Look — Chrysler's electrical-system story is well-documented in the NHTSA file, and it ain't pretty. 5,461 complaints across 57 year-model entries from 2005 to 2024. Not a small number. Complaints are spread across the lineup with no single year carrying the load. That tells you it's a platform pattern, not a fluke. 1 fatality report on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Chrysler vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Average shop fix runs about $850 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Across the 3,052 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 65,980 miles. Read the specific complaints before assuming the worst — the category covers everything from a forty-dollar switch to a twenty-five-hundred-dollar module.
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57 model-year entries · 2005–2024
Chrysler electrical problems
5,461 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Chrysler vehicles for electrical issues. 8 active recall campaigns. See electrical across all makes →
Complaints
5,461
Recalls
8
Year-models
57
Avg fix
$850
77crashes
188fires
73injuries
1fatality
Worst-affected Chrysler model-years for electrical Top 25 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2015 Chrysler 200
531 complaints · 2 recalls · ~$850 severe
2011 Chrysler Town and Country
507 complaints · ~$850 moderate
2008 Chrysler 300
497 complaints · ~$850 moderate
2013 Chrysler Town and Country
374 complaints · ~$850 moderate
2012 Chrysler Town and Country
374 complaints · ~$850 severe
2017 Chrysler Pacifica
242 complaints · 1 recall · ~$850 moderate
2014 Chrysler Town and Country
202 complaints · ~$850 severe
2018 Chrysler Pacifica
196 complaints · 1 recall · ~$850 severe
2012 Chrysler 300
181 complaints · ~$850 critical
2006 Chrysler 300
121 complaints · ~$850 severe
2013 Chrysler 300
120 complaints · ~$850 severe
2012 Chrysler 200
118 complaints · ~$850 moderate
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
117 complaints · ~$850 moderate
2011 Chrysler 300
109 complaints · ~$850 severe
2008 Chrysler Sebring
98 complaints · ~$850 moderate
2005 Chrysler 300
96 complaints · ~$850 severe
2016 Chrysler Town and Country
92 complaints · ~$850 moderate
2007 Chrysler Sebring
91 complaints · ~$850 severe
2013 Chrysler 200
88 complaints · ~$850 moderate
2021 Chrysler Pacifica
84 complaints · ~$850 moderate
2016 Chrysler 200
83 complaints · ~$850 severe
2019 Chrysler Pacifica
77 complaints · 1 recall · ~$850 severe
2018 Chrysler 300
64 complaints · ~$850 moderate
2014 Chrysler 300
63 complaints · ~$850 severe
2005 Chrysler Pacifica
63 complaints · ~$850 moderate
Active recalls — Chrysler electrical 8 on file
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured January 7, 2014, to September 23, 2014
An intermittent loss of power to electrical components could cause a vehicle to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the C4 connector using a 12 wire split kit for 3.6L engines, or replace the transmission wiring harness for 2.4L engines, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R24.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs)
An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the Power Inverter Module (PIM) software and, if necessary, update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the electronic control module (ECM) software, free of charge. FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on or about: 03/21/2023 for 2021 model year vehicles, 05/02/2023 for 2019-2020 model year vehicles, and 06/15/2023 for 2017-2018 model year vehicles. FCA began notifying owners on February 23, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03A.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles
If the MPR is engaged unintentionally, the vehicle could roll away striking and injuring a bystander or cause a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MPR plug, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U50.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with a 3
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U01.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid electric vehicles
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will correct the isolator to fit the anti-rotation stud, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 28, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is B0A.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with engine stop/start systems
A loss of power steering assist or a stall can increase the risk of crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery ground surfaces, clean the contact surfaces as needed, and properly reassemble the ground connection, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US' number for this recall is V53.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured May 19, 2014, to June 21, 2014
Excessive heat and melting wiring insulation may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P43.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will update the high voltage battery pack control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the battery pack assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 23, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 52D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.
Common questions
How many Chrysler electrical complaints are on file with NHTSA?
5,461 complaints across 57 model-year entries from 2005 to 2024. 8 active recall campaigns cover electrical issues across the Chrysler lineup.
Which Chrysler model has the most electrical complaints?
The 2015 Chrysler 200 leads with 531 complaints in this category. Next: 2011 Town and Country (507) and 2008 300 (497).
What does it cost to fix Chrysler electrical problems?
Independent shops average $850 for electrical repairs across the Chrysler lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Chrysler electrical recalls?
Yes — 8 active recall campaigns cover electrical on Chrysler vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Tony Marino, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Chrysler.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.