2021 Chrysler Pacifica Driver assistance Problems

I took the van to get the safety recall done in 2026, Feb 25. For the rear view back up camera. I took it to the same dealership that I bought the car from, Jones Junction. However, upon further complications with the back up camera, this issue has never been fixed or resolved. If anything, the issue has become worse. I am unable to use my camera 98% of the time. It freezes. It goes black or is unavailable to see anything out of. It's a safety recall for a reason. I want this issue fixed. As I have been driving like this with the issue for quite some time. What are my next steps? I prefer not to have to dealer hop if I can help it. But I might have to. Is there a patch they may have to do to re-install the software for the camera? Or would they have to go and flash it again and what ever else? My true gut tells me that I dont think this specific dealership ever did the recall, correctly.

NHTSA ID

11750100

Incident

Jul 12, 2026

While driving at normal road speed, the vehicle suddenly lost propulsion and entered limp mode. A turtle warning icon appeared along with multiple system fault messages. The vehicle began slowing down on it's own and was unable to accelerate. I pulled to the side of the road. The vehicle displayed an error "Stop Safely Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon". After sitting for a period of time, the vehicle restarted and was able to be driven again, but the failure occurred without warning and created a dangerous situation in traffic. Diagnostic trouble codes were present related to the hybrid system and high-voltage battery, including P1D43, P1A21, U029A, and U0412. These codes indicate faults in the hybrid control system and battery communication. A Chrysler service department inspected the vehicle, confirmed the trouble codes, and returned it to me without repair because the issue was not immediately reproducible at the dealership. The vehicle has a history of similar intermittent issues, including prior loss-of-power events and repeated service visits for hybrid system faults. The condition is not consistently reproducible, but when it occurs it results in a sudden loss of motive power while driving. This creates a significant safety risk due to unexpected loss of propulsion in active traffic.

NHTSA ID

11725453

Incident

Mar 3, 2026

See attached document for complaint.

NHTSA ID

11699441

Incident

Oct 21, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over prevention camera image was frozen. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who performed a software update as part of the manufacturer's Extended Warranty Coverage related to the failure. The contact stated that after the software update was performed, the failure occurred intermittently. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

NHTSA ID

11692514

Incident

Oct 10, 2024

Mileage

55,000 mi

When adaptive cruise control is enabled and I’m at cruising speed, new vehicles entering the lane in front of my vehicle are not being acknowledged leading to my vehicle getting too close and collision becoming likely. This leads to me having to takeover control frequently to prevent accidents. This happens often, not always, but it is becoming more and more frequent. This happens at all speeds from 30 mph to 70mph

NHTSA ID

11685214

Incident

Sep 4, 2025

1. This vehicle was recalled for a software update due to the rear camera failing to operate at times. The software was updated by the dealer. However, this did not completely fix the problem. While the camera fails less frequently, it still does not energize at times. I took the vehicle back to the dealer. I was then informed that there is water intrusion into the rear lift gate, which causes the electrical to short out. I was told that I would have to replace the wiring harness which energizes the camera as well as the rear vehicle lights. I have not noticed any problem with the lighting as of yet. However, I have been told that this is a problem with the Pacifica in general, as well as the Durango. I was told that replacing the harness would not guarantee that the problem would be solved as there would still be water intrusion, which could cause the problem again, even with replacing the harness. This is obviously a safety issue, as the camera fails to operate at times, and there is a potential of losing lighting on the back of the vehicle. This is also a known defect by Chrysler. 2. When using the Adaptive Cruise Control on streets and highways with multiple lanes traveling the same direction, the vehicle will brake suddenly and hard when the vehicle in front of me changes lanes. This occurs after the vehicle in front of me has completely changed lanes and is not impeding my forward progress whatsoever. My vehicle speeds up to the set speed and then violently brakes as if it is about to crash into the vehicle ahead of me, even thought the lane is completely clear. The vehicle has been inspected for this scenario. I was told that it didn't perform as described above when the technician drove it. This is a safety issue as the vehicle suddenly and violently brakes at highway speeds, with traffic behind me.

