ROLLING DOWN ON THERE OWN. FOLLOWING THAT THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN AT AROUND 40 MPH LOCKING UP THE STEERING, LOSS OF POWER STEERING, ENGINE TURNED OFF AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THIS OCCURRED ON THE HIGHWAY AND THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS OCCURRED. THE KEY FOB WILL NOT WORK AND THE CAR WILL NOT START AGAIN. I CAN'T EVEN LOCK THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY WE HAD STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AND DID NOT HAVE TO TURN OR THIS WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH MY KIDS IN THE VEHICLE. I WILL NOT BE PUTTING MY FAMILY IN THIS VAN AGAIN.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11170608
Notice Date: Jan 17, 2019
Recall Date: Jan 17, 2019

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