2023 Chrysler Pacifica Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 42 electrical system complaints for the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 28% of its 152 total complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 32,708. Two related recalls exist (23V753000 and 23V010000), covering a 12-volt battery isolator short and a transmission wiring connector short.
- Electrical System complaints
- 42
- 28% of 152
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 32,708 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Vehicle unexpectedly loses all power and shuts off while driving, requiring a restart before it will move again.
- A 'Stop Safely - Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon' warning appears, followed by the engine shutting down at highway speed or in traffic.
- Uconnect infotainment system freezes or restarts, disabling touch-controlled functions like HVAC and locking up the rear view camera.
- Shift knob or gear selector becomes stuck in Park, preventing the driver from shifting into Drive while in traffic.
- Auto start-stop feature engages and the entire vehicle shuts down instead of restarting, needing several minutes before it responds.
- Doors reportedly unlocked on their own with no key fob nearby, in one case with a child inside the vehicle.
When 2023 Chrysler Pacifica electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 8, 2023, latest Aug 2, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica
- NHTSA 23V753000Nov 9, 2023Electrical System32 vehiclesPark Outside
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. An electrical short may occur due to an incorrectly installed 12-volt battery isolator post, resulting in a fire while parked or driving.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will correct the isolator to fit the anti-rotation stud, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 28, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is B0A.
- NHTSA 23V010000Jan 17, 2023Electrical System67,117 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.
Risk: An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Power Inverter Module (PIM) software and, if necessary, update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the electronic control module (ECM) software, free of charge. FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about: 03/21/2023 for 2021 model year vehicles, 05/02/2023 for 2019-2020 model year vehicles, and 06/15/2023 for 2017-2018 model year vehicles. FCA began notifying owners on February 23, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03A.
Electrical System 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 2023 Chrysler Pacifica owners reported electrical system problems?
- NHTSA lists 42 electrical system complaints for the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, which is 28% of the 152 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica's electrical system?
- Yes. NHTSA campaign 23V753000 covers a 12-volt battery isolator post that can short and cause a fire, and campaign 23V010000 covers a transmission wiring connector that can short circuit and cause an unexpected engine shutdown.
- At what mileage do 2023 Pacifica electrical problems typically appear?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 32,708 miles for electrical system complaints on the 2023 Pacifica.
- Have the 2023 Pacifica's electrical issues caused crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the reported electrical system complaints for the 2023 Pacifica.
- Is the electrical system worse in 2023 than other Pacifica model years?
- The 28% share for 2023 is lower than several other years, including 2021 at 41%, 2020 at 38%, and 2018 at 33%, based on NHTSA complaint data.