How many engine-related complaints does the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 70 engine-area complaints for the 2018 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, which is 31% of the 223 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid engine?

No related recalls are listed in the data for this engine complaint category.

At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for engine-area complaints is 5,025 miles, meaning many failures occurred early in ownership.

Did the engine problems cause any fires or crashes?

NHTSA data shows 7 fires linked to engine complaints for this model year, with 0 crashes and 0 injuries reported.

Is the engine complaint rate worse in 2018 than other Pacifica Hybrid years?

The 31% share for 2018 is higher than 2017 (24%) and 2019 (31% tie) but lower than 2022 (49%), 2023 (55%), and 2024 (65%), based on this dataset.

2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Engine Problems

The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid has 70 engine-area complaints to NHTSA, 31% of all complaints for the year, including 7 fires. Median mileage at failure was 5,025 miles. No related recalls are listed for this engine data.

Engine complaints: 70; 31% of 223
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 7
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 5,025 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Engine compartment smoke, burning odor, or fire reported shortly after starting or while driving, in some cases within the first few thousand miles of ownership.
Sudden loss of propulsion or engine stall at highway speed, forcing drivers to coast across lanes of traffic to reach the shoulder.
Vehicle limited to a low top speed with reduced acceleration after a battery-conditioning warning light appeared, sometimes accompanied by loss of air conditioning.
Engine light and loud engine noise traced to a missing pin in the exhaust camshaft phaser that was reportedly not installed at the factory.
Complete loss of power steering and accelerator response while driving in gas mode, with a dashboard message stating the vehicle must be placed in park before continuing.
Unexplained catalytic converter and exhaust piping heat damage discovered after a burning smell and loss of propulsion, resolved with a software update at the dealership.

When 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 14, 2017, latest Mar 17, 2025.

70 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2017 to Mar 2025; peak Oct 2018 (7).

Engine recalls for the 2018 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 engine-related complaints does the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid have?: NHTSA lists 70 engine-area complaints for the 2018 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, which is 31% of the 223 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid engine?: No related recalls are listed in the data for this engine complaint category.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for engine-area complaints is 5,025 miles, meaning many failures occurred early in ownership.
Did the engine problems cause any fires or crashes?: NHTSA data shows 7 fires linked to engine complaints for this model year, with 0 crashes and 0 injuries reported.
Is the engine complaint rate worse in 2018 than other Pacifica Hybrid years?: The 31% share for 2018 is higher than 2017 (24%) and 2019 (31% tie) but lower than 2022 (49%), 2023 (55%), and 2024 (65%), based on this dataset.