CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2020

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

193
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6
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Complaints & Recalls

193 Complaints 6 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

6 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: 24V793000 SAFETY RECALL
26 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 24, 2024
Safety Issue:

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."

Potential Risk:
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
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 nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local CHRYSLER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: A8B
Notice Date: Oct 22, 2020
Recall Date: Oct 24, 2024
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: 20V191000 SAFETY RECALL
319.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 2, 2020
Safety Issue:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Potential Risk:
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
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: W30-W37
Notice Date: Apr 27, 2020
Recall Date: Apr 2, 2020

Consumer Complaints

193 Complaints
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11626495 Other
Nov 20, 2024
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

While driving down the highway car makes a pop sounds and shuts completely down. Would not start again for 4+ minutes. Upon a quick google search learned this happens a lot with this vehicle and was apparently recalled and fixed in the past and seeing how this vehicle has no open recalls that was supposedly fixed. However this is the 2nd time it has done it with us alone

Corrective Action:

While driving down the highway car makes a pop sounds and shuts completely down. Would not start again for 4+ minutes. Upon a quick google search learned this happens a lot with this vehicle and was apparently recalled and fixed in the past and seeing how this vehicle has no open recalls that was supposedly fixed. However this is the 2nd time it has done it with us alone

Additional Notes:

While driving down the highway car makes a pop sounds and shuts completely down. Would not start again for 4+ minutes. Upon a quick google search learned this happens a lot with this vehicle and was apparently recalled and fixed in the past and seeing how this vehicle has no open recalls that was supposedly fixed. However this is the 2nd time it has done it with us alone

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11626495
Notice Date: Nov 20, 2024
Recall Date: Nov 20, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11626495 Other
Nov 20, 2024
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

While driving down the highway car makes a pop sounds and shuts completely down. Would not start again for 4+ minutes. Upon a quick google search learned this happens a lot with this vehicle and was apparently recalled and fixed in the past and seeing how this vehicle has no open recalls that was supposedly fixed. However this is the 2nd time it has done it with us alone

Corrective Action:

While driving down the highway car makes a pop sounds and shuts completely down. Would not start again for 4+ minutes. Upon a quick google search learned this happens a lot with this vehicle and was apparently recalled and fixed in the past and seeing how this vehicle has no open recalls that was supposedly fixed. However this is the 2nd time it has done it with us alone

Additional Notes:

While driving down the highway car makes a pop sounds and shuts completely down. Would not start again for 4+ minutes. Upon a quick google search learned this happens a lot with this vehicle and was apparently recalled and fixed in the past and seeing how this vehicle has no open recalls that was supposedly fixed. However this is the 2nd time it has done it with us alone

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11626495
Notice Date: Nov 20, 2024
Recall Date: Nov 20, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11626495 Other
Nov 20, 2024
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

While driving down the highway car makes a pop sounds and shuts completely down. Would not start again for 4+ minutes. Upon a quick google search learned this happens a lot with this vehicle and was apparently recalled and fixed in the past and seeing how this vehicle has no open recalls that was supposedly fixed. However this is the 2nd time it has done it with us alone

Corrective Action:

While driving down the highway car makes a pop sounds and shuts completely down. Would not start again for 4+ minutes. Upon a quick google search learned this happens a lot with this vehicle and was apparently recalled and fixed in the past and seeing how this vehicle has no open recalls that was supposedly fixed. However this is the 2nd time it has done it with us alone

Additional Notes:

While driving down the highway car makes a pop sounds and shuts completely down. Would not start again for 4+ minutes. Upon a quick google search learned this happens a lot with this vehicle and was apparently recalled and fixed in the past and seeing how this vehicle has no open recalls that was supposedly fixed. However this is the 2nd time it has done it with us alone

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11626495
Notice Date: Nov 20, 2024
Recall Date: Nov 20, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11625644 Other
Nov 15, 2024
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

Came to a stop at a stop light & the emergency brake engage, the van went in park & shut off. It has done it twice in a week now.

