How common are transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid?

NHTSA lists 39 complaints in this area for the 2018 model year, which is 17% of the 223 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for transmission or powertrain issues on the 2018 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2018 model year.

At what mileage do these problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 5,029 miles.

Did any of these complaints involve fire or crashes?

NHTSA data shows 1 fire and 1 crash associated with transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2018 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, and no injuries.

How does 2018 compare to other Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid model years for this problem area?

The 2018 model year's 17% share is lower than the 2022 model year's 47% and the 2024 model year's 50%, based on NHTSA complaint data across model years.

2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 39 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, 17% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 5,029 miles. No related recall is listed for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 39; 17% of 223
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 5,029 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the vehicle losing engine power or stalling suddenly while driving on the highway, sometimes leaving the vehicle unresponsive to the gas pedal.
Some describe a metal-on-metal clanging noise followed by smoke and fire coming from under the hood after the check engine light came on.
Several owners report the hybrid system dropping into a low-power or limited-speed mode with reduced acceleration and the air conditioning shutting off.
Others describe the vehicle shutting off completely at low speed, with the wheels locking and the car becoming immovable until towed.
A clunking sound from the front wheel area was reported after a dealer inspection of suspension parts did not resolve the issue.
One owner reported an engine light tied to a missing pin in the exhaust camshaft phaser, found during dealer inspection.

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

First complaint Jun 25, 2018, latest Dec 9, 2024.

39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2018 to Dec 2024; peak Jul 2018 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2018 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 common are transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid?: NHTSA lists 39 complaints in this area for the 2018 model year, which is 17% of the 223 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for transmission or powertrain issues on the 2018 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2018 model year.
At what mileage do these problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 5,029 miles.
Did any of these complaints involve fire or crashes?: NHTSA data shows 1 fire and 1 crash associated with transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2018 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, and no injuries.
How does 2018 compare to other Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid model years for this problem area?: The 2018 model year's 17% share is lower than the 2022 model year's 47% and the 2024 model year's 50%, based on NHTSA complaint data across model years.