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2019 Chrysler Pacifica Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 73 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica, 23% of its 311 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 16,350. There are 2 reported crashes and no related recalls tied to this component.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
73
23% of 311
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
16,350 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report hard jerking or hesitation while accelerating through gears 1-4, sometimes despite a valve body replacement.
  • Some vans unexpectedly lurch forward or roll backward when the driver's foot comes off the brake at a stop or in reverse, in some cases causing a collision.
  • The transmission has gotten stuck in or refused to return to 9th gear after a downshift, even at highway speeds.
  • Vehicles have shut off unexpectedly at stops with stability control and shifter warning lights on, requiring towing and shifter assembly replacement.
  • Drivers describe the transmission disengaging entirely mid-drive, leaving the vehicle unable to find a gear or accelerate for a period of time.
  • A 'stop safely, vehicle will shut off soon' warning has appeared while driving, linked to a stuck relay switch that recurred after repair.

When 2019 Chrysler Pacifica transmission complaints were filed

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

2019 Chrysler Pacifica transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month5Oct 2018Jun 2020Jul 2022Mar 2023Dec 2023Oct 2024Aug 2025Sep 2026
73 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2018 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2023 (5).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Pacifica model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005130 (10%)
  2. 2006109 (15%)
  3. 200788 (27%)
  4. 200814 (14%)
  5. 20161 (50%)
  6. 2017468 (31%)
  7. 2018155 (18%)
  8. 201973 (23%)
  9. 202038 (22%)
  10. 2021119 (32%)
  11. 202272 (34%)
  12. 202341 (27%)
  13. 202411 (26%)
  14. 20253 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica?
NHTSA shows 73 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 model year, which is 23% of the 311 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica?
No related recalls are listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica in this data.
At what mileage do transmission issues typically show up on the 2019 Pacifica?
The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2019 Pacifica is 16,350 miles.
Have transmission problems caused crashes in the 2019 Pacifica?
NHTSA data lists 2 crashes tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica, with no reported fires or injuries.
How does the 2019 Pacifica compare to other years for this problem area?
The 2019 model's 23% share of complaints in this area is lower than 2017's 31%, 2021's 32%, and 2022's 34%, but higher than 2020's 22%.

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.