How many engine complaints does the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica have?

NHTSA lists 406 engine-related complaints for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica, which is 46% of its 874 total complaints for the year, the highest share among all Pacifica model years in this data.

Is there an engine recall for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica?

No related recalls are listed in this data for the engine complaints on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica.

At what mileage do 2018 Pacifica engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica is 11,142 miles.

Have engine problems caused crashes or fires on the 2018 Pacifica?

Among the engine-area complaints, NHTSA records 9 crashes, 6 fires, and 3 injuries linked to this component on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica.

2018 Chrysler Pacifica Engine Problems

The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica has 406 engine-related complaints, 46% of its 874 total complaints for the year, the highest share of any Pacifica model year. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this engine complaint data, and median mileage at failure was 11,142 miles.

Engine complaints: 406; 46% of 874
Crashes reported: 9
Fires reported: 6
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 11,142 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report engine compartment fires starting under the hood, sometimes after a crash or while idling at a stop.
Some describe the vehicle stalling or failing to restart shortly after a dealer visit for an engine light and software update.
Others report smoke or a burning smell coming from the hood or vents, occasionally with a grinding or rattling engine noise beforehand.
A few owners describe unintended acceleration where the vehicle moved forward or crashed despite the brake pedal being depressed.
One owner reported the vehicle would not start or run at all shortly after purchase, with very low mileage on the odometer.

When 2018 Chrysler Pacifica engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 20, 2017, latest Sep 22, 2026.

406 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q1 (41).

Engine recalls for the 2018 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.

20161 (50%)
2017602 (40%)
2018406 (46%)
201989 (29%)
202058 (34%)
2021150 (41%)
202277 (36%)
202348 (32%)
20249 (21%)
20259 (32%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica have?: NHTSA lists 406 engine-related complaints for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica, which is 46% of its 874 total complaints for the year, the highest share among all Pacifica model years in this data.
Is there an engine recall for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica?: No related recalls are listed in this data for the engine complaints on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica.
At what mileage do 2018 Pacifica engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica is 11,142 miles.
Have engine problems caused crashes or fires on the 2018 Pacifica?: Among the engine-area complaints, NHTSA records 9 crashes, 6 fires, and 3 injuries linked to this component on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica.