2021 Chrysler Pacifica drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 119 complaints for the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 119 17% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving above referenced vehicle, I was driving southbound on Hwy 515 when i noticed a vehicle driving northbound began to lose control, so i slowed down and then began to watch the vehicle cross the median and headed straight for me. I pushed the pedal to the floor to accelerate to get out of his way but the vehicle did not respond, i pushed the pedal again on several occasions and the vehicle just bucked and did not accelerate. Unfortunately the vehicle hit me right in the door at a high rate of speed.
When attempting to start the van it will periodically not engage. The gear selector will blink when you select a gear, but it will not respond to throttle. The vehicle will roll however. This becomes a greater problem as you need to remove your foot from the brake to cycle the van back to off. All of these issues are compounded by fact it is a phev and there is no engine noise to help you notice it has not started.
Other problems reported for the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica
- Electrical system 152 complaints
- Engine 141 complaints
- Fuel system 79 complaints
- Backover prevention 31 complaints
- Cruise control 23 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 22 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints