2017 Chrysler Pacifica · symptom sheet

Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing

86owner reports
80,000median miles
$5,000median quote
0involved a crash

Newest report May 25, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026

535 of the 1,522 complaints on this car are about the engine. 86 of those describe engine failure.

No recall on this systemas of Oct 2, 2026

No crash reportedin 86 reports

2 firesin 86 reports

NHTSA investigation1 covering the 2017

Tick what matches of 86 reports

a knocking or ticking noise first

the engine seized

the engine was replaced

it was covered by a warranty or extension

I was denied coverage

Engine failure on other Pacifica years

201786 reports 201896 reports

Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026.

What this problem usually is

These are the reports nobody wants to file. The engine started knocking or ticking, the oil light came on, and then it seized or had to be replaced. Some owners had the replacement covered under warranty or an extension, and plenty were told they'd pay. Several narrower sheets split this group into knocking, seized engines and rod bearing failure.

Read the full explainer · Which cars report it most

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (67 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the engine covers the 2017 model year as of Oct 2, 2026.

NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Pacifica

DP17-003opened Dec 1, 2017

Engine · model years 2017

Stall/loss of motive power. Closed mar 1, 2018, led to recall 18V-049.

EA06-013opened Jun 22, 2006

Engine · model years 2005 to 2006

Engine stalling. Closed nov 29, 2006, led to recall 06V-432.

RQ06-002opened Feb 27, 2006

Engine · model years 2004 to 2006

Engine stalling. Closed jun 22, 2006.

What owners paid

15 of the 86 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $3,000 to $12,000.

$3,000$5,000$12,000

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When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 57,400 and 88,000 miles, from the 46 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“we've had to replace the engine. Twice and the electric power steering quit, working completely.And now they want five thousand dollars to replace it.When it's a known problem.”
Filed Mar 5, 2026

“92,000 miles engine failed and had to replace with a new one. Started with a rough idle at start up and code said misfire on #6 ,had a tune up done with replacing plug and coil packs. Next code was #5 misfiring, and then it started blowing white smoke. Head gasket blown but wouldn't guarantee repairs so I went with a new motor with a warranty”
Filed Jul 5, 2024 · 92,000 miles

“Started the vehicle, no prior issues. The check engine light came on, code was P0306. Cylinder 6 misfire. Found out the head gasket blew causing coolant to get into the cylinder. I had literally ZERO issues, no overheating, etc...I bought the car brand new in '17 and has around 85k miles. This is insane for the head gasket to fail this early.”
Filed Feb 6, 2023 · 85,000 miles

“While driving home from a local store, all the dashboard lights came on and warning signals were heard. Our local repair shop diagnosed a blown headgasket. We are the original owners, 82,000 miles on the vehicle, this complaint is similar to complaints listed for this vehicle on the NTSB website.”
Filed Jan 11, 2023 · 82,000 miles

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 86 reports involved a crash. 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. How reports land on this sheet.

Guide Taking it to a shop? How to describe this problem so it gets found