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2019 Chrysler Pacifica Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 89 engine complaints for the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica, 29% of its 311 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 27,600, with 2 crashes and 1 fire reported. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
89
29% of 311
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
27,600 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe the engine stalling or shutting down unexpectedly at low speeds, including at intersections and stoplights.
  • Several report a rough or delayed transition when the auto stop-start system re-engages, sometimes with a shudder, knocking sound, or rollback before the engine restarts.
  • Some describe hesitation, jerking, or spitting during acceleration, along with vibration while idling.
  • One owner reported the accelerator pedal jamming while backing up slowly, resulting in a crash into a garage.
  • One owner reported unexpected high RPM surges while cruise control was engaged at various speeds.

When 2019 Chrysler Pacifica engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 24, 2018, latest Sep 22, 2026.

2019 Chrysler Pacifica engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter112018 Q42020 Q12022 Q12023 Q12024 Q12025 Q12026 Q1
89 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2018 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2023 Q2 (11).

Engine recalls for the 2019 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.

  1. 20161 (50%)
  2. 2017602 (40%)
  3. 2018406 (46%)
  4. 201989 (29%)
  5. 202058 (34%)
  6. 2021150 (41%)
  7. 202277 (36%)
  8. 202348 (32%)
  9. 20249 (21%)
  10. 20259 (32%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine complaints for the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica?
NHTSA lists 89 engine complaints for the 2019 model year, which makes up 29% of the 311 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica engine problems?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine issue.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 27,600 miles.
Have engine issues caused crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 fire linked to engine complaints for the 2019 Pacifica.
How does 2019 compare to other Pacifica model years for engine complaints?
Engine complaints made up 29% of total complaints in 2019, lower than 2017 (40%), 2018 (46%), and 2021 (41%), based on NHTSA data.

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.