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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 602 Engine complaints for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, 40% of all complaints filed for that model year, with a median failure mileage of 19,000 miles. No related recalls are listed in this data.

Engine complaints
602
40% of 1,521
Crashes reported
21
Fires reported
5
Injuries reported
8
Median mileage
19,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle unexpectedly lurches or takes off on its own while parking or pulling into a garage, sometimes striking objects.
  • Vehicle stalls or loses power while driving at low speed, occasionally with the check engine light and shift-to-park warning coming on.
  • Owners describe hard shifting when the transmission is hot or cold, along with wheel spin and shuddering on wet roads.
  • Engine compartment produces smoke or catches fire after the vehicle is parked and shut off, in some cases with the engine reportedly detaching.
  • Brakes fail to stop the vehicle after unintended acceleration, forcing drivers to steer onto the shoulder or into nearby objects.

When 2017 Chrysler Pacifica engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 17, 2016, latest Sep 19, 2026.

2017 Chrysler Pacifica engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter492016 Q32018 Q12019 Q22020 Q32021 Q42023 Q12024 Q22025 Q3
602 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2017 Q4 (49).

Engine recalls for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Pacifica model year

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

  1. 20161 (50%)
  2. 2017602 (40%)
  3. 2018406 (46%)
  4. 201989 (29%)
  5. 202058 (34%)
  6. 2021150 (41%)
  7. 202277 (36%)
  8. 202348 (32%)
  9. 20249 (21%)
  10. 20259 (32%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica?
NHTSA lists 602 Engine complaints for the 2017 Pacifica, which is 40% of the 1,521 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica engine problems?
This data shows no related recalls listed for the Engine component on the 2017 Pacifica.
At what mileage do 2017 Pacifica engine problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 19,000 miles.
Are engine complaints worse in 2017 than other Pacifica years?
The 2017 model year's Engine share is 40% of complaints, lower than 2018's 46% but higher than years like 2019 at 29% and 2024 at 21%, based on NHTSA data.
Did the 2017 Pacifica engine issues cause crashes or fires?
NHTSA records 21 crashes, 5 fires, and 8 injuries linked to Engine-area complaints for the 2017 Pacifica.

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.