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#BS-2018-CHRPAC-56812018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug In Hybrid
Based on reports from 374 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.
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Based on 374 complaints, 7 crashes, 19 fires, and 6 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
81 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 5K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (157 reports) • Median: 5K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (81 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug In Hybrid: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug In Hybrid, with 81 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 5,492 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 5K-mile mark.
Hybrid Propulsion System Issues
Hybrid Propulsion System complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug In Hybrid, with 73 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to hybrid propulsion system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug In Hybrid, with 64 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug In Hybrid, with 39 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug In Hybrid. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (6 recalls)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
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 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
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.
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
+ 1 more recall in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Chrysler Pacifica Plug In Hybrid is the 2024 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 374 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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