2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid hybrid & electric propulsion problems
75 complaints about hybrid & electric propulsion have been filed for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid, which is 20% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 75 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 42,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When hybrid & electric propulsion problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 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 14 hybrid & electric propulsion complaints that report mileage, the median is about 42,000 miles, and 79% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the hybrid & electric propulsion complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
While driving at 60MPH on freeway, vehicle lost engine power without warning and was no longer responsive to gas pedal. Not enough time to maneuver out of traffic. First occurred 2 weeks after new vehicle purchase. Out of service for 15 days then returned to owner after software update. Same problem occurred again 3 months later, driving on freeway at 60MPH. Has currently been out of service for 19 days. Dealership service department has ordered new power inverter module (hybrid motor)...
The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle decelerated and failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the hybrid vehicle battery capacity warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the check engine warning light also remained illuminated. The cause was not yet determined. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-IN Hybrid
- Electrical system 83 complaints
- Engine 64 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 40 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints
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