How common are fuel system complaints for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica?

NHTSA lists 49 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 model year, which is 6% of all 874 complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica fuel system?

No related recalls are listed for this component area in NHTSA data.

At what mileage do fuel system problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported fuel system complaints is 5,500 miles.

Did the fuel system complaints involve fires or crashes?

NHTSA data lists 3 fires and 0 crashes among the 49 fuel system complaints for the 2018 Pacifica.

How does 2018 compare to other Pacifica years for fuel system complaints?

The 2018 model's 6% share is lower than 2021 (21%), 2022 (13%), and 2023 (11%), but higher than 2019 (4%) and similar to 2020 (7%).

2018 Chrysler Pacifica Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 49 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica, 6% of that year's 874 total complaints, with 3 fires reported. Median mileage at failure was 5,500 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Fuel System complaints: 49; 6% of 874
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 5,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Engine stalls or shuts down suddenly while driving at highway or city speeds, sometimes restarting briefly before shutting off again.
Vehicle loses power to the wheels while the engine keeps running, requiring the driver to turn the car off and on to regain movement.
Owners report a fuel pump control module and fuel pump relay failure diagnosed after repeated stalling on acceleration from a stop.
A stall was accompanied by a burning smell and smoke, with the catalytic converter described as glowing red.
One owner described an uncontrolled acceleration event shortly after slowing down and braking.

When 2018 Chrysler Pacifica fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 16, 2018, latest Aug 1, 2026.

49 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2018 to Aug 2026; peak Feb 2023 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2018 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.

20161 (50%)
201777 (5%)
201849 (6%)
201912 (4%)
202012 (7%)
202176 (21%)
202227 (13%)
202317 (11%)
20243 (7%)
20253 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica?: NHTSA lists 49 Fuel System complaints for the 2018 model year, which is 6% of all 874 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica fuel system?: No related recalls are listed for this component area in NHTSA data.
At what mileage do fuel system problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported fuel system complaints is 5,500 miles.
Did the fuel system complaints involve fires or crashes?: NHTSA data lists 3 fires and 0 crashes among the 49 fuel system complaints for the 2018 Pacifica.
How does 2018 compare to other Pacifica years for fuel system complaints?: The 2018 model's 6% share is lower than 2021 (21%), 2022 (13%), and 2023 (11%), but higher than 2019 (4%) and similar to 2020 (7%).