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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 77 fuel system complaints for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, 5% of its 1,521 total complaints for the year. Owners commonly report sudden stalling with a message to shift to park, at a median mileage of 28,000. No related recalls are listed.

Fuel System complaints
77
5% of 1,521
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
28,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle suddenly loses power and stalls while driving, often at highway speed or in stop-and-go traffic, with a dashboard message telling the driver to shift to park.
  • Engine or drivetrain appears to disengage into neutral while still in drive, with the accelerator becoming unresponsive.
  • Vehicle stalls repeatedly at low mileage, sometimes within the first few hundred miles, requiring the driver to restart after shifting to park.
  • After stopping at a light or stop sign with automatic engine stop-start engaged, the vehicle rolls backward instead of holding position when the brake is released.
  • Loss of power steering and power brakes accompanies some stalling events, forcing the driver to bring the vehicle to a full stop before restarting.
  • Stalling is sometimes preceded by intermittent cutting-out or rough running, which owners initially attributed to fuel quality before the issue recurred.

When 2017 Chrysler Pacifica fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint May 23, 2017, latest Jul 16, 2026.

2017 Chrysler Pacifica fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter82017 Q22018 Q22019 Q22021 Q12022 Q42024 Q12025 Q12026 Q2
77 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2017 Q4 (8).

Fuel System recalls for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Pacifica model year

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

  1. 20161 (50%)
  2. 201777 (5%)
  3. 201849 (6%)
  4. 201912 (4%)
  5. 202012 (7%)
  6. 202176 (21%)
  7. 202227 (13%)
  8. 202317 (11%)
  9. 20243 (7%)
  10. 20253 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica?
NHTSA lists 77 fuel system complaints for the 2017 Pacifica, which is 5% of the 1,521 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica fuel system?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system complaint category on the 2017 Pacifica.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2017 Pacifica?
The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 28,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
What do owners describe happening with the fuel system on the 2017 Pacifica?
Owners describe sudden stalling with a dashboard message to shift to park, loss of acceleration, and in some cases loss of power steering and braking while the vehicle restarted.
Were there any injuries or crashes linked to these complaints?
NHTSA data for this category shows 1 injury and 0 crashes or fires among the 77 fuel system complaints.

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.