The 2022 Pacifica Hybrid combines a 3.6L Pentastar V6 with a dual-motor eVT transmission. While relatively new, this platform shows concerning patterns of catastrophic engine failures and transmission cooling issues that appear disproportionately early for a 2022 model year.
Catastrophic Engine Failure - Spun Bearings and Piston Damage
Occasional · high severity
Typical onset: 30,000-70,000 mi
Symptoms: Sudden knocking or rattling from engine bay, especially on cold start, Low oil pressure warning light, Metal shavings in oil during change, Complete loss of power or engine seizure
Fix: Requires complete engine teardown or replacement. Root cause often traced to oil system issues or defective bearings. Factory shortblock replacement runs 18-24 labor hours; full rebuild with machine work adds another 8-12 hours. Some units eligible for powertrain warranty extension.
Estimated cost: $8,500-15,000
Transmission Oil Cooler Failure
Common · high severity
Typical onset: 40,000-80,000 mi
Symptoms: Transmission fluid mixing with coolant (milky appearance in either reservoir), Overheating transmission warnings on dash, Harsh shifting or slipping between gears, Pink or red coolant in overflow tank
Fix: Cooler integrated into radiator assembly on hybrids. Requires radiator replacement, complete transmission fluid flush (multiple cycles), and often new transmission filter. If caught late, transmission internals may be damaged requiring full rebuild. 6-8 hours labor for cooler/radiator; add 12-18 if transmission contaminated.
Symptoms: White smoke from exhaust, especially after startup, Coolant loss with no visible leaks, Overheating under load, Rough idle or misfires, Oil cap shows milky residue
Fix: Often both heads affected on the 3.6L. Requires removing intake manifold, timing chains, and heads. Machine shop work to check for warpage adds time. Budget 14-18 hours labor plus machine work. Given early engine failures on this platform, check for deeper block issues before committing to head work only.
Estimated cost: $3,500-5,500
Transmission Mount Failure
Common · medium severity
Typical onset: 35,000-65,000 mi
Symptoms: Clunking when shifting from Park to Drive or Reverse, Excessive vibration at idle, especially with A/C on, Visible sagging of powertrain when inspected on lift, Steering wheel shudder during acceleration
Fix: The hybrid's eVT transmission is heavier than conventional units, accelerating mount wear. Passenger-side mount most common failure. Replacement straightforward but requires supporting powertrain. 2-3 hours labor. Inspect all three mounts simultaneously.
Estimated cost: $350-650
Fuel System Contamination/Filter Issues
Occasional · medium severity
Symptoms: Hard starting after sitting (especially if infrequent gas engine use in EV-priority mode), Rough running when engine kicks in, Check engine light with fuel trim codes, Loss of power under acceleration
Fix: Hybrids that run primarily electric can develop stale fuel and filter clogging. Filter is in-tank assembly requiring fuel tank drop. 3-4 hours labor. If fuel degraded, tank cleaning or full fuel system service needed. Some cases trace to defective in-tank pump assembly.
Estimated cost: $450-900
Hybrid Battery Cooling Fan Failure
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 40,000-70,000 mi
Symptoms: Hybrid system warning light, Reduced EV range, Battery temperature warnings in hot weather, Audible fan noise or complete silence when it should run
Fix: Cooling fan for high-voltage battery located under second-row seats. Clogged with debris or motor failure common. Access requires removing seat assemblies. 2-3 hours labor. Clean debris from intake regularly to prevent.
Estimated cost: $600-1,100
Owner tips
Change oil every 5,000 miles religiously regardless of oil-life monitor—early bearing failures suggest oil system sensitivity
Run the gas engine regularly (weekly) even if primarily using EV mode to prevent fuel degradation and keep engine lubricated
Inspect transmission fluid color every oil change—catch cooler failures before transmission contamination
Check under second-row seats quarterly and vacuum out HVAC battery cooling intake to prevent fan overwork
Extended powertrain warranty strongly recommended given catastrophic failure rates on relatively new vehicles
Hard pass unless deeply discounted with transferable factory warranty—too many expensive grenades for a 2-year-old vehicle.
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Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Consequence: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the battery pack assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 23, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 52D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN · 26V189000
2026-03-26
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 were 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.
Fuel economy (EPA)
City
29mpg
Highway
30mpg
Combined
30mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
Capability & size
EPA class
Minivan - 2WD
Wiper blades
Both front wipers are same length; minivan body style includes rear wiper
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid 3.6L V6 PHEV and can vary by trim.
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