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2023 Chrysler Pacifica Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 48 engine complaints for the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 32% of its 152 total complaints for the year, with a median mileage at failure of 167.5. No related recalls are listed. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this data.

Engine complaints
48
32% of 152
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
168 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the vehicle stalling or losing all power while driving, sometimes at highway speed, with the engine needing to be restarted.
  • Several complaints describe a "Stop Safely, Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon" warning followed by loss of engine power and, in one case, loss of steering.
  • Some drivers say the auto start/stop feature fails to restart the engine after a stop, leaving the vehicle stalled in traffic or an intersection.
  • Owners describe the check engine light illuminating unexpectedly, sometimes staying on for extended periods before resetting itself.
  • One owner reported the braking system malfunctioning alongside a check engine light and stall while going downhill.
  • Reports mention these engine shutdowns happening repeatedly even after dealer visits failed to identify or fix the cause.

When 2023 Chrysler Pacifica engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 23, 2023, latest Jul 31, 2026.

2023 Chrysler Pacifica engine complaints: complaints filed per month6Jun 2023Sep 2023Jul 2024Dec 2024May 2025Aug 2025Dec 2025May 2026
48 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2023 to Jul 2026; peak Apr 2025 (6).

Engine recalls for the 2023 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 the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica have?
NHTSA lists 48 engine-related complaints for the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, which makes up 32% of the 152 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica engine?
No related recalls are listed for the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica engine problems in this data.
At what mileage do 2023 Pacifica engine problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2023 Pacifica is 167.5 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Do 2023 Pacifica engine problems cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2023 Pacifica shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
How does the 2023 Pacifica compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 2023 Pacifica's engine complaints are 32% of its total complaints, lower than the 2018 model year's 46% and the 2017 model year's 40%, based on NHTSA data.

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.