2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 223 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid overview page.
What owners report
“MANUFACTURER (CHRYSLER) MAILED ME A LEGAL NOTICE THAT MY VEHICLE COULD CATCH FIRE AND / OR EXPLODE AT ANYTIME WHETHER PARKED, IDLING OR DRIVING BECAUSE…”NHTSA complaint 11404749 — filed 03/24/2021
“WHEN I SHIFTED INTO REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPOT WHERE I'D HAD THE CAR TURNED OFF, THE MAIN INFOTAINMENT SCREEN WENT COMPLETELY…”NHTSA complaint 11396064 — filed 02/13/2021
“MY CAR PURCHASED IN 2018 FROM REED JEEP CHRYLSER IN OVERLAND PARK KANSAS. IN SEPTEMBER OF 2020, THE VEHICLE WAS IN HYBRID/ELECTRIC MODE AND STOPPED…”NHTSA complaint 11374102 — filed 11/11/2020
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid: 81 of 223 complaints on file (36.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid have in total?
223 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 12 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