Corrective Action:

Came to a stop at a stop light & the emergency brake engage, the van went in park & shut off. It has done it twice in a week now.

Additional Notes:

Came to a stop at a stop light & the emergency brake engage, the van went in park & shut off. It has done it twice in a week now.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11625644
Notice Date: Nov 15, 2024
Recall Date: Nov 15, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11625644 Other
Nov 15, 2024
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Came to a stop at a stop light & the emergency brake engage, the van went in park & shut off. It has done it twice in a week now.

Corrective Action:

Came to a stop at a stop light & the emergency brake engage, the van went in park & shut off. It has done it twice in a week now.

Additional Notes:

Came to a stop at a stop light & the emergency brake engage, the van went in park & shut off. It has done it twice in a week now.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11625644
Notice Date: Nov 15, 2024
Recall Date: Nov 15, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11625645 Other
Nov 15, 2024
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Van randomly shut off at stop light.

Corrective Action:

Van randomly shut off at stop light.

Additional Notes:

Van randomly shut off at stop light.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11625645
Notice Date: Nov 15, 2024
Recall Date: Nov 15, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11625645 Other
Nov 15, 2024
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

Van randomly shut off at stop light.

Corrective Action:

Van randomly shut off at stop light.

Additional Notes:

Van randomly shut off at stop light.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11625645
Notice Date: Nov 15, 2024
Recall Date: Nov 15, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11625645 Other
Nov 15, 2024
Defect Description:

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Potential Consequences:

Van randomly shut off at stop light.

Corrective Action:

Van randomly shut off at stop light.

Additional Notes:

Van randomly shut off at stop light.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11625645
Notice Date: Nov 15, 2024
Recall Date: Nov 15, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11623478 Other
Nov 4, 2024
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

When the car is stopped at a light, traffic or a stop sign the start/stop will throw the car into park, shut off the vehicle and put on the parking brake on. I have to start the vehicle back up and take the parking brake off to move forward. A light comes on saying the stop/start is not working. We have replaced the car battery and auxiliary battery for the start/stop feature which were purchased at the dealership. This has become a hazard to me while driving. This has happened numerous times and when I start the car, I will turn off the stop/start feature. This alleviates the problem but is not a solution.

Corrective Action:

When the car is stopped at a light, traffic or a stop sign the start/stop will throw the car into park, shut off the vehicle and put on the parking brake on. I have to start the vehicle back up and take the parking brake off to move forward. A light comes on saying the stop/start is not working. We have replaced the car battery and auxiliary battery for the start/stop feature which were purchased at the dealership. This has become a hazard to me while driving. This has happened numerous times and when I start the car, I will turn off the stop/start feature. This alleviates the problem but is not a solution.

Additional Notes:

When the car is stopped at a light, traffic or a stop sign the start/stop will throw the car into park, shut off the vehicle and put on the parking brake on. I have to start the vehicle back up and take the parking brake off to move forward. A light comes on saying the stop/start is not working. We have replaced the car battery and auxiliary battery for the start/stop feature which were purchased at the dealership. This has become a hazard to me while driving. This has happened numerous times and when I start the car, I will turn off the stop/start feature. This alleviates the problem but is not a solution.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11623478
Notice Date: Nov 4, 2024
Recall Date: Nov 4, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11621435 Other
Oct 23, 2024
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

My van once again gave the stop safely, vehicle will shut off soon & stopped right in the middle of the intersection. I’ve lost count on how many times this has happened!!

Corrective Action:

My van once again gave the stop safely, vehicle will shut off soon & stopped right in the middle of the intersection. I’ve lost count on how many times this has happened!!

Additional Notes:

My van once again gave the stop safely, vehicle will shut off soon & stopped right in the middle of the intersection. I’ve lost count on how many times this has happened!!

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11621435
Notice Date: Oct 23, 2024
Recall Date: Oct 23, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11621548 Other
Oct 23, 2024
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

See attached document for complaint.

