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2022 Chrysler Pacifica Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 77 Engine-related complaints for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica, 36% of its 211 total complaints. Owners most often reported sudden stalling or power loss at highway speed, with a median failure mileage of 40,803.5. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Engine complaints
77
36% of 211
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
40,804 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle suddenly stalls or shuts off while driving at highway speed, sometimes displaying a 'Put Vehicle in P to start' message.
  • Engine loses power and enters a reduced-speed 'turtle' mode, triggering the check engine light and limiting speed to around 30 mph.
  • Vehicle powers off unexpectedly while merging onto the highway, requiring the driver to restart it and pull over.
  • Check engine light comes on with a misfire code, which some owners say was later linked to a transmission replacement instead of the engine.
  • Van unexpectedly accelerates on its own while braking to a near stop at a stop sign.
  • Cold weather causes the hybrid battery heater to fail, sending the vehicle into turtle mode and cutting speed at highway speeds.

When 2022 Chrysler Pacifica engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 5, 2022, latest Aug 8, 2026.

2022 Chrysler Pacifica engine complaints: complaints filed per month6Feb 2022Dec 2022Jun 2023May 2024Dec 2024Aug 2025Feb 2026
77 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Mar 2023 (6).

Engine recalls for the 2022 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.

  1. 20161 (50%)
  2. 2017602 (40%)
  3. 2018406 (46%)
  4. 201989 (29%)
  5. 202058 (34%)
  6. 2021150 (41%)
  7. 202277 (36%)
  8. 202348 (32%)
  9. 20249 (21%)
  10. 20259 (32%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica?
NHTSA lists 77 Engine-related complaints for the 2022 Pacifica, which is 36% of the 211 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica engine problems?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this Engine complaint area on the 2022 Pacifica.
At what mileage do 2022 Pacifica engine problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 40,803.5 miles.
Have the 2022 Pacifica engine issues caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 injuries and 0 fires tied to these Engine complaints.
How does the 2022 Pacifica compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 2022 Pacifica's Engine complaints are 36% of its total, lower than the 2018 model's 46% and 2017's 40%, but higher than 2019's 29% and 2024's 21%.

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.