2020 Chrysler Pacifica problems

“Over the past couple of years the auto start-stop system has progressively gotten worse with erratic issues. I've been to the dealership, and have replaced the main and aux batteries multiple times to reset the system and fix the problem. New batteries do not fix the problem. The vehicle's electrical system has turned off the engine and stalled multiple times in the middle of intersections. The vehicle has shut down twice while attempting left turns across lanes of oncoming traffic and three times pulling from a side street onto a major road. This has started to happen everyday and is posing a safety issue for my two young children, family, and other motorists. This electrical issue is a well known problem of this model and multiple calls to the manufacturer and the dealership leaves me in the middle where neither want to provide a path for assistance as the dealership explains my issue as a manufacturer problem. In the past 3 weeks the electrical issue has impacted the vehicles ability to consistently start, sometimes the engine won't turn over and I have to jump the vehicle on an increasing basis. The start-stop system has created further electrical problems…”

“File an Immediate NHTSA Safety Complaint (Do This Tonight) The vehicle intermittently stalls completely while decelerating or braking at low speeds when the engine is warm. The dashboard flashes an ACC/FCW warning as the engine dies. This requires a full shift into Park to restart in active traffic, creating an imminent crash hazard. The vehicle has only 26,000 miles. Chrysler Case #98023933 is refusing to authorize diagnostic flight data logging or precautionary repairs because the dealer cannot immediately replicate it." •”

“On October 7, 2024, my vehicle was serviced at Coastal Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for a front-end rubbing/scrubbing noise that increased with speed. The dealer diagnosed both front hub assemblies as failed and replaced both front hub assemblies. I was charged a total of $2184.41 for the repairs, including parts and labor. In less than two years, I again experienced significant front-end noise and safety concerns. On May 19, 2026, because I urgently needed the vehicle and was unable to obtain a timely appointment with the dealership, I took the vehicle to a well-regarded independent repair facility, Koala Automotive Repair LLC. Their findings were extremely concerning. The mechanic documented that: The front wheel bearing was completely worn out. The axle had ripped due to contact with the strut assembly. Bolts on the hub bearing assembly were “very loose” and reportedly “finger loose” The vehicle owner stated that the hubs had recently been replaced by the dealership The independent mechanic further advised that the components replaced in October 2024 should still have been under dealer warranty, and that the second repair involved the same components and directly…”

“I was about to pull out into a main road with my 3 kids in the car, and my steering wheel locked up and became impossible to drive, had to quickly reverse and could not make it home. I then received an error message on my dash saying power steering unavailable, service requested. The car only has 118,000 miles on it.”

“My 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid (VIN [XXX]) is covered by safety recall NHTSA 26V-362 / FCA 52D (shown as "Recall Incomplete" on NHTSA's VIN lookup as of October 17, 2026), high-voltage battery fire risk. FCA advises owners not to charge the vehicle and to park it outside, away from structures, until it is repaired. FCA's dealer notice states the remedy for 2020-2021 model-year vehicles became available June 12, 2026. Shortly before drop-off, the vehicle's electronics began failing intermittently; no battery warning messages appeared and there was no fire. I purchased the vehicle from Clay Cooley CJD Ram (Irving, TX) on November 27, 2020. I presented it to Meador Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Fort Worth, TX on August 18, 2026 (repair order [XXX]) for this recall. As of [XXX], 65 days later, the recall repair has not been completed and the vehicle has not been returned. The dealer has provided no status updates. The dealer provided a loaner that is far below the Pacifica in quality, with much worse fuel economy. Under 49 U.S.C. 30120(c), failure to repair within 60 days after presentation is prima facie evidence of failure to repair within a reasonable time.…”

“The contact owns a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the second-row driver's side seat adjuster latch failed to lock as intended. The contact's minor child was seated in the seat when the seat independently moved forward and backward. The contact stated that two days later, the second-row passenger's side seat adjuster latch failed to lock as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with failed seat cable latches. The contact was informed that the seat cable latches needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the repairs were not covered under recall. The contact was informed that the failures were normal wear and rear. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 64,900.”