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2022 Chrysler Pacifica electrical system problems

64 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica cite electrical system, 29% of all 221 complaints for this model year. NHTSA also lists 2 recalls on this component.

Complaints
64
29% of all complaints
Crashes
0
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
1
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the electrical system

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“The vehicle experienced a concurrent failure of the high-voltage traction battery pack and the High-Voltage Battery Coolant Heater (Diagnostic Trouble Code P0E15). The electric battery coolant heater is a critical component of the high-voltage battery thermal management loop and vehicle cabin heating/defrosting system. When this heater fails, the high-voltage battery cannot regulate cell temperatures in colder ambient conditions, which disables electric propulsion mode, triggers powertrain limp-mode/reduced propulsion warnings, and leaves the vehicle unable to clear or defrost the windshield in freezing temperatures. A sudden loss of propulsion power in traffic or loss of windshield visibility during cold weather presents severe safety hazards. The manufacturer approved the traction battery pack under warranty but denied statutory coverage for the concurrently failed high-voltage coolant heater, leaving the vehicle disassembled and inoperable.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 28, 2026Power train, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11774188
“The vehicle was left in parking on a Saturday afternoon in Costco. When we came back and we put everything in the trunk, the vehicle turn on automatically, not by remote start, on its own. When we saw the dashboard it said: "Put on in parking to prevent rolling", but the vehicle didn't take any gears and it was not able to be turn off. We try to turn it off several times but it came back on, on its own with the same message: "Put on in parking to prevent rolling", after towing we dropped in the dealer and the dealer couldn't find anything not even a computer code. This could have happened on a semaphore waiting for a light and maybe the car would have rolled on its own? that's something that it is concerning.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 21, 2026Electrical system, Unknown or other, Service brakesODI 11772742
“We purchased 2022 hybrid Chrysler Pacifica from Mountain View CDJR in June 2026 and around July 4th the car went into critical red turtle limp mode on the highway slowing from 65 to under 15 mph with all our children in the car. Thankfully my husband was driving and able to get us to the local CDJR who helped inspect the vehicle and discovered contaminated coolant issue and showed us the different colors that shouldn’t be there from a car purchased from a CDJR dealership. The issue was brought to Mountain View who initially attempted to charge us over $3,000 for an issue stemming from their own negligence. After agreeing to pay around $600 for new radiator and more back and forth I believed the car would be returned to us well serviced. There was a recall they were supposed to handle and also they had the vehicle during a prescheduled oil change and then failed to perform the oil change. After then vehicle had been returned to us the hybrid capabilities have failed, we cannot charge the vehicle, and gas mileage has continued decline. When brought to service manager, he asked me “well is it still going into limp mode?” As if the car not stalling in the highway…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 20, 2026Power train, Electrical system, Vehicle speed controlODI 11772526
“This vehicle is experiencing a severe, recurring premature failure of the power sliding door lock actuators on both sides. When I took it to the dealer for inspection I didn’t know the clicking sound was a problem. But was told it needed to be replaced because it was a “safety issue.” • September 5, 2024: The Right-Side sliding door lock actuator failed prematurely at approximately 15,000 miles and had to be replaced. The dealership replaced under warranty. • Earlier This Year (2026), I don’t know exactly when, both door lock actuators are showing signs of failure by making that same clicking noise while closing. This marks the second premature failure of the right-side actuator and the initial failure of the left-side actuator. I declined to have the vehicle inspected by a dealer for this new failure because there would be a $225 diagnostic charge when I already know what the problem is. It manifest as a rapid clicking noise during the final latching phase of the sliding door shutting.The right side door regularly sticks closed and won’t open. This is a critical safety defect that puts passengers at risk. I’m concerned that as these actuators fail, the power…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 13, 2026Electrical systemODI 11770841
“The manufacturer marked the recall complete via an automated Over-The-Air (OTA) update without physical inspection. The rearview camera failed to display. The dealership replaced the display, which failed to remedy the defect, and during service, the radio module failed completely. Both dealer and manufacturer are demanding out-of-pocket payment to restore federally mandated FMVSS 111 camera compliance.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 25, 2026Electrical systemODI 11766874
“ADDENDUM to Complaint Number XXX: The vehicle is now completely undriveable and parked at my residence due to the severe safety hazard of the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system locking up completely after 10 minutes of operation. I have contacted Chrysler Corporate (Case # XXX) and multiple local dealerships, including Carolina Chrysler in [XXX].The manufacturer and its dealer network are actively refusing to diagnose or inspect this documented safety defect unless I pay a $206 diagnostic fee upfront. I am on a strict zero-dollar budget and cannot afford this fee. The manufacturer is using a corporate loophole to block the inspection of a life-threatening, premature component failure on a 2022 vehicle. This file serves as notice that a safety inspection is being denied by Stellantis/Chrysler over an upfront diagnostic fee.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 25, 2026Electrical systemODI 11766912

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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 9, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Related recalls

2 recalls on this component

Electrical system: traction battery

Park outsideFree remedy

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.

Electrical systemReported Jun 4, 2026NHTSA 26V362000

Electrical system: connectors

Free remedy

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.

Electrical systemReported Jan 17, 2023NHTSA 23V010000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 9, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.