2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electrical Problems

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a power inverter module (PIM) failure. The dealer replaced the power inverter module (PIM); however, the failure persisted. The dealer determined that the hybrid battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

NHTSA ID

11702195

Incident

Sep 29, 2025

Mileage

41,000 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the rotatory gear shift dial was unmovable, and the vehicle failed to turn off while depressing the Push to Start button. The contact stated that he was able to turn off the vehicle after 3-4 minutes. The contact stated that upon restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as needed. The contact stated that the failure occurred on four occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the power inverter module needed to be replaced; however, the part was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

NHTSA ID

11577001

Incident

Jan 12, 2024

Mileage

30,000 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was restarted but failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle was not able to exceed 3 MPH. The vehicle stalled three additional times. The vehicle was restarted each time. The check engine and reduced power warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the APIM module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer notified the manufacturer of the failure and was asked to perform more tests. The manufacturer declined to approve the repairs on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 53,000.

NHTSA ID

11559866

Incident

Dec 9, 2023

Mileage

53,000 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power before stalling. The contact was able to safely coast to the shoulder of the roadway. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle seemed to return to normal functionality. The service battery system warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V010000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System) but the VIN was not included. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to assist. The failure mileage was 46,000.

NHTSA ID

11541172

Incident

Apr 15, 2023

Mileage

46,000 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated that he attempted to use the key fob to unlock the doors, but the doors failed to unlock. The contact stated that he was able to use the key to manually unlock the doors. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to jumpstart the vehicle and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that upon having the vehicle inspected, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the contact was provided a notice of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V010000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System). The vehicle was taken to back the dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer and advised to speak with the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

NHTSA ID

11523506

Incident

Mar 11, 2023

Mileage

12,000 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V010000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

NHTSA ID

11510979

Incident

Feb 18, 2023

Mileage

15,000 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V010000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle failed to switch to the electrical system at initial start-up intermittently, and instead used fuel. The sensor to detect the temperature and cooling for the battery failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The consumer stated certain things are incorrect and not related to the safety complaint. This was a separate incident and was repaired. The complaint involving the part for 23V-010 recall was not available. However when the dealer was called the recall could be repaired by computer software input and was repaired on 03/14/23.

NHTSA ID

11510532

Incident

Jan 23, 2023

Mileage

31,000 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact received notification from Carfax of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V010000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power with the Service Charging System and Shift to Park messages displayed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle coasted onto the shoulder of the roadway; however, the vehicle failed to restart when the Auto Start/Stop button was depressed, and the brake pedal was depressed. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after releasing the brake pedal while the Auto Start/Stop button was depressed; however, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the error codes were reset. The dealer determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V010000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System) but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was 34,374. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11510041

Incident

Mar 2, 2023

Mileage

34,374 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V010000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The contact stated that the dealer checked the computer module and found that it was already updated. They are still concerned about the fact that the manufacturer has not informed them whether or not the vehicle is safe to drive.

NHTSA ID

11506015

Incident

Feb 3, 2023

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V010000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact then stated that the front panel electrically started to malfunction, and the vehicle intermittently hesitated then stalled. The dealer was notified of the failure however, the contact was informed that he was unable to schedule an appointment until the end of March 2023. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, the contact stated that the call was disconnected. The failure mileage was approximately 6,100. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11505811

Incident

Feb 5, 2023

Mileage

6,100 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V010000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11504937

Incident

Jan 26, 2023

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated a bystander was unable to push the vehicle out of the road. The contact stated that the transmission was shifting out of neutral(N) to park(P) independently. The contact stated she was able to restart the vehicle and drove to her residence. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the battery to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but experienced the failure for a second time on January 26, 2023. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V010000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System). The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the battery system and the entertainment system to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,886. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11504353

Incident

Nov 1, 2022

Mileage

25,886 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V010000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11503765

Incident

Jan 17, 2023