Corrective Action:

See attached document for complaint.

Additional Notes:

See attached document for complaint.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11621548
Notice Date: Oct 23, 2024
Recall Date: Oct 23, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11621548 Other
Oct 23, 2024
Defect Description:

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

See attached document for complaint.

Corrective Action:

See attached document for complaint.

Additional Notes:

See attached document for complaint.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11621548
Notice Date: Oct 23, 2024
Recall Date: Oct 23, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11621548 Other
Oct 23, 2024
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

See attached document for complaint.

Corrective Action:

See attached document for complaint.

Additional Notes:

See attached document for complaint.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11621548
Notice Date: Oct 23, 2024
Recall Date: Oct 23, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11620420 Other
Oct 17, 2024
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

Car started to rock and the engine light came on with a cylinder 3 misfire code (P0303). We replaced the spark plug and coil on cylinder 3 and the issue resolved temporarily. About 48 hours later the rocking and engine light came back on with the same error code. We swapped the spark plug and coil on cylinder 3 for those on cylinder 1. The check engine light turned off but we would still get the rocking intermittently. We also noticed the coolant level was low and there are water vapor coming from the exhaust in the morning when starting the engine. The engine temperature never got hot that we noticed. We refilled the coolant level but it would slowly drop, and we felt there may be a leak or, with the cylinder 3 misfire, there may be a blown head gasket. We tried a K-seal coolant leak repair. This stopped the coolant leak and rocking for a few weeks, but the leak and engine rocking started to return. We took it to an auto-body shop and, after flushing the line, they checked the engine head gasket which had a leak on cylinder 3 (and apparently cylinder 1 was also starting to go bad). This had to be replaced along with a bad radiator fan assembly. After looking online, there have been very similar issues with other Pacifica engine head gaskets, so we decided to file a report.

Corrective Action:

Car started to rock and the engine light came on with a cylinder 3 misfire code (P0303). We replaced the spark plug and coil on cylinder 3 and the issue resolved temporarily. About 48 hours later the rocking and engine light came back on with the same error code. We swapped the spark plug and coil on cylinder 3 for those on cylinder 1. The check engine light turned off but we would still get the rocking intermittently. We also noticed the coolant level was low and there are water vapor coming from the exhaust in the morning when starting the engine. The engine temperature never got hot that we noticed. We refilled the coolant level but it would slowly drop, and we felt there may be a leak or, with the cylinder 3 misfire, there may be a blown head gasket. We tried a K-seal coolant leak repair. This stopped the coolant leak and rocking for a few weeks, but the leak and engine rocking started to return. We took it to an auto-body shop and, after flushing the line, they checked the engine head gasket which had a leak on cylinder 3 (and apparently cylinder 1 was also starting to go bad). This had to be replaced along with a bad radiator fan assembly. After looking online, there have been very similar issues with other Pacifica engine head gaskets, so we decided to file a report.

Additional Notes:

Car started to rock and the engine light came on with a cylinder 3 misfire code (P0303). We replaced the spark plug and coil on cylinder 3 and the issue resolved temporarily. About 48 hours later the rocking and engine light came back on with the same error code. We swapped the spark plug and coil on cylinder 3 for those on cylinder 1. The check engine light turned off but we would still get the rocking intermittently. We also noticed the coolant level was low and there are water vapor coming from the exhaust in the morning when starting the engine. The engine temperature never got hot that we noticed. We refilled the coolant level but it would slowly drop, and we felt there may be a leak or, with the cylinder 3 misfire, there may be a blown head gasket. We tried a K-seal coolant leak repair. This stopped the coolant leak and rocking for a few weeks, but the leak and engine rocking started to return. We took it to an auto-body shop and, after flushing the line, they checked the engine head gasket which had a leak on cylinder 3 (and apparently cylinder 1 was also starting to go bad). This had to be replaced along with a bad radiator fan assembly. After looking online, there have been very similar issues with other Pacifica engine head gaskets, so we decided to file a report.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11620420
Notice Date: Oct 17, 2024
Recall Date: Oct 17, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11618856 Other
Oct 9, 2024
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

The battery doors have both broke causing the batteries not to stay in the headsets. The headsets work but since the battery doors are broke you can't keep the batteries in the headsets.

