2020 Chrysler Pacifica Engine Problems
Engine complaints make up 58 of 170 total complaints (34%) for the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica, with a median failure mileage of 19,600 miles. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue at this time.
- Engine complaints
- 58
- 34% of 170
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 19,600 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report the engine stalling or shutting off unexpectedly while driving, including at highway speeds around 65 MPH.
- Some describe the vehicle shutting off on its own while idling or coming to a stop at traffic lights, with the failure recurring multiple times.
- Several owners report the vehicle entering limp mode with the check engine light on, sometimes refusing to shift out of park afterward.
- One owner found the coolant reservoir empty with coolant leaked across the engine and undercarriage shortly after purchase, before an early oil change caught the issue.
- Owners report unexplained warning lights tied to Auto Start/Stop and electronic throttle control, sometimes accompanied by abnormal engine noises.
- One complaint describes uncontrolled acceleration up to 7000 RPM along with a ticking noise from the engine after it cooled down.
When 2020 Chrysler Pacifica engine complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 20, 2020, latest Sep 8, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2020 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine complaints on the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica?
- NHTSA lists 58 engine complaints for the 2020 Pacifica, which is 34% of all 170 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica engine issues?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine problems reported on the 2020 Pacifica.
- At what mileage do 2020 Pacifica engine problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints is 19,600 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Do 2020 Pacifica engine problems cause crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires and 0 injuries associated with the engine complaints filed for the 2020 Pacifica.
- Is engine failure worse in 2020 than other Pacifica model years?
- The 2020 Pacifica's engine complaints account for 34% of its total complaints, lower than the 2017 (40%) and 2018 (46%) model years but higher than 2019 (29%) and 2023 (32%).