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56 model-year entries · 2005–2024

Chrysler electrical problems

5,314 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Chrysler vehicles for electrical issues. 7 active recall campaigns. See electrical across all makes →

Complaints

5,314

Recalls

Year-models

Avg fix

$850

75crashes

177fires

70injuries

1fatality

Editorial perspective by Tony Marino · Domestic and Mopar specialist

Look — Chrysler's electrical-system story is well-documented in the NHTSA file, and it ain't pretty. 5,314 complaints across 56 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 2,948 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 64,961 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.

Worst-affected Chrysler model-years for electrical Top 25 by complaint volume

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

238 complaints · 1 recall · ~$850 moderate

2014 Chrysler Town and Country

202 complaints · ~$850 severe

2018 Chrysler Pacifica

193 complaints · 1 recall · ~$850 severe

2012 Chrysler 300

181 complaints · ~$850 critical

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

95 complaints · ~$850 severe

2016 Chrysler Town and Country

92 complaints · ~$850 moderate

2007 Chrysler Sebring

91 complaints · ~$850 severe

2013 Chrysler 200

87 complaints · ~$850 moderate

2016 Chrysler 200

83 complaints · ~$850 severe

2021 Chrysler Pacifica

82 complaints · ~$850 moderate

2019 Chrysler Pacifica

74 complaints · 1 recall · ~$850 severe

2018 Chrysler 300

64 complaints · ~$850 moderate

2005 Chrysler Pacifica

63 complaints · ~$850 moderate

2014 Chrysler 300

62 complaints · ~$850 severe

2006 Chrysler Sebring

59 complaints · ~$850 moderate

Active recalls — Chrysler electrical 7 on file

severe NHTSA 15V470000 July 28, 2015 2015 Chrysler 200

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.

severe NHTSA 23V010000 January 17, 2023 2023 Chrysler Pacifica

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.

severe NHTSA 18V395000 June 14, 2018 2018 Chrysler Pacifica

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.

severe NHTSA 18V049000 January 11, 2018 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

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.

severe NHTSA 23V753000 November 9, 2023 2023 Chrysler Pacifica

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.

severe NHTSA 19V348000 May 9, 2019 2019 Chrysler Pacifica

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.

severe NHTSA 14V480000 August 5, 2014 2015 Chrysler 200

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.

Common questions

How many Chrysler electrical complaints are on file with NHTSA?

5,314 complaints across 56 model-year entries from 2005 to 2024. 7 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 — 7 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.

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.