How many 2017 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid owners reported engine problems to NHTSA?

NHTSA lists 19 complaints in the Engine area for the 2017 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, which is 24% of the 79 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid engine stalling issue?

No related recalls are listed in this data for the Engine problem area on the 2017 model.

At what mileage do these engine failures typically happen?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 8,000 miles.

Did any of these engine complaints involve fire or crashes?

Across the 19 Engine-area complaints, NHTSA data shows 1 fire report and 0 crashes and 0 injuries.

How does the 2017 model compare to other years for this issue?

The 2017 model's Engine complaints make up 24% of its total complaints, lower than the share seen in 2022 (49%), 2023 (55%), and 2024 (65%), though those years have different complaint counts overall.

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Engine-area complaints for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, 24% of its 79 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure is 8,000 miles, and no related recalls are listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints: 19; 24% of 79
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 8,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Vehicle suddenly loses motive power and stalls while driving at speeds ranging from about 5 mph to 60 mph, often in traffic or at intersections.
After stalling, drivers report losing power steering and power brakes at the same time the engine and hybrid warning lights illuminate.
Some owners describe the vehicle refusing to restart immediately, with the gear selector locked or unresponsive until the vehicle sits for a period.
One owner reported a loud clunking noise and violent shaking from the engine compartment after the vehicle lost power and was restarted.
Several owners report dashboard warnings such as 'Service Charging System' or hybrid system alerts appearing alongside the stalling events.
One case involved smoke and flames coming from underneath the front of the vehicle while stopped at a light.

When 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 6, 2017, latest Sep 20, 2024.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2017 to Sep 2024; peak Dec 2017 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201719 (24%)
201870 (31%)
201914 (31%)
202025 (43%)
20215 (19%)
202257 (49%)
202322 (55%)
202417 (65%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2017 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid owners reported engine problems to NHTSA?: NHTSA lists 19 complaints in the Engine area for the 2017 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, which is 24% of the 79 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid engine stalling issue?: No related recalls are listed in this data for the Engine problem area on the 2017 model.
At what mileage do these engine failures typically happen?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 8,000 miles.
Did any of these engine complaints involve fire or crashes?: Across the 19 Engine-area complaints, NHTSA data shows 1 fire report and 0 crashes and 0 injuries.
How does the 2017 model compare to other years for this issue?: The 2017 model's Engine complaints make up 24% of its total complaints, lower than the share seen in 2022 (49%), 2023 (55%), and 2024 (65%), though those years have different complaint counts overall.