2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid: recalls and complaints
NHTSA advisory: park outsideCampaign 24V536000. NHTSA received the report on . 15,910 units. Hybrid Propulsion System
Remedy of campaign 24V536000, in the NHTSA record
Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module (BPCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the battery pack assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 1, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 73B. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 22V-077 will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA advisory: park outsideCampaign 22V077000. NHTSA received the report on . 16,741 units. Hybrid Propulsion System
Remedy of campaign 22V077000, in the NHTSA record
Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module (BPCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the battery pack assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters, informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2022. Final owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Z11. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 24V-538.
Park-outside advisory: A mark on a recall campaign in the NHTSA recall file. This site shows the mark as NHTSA sets it.
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid. The newest campaign is 24V536000. NHTSA received the report on 18 Jul 2024. The NHTSA record gives the component Hybrid Propulsion System. NHTSA has 79 complaints on file for this model year. 3 NHTSA investigations name this model year.
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Recall campaigns
6 campaigns, newest first. 67,465 units in total.
- 24V536000Hybrid Propulsion SystemAdvisory
- 22V077000Hybrid Propulsion SystemAdvisory
- 20V334000Electrical System / Wiring / Interior/Under Dash
- 18V740000Hybrid Propulsion System
- 17V375000Equipment / Other / Labels
- 17V371000Hybrid Propulsion System / Inverter
24V536000Received . 15,910 units.
Hybrid Propulsion SystemPark-outside advisory
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles that received a software update remedy under NHTSA recall number 22V-077. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire when parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module (BPCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the battery pack assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 1, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 73B. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 22V-077 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number 73B. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
22V077000Received . 16,741 units.
Hybrid Propulsion SystemPark-outside advisory
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). A vehicle fire can occur when parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module (BPCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the battery pack assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters, informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2022. Final owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Z11. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 24V-538.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Manufacturer campaign number Z11. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
20V334000Received . 23,079 units.
Electrical System / Wiring / Interior/Under Dash
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles ("PHEV"). The 12 volt isolator post located behind the driver's seat may develop high resistance.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A high resistance electrical connection may result in the connection overheating, increasing the risk of a fire with the vehicle on or off.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
FCA will conduct a voluntary safety recall on affected vehicles to increase the torque and install a waterproof gasket to the 12v isolator post, the post will also be inspected for signs of contamination. In the event the post is compromised, the 12v isolator post and associated cables will be replaced. Until the final remedy is available, customers should bring their vehicles to dealers for an interim inspection of this joint. The recall remedy is currently under development. FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform an interim inspection of this joint. If the inspection indicates the joint is compromised, owners will receive a loaner vehicle, until a final remedy is developed. Interim notifications are expected to begin around June 22, 2020. The recall began July 30, 2020. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W46. Note: Consumers are advised to exercise the following precautions until the vehicle has the final repair completed: do not park these vehicles inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles. Additionally, keep liquids out of the backseat area, including but not limited to beverages, wet items, umbrellas, or bottled liquids that may leak.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number W46. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
18V740000Received . 10,260 units.
Hybrid Propulsion System
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). After the vehicle has been operating in PHEV propulsion mode, the gas-fueled engine may not restart properly resulting in unburned fuel entering the exhaust catalyst.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The improperly started engine could result in a loss of motive power increasing the risk of a crash or the unburned fuel in the catalyst may ignite increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
FCA will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain controller module software, and inspect and replace the catalytic converter as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U94.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number U94. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
17V375000Received . 100 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). The tire placard on the affected vehicles incorrectly lists the seating capacity as 6 occupants rather then 7 occupants, with a combined weight of 950lbs rather than 1,100lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The incorrect tire label may cause customer confusion, potentially resulting in vehicle overloading, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace tire placard label, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T37.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number T37. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
17V371000Received . 1,375 units.
Hybrid Propulsion System / Inverter
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). The affected vehicles have diodes in the Power Inverter Module ("PIM") that may fail due to an overvoltage condition. If the diodes fail, the vehicle will not move under its own power.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A vehicle that suddenly cannot be driven, increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module, Battery Pack Control Module, On Board Charging Module, and PIM, free of charge. The PIM will be replaced as necessary. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T34.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number T34. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.
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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.
Complaints by component
79 complaints, 127 component mentions.
A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.
- 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid
- All 2017 vehicles
| Component | 2017 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid | All 2017 vehicles | Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, all years | Mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 244.1 | 118 | 218.9 | 31 |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 149.6 | 0.6 | 112.2 | 19 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 141.7 | 47.6 | 74.2 | 18 |
| Engine | 133.9 | 194.5 | 192.9 | 17 |
| Power Train | 118.1 | 118.2 | 159.6 | 15 |
| Unknown or Other | 78.7 | 103.9 | 87.2 | 10 |
| Steering | 39.4 | 57.5 | 18.6 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 31.5 | 54.7 | 23.2 | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 15.7 | 19.1 | 20.4 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15.7 | 23.9 | 2.8 | 2 |
The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 14.
- Complaints that report a crash
- 1
- Complaints that report a fire
- 5
- Injuries in the complaints
- 4
- Deaths in the complaints
- 0
- Date of the newest complaint
- 20 Sep 2024
These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.
Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.
Investigations
| Number | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Campaign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE25009 | Preliminary evaluation | Intermittent Loss of Electric Power Steering | Steering / Electric Power Assist System | 5 Sep 2025 | Open | |
| RQ24004 | Recall query | Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short. | Electrical System / Wiring | 27 Feb 2024 | Open | |
| RQ24001 | Recall query | Ignition-off high voltage battery fire (Remedy effectiveness of Recall 22V-077) | Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery | 16 Jan 2024 | Open | 26V362 |
Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.
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Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In HybridThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/chrysler/pacifica-plug-in-hybrid/2017/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid?
- 67,465 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, model years 2017 to 2026. 6 of them name the 2017 model year.
- Which component do the complaints about the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid name most often?
- Electrical System: 31 of 127 component mentions, or 244.1 per 1,000. For all 2017 vehicles the figure is 118 per 1,000.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid open?
- 3 investigations have no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 3 that name this model year.