2023 Chrysler Pacifica · symptom sheet
Engine stalls or loses power while driving
- 51owner reports
- 25,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Aug 25, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
92 of the 152 complaints on this car are about the engine. 51 of those describe stalling, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2023 Pacifica.
Tick what matches of 51 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 (4 reports).
Recalls and investigations
3 recalls on the engine cover the 2023 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
An electrical short may occur due to an incorrectly installed 12-volt battery isolator post, resulting in a fire while parked or driving.
The fuel line may be deformed, causing a fuel leak.
An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.
All 14 recalls on the 2023 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 13,000 and 43,000 miles, from the 9 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 1 service bulletin or notice for the 2023 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
“Van is only 2 years old, maybe 30K miles on it, and it dies while in motion from "electrical issues" of some sort, that are not even battery related. Never seen this in a vehicle ever. Happened to my wife twice in one week while transporting children. They are very lucky to be alive still. This model should not be allowed on the market in this condition.”
Filed Jan 23, 2026 · 30,000 miles
“Driving at highway speed (70 mph) the vehicle repeatedly has flashed a warning : Stop Safely Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon The engine cuts power and the vehicle must be pulled over and turned off and cannot keep driving. It leads to very unsafe conditions at highway speed. The vehicle was repaired once for the defect by Chrysler but it still continues to occur and is now being repaired again.”
Filed Jun 18, 2025
“While driving at highway speed the vehicle flashed a vehicle and Iâll shut down sign. A red turtle flashed and the vehicle began to decelerate. Had to pull over to a less than safe sand shoulder. Had highway speed traffic directly behind me. Dealership pulled codes related to the transmission. No previous issues or sign thereof. 25k miles.”
Filed Apr 3, 2025 · 25,000 miles
“Vehicle lost power on three occasions while on the highway. STOP SAFELY VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF SOON showed in cluster and began to lose all power. I had to pull over and turn off vehicle for about 10 minutes to get it to move again. Vehicle was taken to dealer and they reported the transmission needed replacement and was covered under warranty.”
Filed Jan 17, 2025
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 51 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
- Airbag warning light or recall 34 reports
- Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 30 reports