2018 Chrysler Pacifica Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 65 brake-related complaints for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica, 7% of all complaints for the year, linked to 7 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure was 10,624.5 miles. No related recalls are listed for this brake issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 65
- 7% of 874
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 10,625 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal being depressed but the vehicle failing to respond, causing forward lunging into parked or unoccupied objects.
- Several complaints describe sudden loss of braking and steering ability while driving, with the vehicle stalling and restarting after the start button was pressed.
- The park-assist feature is reported to speed up unexpectedly during low-speed parking maneuvers, leading to collisions before the driver could brake in time.
- Some owners describe the electronic stability control warning light illuminating with no dealer-identified cause or fix.
- A few reports describe the emergency parking brake abruptly and unexpectedly engaging seconds after shifting from reverse to drive, leaving the vehicle stuck in traffic.
When 2018 Chrysler Pacifica brake complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 4, 2018, latest Feb 9, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
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 2018 Chrysler Pacifica have?
- NHTSA lists 65 brake-related complaints for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica, making up 7% of the 874 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica brakes?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake problem area on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica.
- At what mileage do brake problems occur on the 2018 Pacifica?
- The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica is 10,624.5 miles.
- Have brake issues led to crashes on the 2018 Pacifica?
- NHTSA data shows 7 crashes and 1 injury linked to brake complaints on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica, plus 1 fire reported in the broader complaint set.
- Is the 2018 Pacifica worse for brake problems than other years?
- The 2018 Pacifica's brake complaints make up 7% of its total complaints, the same share as 2017, while 2019 shows a higher 19% share, based on NHTSA data.