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2019 Chrysler Pacifica Transmission & Power Train Problems

NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 09/08/2026

69Power Train complaints
22.3%Of all 309 complaints
#3Most-reported category

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

ENGINE81 · 26.2%
POWER TRAIN69 · 22.3%
SERVICE BRAKES55 · 17.8%
Unspecified / other50 · 16.2%

Share of the 309 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

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Power Train complaints by year filed

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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: 69 of 309 complaints on file (22.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica have in total?

309 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. 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.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.