2017 Chrysler Pacifica Steering Problems
NHTSA component category: STEERING · 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 steering ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 1,477 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica overview page.
What owners report
“2017 PACIFICA TOURING-L ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMPLETELY WHEN DRIVING AT ABOUT 35-40 MPH ON A CITY STREET WHEN I SLOWED DOWN FROM 45 MPH. THE VAN…”NHTSA complaint 11025266 — filed 09/25/2017
“ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS OVER THE PAST 6 MONTHS, THIS VEHICLE HAS LOST POWER, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO HAVE NO ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE, ACCELERATE…”NHTSA complaint 11025119 — filed 09/22/2017
“I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA AND WAS HAD 309 MILES ON THE CAR WHEN I HAD THIS INCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY…”NHTSA complaint 11023539 — filed 09/14/2017
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Steering complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica have steering problems?
Steering is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica: 249 of 1,477 complaints on file (16.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica have in total?
1,477 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 46 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 37 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's steering category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
