2019 Chrysler Pacifica Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · 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 power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 291 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica overview page.
What owners report
“When the vehicle is preparing to shift gears it almost stops like it is going to stall, then when it finally does shift gears the…”NHTSA complaint 11491158 — filed 10/27/2022
“While traveling on freeway loss of power and gas pedal not responding. Transmission bucks and shifts hard.”NHTSA complaint 11484949 — filed 09/17/2022
“Low speed while slowing accelerating van will shift so hard that the traction control goes off. Very hard shifting. Intermittent. This has been reported numerous…”NHTSA complaint 11484345 — filed 09/13/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica: 65 of 291 complaints on file (22.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica have in total?
291 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
