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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 73 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, 5% of all complaints for that year, with 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries reported. No related recall is listed for this component. Median mileage at failure is 21,000.

Structure & Body complaints
73
5% of 1,521
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
21,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Owners report power sliding doors closing on a person or object without retracting, in some cases trapping a passenger's leg.
  • Some describe sliding doors that reverse and reopen on their own while the vehicle is stationary, even when nothing is blocking them.
  • Others report the stow and go seat button unexpectedly moving the driver's seat forward while driving, pinning the driver against the steering wheel.
  • A few owners report smoke or flames coming from the front or rear of the vehicle while parked and unoccupied.
  • One owner reported a rear seat that became stuck in one position and would not move.
  • One owner reported a loss of braking control that resulted in a crash, though the automaker found no defect.

When 2017 Chrysler Pacifica body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 29, 2016, latest Aug 21, 2026.

2017 Chrysler Pacifica structure & body complaints: complaints filed per quarter92016 Q32018 Q12019 Q12020 Q32022 Q22023 Q32024 Q32025 Q4
73 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q1 (9).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Pacifica model year

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

  1. 20160 (0%)
  2. 201773 (5%)
  3. 201832 (4%)
  4. 201915 (5%)
  5. 202010 (6%)
  6. 202120 (5%)
  7. 202219 (9%)
  8. 20235 (3%)
  9. 20243 (7%)
  10. 20253 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA list for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica?
NHTSA lists 73 complaints in this category for the 2017 model year, which is 5% of the 1,521 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Structure & Body issues?
No related recalls are listed for this component and model year in the data provided.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2017 Pacifica is 21,000 miles.
Are these Structure & Body complaints unique to the 2017 model year?
The 2017 Pacifica has the highest raw complaint count in this category among the years listed (73), though 2022 and 2025 show higher shares of their total complaints (9% and 11%) despite lower counts.
Were there any fires or injuries linked to this component?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 fires, 2 crashes, and 3 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints on 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.