How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this area for the 2017 model year, which is 19% of the 79 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for transmission or powertrain problems on the 2017 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid?

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

At what mileage do these transmission problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 2,900 miles.

What do owners describe happening with the transmission?

Owners describe sudden loss of motive power while driving, stalling, unresponsive gear selectors, and in some cases full transmission replacement after the vehicle entered a low-speed 'turtle mode.'

Were any crashes or injuries reported for this problem area?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2017 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries, along with 1 fire.

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, 19% of all 79 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 2,900 miles. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 15; 19% of 79
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 2,900 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle suddenly loses motive power and stalls while driving, sometimes at highway speed with adaptive cruise control on.
After stalling, the engine or hybrid warning light illuminates and the gear selector becomes unresponsive for a period of time.
Some owners report loss of power steering and power brakes at the same time as the stall, including while backing down a driveway.
Complaints describe the transmission needing full replacement after the vehicle entered a low-speed 'turtle mode' and would no longer accelerate.
Owners report the vehicle stutters or lurches when climbing steep hills, with the electric motor producing excess torque before cutting off.
One complaint describes a lithium battery smoldering after a charge cycle while the vehicle was parked in a garage.

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

First complaint May 6, 2017, latest Dec 2, 2023.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2017 to Dec 2023; peak Dec 2017 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid model year

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

201715 (19%)
201839 (17%)
201915 (33%)
202017 (29%)
20213 (12%)
202255 (47%)
202315 (38%)
202413 (50%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid have?: NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this area for the 2017 model year, which is 19% of the 79 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for transmission or powertrain problems on the 2017 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2017 model.
At what mileage do these transmission problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 2,900 miles.
What do owners describe happening with the transmission?: Owners describe sudden loss of motive power while driving, stalling, unresponsive gear selectors, and in some cases full transmission replacement after the vehicle entered a low-speed 'turtle mode.'
Were any crashes or injuries reported for this problem area?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2017 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries, along with 1 fire.