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2017 Chrysler Pacifica

What 2017 Chrysler Pacifica owners report most

The most-reported problems on this vehicle center on the engine and powertrain, where owners describe failures to accelerate and an inability to shift into or out of park. Electrical system complaints are also frequent, with owners reporting erratic behavior from driver-assistance features such as the frontal collision warning system. Steering-area complaints round out the picture, with owners noting that certain safety assist features were unavailable on lower trim levels.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 35%
Owners report the vehicle failing to accelerate when pulling away from a stop, sometimes accompanied by a transmission-related warning displayed by the onboard computer. · 5 fire · 7 crash · 1 injured
Power Train safety 32%
Owners report the vehicle refusing to shift into park, with the problem occurring even after waiting or slowly maneuvering the vehicle. · 2 fire · 5 crash · 8 injured
Electrical System safety 26%
Owners report the frontal collision warning system behaving unexpectedly, in contrast to similar systems they had used in other vehicles without issue. · 3 fire · 2 crash · 5 injured
Steering safety 16%
Owners report that autonomous braking and lane-assist features are unavailable on lower trim levels and are only accessible on higher, more expensive trims. · 7 crash · 3 injured
Vehicle Speed Control safety 6%
88 reports (6%) · 15 crash · 7 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 1,466 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.