More stalling, plus hybrid shutdowns
The 2018 Pacifica has about 950 complaints per 100,000 sold. Gas vans stall and lose power; plug-in hybrids report shutdowns and hybrid battery faults.
Updated November 2026 · based on 1,120 owner complaints and 12 recalls
947 1.5x the Pacifica average
12 free to fix at a dealer
Every Pacifica year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Loss of motive power
The van loses drive power, sometimes on the highway.
Fix: Free under recall if covered; otherwise diagnosis first
Power train
Hybrid battery faults
Limp mode and hybrid system warnings.
Fix: Covered by the hybrid warranty if within limits
Electrical system
Recalls
If the MPR is engaged unintentionally, the vehicle could roll away striking and injuring a bystander or cause a crash.
If the transmission weld fails, the vehicle will stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the axle shaft disengages from the CV joint, the vehicle will have a loss of drive or allow the vehicle to move while in the "Park" position.
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
A control arm separation could increase the risk of a crash.
A loss of power steering assist or a stall can increase the risk of crash.
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A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Inadvertent unlatching of the left outboard seat belt can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica
- Check by VIN for open recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2018 Pacifica has 12 recalls on record, listed below.
- On a hybrid, ask whether all hybrid recalls and updates were done.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2018 Pacifica has 12 recalls on record, listed below.
Questions
Is the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?
More stalling, plus hybrid shutdowns. The 2018 Pacifica has about 950 complaints per 100,000 sold. Gas vans stall and lose power; plug-in hybrids report shutdowns and hybrid battery faults.
How many recalls does the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica have?
12 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Chrysler dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2018 Chrysler Pacifica problems?
Loss of motive power; Hybrid battery faults.
Crash rating shown for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.