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2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 57 Engine complaints for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, 49% of its 116 total complaints. The median mileage at failure is 28,310. No related recalls are listed in this data.

Engine complaints
57
49% of 116
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
28,310 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle suddenly loses acceleration power while driving on the highway, often at highway speeds, with the engine cutting off.
  • Dashboard displays a message to shift to Park and press the brake to restart, even though the vehicle is already moving.
  • Check engine light and battery light flash together as the car stalls, sometimes accompanied by loss of power steering.
  • Some owners report the stalling happens repeatedly in a short span, including multiple times within the same day or over a few miles of driving.
  • After stalling, the vehicle sometimes will not restart immediately and needs to be towed or left off for several minutes before it can be restarted.
  • One owner reported being told by a dealership that no repair part was available for the issue at the time of the complaint.

When 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 12, 2022, latest Aug 11, 2025.

2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid engine complaints: complaints filed per month7Aug 2022Jan 2023May 2023Sep 2023Mar 2024Oct 2024Feb 2025
57 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2022 to Aug 2025; peak Feb 2023 (7).

Engine recalls for the 2022 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.

  1. 201719 (24%)
  2. 201870 (31%)
  3. 201914 (31%)
  4. 202025 (43%)
  5. 20215 (19%)
  6. 202257 (49%)
  7. 202322 (55%)
  8. 202417 (65%)
  9. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 57 Engine complaints for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, which is 49% of the 116 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid engine issue?
No related recalls are listed in this data for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid engine complaints.
At what mileage do these engine problems usually occur?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 28,310 miles.
Did these engine complaints involve crashes or fires?
No crashes, fires, or injuries are recorded among the 57 Engine complaints for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid.
How does the 2022 model compare to other Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid years for engine complaints?
The 2022 model's engine complaints make up 49% of its total complaints, higher than 2017 (24%), 2019 (31%), and 2021 (19%), but lower than 2023 (55%) and 2024 (65%).

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.