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.
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.
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%.