2021 Chrysler Pacifica Problems and Recalls

Source: NHTSA vehicle records, recall and complaint snapshot 2026-10-18. Manufacturer communications retain their separately dated source snapshot. Counts are submitted records, not failure probabilities. One vehicle can appear in several campaigns.

Complaint model names counted: PACIFICA, PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID. Recall model names counted: PACIFICA, PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID. Complaint records are deduplicated by ODI number; vehicle recalls are counted by distinct campaign number for this year.

Model-year records

What the 2021 record can and cannot say

The 2021 record contains 401 submitted complaints. The median across this model's matched years is 280.5 reports. Neither number accounts for vehicle sales or time on the road. Source names: PACIFICA, PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID. NHTSA source snapshot: 2026-10-18.

Electrical System is the most common displayed component tag, with 162 reports (40.4% of this year's submitted complaints). One complaint can name several components. The share describes reports, not the probability of a failure.

Engine replacement or major internal repair has the highest arithmetic midpoint for parts in the applicable planning estimates, at $8,000 before labor. A paid plan can help only if the component and cause qualify; check existing manufacturer coverage first.

Problem research and repair guidance

2021 Chrysler Pacifica: symptoms, affected vehicles and documented fixes

Match the symptom and the exact vehicle scope before arranging work. The imported catalogue is an editorial index of source documents, not an independent safety authority. Recall text is checked against NHTSA; each record links to the evidence that supports its scope and remedy.

2documented issue files

2vehicle systems

2 recall files · 0 other manufacturer files. These are editorial file counts, not distinct campaign totals, failure rates or a complete recall history.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Official NHTSA safety recall2020, 2021, 2022Campaign 26V362000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY: recall 26V362000

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.

Condition in the official record

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.

Which vehicles the source covers

NHTSA model names: PACIFICA. Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022.
NHTSA campaign 26V362000
The complete campaign lists 17,277 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.

Campaign 26V362000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.

Component in the source: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Jurisdiction: United States

Published recall remedy

Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the battery pack assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 23, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 52D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.

Consequence in the NHTSA record: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Official recall remedyManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer

Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the battery pack assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 23, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 52D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.

Limit: Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.

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Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.

Limit: The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.

Evidence for this issue

26V362000: NHTSA campaign 26V362000
NHTSA safety recall · 2026-06-04
Official component, defect, consequence and remedy; checked 2026-10-18.

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Source review: 2026-10-18

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Official safety recall2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025Campaign 25V876000

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:: recall 25V876000

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

Condition in the official record

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.

Which vehicles the source covers

NHTSA model names: PACIFICA. Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V876000
The complete campaign lists 86 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Component in the source: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:

Published recall 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.

Consequence in the NHTSA record: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Official recall remedyManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer

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.

Limit: Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.

Check the complete VINVIN lookup · Before arranging repairs

Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.

Limit: The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.

Evidence for this issue

25V876000: NHTSA campaign 25V876000
NHTSA safety recall · 2025-12-17
Official component, defect, consequence and remedy; checked 2026-10-18.

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Source review: 2026-10-18

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A recall remedy follows the campaign and VIN eligibility. A service bulletin provides diagnosis or repair instructions; it does not by itself promise payment. Manufacturer warranty extensions and support programs have their own conditions.

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Each file retains its original source review date. Historical remedy wording can change; check the current manufacturer notice and NHTSA VIN lookup for your vehicle. The separately dated NHTSA counts elsewhere on this page use a different dataset and scope.

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What can the data tell you about 2021 Chrysler Pacifica?

No model-specific individual-repair price keys are retained for Chrysler Pacifica in this library. Generic parts and labor estimates, public records and separate annual cost references may still be available.

Individual-repair price scopeGeneric inputs

Model-level range presence is a source-coverage check. It does not confirm that a repair fits every engine or model year.

EPA configuration match3 source rows

This model year can include different equipment. Use the VIN and original specifications to identify the actual configuration.

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Recall and communication counts describe records. They cannot establish a breakdown probability or current VIN status.

Price-key audit reviewed October 18, 2026; EPA source snapshot 2026-08-07. Individual-repair ranges and annual repair-budget references are different datasets.

Cost-library audit

The evidence behind a repair estimate

30 of 44 repair categories have verified national benchmarks; 14 retain planning assumptions. Old model-specific ranges were removed because this refresh did not reverify them.

44 repair categories; a content audit, not a market survey

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Campaign-reference audit

One campaign can create many entries

1,200 selected recall files resolve to 780 distinct campaign IDs after compact references are normalized and checked against official NHTSA records. Files and campaigns are different counting units.

1200 selected recall files; normalized references checked against official NHTSA records

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Source: NHTSA vehicle records, recall and complaint snapshot 2026-10-18. Manufacturer communications retain their separately dated source snapshot. Counts are submitted records, not failure probabilities. One vehicle can appear in several campaigns.

Complaint model names counted: PACIFICA, PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID. Recall model names counted: PACIFICA, PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID. Complaint records are deduplicated by ODI number; vehicle recalls are counted by distinct campaign number for this year.

Sources and methods

What each source tells you

NHTSA records: 401 submitted complaints, 8 recalls and 698 manufacturer communications. These are report counts, not failure probabilities.

EPA vehicle details: 3 matched fuel-economy configurations help us leave out repairs for equipment this model year does not have.

Repair-cost estimates: We model 32 applicable repairs beyond normal wear items, using published benchmarks where available plus parts and independent-shop labor assumptions. These ranges are not dealer quotes, repair-shop quotes or invoices.

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Vehicle configuration

2021 EPA specification range

The official dataset contains 3 matched configurations for this model year. The range reflects trim and drivetrain choices, not changes to the complaint count.

Vehicle classMinivan -

Fuel choicesGasoline and Plug-in hybrid

Drive layoutsAll-wheel drive and Front-wheel drive

Engine range3.6 L; 6 cylinders

EPA efficiency20 to 30 mpg; 48 MPGe; 32 miles electric range

Transmission typesAutomatic

EPA figures vary by configuration. Confirm the exact engine, drive layout and fuel system from the VIN or original window sticker. Source: FuelEconomy.gov vehicle data, updated 2026-08-07.

Estimated repair bills

Major repair cost range

These ranges combine parts and labor benchmarks with modeled independent-shop rates for 50-metro reference. These are national repair benchmarks and planning assumptions, not published prices for this exact vehicle. We filter repairs using the available model-year specifications; a shop must confirm the engine, equipment and diagnosed job.

Repair	System	Estimated range
Engine replacement or major internal repair	Engine	$6,095 to $16,964
Transmission replacement	Transmission	$6,079 to $6,995
Transfer case replacement	Driveline	$2,189 to $8,192
Hybrid high voltage battery replacement	Hybrid powertrain	$4,797 to $5,140
Head gasket replacement	Engine	$2,339 to $3,728
Strut and control arm repair	Suspension	$1,053 to $4,545
Fuel injector set replacement	Fuel System	$908 to $4,651
Infotainment display or head unit replacement	Electrical and Electronic	$722 to $4,467
Timing chain replacement	Engine	$1,934 to $3,038
Steering rack replacement	Steering	$2,232 to $2,681

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2021 Chrysler Pacifica: symptoms, affected vehicles and documented fixes

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY: recall 26V362000

Condition in the official record

Which vehicles the source covers

Published recall remedy

Evidence for this issue

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:: recall 25V876000

Condition in the official record

Which vehicles the source covers

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The evidence behind a repair estimate

One campaign can create many entries

What each source tells you

2021 EPA specification range

Major repair cost range

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