2019 Chrysler Pacifica Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 42 steering complaints for the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica, 14% of its 311 total complaints for the year, with 2 crashes reported. No steering-specific recall is currently linked to this year, and median mileage at failure is 26,925.5 miles.
- Steering complaints
- 42
- 14% of 311
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 26,926 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Owners report the steering wheel sticking or catching at the 11 o'clock or 1 o'clock position while turning through curves at highway speed, requiring extra force to straighten out.
- Some describe sudden loss of power steering assist while driving, sometimes paired with stabilizer or stop/start warning icons and a hard restart to regain assist.
- Several drivers experienced the wheel jumping unexpectedly to the left or right, in one case leading to a crash into a stationary object.
- Owners note a scrubbing or catching sensation when turning, especially to the right, that makes the wheel harder to re-center.
- One complaint mentions steering wheel control buttons failing to respond, separate from the mechanical steering feel issues.
- A few reports mention combined loss of power steering, braking assist, and engine stall at highway speed, requiring the vehicle to coast to a stop.
When 2019 Chrysler Pacifica steering complaints were filed
First complaint May 2, 2019, latest Sep 6, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Steering 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 steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica?
- NHTSA has logged 42 steering complaints for the 2019 Pacifica, which is 14% of the 311 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica?
- No related recalls are listed for the 2019 Pacifica's steering complaints in NHTSA data, though some owners mention recalls that applied to other model years or VINs.
- Did the steering problems cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes tied to the 2019 Pacifica's steering-related complaints, with no fires or injuries reported.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2019 Pacifica?
- The median mileage at failure across steering-related complaints for the 2019 Pacifica is 26,925.5 miles.
- How does the 2019 Pacifica compare to other years for steering complaints?
- The 2019 Pacifica's steering complaints make up 14% of its total complaints, lower than the 2017 model's 18% and the 2020 model's 19%, but higher than most years from 2021 onward.