First generation
2019 Chrysler Pacifica
The most reported problem on the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica is stalling, with 61 complaints, usually around 41,000 miles.
- 312owner complaints
- 7recalls
- 11involved a crash
- 40,512median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 28, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Pacifica doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2019 model year.
Is the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?
The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica has 312 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, close to the median of 312 for 2019 minivans on this site. Of the 10 Pacifica model years since 2017, it has the 4th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2018 and 2020
- Complaints ease off across these three model years. Counted per year on the road, the 2018 draws 97, the 2019 39 and the 2020 24.
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Stalling has 61 complaints and brake wear has 58, out of 312 in all. A quarter of the 16 owners who gave a mileage for stalling saw it by about 30,000 miles, and half by about 41,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 15 of the 312 complaints (5%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 11 reports mention a crash, 3 mention a fire and 3 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 5 of 11, fall under brake wear.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Infotainment has a recall on the same system (18V-524, 19V-348 and 23V-010). Stalling and brake wear have none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Complaints are still climbing. 2025 brought 55, the most of any year so far. So far in 2026, 46 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine stalls or loses power while driving, 61 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
312 complaints is 1.3 times the median 2019 model on this site and about the median for a 2019 minivan. Among the 8 Pacifica model years here it ranks 4th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica
Chrysler filed 501 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica. 57 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 1 bulletin · 58 complaints
CEL (Check Engine Lamp) Illuminates, Recent PCM Replace or Flash Update Performed, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P057B Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Performance, P1572 Brake Pedal Stuck, C0042-54 Brake Pedal Missing Calibration
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 28 bulletins · 42 complaints
Power Liftgate Intermittently Inoperative. Will Not Open/ Close. Liftgate/Hatch Ajar Message Displayed. Rev A
Power Liftgate Intermittently Inoperative. Will Not Open/ Close. Liftgate/Hatch Ajar Message Displayed.
26 more on this problem
Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data).
Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00, B1A16-00, and B1A17-00 in The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH)
AM Radio Static, With No Active or Stored Radio Antenna Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC).
Reverse View Camera Inoperative After Recent Repair
SOS and Assistance Call Not Working After Radio Exchange Unit Installed
Apple CarPlay Does Not Work Or Not Connecting
Radio Remained On After Ignition Is Switched Off, Dead Battery From Excessive Radio Current Draw
Radio Over The Air JR34.3 Updating to JR34.32.Software Version Customers may experience one or more of the following: Not be able to use Mobile Wi-Fi upon start up. Hotspot gives a no Internet connection message on phone when trying to connect to a device.
UAR and UCR Radio Enhancements Customers may experience one or more of the following: **Wi-Fi hotspot connection failure. Speaker popping, crackle noise during Voice Recognition (VR) response.
UAV and UCV Radio Enhancements Customers may experience one or more of the following: ? **Wi-Fi hotspot connection failure. ? Speaker popping, crackle noise during Voice Recognition (VR) response and navigation guidance.
Plus 16 older ones not listed here.
Battery dies or the car will not start 6 bulletins · 38 complaints
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
Battery Drain Suspected or "Identified" From USB or Media Hub
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Lithium Ion Batteries Beginning April 1, 2022, a $5,000 penalty will be assessed to dealers who return any visually damaged battery to the supplier. Improper handling of damaged lithium ion batteries can cause property damage, serious injury or even death.
Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off
Flash: Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) Diagnostic and System Updates This bulletin involves updating the BPCM with the latest available software. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination After Key Off
Check engine light or misfire 10 bulletins · 27 complaints
If the vehicle comes in with any of the following P codes, please refer to the active TSBs for HCP/AHCP flash BEFORE ordering PIM P0A78 - Drive Motor A Inverter Performance. P0A79 - Drive Motor B Inverter Performance.
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● **P0111-00 - Intake Air ...
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Customer complaint may include a Mil On/Check Engine Lamp On and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Lamp On. There may also be associated driveability issues. Upon further investigation, the following fault codes may be found in the PCM:
Internal Transmission Wiring Connector Short Warranty Extension XN1 This bulletin involves replacing the transmission. *Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following ...
Internal Transmission Wiring Connector Short Warranty Extension XN1 Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
Internal Transmission Wiring Connector Short Warranty Extension XE1 Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.
Check Engine Light Illuminated, Stop Start Function Inoperative
Engine Surge Feel and/or Diagnostic Trouble Code P0299 ? Turbo Underboost Condition After Updating The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software. (ETL, ETM, ETN Engines)
CEL (Check Engine Lamp) Illuminates, Recent PCM Replace Or Flash Update Performed, DTC P057B Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Performance
Engine overheats or leaks coolant 7 bulletins · 21 complaints
WATER PUMP
Water Pump & Chain Case Cover
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Suspected Engine Coolant Leak
PUMP WATER For 2016-2024MY 3.6L Pentastar Upgrade with suspected coolant leak. PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT, PROCEED WITH INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE LATEST VERSION OF STAR ONLINE PUBLICATION S2307000002.
Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
Customer complaint may include a coolant leak, or, a coolant leak is detected during a routine oil change inspection.
Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 1 bulletin · 18 complaints
Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 2 bulletins · 14 complaints
Flash: Hybrid Control Processor (HCP) and Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor (AHCP) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the HCP and AHCP or also known as Power Inverter Module (PIM) with the latest available software.
High Voltage Battery Installed, New Power Pack Unit/BPCM, No High Voltage Output From Hybrid Battery, No DTC?s
Backup camera goes black or freezes 2 bulletins · 12 complaints
Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
UAV Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software level to 28.4 Customers may experience one or more of the following:Keysense Icon/option disappears from the app/settings. Rear view camera feed stuck.
Complaints filed by year
55 complaints came in 2025. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.. Open.
NHTSA summary
Transmission fault leading to loss of motive power. Closed mar 27, 2024, led to recall 23V-010.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Contamination in the central vision processing module or improper programming may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will update the central vision processing module software or replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning July 16, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 46D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
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 and remedy
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.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with an 8.4 inch radio display, 360 degree surround view camera system, and seat back video screens. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed on the radio after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VE2.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with engine stop/start systems. A loose battery ground connection may result in an intermittent loss of power steering assist and/or a stall.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery ground surfaces, clean the contact surfaces as needed, and properly reassemble the ground connection, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US' number for this recall is V53.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
All 7 recalls on the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide NHTSA has an open investigation on this car. What the investigation stages mean
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica?
Stalling, with 61 of the 312 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 41,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2019 Chrysler Pacifica problems start?
Of the 103 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 10,000 miles and half by about 41,000.
Is the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica better or worse than the 2018 and 2020?
Counted per year on the road, the 2019 has fewer complaints than the 2018 and more complaints than the 2020: 39 a year against 97 and 24.
How many 2019 Chrysler Pacifica complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
15 of them (5%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for stalling on the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica?
No recall on file for the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica is on the same system as stalling. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.