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2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

88/100

#2 most-complained of 9 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

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.

Complaints
116
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine57 (49%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain55 (47%)
  3. Electrical System40 (34%)
  4. Fuel System28 (24%)
  5. Other22 (19%)
  6. Brakes4 (3%)
  7. Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (3%)
  8. Structure & Body3 (3%)
  9. Seat Belts1 (1%)
  10. Steering1 (1%)

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 complaints: complaints filed per month22Jun 2022Dec 2022May 2023Oct 2023Mar 2024Aug 2024Jan 2025Sep 2026
214 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Feb 2023 (22).

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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201720182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Caution50582—
2021Best13261—
2022Avoid881160—
2023Avoid75400—
2024Good38260—

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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.