The 2023 Pacifica Hybrid pairs a 3.6L Pentastar V6 with a dual-motor eFlite transmission—generally solid for a PHEV minivan, but watch for hybrid-specific cooling issues and the occasional engine bearing failure that's plagued certain Pentastar batches since 2017.
Symptoms: Sudden metallic knocking from engine bay, often at idle or light throttle, Oil pressure warning light or low oil pressure on scan tool, Metal shavings in oil filter and pan—engine already toast by this point
Fix: Complete engine replacement or rebuild; rod and main bearings have failed, contaminating oil system. 16-22 hours labor for short-block swap or reman long-block install, plus fluids and ancillaries. Some shops quote used engines to save cost, but careful of unknown history.
Estimated cost: $6,500-11,000
Transmission Oil Cooler Leak / Contamination
Common · high severity
Typical onset: 60,000-100,000 mi
Symptoms: Transmission fluid mixing with coolant (milky or pink radiator fluid), Overheating transmission or engine temp spikes, Slipping shifts or delayed engagement after cooler fails internally
Fix: Replace transmission oil cooler (external unit or internal to radiator depending on build date); flush both coolant and ATF systems completely to prevent cross-contamination damage. 4-6 hours labor including flush procedures. If cooler failed and trans was driven hot, may need additional clutch pack work.
Estimated cost: $1,200-2,800
Hybrid Battery Cooling Fan / Pump Failure
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 70,000-110,000 mi
Symptoms: Hybrid system warning light with reduced power / electric-only range, Battery temperature fault codes (P0AC8, P0AFA common), Loud fan noise or no fan noise when HVAC is running—battery uses cabin cooling loop
Fix: Replace battery cooling fan assembly or coolant pump for high-voltage battery pack. Access requires partial interior trim removal behind third row. 3-5 hours labor; dealer-only part in most cases due to HV system integration.
Estimated cost: $900-1,600
Transmission Mount (Engine/Trans Mount) Collapse
Common · low severity
Typical onset: 50,000-90,000 mi
Symptoms: Clunk or thud on hard acceleration or shifting into Drive/Reverse, Excessive engine movement visible from driver seat during throttle blips, Vibration at idle, worse with A/C on
Fix: Replace upper or lower transmission mount (hydraulic-filled design wears faster with hybrid weight). 2-3 hours labor; straightforward job but requires supporting powertrain. OEM mounts recommended—aftermarket versions sag quickly under hybrid mass.
Estimated cost: $400-700
Head Gasket Failure (Both Banks)
Rare · high severity
Typical onset: 80,000-130,000 mi
Symptoms: White smoke from exhaust on cold start, sweet coolant smell, Coolant loss with no visible leaks; overheating in stop-and-go traffic, Misfires on multiple cylinders, especially after sitting overnight
Fix: Replace both cylinder head gaskets, resurface heads if warped, new head bolts (TTY). 14-18 hours labor; hybrid system must be properly isolated/locked out per service manual. Often find additional valve cover leaks or timing cover seepage during same job—address while engine is apart.
Estimated cost: $3,500-5,500
Fuel Filter / Fuel System Restriction (In-Tank)
Occasional · medium severity
Symptoms: Rough running or hesitation under load when engine is primary power source, Check engine light for lean codes (P0171, P0174) with no intake leaks found, Extended crank time before starting, especially after sitting for days (PHEV drivers often go weeks without engine use)
Fix: Replace in-tank fuel filter/sock or entire fuel pump module if filter is integrated. Because PHEVs run on electric frequently, gasoline sits for extended periods causing varnish buildup. 2-3 hours labor; requires dropping fuel tank or accessing via rear seat service panel if equipped.
Estimated cost: $600-1,100
Owner tips
Run the engine at least once every two weeks for 15+ minutes to circulate fluids and prevent fuel varnish—don't rely solely on electric mode.
Change engine oil every 5,000 miles or annually, whichever comes first; Pentastar bearings are sensitive to oil quality and extended drain intervals.
Have hybrid battery cooling system inspected at 60k mi; keep cabin air filter fresh since battery cooling pulls from cabin HVAC.
Monitor transmission fluid color every oil change; catch cooler leaks early before internal trans damage occurs.
Use Top Tier gasoline; hybrids that sit with cheap fuel develop injector and valve deposits faster than conventional vehicles.
Solid family hauler with excellent tech and space, but Pentastar bearing gremlins and hybrid cooling complexity mean a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection and extended warranty are wise—budget $1,500/year for unexpected repairs after 60k miles.
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Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. The spring inside the front seat harness connector may contact electrical terminals.
Consequence: The unintended connection may prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 26V327000
2026-05-21
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Contamination in the central vision processing module or improper programming may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the central vision processing module software or replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 11, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 46D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. 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: Braun will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359 or Q'Straint's customer service at 1-800-987-9987.
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 25V388000
2025-06-12
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the rearview camera image may not display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 34C.
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.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE · 24V199000
2024-03-14
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and Chrysler Voyager vehicles. The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B, 36B.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · 23V753000
2023-11-09
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. An electrical short may occur due to an incorrectly installed 12-volt battery isolator post, resulting in a fire while parked or driving.
Consequence: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will correct the isolator to fit the anti-rotation stud, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 28, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is B0A.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · 23V500000
2023-07-20
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles. The fuel line may be deformed, causing a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77A.
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.
Fuel economy (EPA)
City
29mpg
Highway
30mpg
Combined
30mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
Capability & size
EPA class
Minivan - 2WD
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid 3.6L V6 PHEV and can vary by trim.
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