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2019 Chrysler Pacifica
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Platform Heritage

Chrysler Pacifica is a nameplate used by Chrysler for a variety of vehicles. The name was first used on a luxury minivan concept vehicle in 1999, and later a crossover concept in 2002. From 2004 to 2008, it was used on a mid-size crossover, and since the 2017 model year, it has been used as the Town & Country minivan's replacement. Vehicles using the nameplate are: Chrysler Pacifica concept (1999), concept minivan Chrysler Pacifica concept (2002), concept crossover Chrysler Pacifica (crossover) (2004–2008), production version of the 2002 concept Chrysler Pacifica (minivan) (2017–present), Chrysler Town & Country replacement

Source: Wikipedia intro extract · as of Jun 19, 2026

Key facts for this model year

331NHTSA owner complaints
7Safety recalls on file
33Top issue reports · Service Brakes
$0Typical OEM recall remedy cost to you

0 average monthly buyer searches in the US (google ads data · as of Jun 19, 2026). Run a MotoMetrics scan for your VIN to see live repair exposure.

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System Defect Summaries & Field Data

Active safety recalls on file: 7 (source: NHTSA Recalls API · as of Jun 19, 2026)

Top NHTSA complaint categories

Recent recall summaries

Campaign 19V348000 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · API record

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.

Campaign 18V524000 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD · API record

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

Campaign 20V191000 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · API record

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."

Campaign 19V886000 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · API record

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with an 8.4 inch radio display, 360 degree surround view camera system, and seat back video screens. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed on the radio 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."

Campaign 23V010000 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES · API record

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.

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On-Site Chrysler Pacifica Pre-Purchase Checklist

  1. Verify OBD-II readiness monitors are complete (not recently cleared) using a full protocol scan.
  2. Compare dashboard mileage to ECU-stored odometer modules where accessible.
  3. Pull permanent and pending DTCs — not only stored codes visible on the dash.
  4. Inspect systems related to SERVICE BRAKES (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
  5. Inspect systems related to POWER TRAIN (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
  6. Inspect systems related to UNKNOWN OR OTHER (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
  7. Inspect systems related to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
  8. Inspect systems related to STEERING (NHTSA complaint cluster — verify during test drive and PPI).
  9. Confirm recall remedy completed for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY (campaign 19V348000).
  10. Confirm recall remedy completed for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD (campaign 18V524000).
  11. Confirm recall remedy completed for BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA (campaign 20V191000).
  12. Run a MotoMetrics on-site scan for Chrysler Pacifica before signing the bill of sale.

Alternative Inferences & Cross-Shopping Matrix

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Generational cohorts

2018 Chrysler Pacifica

Class competitors

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Vehicle health varies wildly by individual history. Aggregate recall and complaint data cannot tell you whether the specific car on the lot had its monitors cleared or its odometer rolled back. Verify the physical or digital scan before you sign a bill of sale.

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