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2023 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 22 engine complaints for the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, 55% of all 40 complaints filed for the year. Owners most often report sudden loss of power with a warning to stop safely, at a median 9,545 miles. There is no related recall listed.

Engine complaints
22
55% of 40
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
9,545 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle displays a warning such as "Engine Will Shut Off - Please Stop Safely" and then stalls or loses all propulsion within seconds, sometimes on a freeway.
  • Sudden unintended acceleration reported at 35 MPH with the accelerator pedal pressed to the floor and brakes failing to slow the vehicle.
  • Loss of motive power occurs shortly after a full charge and short drive, in one case leading to replacement of the Power Inverter Module.
  • Check engine light illuminates during normal driving with the dealer unable to identify a cause.
  • Cruise control continues accelerating after the driver releases the SET+ button, requiring the driver to press Cancel or disable the system to stop it.
  • A burning odor in the cabin was noted alongside a stall event.

When 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 11, 2023, latest Mar 25, 2025.

2023 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid engine complaints: complaints filed per month4May 2023Apr 2024Jun 2024Aug 2024Jan 2025Mar 2025
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2023 to Mar 2025; peak Jul 2024 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2023 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 common are engine problems on the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 22 engine complaints for the 2023 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, which is 55% of the 40 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid engine?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area on the 2023 model year.
At what mileage do these engine problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 9,545 miles.
What do owners describe happening with the engine?
Owners commonly describe sudden loss of power with an on-screen warning to stop safely, unexpected stalling, and in one case unintended acceleration with brake failure that resulted in a crash and injury.

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.