2017 Chrysler Pacifica Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 110 brake complaints for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, 7% of that year's 1,521 total complaints, linked to 12 crashes and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure was 23,000. A related recall (17V342000) covers rear brake line attachments on wheelchair-accessible conversions.
- Brakes complaints
- 110
- 7% of 1,521
- Crashes reported
- 12
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 23,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden brake failure while driving at low speeds, including in parking lots and driveways, sometimes ending in a collision.
- Some describe pressing the brake pedal firmly with no immediate response, requiring repeated pumping before the vehicle slows.
- Several complaints describe the forward collision/automatic braking system failing to warn or brake as expected, contributing to crashes.
- A few owners report brake failure occurring together with loss of power steering or the vehicle shutting off unexpectedly.
- One complaint describes the parking brake disengaging on its own shortly after purchase.
- Owners note dealers were sometimes unable to find a diagnostic code or confirm the brake malfunction during inspection.
When 2017 Chrysler Pacifica brake complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 20, 2016, latest Aug 24, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
- NHTSA 17V342000May 25, 2017Brakes371 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage Mobility) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vans modified by Vantage Mobility for wheelchair accessibility. The affected vans have rear brake lines that might have been crossed during the modification. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: The crossed rear brake lines will cause the rear anti-lock brake system to be ineffective, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Vantage Mobility will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear brake line attachments, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082. Vantage Mobility's number for this recall is Pac-20170525.
Brakes complaints by Pacifica model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica have?
- NHTSA lists 110 brake-related complaints for the 2017 Pacifica, which is 7% of the 1,521 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica?
- Yes. Recall 17V342000 covers wheelchair-accessible Pacifica vans modified by Vantage Mobility, addressing rear brake line attachment issues.
- At what mileage do 2017 Pacifica brake problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 23,000 miles.
- Were there crashes linked to brake complaints on the 2017 Pacifica?
- NHTSA data shows 12 crashes and 5 injuries associated with the 110 brake complaints filed for the 2017 Pacifica.