2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 83 complaints for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 83 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 7,000 miles 43 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 29 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 43 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 7,000 miles, and 93% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 5 fires, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chrysler pacifica hybrid. While the contact's wife was driving 70 MPH, an abnormal noise was heard and the engine stalled. The contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood. When the vehicle was stopped and the hood was lifted, the contact noticed flames coming from the rear of the engine in front of the firewall. The fire marshall extinguished the fire and the police filed report number: 2018-2716. The cause of the fire was unknown. There were no injuries.
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the gear shift indicator light turned off, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle however, the failure persisted, and the gear shifter became inoperable. The contact turned off the vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid
- Hybrid & electric propulsion 75 complaints
- Engine 64 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 40 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints