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Chrysler Electrical Recalls Cover Pacifica Fires, Stalls, and Control Problems
⚠ 2 carry a park-outside (fire risk) advisory.
Pacifica and Pacifica plug-in hybrids feature most prominently in these electrical notices. Fire concerns involve a high-resistance isolator post on certain 2017-2020 Pacifica PHEVs, an incorrectly installed isolator post on certain 2023 Pacifica PHEVs, and battery packs on certain 2020-2022 Pacifica PHEVs. Separate power-loss notices concern a loose battery ground on certain 2017-2019 Pacificas with engine stop/start, and an internal transmission wiring connector on certain 2017-2023 Pacifica PHEVs. Other notices address a powertrain control module voltage regulator, cruise control that may not disengage, the 2017-2018 Pacifica Manual Park Release plug, and instrument cluster warnings on certain 2019 Chrysler 300 vehicles.
Warning signs to watch for
- May 2018 cruise control recall: the vehicle may maintain speed or accelerate despite attempts to deactivate cruise control.
- August 2018 recall U87: the vehicle may stall or fail to start.
- May 2019 Pacifica battery ground recall: intermittent loss of power steering assist and/or a stall.
- January 2023 Pacifica PHEV wiring recall: unexpected engine shutdown can cause loss of drive power.
- March 2019 recall V32: the instrument cluster may not properly illuminate driver warnings.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
Two notices require parking outside and away from structures: the November 2023 Pacifica PHEV isolator recall until the recall repair is complete, and the June 2026 Pacifica PHEV battery pack recall until repaired. The June 2026 notice also instructs owners not to charge their vehicles. None of the nine notices tells owners to stop driving. The May 2018 cruise control notice advises owners to stop using cruise control. The remaining notices do not tell owners to stop driving or provide a park-outside instruction.
What the free repair involves
Specified free repairs include correcting the isolator fit in the November 2023 recall, replacing the MPR plug under U50, replacing the powertrain control module under U87, and cleaning/reassembling the May 2019 battery ground connection as needed. The January 2023 recall provides free PIM software updating, with IPC and ECM updates if necessary; V32 provides a free cluster software update.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 3 |
| high | 5 |
| medium | 1 |
Models affected most
Where owners report electrical system problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under electrical system for the Chrysler models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Electrical system complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 Chrysler Pacifica | 286 |
| 2021 Chrysler Pacifica | 149 |
| 2019 Chrysler Pacifica | 116 |
| 2018 Chrysler 300 | 69 |
| 2020 Chrysler Pacifica | 64 |
| 2022 Chrysler Pacifica | 57 |
| 2023 Chrysler Pacifica | 43 |
| 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid | 25 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid: Battery Pack Fire Risk · park outside | critical |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Battery Fire Risk · park outside | critical |
| Jan 17, 2023 | Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Wiring Fault Stalls Engine | high |
| Jun 9, 2020 | Pacifica Hybrid 12-Volt Isolator May Overheat | critical |
| May 9, 2019 | Chrysler Pacifica may lose power steering or stall | high |
| Mar 14, 2019 | Chrysler 300, Challenger, Charger Cluster Warning Failure | medium |
| Aug 9, 2018 | Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram Vehicles May Stall | high |
| Jun 14, 2018 | Chrysler Pacifica Manual Park Release Defect | high |
| May 17, 2018 | Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Chrysler cruise control may not cancel | high |
Common questions
Which Pacifica electrical recalls tell owners to park outside?
The November 2023 isolator notice tells affected 2023 Pacifica PHEV owners to park outside and away from structures until repaired. The June 2026 battery pack notice gives that instruction for affected 2020-2022 Pacifica PHEVs and also says not to charge them.
What electrical defects can cause a Pacifica to stall?
The May 2019 notice links stalling to a loose battery ground on certain 2017-2019 Pacificas with engine stop/start. The January 2023 notice links unexpected shutdown to an internal transmission wiring connector short circuit on certain 2017-2023 Pacifica PHEVs.
What does the Chrysler cruise control recall tell owners?
The May 2018 notice describes cruise control that may fail to disengage, with the vehicle maintaining speed or accelerating despite cancellation attempts. It advises owners to stop using cruise control. Dealers inspect software and flash the engine or powertrain control module free.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.