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Buying a used 2018 Chrysler Pacifica? Check these 12 recalls first
This year carries an unusually long recall list — ten entries, most high severity — covering a second-row seat belt that can come unlatched, a transmission that may stop working, an axle shaft that may come apart, a right front control arm that can separate, and two separate stalling causes. Complaint volume is high as well: 866 unverified NHTSA reports led by engine, electrical and steering, including 27 crashes, 14 fires and 15 injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Pull a full VIN recall report and confirm each of the ten repairs was completed.
- Test every second-row seat belt latch and check the battery connection is tight.
- Ask directly whether the van has ever stalled while driving, and have the transmission and front control arm inspected.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Chrysler dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysler Pacifica second-row seat belt can come unlatched | Seat Belts | high |
| Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram cruise control may stick on | Electrical System | high |
| Chrysler Pacifica and Jeep Cherokee transmission may stop working | Power Train | high |
| Chrysler Pacifica axle shaft may come apart | Power Train | high |
| Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler engine computer may cause stalling | Electrical System | high |
| Chrysler Pacifica right front control arm can separate | Suspension | high |
| Chrysler Pacifica loose battery connection may cause stalling | Electrical System | high |
| Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid may shut off while driving | Electrical System | high |
| Rollx Wheelchair Vans: Restraints May Not Lock Wheelchair | Equipment Adaptive/mobility | high |
| Chrysler and RAM vehicles carry faulty Kidde fire extinguishers | Equipment | medium |
| Chrysler Pacifica park release plug can be pulled out | Electrical System | medium |
| Chrysler Pacifica backup camera image stays on while driving | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
866 complaints filed for this model year, including 27 mentioning a crash, 14 a fire and 15 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 372 | None found |
| Electrical System | 286 | Yes |
| Steering | 173 | None found |
| Power Train | 154 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 47 | None found |
| Stability Control | 37 | None found |