2021 Chrysler Pacifica Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026

140Engine complaints

38.4%Of all 365 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM145 · 39.7%

ENGINE140 · 38.4%

POWER TRAIN119 · 32.6%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM74 · 20.3%

Unspecified / other54 · 14.8%

Share of the 365 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica overview page.

What owners report

“The Pacifica has 4 times in the past 9 months has lost power while driving at a high speed on the Interstate. I am still…”NHTSA complaint 11481753 — filed 08/29/2022

“While driving on the highway our vehicle continues to lose power and stall without any warning. We have been forced to drift onto shoulders, with…”NHTSA complaint 11481048 — filed 08/24/2022

“My wife and I were driving on HWY 101 at 11pm at night while camping, were headed to the ER as I had just cut…”NHTSA complaint 11480621 — filed 08/22/2022

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica: 140 of 365 complaints on file (38.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica have in total?

365 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records 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.