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2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 126,540 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 375 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM 24V536000 2024-07-18 15,910 affected
Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles that received a software update remedy under NHTSA recall number 22V-077. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire when parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.

Consequence

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module (BPCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the battery pack assembly. Repairs will be performed…

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM 22V077000 2022-02-11 16,741 affected
Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). A vehicle fire can occur when parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.

Consequence

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to recharge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until they are repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module (BPCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the battery pack assembly. Repairs will be…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20V334000 2020-06-09 23,079 affected
Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles ("PHEV"). The 12 volt isolator post located behind the driver's seat may develop high resistance.

Consequence

A high resistance electrical connection may result in the connection overheating, increasing the risk of a fire with the vehicle on or off.

Remedy

FCA will conduct a voluntary safety recall on affected vehicles to increase the torque and install a waterproof gasket to the 12v isolator post, the post will also be inspected for signs of contamination. In the event the post is compromised, the 12v isolator post and associated cables will be replaced. Until the…

SUSPENSION 19V143000 2019-02-28 47,771 affected
Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica hybrid vehicles. The right front lower control arm may separate from the steering knuckle.

Consequence

A control arm separation could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right front knuckle and lower control arm for damage, replacing the components as necessary. The right front lower control arm knuckle pinch bolt will be replaced with a larger-diameter pinch bolt. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall…

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM 18V740000 2018-10-19 10,260 affected
Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV). After the vehicle has been operating in PHEV propulsion mode, the gas-fueled engine may not restart properly resulting in unburned fuel entering the exhaust catalyst.

Consequence

The improperly started engine could result in a loss of motive power increasing the risk of a crash or the unburned fuel in the catalyst may ignite increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

FCA will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain controller module software, and inspect and replace the catalytic converter as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U94.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18V524000 2018-08-09 12,779 affected
Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and…

Consequence

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
81
2crashes5fires4injuries
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
73
ENGINE
63
7fires
POWER TRAIN
39
1crashes1fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
34
3fires
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
19
3fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
13
SERVICE BRAKES
7
1crashes
STEERING
7
STRUCTURE:BODY
5
Total complaints375

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2018 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated when attempting to charge the battery, the charger failed to work as intended . A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced and and they sent a request to the…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · reported 2026-03-15

“I was traveling at south bound on toll 130 going 80mph (which is the speed limit on that road) when my pacifica immediately slowed down and my accelerator gave out. In addition to my dash flashing that the cruise control was no longer available, but the van also said "service charging system" and…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2025-03-13

“I was traveling at south bound on toll 130 going 80mph (which is the speed limit on that road) when my pacifica immediately slowed down and my accelerator gave out. In addition to my dash flashing that the cruise control was no longer available, but the van also said "service charging system" and…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2025-03-13

“I was traveling at south bound on toll 130 going 80mph (which is the speed limit on that road) when my pacifica immediately slowed down and my accelerator gave out. In addition to my dash flashing that the cruise control was no longer available, but the van also said "service charging system" and…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2025-03-13

“Vehicle states "stop safely vehicle will shut off soon" with a red turtle logo. I have restarted the vehicle, and the warning persists. I am bringing in the car to the dealer next.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2025-01-26

“Vehicle states "stop safely vehicle will shut off soon" with a red turtle logo. I have restarted the vehicle, and the warning persists. I am bringing in the car to the dealer next.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2025-01-26

“Vehicle states "stop safely vehicle will shut off soon" with a red turtle logo. I have restarted the vehicle, and the warning persists. I am bringing in the car to the dealer next.”

ENGINE · reported 2025-01-26

“I have a 2018 chrysler pacifica hybrid. â I purchased it brand new in 2018. â this van has had sooo many problems, it has been in and out of the shop, countless recalls. â last year it was in the shop for almost the entire year, I think I had possession of the van for less than 3 months of the…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2025-01-06

Defect investigations

Investigation PE22008 Opened 2022-07-22 · closed 2024-03-27

Transmission fault leading to loss of motive power

On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE22008 to investigate allegation of loss of motive power, potentially due to transmission malfunction, in certain Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. In a January 17, 2023 letter to NHTSA, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) submitted recall notice 23V-010…

Investigation PE24028 Opened 2024-10-03 · closed 2025-06-05

Electrical arcing and thermal events, potentially leading to fires, while utilizing Enel X Way USA, LLC's JuiceBox residential charger.

On October 3, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE24028 to investigate alleged failures of Enel X Way's JuiceBox Level 2 residential EV chargers. The allegations were described as thermal incidents and electrical malfunctions, which could trip the circuit breakers in Juicebox owners’ homes and…

Investigation RQ24001 Opened 2024-01-16 · open

Ignition-off high voltage battery fire (Remedy effectiveness of Recall 22V-077)

On February 11, 2022, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) issued a safety recall (NHTSA Recall 22V-077) on all 2017-2018 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) produced between August 12, 2016 through August 7, 2018. The recall addresses ignition “OFF’ fires that originate at the high voltage (HV) battery…

Investigation RQ24004 Opened 2024-02-27 · open

Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.

On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened investigation PE22-008 regarding complaints alleging a loss of motive power condition potentially due to a transmission malfunction in Model Years 2019-2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV).  On January 17, 2023, Fiat…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.