2021 Chrysler Pacifica · symptom sheet
Engine stalls or loses power while driving
- 127owner reports
- 24,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Jul 30, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
271 of the 371 complaints on this car are about the engine. 127 of those describe stalling, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2021 Pacifica.
Tick what matches of 127 reports
Stalling on other Pacifica years
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: 2026.
What this problem usually is
Stalling reports are some of the most alarming on the site. The engine quits while the car is moving, sometimes on a highway and sometimes at a stop. Many owners say it restarted right away and the dealer found no stored code, which is part of why these complaints pile up before anything gets fixed.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the battery (35 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the engine cover the 2021 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.
An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.
All 7 recalls on the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Pacifica
Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.. Open.
Ignition-off high voltage battery fire (remedy effectiveness of recall 22v-077). Open, led to recall 26V-362.
Transmission fault leading to loss of motive power. Closed mar 27, 2024, led to recall 23V-010.
Stall/loss of motive power. Closed mar 1, 2018, led to recall 18V-049.
Engine compartment fire. Closed apr 15, 2009.
Engine stalling. Closed nov 29, 2006, led to recall 06V-432.
Fuel tank punctures. Closed oct 11, 2007.
Engine stalling. Closed jun 22, 2006.
Fuel tank punctures. Closed jun 15, 2006.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 14,000 and 37,352 miles, from the 16 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 1 service bulletin or notice for the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica that deal with this problem. 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.
Navigation (NAV) Reboot When MOTA Fails The customer may describe one of more of the following: ? Radio navigation continues to reboot after a Map Update (MOTA). ? Navigation regularly cuts out and back on again.
What owners wrote
“I was driving 70 miles an hour, in the left lane ,in heavy traffic on I -75 when I suddenly lost all power. A warning flashed on the screen saying to service charging system. I barely avoided a collision trying to get off the highway. I could has easily collided with another car since I had no power and I had to cross lanes of traffic in order to get off the road.”
Filed Aug 29, 2022
“While driving on the highway our vehicle continues to lose power and stall without any warning. We have been forced to drift onto shoulders, with no ability to accelerate.”
Filed Aug 24, 2022
“Driving as usual and without warning, no check engine light, the van stalled. It lost all power in the middle of the road and would not start back up. Pushed out of the road & waited on a tow truck. 2021 with 14,000 miles. Dealership pulled the code poa43.”
Filed Aug 9, 2022 · 14,000 miles
“car stalled at high speed in HOV fast track in rush hour traffic - terrifying! was running on electric mode. Heart stopping emergency tow. First Chrysler dealer where car was purchased said they could not trouble shoot for 2 months. Found another dealer, had it towed there. Waiting to learn what the problem is. Only 14,000 miles and under warranty.”
Filed Jul 29, 2022 · 14,000 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 127 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 Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 98 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 74 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 67 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 57 reports