Corrective Action:

The battery doors have both broke causing the batteries not to stay in the headsets. The headsets work but since the battery doors are broke you can't keep the batteries in the headsets.

Additional Notes:

The battery doors have both broke causing the batteries not to stay in the headsets. The headsets work but since the battery doors are broke you can't keep the batteries in the headsets.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11618856
Notice Date: Oct 9, 2024
Recall Date: Oct 9, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11618454 Other
Oct 7, 2024
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

I’m experiencing persistent issues with my 2020 Chrysler engine. While driving, the engine frequently shuts down unexpectedly, often resembling a start-stop feature. When I come to a stop, the engine and lights go out, and the vehicle won’t restart, which is particularly concerning while in traffic. Additionally, when accelerating, I notice a jolt in the engine followed by a loud knocking sound. These problems significantly affect the vehicle's performance and pose a serious safety risk. I would appreciate any guidance on diagnosing and resolving these issues.

Corrective Action:

I’m experiencing persistent issues with my 2020 Chrysler engine. While driving, the engine frequently shuts down unexpectedly, often resembling a start-stop feature. When I come to a stop, the engine and lights go out, and the vehicle won’t restart, which is particularly concerning while in traffic. Additionally, when accelerating, I notice a jolt in the engine followed by a loud knocking sound. These problems significantly affect the vehicle's performance and pose a serious safety risk. I would appreciate any guidance on diagnosing and resolving these issues.

Additional Notes:

I’m experiencing persistent issues with my 2020 Chrysler engine. While driving, the engine frequently shuts down unexpectedly, often resembling a start-stop feature. When I come to a stop, the engine and lights go out, and the vehicle won’t restart, which is particularly concerning while in traffic. Additionally, when accelerating, I notice a jolt in the engine followed by a loud knocking sound. These problems significantly affect the vehicle's performance and pose a serious safety risk. I would appreciate any guidance on diagnosing and resolving these issues.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11618454
Notice Date: Oct 7, 2024
Recall Date: Oct 7, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11618454 Other
Oct 7, 2024
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

I’m experiencing persistent issues with my 2020 Chrysler engine. While driving, the engine frequently shuts down unexpectedly, often resembling a start-stop feature. When I come to a stop, the engine and lights go out, and the vehicle won’t restart, which is particularly concerning while in traffic. Additionally, when accelerating, I notice a jolt in the engine followed by a loud knocking sound. These problems significantly affect the vehicle's performance and pose a serious safety risk. I would appreciate any guidance on diagnosing and resolving these issues.

Corrective Action:

I’m experiencing persistent issues with my 2020 Chrysler engine. While driving, the engine frequently shuts down unexpectedly, often resembling a start-stop feature. When I come to a stop, the engine and lights go out, and the vehicle won’t restart, which is particularly concerning while in traffic. Additionally, when accelerating, I notice a jolt in the engine followed by a loud knocking sound. These problems significantly affect the vehicle's performance and pose a serious safety risk. I would appreciate any guidance on diagnosing and resolving these issues.

Additional Notes:

I’m experiencing persistent issues with my 2020 Chrysler engine. While driving, the engine frequently shuts down unexpectedly, often resembling a start-stop feature. When I come to a stop, the engine and lights go out, and the vehicle won’t restart, which is particularly concerning while in traffic. Additionally, when accelerating, I notice a jolt in the engine followed by a loud knocking sound. These problems significantly affect the vehicle's performance and pose a serious safety risk. I would appreciate any guidance on diagnosing and resolving these issues.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11618454
Notice Date: Oct 7, 2024
Recall Date: Oct 7, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11618454 Other
Oct 7, 2024
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

I’m experiencing persistent issues with my 2020 Chrysler engine. While driving, the engine frequently shuts down unexpectedly, often resembling a start-stop feature. When I come to a stop, the engine and lights go out, and the vehicle won’t restart, which is particularly concerning while in traffic. Additionally, when accelerating, I notice a jolt in the engine followed by a loud knocking sound. These problems significantly affect the vehicle's performance and pose a serious safety risk. I would appreciate any guidance on diagnosing and resolving these issues.

