How common are transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid?

NHTSA lists 55 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this model year, which is 47% of all 116 complaints filed, the highest share among the years listed.

Is there a recall for this issue?

The data provided lists no related recalls tied specifically to this complaint set, though one owner references an existing software recall that did not fix the problem.

At what mileage do these problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported complaints was 35,224 miles.

Do these complaints involve crashes or fires?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires among the complaints in this area for the 2022 model year.

What do owners describe happening?

Owners describe sudden loss of propulsion while driving, engine shutdowns during acceleration, and gear selector or transmission engagement failures, often requiring a restart to regain power.

2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 55 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, 47% of all 116 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure was 35,224. No related recalls are listed for this specific complaint set, though owners reference an existing software recall.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 55; 47% of 116
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 35,225 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners describe sudden loss of propulsion at highway speed, with the dashboard prompting them to shift to park and restart the vehicle.
Several drivers report the engine cutting off while accelerating or on an incline, forcing a stop on the shoulder.
Some complaints describe the vehicle coasting to a stop and displaying a message to plug in the battery for conditioning before it would move again.
Multiple owners say the transmission gear selector light blinks instead of staying solid, and the vehicle rolls backward when taken out of park.
Owners report the stall or power-loss event recurring multiple times within short driving distances, sometimes several times in one trip.
One owner states a software update tied to an existing recall did not resolve the repeated loss-of-power issue.

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

First complaint Aug 12, 2022, latest Mar 5, 2025.

55 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2022 to Mar 2025; peak Feb 2023 (5).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 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 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid?: NHTSA lists 55 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this model year, which is 47% of all 116 complaints filed, the highest share among the years listed.
Is there a recall for this issue?: The data provided lists no related recalls tied specifically to this complaint set, though one owner references an existing software recall that did not fix the problem.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported complaints was 35,224 miles.
Do these complaints involve crashes or fires?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires among the complaints in this area for the 2022 model year.
What do owners describe happening?: Owners describe sudden loss of propulsion while driving, engine shutdowns during acceleration, and gear selector or transmission engagement failures, often requiring a restart to regain power.