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2022 Chrysler Pacifica Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica, 9% of its 211 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 40,625 miles. A related recall (22V181000) covers second-row seat-to-floor latch binding.

Structure & Body complaints
19
9% of 211
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
40,625 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Second-row and third-row seat headrests fail to lock into the upright position, often after using the Stow 'n Go feature, leaving passengers without proper head support.
  • Some owners report the headrest mechanism breaks internally, with plastic washers cracking after the seat is stowed and returned to position more than once.
  • One complaint describes the middle-seat latch release cable failing on both seats within a week, causing the seatback to slide freely forward and backward while driving.
  • Owners describe the rear tailgate popping open unexpectedly after the vehicle is locked and armed, with dealers unable to identify a cause.
  • A few complaints note that the non-adjustable, non-removable second- and third-row headrests prevent correct installation of child car seats.

When 2022 Chrysler Pacifica body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 25, 2022, latest Aug 17, 2026.

2022 Chrysler Pacifica structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2022Oct 2023Feb 2024Mar 2025May 2025Jul 2025Jan 2026Aug 2026
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Jun 2025 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica

  1. NHTSA 22V181000Mar 24, 2022Structure & Body1,160 vehicles

    Seats:mid/rear assembly

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Pacifica and 2021 Voyager vehicles. The second-row seat-to-floor mounting latch may bind and stick open, preventing the seat from properly securing to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

    Risk: An unsecured seat increases the risk of injury in a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the second-row seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Z22.

Structure & Body complaints by Pacifica model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20160 (0%)
  2. 201773 (5%)
  3. 201832 (4%)
  4. 201915 (5%)
  5. 202010 (6%)
  6. 202120 (5%)
  7. 202219 (9%)
  8. 20235 (3%)
  9. 20243 (7%)
  10. 20253 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body complaints on the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica?
NHTSA has logged 19 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Pacifica, which is 9% of the 211 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica related to structure and body issues?
Yes. Recall 22V181000, reported March 24, 2022, covers a second-row seat-to-floor mounting latch that may bind and stick open, preventing the seat from securing properly.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems tend to show up?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2022 Pacifica is 40,625 miles.
Have these structure and body problems caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 4 injuries linked to Structure & Body complaints on the 2022 Pacifica, out of 19 total complaints in this area.

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.