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2023 Chrysler Pacifica Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 41 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 27% of its 152 total complaints. Owners most often report sudden loss of power with a "Stop Safely, Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon" warning, with median failure mileage at 70,000 miles. No related recall is listed.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
41
27% of 152
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
70,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle displays a "Stop Safely, Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon" warning with a red turtle light, then loses acceleration at highway speed, forcing owners to pull over.
  • Transmission becomes unresponsive after being shifted into park, refusing to shift back into drive until the vehicle is restarted.
  • Engine cuts off completely while stopped in traffic or at a light, sometimes restarting only after a wait, with no fault codes found by the dealer.
  • Vehicle enters limp mode with check engine light on and error code P0A3F, then clears itself before the dealer can diagnose it.
  • Gear shift knob sticks in park while driving, preventing the driver from selecting drive.
  • One owner reported the transmission was replaced under warranty after repeated loss-of-power events on the highway.

When 2023 Chrysler Pacifica transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 8, 2023, latest Aug 25, 2026.

2023 Chrysler Pacifica transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month7Jul 2023Nov 2024Mar 2025Jul 2025Dec 2025Apr 2026Jul 2026
41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Jun 2025 (7).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2023 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 common are transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica?
NHTSA lists 41 complaints in this area for the 2023 Pacifica, which is 27% of its 152 total complaints for the year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2023 Chrysler Pacifica?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2023 Pacifica.
At what mileage do 2023 Pacifica transmission problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 70,000 miles.
What is the main transmission symptom owners report?
Many owners describe a "Stop Safely, Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon" warning followed by a sudden loss of power, often at highway speed.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?
NHTSA records 0 crashes and 0 fires for this problem area on the 2023 Pacifica, though 1 injury was reported.

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.