2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid has 116 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 88, and ranks 2nd worst out of 9 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. Engine (49% of complaints) and transmission/powertrain (47%) are the top problem areas, with no recalls filed.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 88/100
- #2 of 9 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 116
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine57 (49%)
- Transmission & Powertrain55 (47%)
- Electrical System40 (34%)
- Fuel System28 (24%)
- Other22 (19%)
- Brakes4 (3%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (3%)
- Structure & Body3 (3%)
- Seat Belts1 (1%)
- Steering1 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of acceleration on the highway, with the dash instructing to shift to park and restart the engine.
- Some describe the engine cutting off mid-acceleration while merging or climbing an incline, forcing a pull to the shoulder.
- Several owners say the check engine light and battery light illuminated at the same time acceleration power dropped.
- One owner reported the accelerator pedal failing to increase engine speed during a turn, resulting in a crash.
- A driver reported the brakes locking up unexpectedly at highway speed in wet conditions, causing the vehicle to spin.
- Another owner reported the vehicle braking hard and stopping on its own at around 35 mph without warning.
2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2022 compared with other Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid years
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Recalls | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Avoid | 75 | 58 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | Caution | 13 | 26 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | Avoid | 88 | 116 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Caution | 50 | 40 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | Good | 38 | 26 | 0 | — |
All Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid years: best and worst →
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 116 complaints and a complaint index of 88 for the 2022 model, ranking 2nd worst among 9 model years, which puts it in the Avoid category relative to other Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2022 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid?
- Engine issues account for 49% of complaints (57 of 116), and transmission/powertrain issues account for 47% (55 of 116), with median failure mileage of 28,310 and 35,225 miles respectively.
- Does the 2022 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2022 model year, though some owners reported dealer software updates related to power loss complaints.
- Which Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid year is worse than 2022?
- The 2018 model year is worse, with 223 complaints, a complaint index of 100, and an Avoid verdict, compared to 2022's 116 complaints and index of 88.
- Which Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid year is the best?
- The 2021 model year ranks best, with only 26 complaints, a complaint index of 13, and a Best verdict.