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2017 Chrysler Pacifica · symptom sheet

Brakes grind, pulse or wear early

  • 85owner reports
  • 23,000median miles
  • 12involved a crash

Newest report Aug 24, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

85 of the 1,513 complaints on this car describe brake wear.

Tick what matches of 85 reports

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2
8
1
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6

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the booster (14 reports) and the ABS module (6 reports).

Recalls and investigations

One recall on the brakes covers the 2017 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

17V-342May 25, 2017
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage Mobility) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vans modified by Vantage Mobility for wheelchair accessibility. The affected vans have rear brake lines that might have been crossed during the modification. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Risk and remedy
Risk: The crossed rear brake lines will cause the rear anti-lock brake system to be ineffective, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Vantage Mobility will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear brake line attachments, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Vantage Mobility customer service at 1-800-488-9082. Vantage Mobility's number for this recall is Pac-20170525.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 10,000 and 53,000 miles, from the 48 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“Brake pedal loses assist, vehicle continues rolling while pedal fully depressed. Known issue in newer Pacifica models but 2017 excluded despite same symptoms and parts.”

Filed Jul 26, 2025

“My car will start, i will start to drive and when i am driving a “electrical stability” label will pop up on the dash and then the battery icon and check engine icon will show up on dash. My radio screen will go blank and then the car will shut off completely. It will then pop up on the dash and say stop safely vehicle with shut pff soon”

Filed Dec 9, 2024

“When having to press hard on brakes my vehicle does not stop right away. I have to pump them to get my van to stop. When at a light with vehicle stopped by pressing on break the brake pedal will push back up with force and start moving forward.”

Filed Sep 6, 2023

“Since owning the vehicle for over 3 years the brake shave been hissing and inconsistently engage when pressing the brake pedal. I have had several near accidents ranging from rolling into some while in a stopped position (moved vehicle to park to avoid), to almost causing major collisions on hwy do to the inability to come to a quick stop or slow. It is pure luck I have not been in an accident.”

Filed Aug 24, 2023

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 12 of 85 reports involved a crash and 5 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.

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