2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ELECTRICAL ISSUES. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SLAMS INTO GEAR. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED TWICE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START LEAVING THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S STRANDED. *JS
2017 chrysler Pacifica powertrain problems
moderate 416 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
416
Recalls
0
Crashes
5
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
VEHICLE PURCHASED IN DECEMBER 2016 FOR $44,000 FROM SAFFORD OF FREDERICKSBURG. ON OCTOBER 14, 2017, I WAS DRIVING WITH MY WIFE, THREE CHILDREN AND MOTHER-IN-LAW AND EXPERIENCED A LOUD MALFUNCTION THAT RENDERED THE CAR INOPERABLE. LUCKILY WE WERE NOT ON THE HIGHWAY AT THE TIME AND THE VEHICLE WAS EVENTUALLY TOWED TO SAFFORD OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA FOR REPAIRS. THE RIGHT FRONT AXEL HAD RUPTURED…
WHILE IN MOTION AT LOWER SPEEDS THE TRANSMISSION VIOLENTLY JERKS BETWEEN GEARS GIVING THE FEELING THE CAR IS OUT OF CONTROL.
THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND WOULDN'T SHIFT. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE STREET. THIS COMES AFTER NUMEROUS ROUGH SHIFTS THAT I WAS TOLD WAS A COMPUTER ISSUE ON THE TRANSMISSION.
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65MPH ON THE HIGHWAY,ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH CAME ON AND THE CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN EVEN THOUGH I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL SET. I TRIED TO PRESS THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CAR WOULD NOT SPEED UP. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE DIAL TO PARK BUT THE P DID NOT LIGHT UP. WHILE IN PARK THE CAR WAS JERKING FORWARD AND I COULD NOT SET THE PARKING BRAKE. I TURNED IT OFF AT THA…
ZF 9 SPEED TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DISENGAGES AT SLOW SPEEDS PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR SLOW AND ROUGH WHEN OPENING.
TRANSMISSION WILL LOCKOUT NORMAL OPERATION AND BLINK "N" ON BOTH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND GEAR SHIFT KNOB. WHEN FAILED, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT OPERATE IN EITHER REVERSE OR DRIVE AND IT APPEARS TO HOLD IN PARK. VEHICLE THEN NEEDS TO BE SHUTOFF AND RESTARTED, SOMETIMES MULTIPLE TIMES, BEFORE THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE AGAIN. MY WIFE REPORTED A VERY ROUGH GEAR ENGAGEMENT THAT FELT LIKE SHE WAS REAR ENDED BU…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2017 chrysler Pacifica?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 416 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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