2026 CHRYSLER PACIFICA — Owner-Reported Problems
Verdict & Safety Summary
- Crashes 1
- Fires 0
- Injuries 1
- Deaths 0
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Component Problem Distribution
Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.
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| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 25.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 12.5% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| ENGINE | 1 | 12.5% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | 12.5% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 1 | 12.5% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | 12.5% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 25.0% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Problem & Recall Timeline
Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time
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| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2026-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2026-Q3 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 26V189000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 26V296000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 26V358000 |
Safety Recalls (3)
Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 26V189000
- Report date
- Component:
- AIR BAGS
- Consequence:
- Air bags with insufficient pressure retention increase the risk of ejection and injury during a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 06D, 10D, and 11D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 2, 2026. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall numbers 25V302 and 25V573. Vehicles previously repaired under a prior recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 26V296000
- Report date
- Component:
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Consequence:
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy:
- Braun will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359 or Q'Straint's customer service at 1-800-987-9987.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 26V358000
- Report date
- Component:
- AIR BAGS
- Consequence:
- The unintended connection may prevent the air bags from deploying, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will replace the spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Complaint Narrative Explorer
Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records
No complaints match the current filters.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.