2018 Chrysler Pacifica reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,294
- 794 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 354 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 12
- see below
- Reported harm
- 53 reported crashes · 21 injuries · 23 fires
What owners report fails — 2018 Chrysler Pacifica
- ENGINE 354
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 271
- POWER TRAIN 147
- STEERING 141
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 109
12 recalls on record for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica
- NHTSA 25V876000 · 2026 · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR R An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 23V010000 · 2023 · HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 19V886000 · 2020 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 19V348000 · 2019 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY A loss of power steering assist or a stall can increase the risk of crash.
- NHTSA 19V143000 · 2019 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM A control arm separation could increase the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2018 Chrysler Pacifica units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?
NHTSA has 1,294 consumer complaints on record for the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 12 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (354 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2018 Chrysler Pacifica units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (354), electrical system (271), power train (147), steering (141). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.