The 2022 Pacifica is still relatively new, but the 9-speed transmission and 3.6L Pentastar engine carry forward known weaknesses from earlier model years. Hybrid variants add battery cooling and electrical complexity that can surface early.
9-Speed Transmission Shudder and Premature Failure
Common · high severity
Typical onset: 40,000-80,000 mi
Symptoms: Harsh shifting or shuddering between 2nd-3rd or 3rd-4th gears, especially during light acceleration, Transmission slipping, delayed engagement, or complete loss of forward gears, Check engine light with codes related to clutch pack pressure or solenoids
Fix: Early cases may respond to fluid flush and software updates (2-3 hours), but most need clutch pack replacement or full transmission rebuild/replacement. Factory reman units common. 8-12 hours labor for R&R.
Estimated cost: $4,500-7,500
Transmission Oil Cooler Line Leaks
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 30,000-70,000 mi
Symptoms: Transmission fluid puddles under vehicle near front or mid-chassis, Low transmission fluid warning or slipping after leaks progress, Visible fluid seepage at cooler line quick-connects or crimped fittings
Fix: Replace cooler lines and fittings, sometimes includes radiator-mounted cooler if internal contamination occurred. 2-4 hours labor depending on access and whether radiator comes out.
Estimated cost: $600-1,200
Pentastar 3.6L Cylinder Head and Piston Ring Failure
Occasional · high severity
Typical onset: 50,000-90,000 mi
Symptoms: Excessive oil consumption (quart every 500-1,000 miles) without visible leaks, Misfires, rough idle, check engine light with cylinder misfire codes, White or blue smoke on startup or acceleration, coolant loss if head gasket involved
Fix: Requires cylinder head removal for valve stem seal or head gasket replacement (12-16 hours), or complete engine rebuild/shortblock for piston ring issues (20-30 hours). Some engines eligible for warranty extension but 2022s may age out quickly.
Estimated cost: $3,500-9,000
Hybrid Battery Cooling System Failures (Hybrid Only)
Occasional · high severity
Typical onset: 40,000-80,000 mi
Symptoms: Hybrid system warning light, reduced electric range or power, Battery overheat messages, vehicle switches to gas-only limp mode, Coolant leaks from battery pack area or cooling lines under vehicle
Fix: Cooling pump, radiator, or lines for hybrid battery require removal of underbody shields and sometimes battery pack lowering. 4-8 hours labor. Some cases need battery pack replacement if thermal damage occurred.
Estimated cost: $1,500-8,000
Stow 'n Go Seat Mechanism and Motor Failures
Common · low severity
Typical onset: 20,000-60,000 mi
Symptoms: Power folding seats stall mid-cycle or fail to fold/unfold completely, Grinding or clicking noises from seat motors, Manual override required to operate seats
Fix: Replace seat motor or gearbox assembly, sometimes cables bind and need lubrication. 2-4 hours per seat depending on which row and access.
Estimated cost: $800-1,800
Side Curtain Airbag Wiring Connector Corrosion
Occasional · medium severity
Symptoms: Airbag warning light illuminated constantly, Diagnostic codes for side curtain airbag circuit faults, Sometimes intermittent based on humidity or door open/close cycles
Fix: Inspect and repair or replace corroded connectors in D-pillar or headliner area. Multiple recalls address this but new cases still appear. 1-3 hours diagnostic and repair.
Estimated cost: $300-700
Backup Camera and Wiring Failures
Occasional · low severity
Symptoms: Backup camera shows black screen, lines only, or intermittent static, Camera image freezes or lags when shifting into reverse, Water intrusion visible in tailgate camera housing
Fix: Replace camera assembly or repair harness connector at liftgate hinge area where flexing causes wire breaks. Recall covers some VINs. 1-2 hours labor.
Estimated cost: $400-800
Owner tips
Change transmission fluid every 60k miles with Mopar-spec ATF+4 regardless of 'lifetime fill' claims—prevents shudder and extends life
Monitor oil level every 1,000 miles on 3.6L engines; excessive consumption is early warning for ring/valve seal issues
For hybrids: verify battery cooling system operation during summer months and address any coolant leaks immediately to prevent pack damage
Keep software updated at dealer—TCM and PCM reflashes address known shift quality and fuel system bugs
Skip the 2022 unless heavily discounted—too new to have worked out transmission and engine bugs that plagued 2017-2021 models, and early hybrid battery issues are expensive gambles outside warranty.
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Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Consequence: Air bags with insufficient pressure retention increase the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 06D, 10D, and 11D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 2, 2026. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall numbers 25V302 and 25V573. Vehicles previously repaired under a prior recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Vantage Mobility, LLC (VM) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Honda Odyssey, 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, and Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters was mailed January 27, 2026. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN · 25V302000
2025-05-08
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bags may have insufficient pressure retention from improperly sealed seams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Consequence: An air bag with insufficient pressure retention increases the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 06C, 54C, 55C. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 26V189. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN · 24V793000
2024-10-24
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Pacifica and 2020-2021, 2023 Voyager vehicles. An improperly secured connector for the side curtain air bags may prevent the air bags from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will secure the connector, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is A8B.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 24V436000
2024-06-13
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
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.
Consequence: An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Power Inverter Module (PIM) software and, if necessary, update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the electronic control module (ECM) software, free of charge. FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about: 03/21/2023 for 2021 model year vehicles, 05/02/2023 for 2019-2020 model year vehicles, and 06/15/2023 for 2017-2018 model year vehicles. FCA began notifying owners on February 23, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03A.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Voyager and Pacifica vehicles. The windshield wiper arm nuts may be improperly tightened, which can cause the wipers to not function properly.
Consequence: Improperly functioning wipers can reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is Z80.
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY · 22V181000
2022-03-24
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Pacifica and 2021 Voyager vehicles. The second-row seat-to-floor mounting latch may bind and stick open, preventing the seat from properly securing to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Consequence: An unsecured seat increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the second-row seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Z22.
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