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2019 Chrysler Pacifica Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

56/100

#5 most-complained of 10 Pacifica years

The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica has a Complaint Index of 56 and ranks 5th worst out of 10 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 311 complaints, 7 recalls, and 11 crashes, with the Electrical System as the top problem area at 31% of complaints.

Complaints
311
Recalls
7
Crashes / fires
11 / 3
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
22
19 city / 28 hwy

Top 2019 Chrysler Pacifica problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System95 (31%)
  2. Engine89 (29%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain73 (23%)
  4. Brakes59 (19%)
  5. Other50 (16%)
  6. Steering42 (14%)
  7. Collision Avoidance & Cameras16 (5%)
  8. Structure & Body15 (5%)
  9. Fuel System12 (4%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (2%)

What owners report

  • Owners report brakes that fail to respond or feel hard when pressed, sometimes requiring repeated pumping to stop the vehicle.
  • Some drivers describe the van lurching or moving unexpectedly in reverse or park, even with the brake pedal depressed.
  • Steering wheel jumps or turns unexpectedly to one side, in one case leading to a crash into a rock.
  • One owner described the accelerator jamming while backing slowly into a garage, causing a collision with the garage wall.
  • A vehicle purchased with about 23,400 miles reportedly caught fire in a customer's garage the day after sale.
  • One owner reported the engine shutting down at low speed while approaching a light, along with difficulty restarting.
2019 Chrysler Pacifica complaints: complaints filed per quarter362018 Q42019 Q42020 Q42021 Q42022 Q42023 Q42024 Q42025 Q4
471 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2018 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2023 Q2 (36).

2019 Chrysler Pacifica recalls

7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V327000May 21, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras16 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Contamination in the central vision processing module or improper programming may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the central vision processing module software or replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning July 16, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 46D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

  2. NHTSA 25V876000Dec 17, 2025Other86 vehicles

    Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:

    Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

    Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

  3. NHTSA 23V010000Jan 17, 2023Electrical System67,117 vehicles

    Electrical system:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.

    Risk: An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the Power Inverter Module (PIM) software and, if necessary, update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the electronic control module (ECM) software, free of charge. FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about: 03/21/2023 for 2021 model year vehicles, 05/02/2023 for 2019-2020 model year vehicles, and 06/15/2023 for 2017-2018 model year vehicles. FCA began notifying owners on February 23, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03A.

See all 7 recalls for the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica →

2019 Chrysler Pacifica fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,950
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2019 compared with other Pacifica years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Avoid1001,5211122
2018Avoid898741222
2019Caution56311722
2020Good33170522
2021Avoid78368722

All Chrysler Pacifica years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica a good year to buy?
It carries a Caution verdict, ranking 5th worst among 10 model years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 56. Years like 2024 and 2025 score much lower and rank as Best.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica?
NHTSA data shows Electrical System complaints lead at 31% of the total, followed by Engine at 29% and Transmission & Powertrain at 23%. Brakes account for 19% of complaints and are tied to the most crashes among problem areas.
Does the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2019 Pacifica, covering areas including Collision Avoidance & Cameras and the Electrical System, such as a battery ground connection issue tied to power steering loss and stalling.
How many complaints and crashes does NHTSA report for the 2019 Pacifica?
NHTSA lists 311 complaints for the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica, including 11 crashes, 3 fires, and 3 injuries, with no reported deaths.
How does the 2019 Pacifica compare to other years?
Its Complaint Index of 56 is lower than 2017 (100) and 2018 (89), both rated Avoid, but higher than 2020 (33) and 2024 (22), which rank Good and Best respectively.

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.