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Chrysler Transmission and Axle Recalls Involving Lost Drive or Movement
These Chrysler power train notices center on loss of drive and unintended vehicle movement, with the 2018 Pacifica appearing in two recalls. U85 covers certain 2018 Pacifica non-hybrid vehicles and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles whose transmission component may not have been welded properly, potentially interrupting power to the wheels. U80 concerns certain 2018 Pacifica front axle halfshafts that may not be secured to the CV joint, allowing loss of drive or movement in Park. U43 includes the 2018 Chrysler 300 alongside specified Dodge, Jeep, and RAM models; an incorrect transmission park lock rod may prevent the transmission from holding the vehicle in Park.
Warning signs to watch for
- U43: The transmission may not shift into Park and hold the vehicle against movement.
- U85: The vehicle may stop moving if the transmission weld fails.
- U80: Axle shaft disengagement may cause loss of drive or allow movement while in Park.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
The notices for U43, U85, and U80 do not tell owners to stop driving. None of these three notices gives a park-outside instruction. For U43, the notice does not direct owners to stop driving because of the incorrect park lock rod. For U85, it does not direct owners to stop driving because of the transmission weld concern. For U80, it does not direct owners to stop driving because of the halfshaft concern. These statements describe the instructions in the notices.
What the free repair involves
Each notice specifies a free dealer repair. For U43, dealers install the correct transmission park lock rod. For U85, dealers replace the transmission. For U80, dealers replace the left or right halfshaft assembly. The remedies address different components, so the repair described depends on the specific recall.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 3 |
Models affected most
Where owners report power train problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under power train for the Chrysler models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Power train complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 Chrysler Pacifica | 154 |
| 2018 Chrysler 300 | 17 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2018 | Jeep Cherokee and Chrysler Pacifica Transmission Weld Risk | high |
| Jul 26, 2018 | Chrysler Pacifica Axle Shaft May Disengage From Joint | high |
| May 1, 2018 | Multiple Chrysler Group Models Have Wrong Park Lock Rod | high |
Common questions
Which power train problems affect the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica?
U85 includes certain 2018 Pacifica non-hybrid vehicles with a transmission weld concern that may interrupt power to the wheels. U80 includes certain 2018 Pacifica vehicles with front axle halfshafts that may disengage from the CV joint.
Why could a recalled Chrysler move while in Park?
U43 describes an incorrect transmission park lock rod that may prevent the transmission from holding the vehicle in Park, including certain 2018 Chrysler 300 vehicles. Separately, U80 describes possible movement in Park after halfshaft disengagement on certain 2018 Pacifica vehicles.
Does the Pacifica axle recall require a transmission replacement?
The U80 axle recall specifies replacement of the left or right halfshaft assembly, free of charge. Transmission replacement is the free remedy specified for U85, which covers certain 2018 Pacifica non-hybrid vehicles and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.