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2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 28 fuel system complaints for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, 24% of its 116 total complaints, at a median 9,000 miles. One crash was reported and no related recalls are listed for this problem area, though owners reference a separate electrical/hybrid propulsion campaign.

Fuel System complaints
28
24% of 116
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
9,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle loses motive power and stalls suddenly at highway speeds, sometimes displaying a 'Stop Safely, Vehicle Will Shut Off' message.
  • Engine fails to respond to accelerator pedal input, in one case leading to a crash when the vehicle would not speed up during a turn.
  • Dashboard shows a 'Put in P to Start' message or flashing check engine and battery lights while the vehicle is still running.
  • After stalling, some vehicles will not restart and require towing to a dealer.
  • Owners report being told the power inverter module needed replacement, or that recall repair parts were unavailable for extended periods.

When 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 12, 2022, latest Feb 26, 2025.

2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month4Oct 2022Feb 2023Jun 2023Nov 2023Apr 2024Aug 2024Feb 2025
28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2022 to Feb 2025; peak Feb 2023 (4).

Fuel System recalls for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201737 (47%)
  2. 201893 (42%)
  3. 20199 (20%)
  4. 202013 (22%)
  5. 202111 (42%)
  6. 202228 (24%)
  7. 20236 (15%)
  8. 20243 (12%)
  9. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 28 fuel system complaints for the 2022 model year, making up 24% of its 116 total complaints.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid fuel system?
No recalls are listed specifically under the fuel system problem area, though some owners describe a related Electrical System/Hybrid Propulsion System campaign (23V010000) affecting the same stalling behavior.
At what mileage do these fuel system problems tend to occur?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 9,000 miles.
Were there any crashes linked to these complaints?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries tied to the fuel system complaints for this model year.
How does the 2022 model compare to other Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid years for fuel system complaints?
The 2022 year's 28 complaints (24% share) are lower in share than 2017 (47%), 2018 (42%), and 2021 (42%), but higher than 2023 (15%) and 2024 (12%).

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.