How many transmission complaints does the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica have?

NHTSA lists 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2020 Pacifica, which is 22% of all 170 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this component on the 2020 Pacifica.

At what mileage do 2020 Pacifica transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 35,000 miles.

What do owners describe happening with the 2020 Pacifica transmission?

Owners describe forceful jerking, the vehicle shifting itself into park while moving, stalling with a service transmission warning, and loss of power at highway speed.

Did any 2020 Pacifica transmission complaints involve crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires among the 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2020 Pacifica.

2020 Chrysler Pacifica Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica, 22% of its 170 total complaints. Median mileage at failure is 35,000 miles. No related recall is on file for this component.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 38; 22% of 170
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 35,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the vehicle forcefully jerking or lurching during acceleration, sometimes tied to a transmission controller software flash.
Some describe the transmission stalling or shifting itself into park while moving, with the check engine light on and a message to service the transmission.
Several report a dashboard warning to stop the vehicle as it loses power at highway speed, coasting to a stop with the gas engine failing to engage.
A few owners describe the vehicle shuddering, then shifting into park and engaging the parking brake on its own, often near a stop light.
One owner reported the engine shutting off while driving with loss of brakes and steering assist, requiring a coast to a stop.

When 2020 Chrysler Pacifica transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 25, 2021, latest May 22, 2026.

38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2021 to May 2026; peak Oct 2024 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2020 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.

20161 (50%)
2017468 (31%)
2018155 (18%)
201973 (23%)
202038 (22%)
2021119 (32%)
202272 (34%)
202341 (27%)
202411 (26%)
20253 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica have?: NHTSA lists 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2020 Pacifica, which is 22% of all 170 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this component on the 2020 Pacifica.
At what mileage do 2020 Pacifica transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 35,000 miles.
What do owners describe happening with the 2020 Pacifica transmission?: Owners describe forceful jerking, the vehicle shifting itself into park while moving, stalling with a service transmission warning, and loss of power at highway speed.
Did any 2020 Pacifica transmission complaints involve crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires among the 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2020 Pacifica.