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2022 Chrysler Pacifica Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 72 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica, 34% of all 211 complaints filed for the year. Owners report sudden stalling and power loss at highway speed, with a median failure mileage of 54,000 miles. No related recall is listed in this data.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
72
34% of 211
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
54,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle suddenly shuts off or loses propulsion while driving at highway speeds, sometimes with a warning to shift to Park or exit the roadway safely.
  • After stalling, the vehicle can take several minutes to hours before it will restart.
  • A red turtle icon and 'Vehicle Speed may be Reduced' message appear on the dash, followed by a check engine light and reduced power.
  • Owners report the stalling continues even after dealer software updates meant to address the issue.
  • Hybrid battery heating problems in cold weather trigger a limited-speed 'turtle' mode that drops vehicle speed during highway driving.
  • Sudden power loss at speed has led to vehicles coasting to a stop in traffic, in at least one case resulting in a crash.

When 2022 Chrysler Pacifica transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 5, 2022, latest Sep 23, 2026.

2022 Chrysler Pacifica transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month4Feb 2022Mar 2023Aug 2023Jul 2024Dec 2024May 2025Mar 2026Aug 2026
72 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2023 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 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.

  1. 2005130 (10%)
  2. 2006109 (15%)
  3. 200788 (27%)
  4. 200814 (14%)
  5. 20161 (50%)
  6. 2017468 (31%)
  7. 2018155 (18%)
  8. 201973 (23%)
  9. 202038 (22%)
  10. 2021119 (32%)
  11. 202272 (34%)
  12. 202341 (27%)
  13. 202411 (26%)
  14. 20253 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica have?
NHTSA lists 72 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Pacifica, which is 34% of the 211 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica transmission or powertrain?
This data shows no related recalls listed for the 2022 Pacifica's Transmission & Powertrain complaints, though some owner complaints reference a software update tied to a shutdown issue.
At what mileage do 2022 Pacifica transmission problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for these complaints is 54,000 miles.
What do owners describe happening with the 2022 Pacifica powertrain?
Owners describe the vehicle suddenly losing power or shutting off while driving, sometimes at highway speed, followed by difficulty restarting.
Were there any crashes linked to these complaints?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires or injuries among the 72 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Pacifica.

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.