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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 33 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, about 2% of its 1,521 total complaints that year. Three crashes and six injuries are tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 35,750 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
33
2% of 1,521
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
35,750 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report rear suspension breaking away from its mounting bracket, causing the van to rock and pitch violently at speeds above 25 mph.
  • Front struts and strut motors reportedly fracture or crack, producing clunking or popping noises from the front of the vehicle.
  • Drivers describe excessive sway and bobbing at various speeds and road surfaces, which dealers reportedly called normal.
  • A front stabilizer reportedly broke while driving, leading to loss of control and a crash into a parked vehicle.
  • Some owners report suspension noise combined with tires losing grip on wet roads, along with a thud or skipping sound near the brakes.

When 2017 Chrysler Pacifica suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 1, 2016, latest Aug 17, 2026.

2017 Chrysler Pacifica suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2016Aug 2018Mar 2019Nov 2019Dec 2020Aug 2023Sep 2025
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2016 to Aug 2026; peak Mar 2019 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Pacifica model year

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

  1. 2005201 (16%)
  2. 200693 (13%)
  3. 200726 (8%)
  4. 200812 (12%)
  5. 20161 (50%)
  6. 201733 (2%)
  7. 201827 (3%)
  8. 20197 (2%)
  9. 20208 (5%)
  10. 20215 (1%)
  11. 20222 (1%)
  12. 20233 (2%)
  13. 20241 (2%)
  14. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica?
NHTSA lists 33 complaints in this area for the 2017 Pacifica, which is about 2% of the 1,521 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica's suspension or wheels?
No related recalls are listed in the data for this component on the 2017 Pacifica.
At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2017 Pacifica?
The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels & tires complaints is 35,750 miles.
Have suspension issues caused crashes or injuries on the 2017 Pacifica?
NHTSA data tied to this component shows 3 crashes and 6 injuries for the 2017 Pacifica, with no fires reported.
Is the 2017 Pacifica worse than other years for suspension complaints?
The 2017 Pacifica's 2% share of suspension complaints is similar to most other model years, though 2020 shows a higher 5% share and 2016 shows 50%, though that year had only 1 complaint total.

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.