Corrective Action:

I’m experiencing persistent issues with my 2020 Chrysler engine. While driving, the engine frequently shuts down unexpectedly, often resembling a start-stop feature. When I come to a stop, the engine and lights go out, and the vehicle won’t restart, which is particularly concerning while in traffic. Additionally, when accelerating, I notice a jolt in the engine followed by a loud knocking sound. These problems significantly affect the vehicle's performance and pose a serious safety risk. I would appreciate any guidance on diagnosing and resolving these issues.

Additional Notes:

I’m experiencing persistent issues with my 2020 Chrysler engine. While driving, the engine frequently shuts down unexpectedly, often resembling a start-stop feature. When I come to a stop, the engine and lights go out, and the vehicle won’t restart, which is particularly concerning while in traffic. Additionally, when accelerating, I notice a jolt in the engine followed by a loud knocking sound. These problems significantly affect the vehicle's performance and pose a serious safety risk. I would appreciate any guidance on diagnosing and resolving these issues.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11618454
Notice Date: Oct 7, 2024
Recall Date: Oct 7, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11615170 Other
Sep 18, 2024
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

I have a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid that has had transmission issues since 2022. I have taken it to the dealer 8 times for repair for the same transmission issue. In August 2022, the vehicle shut down on the interstate while driving. It was determined that it needed a new transmission after just two years. The vehicle was with the dealer for over 30 days awaiting a new transmission. Once the transmission was replaced, there was a battery issue in February 2023. In January 2024, the vehicle went into limp mode again, for the first time after the transmission was replaced. Repairs were attempted at the dealer. I have continued to have issues throughout 2024. In July 2024, the transmission wiring harness was replaced. The vehicle has gone into limp mode three more times since then. On 14 September, the most recent time the vehicle went into limp mode on the interstate, I took it into the dealer, and it was determined a second transmission replacement was needed. Chrysler has now issued a lifetime warranty on the transmission. It's only a matter of time before significant injury or loss of life occurs because of the transmission issues, especially because they normally occur only at higher speeds on the highway. Clearly, installing a third (or fourth or fifth) transmission will not fix the issues in this faulty vehicle. When I contacted Chrysler Cares yesterday I was told that because the transmission will be replaced for only the second time, I do not qualify for a buyback. However, it has been to the dealer to be serviced 8 times and was there for over 30 days during the first transmission replacement.

Corrective Action:

I have a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid that has had transmission issues since 2022. I have taken it to the dealer 8 times for repair for the same transmission issue. In August 2022, the vehicle shut down on the interstate while driving. It was determined that it needed a new transmission after just two years. The vehicle was with the dealer for over 30 days awaiting a new transmission. Once the transmission was replaced, there was a battery issue in February 2023. In January 2024, the vehicle went into limp mode again, for the first time after the transmission was replaced. Repairs were attempted at the dealer. I have continued to have issues throughout 2024. In July 2024, the transmission wiring harness was replaced. The vehicle has gone into limp mode three more times since then. On 14 September, the most recent time the vehicle went into limp mode on the interstate, I took it into the dealer, and it was determined a second transmission replacement was needed. Chrysler has now issued a lifetime warranty on the transmission. It's only a matter of time before significant injury or loss of life occurs because of the transmission issues, especially because they normally occur only at higher speeds on the highway. Clearly, installing a third (or fourth or fifth) transmission will not fix the issues in this faulty vehicle. When I contacted Chrysler Cares yesterday I was told that because the transmission will be replaced for only the second time, I do not qualify for a buyback. However, it has been to the dealer to be serviced 8 times and was there for over 30 days during the first transmission replacement.

