LATCH, Hood For the following concerns, please verify secondary plunger switch before replacing hood latch with primary switch. Please refer to service information for complete diagnostics of the secondary plunger switch which is located in the left front under hood on RU, MP, and WK/WD and left rear under hood on KL. 1) Electronic Stop Start Message on Cluster or DTC P152F without hood ajar illuminated. 2) KL Hood ajar light is on or unlatched hood due to high closing effort. (KL hood may have a higher closing effort to latch the hood as rubber bumper interference is set purposely high to prevent hood flutter at highway speeds) If stop start message or DTC P152F is present on vehicles witho
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2017 Chrysler Pacifica airbags problems
severe Owners of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica have filed 7 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 Pacifica (this page) | 7 |
| 2018 Pacifica | 7 |
| 2020 Pacifica | 4 |
| 2021 Pacifica | 3 |
4crashes
4injuries
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software. A customer or technicians may be unable to read data information from the OBDII connector when using a generic scan tool (APAC).Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, a technician may find the following DTCs have been set (NAFTA):U0418 - Implausible Data Received From Brake System Control Module 1. U0432 - Invalid Data Received From Multi-Axis Acceleration Sensor Module. P06EF - Engine Restart Performance. P06E9 - Engine Starter Performance. P00FD - Battery -B- State Of Charge Performance. C2222-68 - Imp
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Loose High Voltage Cable at the Power Inverter Module (PIM) Terminal This bulletin involves inspecting the High Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL) connector and potentially installing a Power Inverter Module (PIM) kit. The customer may describe a loss of vehicle propulsion or a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illuminated with the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs):P0C77-00 - HV Battery System Precharge Time Too Short. P0C76-00 - Hybrid EV System Discharge Time Too Long - PIM. P0AA4-00 - Hybrid Battery Negative Contactor Circuit Stuck Closed. P0A79-00 - Drive Motor B Inverter Performance. P1AEF-00 - MCPB High Voltage Battery System Voltage High. P0AFA-00 - Hybrid-EV Battery System Voltage
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Rain light sensor Rain sense wipers do not operate: 1. Visual Inspection--> Check if the sensor is visually OK. (all the pins are OK) Check that the Connector is NOT loose (Sensor must get a voltage from 9V to 16V) 2. Functional Checks Rain--> Steering column switch is in auto mode (sensor is active) it is necessary to splash water on the sensitive surface of the sensor to trigger wipes. check the same for different sensitivities When the rain sensitivity is increased (for example from level 0 to level 1), as an acknowledgement a single wipe is seen. (This is not a phantom wipe) and this single wipe is not seen when the rain sensitivity is decreased (from higher level to lower level) Light--
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
Had airbags trouble with your 2017 Chrysler Pacifica?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica?
It's a meaningful issue. 7 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 7 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 50,479 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/Chrysler/Pacifica.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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