2021 Chrysler Pacifica Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, 4% of its 368 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls, no crashes, fires, or injuries tied to this category, and the median mileage at failure is 82,969.5 miles.
- Steering complaints
- 16
- 4% of 368
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 82,970 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Steering wheel column reportedly gets stuck at certain positions and requires a hard jolt to free it, especially on slight bends at speed.
- Owners describe the steering wheel shaking and a clunking sound when turning at low speed, such as while parking around 10 mph.
- Some report the van swaying or rocking during highway turns above 45 mph, with suspicion pointing to the electronic power steering assist.
- Clicking noises from the steering are reported when stationary while turning the wheel or driving over bumps, with dealers citing a need for full steering gear assembly replacement.
- Power steering has reportedly cut out or lost assist intermittently while driving, including during turns.
- A grinding noise over 5 mph was traced by an owner to a loose bolt near the left front tire.
When 2021 Chrysler Pacifica steering complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 3, 2022, latest Aug 14, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2021 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 the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica have?
- NHTSA lists 16 steering-related complaints for the 2021 Pacifica, which is 4% of the 368 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica?
- No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to the steering complaints for this model year.
- Did the steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes, fires, or injuries linked to the reported steering complaints for the 2021 Pacifica.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints for the 2021 Pacifica is 82,969.5 miles.
- What kind of steering issues do owners describe most?
- Owners describe the steering wheel sticking or getting stuck at certain turning positions, shaking or clunking at low speed, clicking noises, and intermittent loss of power steering assist.