Additional Notes:

I have a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid that has had transmission issues since 2022. I have taken it to the dealer 8 times for repair for the same transmission issue. In August 2022, the vehicle shut down on the interstate while driving. It was determined that it needed a new transmission after just two years. The vehicle was with the dealer for over 30 days awaiting a new transmission. Once the transmission was replaced, there was a battery issue in February 2023. In January 2024, the vehicle went into limp mode again, for the first time after the transmission was replaced. Repairs were attempted at the dealer. I have continued to have issues throughout 2024. In July 2024, the transmission wiring harness was replaced. The vehicle has gone into limp mode three more times since then. On 14 September, the most recent time the vehicle went into limp mode on the interstate, I took it into the dealer, and it was determined a second transmission replacement was needed. Chrysler has now issued a lifetime warranty on the transmission. It's only a matter of time before significant injury or loss of life occurs because of the transmission issues, especially because they normally occur only at higher speeds on the highway. Clearly, installing a third (or fourth or fifth) transmission will not fix the issues in this faulty vehicle. When I contacted Chrysler Cares yesterday I was told that because the transmission will be replaced for only the second time, I do not qualify for a buyback. However, it has been to the dealer to be serviced 8 times and was there for over 30 days during the first transmission replacement.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11615170
Notice Date: Sep 18, 2024
Recall Date: Sep 18, 2024
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 11614752 Other
Sep 16, 2024
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

Vehicle sudden loss of power 3x in 3 months. Van has known recall for loss of power/possible transmission problem. Traveling 30-50mph for 20 minutes, start of morning temps 70 degrees, recall warranty (update was software to warn driver of power loss on screen) done and 1 month later began power loss. Screen reads "Stop Safely Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon", engine light on, red turtle light on. Loss of power would not warn drivers to rear of slow down since brakes are not pressed promoting rear end collision, highway speeds slow down causes traffic and collision with limited place to exit safely, loss of power would not allow driver to exit traffic thus causing danger , obstacle for other drivers to avoid. Vehicle at dealer for software update: May 2024 , 3x power losses after, 9/2024 returned to dealer, currently in service at dealer Data Source: Recall 23V010, 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

Corrective Action:

Vehicle sudden loss of power 3x in 3 months. Van has known recall for loss of power/possible transmission problem. Traveling 30-50mph for 20 minutes, start of morning temps 70 degrees, recall warranty (update was software to warn driver of power loss on screen) done and 1 month later began power loss. Screen reads "Stop Safely Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon", engine light on, red turtle light on. Loss of power would not warn drivers to rear of slow down since brakes are not pressed promoting rear end collision, highway speeds slow down causes traffic and collision with limited place to exit safely, loss of power would not allow driver to exit traffic thus causing danger , obstacle for other drivers to avoid. Vehicle at dealer for software update: May 2024 , 3x power losses after, 9/2024 returned to dealer, currently in service at dealer Data Source: Recall 23V010, 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

Additional Notes:

Vehicle sudden loss of power 3x in 3 months. Van has known recall for loss of power/possible transmission problem. Traveling 30-50mph for 20 minutes, start of morning temps 70 degrees, recall warranty (update was software to warn driver of power loss on screen) done and 1 month later began power loss. Screen reads "Stop Safely Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon", engine light on, red turtle light on. Loss of power would not warn drivers to rear of slow down since brakes are not pressed promoting rear end collision, highway speeds slow down causes traffic and collision with limited place to exit safely, loss of power would not allow driver to exit traffic thus causing danger , obstacle for other drivers to avoid. Vehicle at dealer for software update: May 2024 , 3x power losses after, 9/2024 returned to dealer, currently in service at dealer Data Source: Recall 23V010, 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

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 11614752
Notice Date: Sep 16, 2024
Recall Date: Sep 16, 2024

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