NHTSA ID

11669648

Incident

May 20, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while reversing, the rearview camera image was intermittently frozen. The contact stated that the failure had progressively worsened, and the rearview camera image was blue, black, green, or red while reversing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V436000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the recall repair was performed; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was repaired under the recall for a second time; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was determined that the infotainment system needed to be replaced, but at the contact's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

NHTSA ID

11668640

Incident

Jun 23, 2023

Mileage

75,000 mi

The emergency brake came on while I was driving

NHTSA ID

11660312

Incident

May 11, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was either blue, blank, or there was static. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the radio software was updated under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V436000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the failure persisted while reversing. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was determined that the rearview camera needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the rearview camera replacement was not covered under the recall. The contact stated that the recall remedy failed to correct the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

NHTSA ID

11650266

Incident

Mar 24, 2023

Mileage

15,000 mi

My vehicle has no back up camera or blind spot warning. Took to dealer for recall and they said they were only responsible for a software update and not solving the recall problem. My vehicle still does not have either of these functions. I was told I would have to pay for the repairs for this recall.

NHTSA ID

11644139

Incident

Feb 21, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the rearview camera was inoperable. The contact stated that the image appeared blank. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V436000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but was unable to confirm when parts would be available. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11638345

Incident

Jan 24, 2025

Mileage

105,000 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera only operated as needed approximately 80 percent of the time. The screen image was blank or was occasionally jiggling. The contact stated that the camera image displayed would be a past image. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V436000 (Back Over Prevention); 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 failure mileage was approximately 63,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11638039

Incident

Sep 1, 2024

Mileage

63,000 mi

I was backing out of the driveway. I had all the safety features on, and I was checking my surroundings. Typically, the blind spot and front sensors would alert me to dangers. However, on this and many other occasions the warnings didn't alert me to danger on my passenger side that I couldn't see. this resulted in damage to the front quarter panel of my van as well as damage to the bumper. The body shop said it would cost at least $5000 to repair the damage. I can't afford that; in turn I am driving around with the damage.

NHTSA ID

11635956

Incident

Jun 9, 2024

My Pacifica completely shut down. All the warning lights came on such as crash detected, ABS light, and the windshield wipers came on. The vehicle was towed to the dealership that I bought the vehicle from. They completed a hard reset of the vehicle, and I took it home. Two days later it did the same thing all the lights came on, but it allowed me to drive it to the dealership. Still waiting to see what they think the problem is this time.

NHTSA ID

11635953

Incident

Jan 8, 2025

For the most recent recall, the rear view camera has not been working since August 2024. I’ve been to the dealership 3 times, once in August and twice in November and they cannot resolve the issue. They told me that they’ve sent information to Chrysler and they would contact me in a few days and I have not heard back. This is a huge safety issue as my rear view display is not visible, it’s either a blue screen or grey screen. I need help please

NHTSA ID

11632027

Incident

Aug 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact attempted to back up and became aware that the rearview camera was inoperable. The contact stated the image from the rearview camera appeared blank. The contact stated that due to the failure with the rearview camera, the contact rear-ended an object which caused the rear-end of the vehicle to be fractured. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V436000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the radio software failed which caused the rearview camera to fail. The contact was informed that a software update was needed. The dealer informed the contact that the update was not available, and the contact was also informed that the rear end of the vehicle needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 8,852. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11631638

Incident

Dec 19, 2024

Mileage

8,852 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V436000 (Back Over Prevention); 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 manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11627754

Incident

Nov 27, 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V436000 (Back Over Prevention) 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

11620391

Incident

Oct 17, 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V436000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that on several occasions while in reverse(R), the back-over prevention camera screen froze. Additionally, the contact stated that on several occasions while in reverse, the rearview camera failed to activate as needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID

11618075

Incident

May 15, 2024

See attached document for complaint.

NHTSA ID

11610253

Incident

Aug 15, 2024

The backup camera and rear collision warning randomly stops working. I put the car in reverse and there are just blank lines on the screen. Somethimes the screen resumes a normal display when I shift out of reverse, and sometimes the screen just stops working.

NHTSA ID

11609631

Incident

Jul 28, 2024

This is a follow up to an earlier submission (NHTSA Tracking Number 11591550). After the initial incident, the dealership replaced the hybrid battery on the vehicle. A month later, yesterday, while driving the vehicle on the interstate, I again received the dreaded, "Stop Safely, Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon" warning indicator and the car lost all power about 30 seconds later. Thankfully, I was on an offramp and was able to stop safely. Had I been traveling at full speed in the carpool lane, it could have been very dangerous. The van is now at the dealership for repair, and I hope they fix it for real this time. This is an extremely dangerous situation, with vehicles dying while going full speed.

NHTSA ID

11606717

Incident

Aug 5, 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the "Uconnect Box Service Required - Please visit an Authorized Dealer" message was displayed on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the reverse camera screen displayed a blank image while in reverse(R). The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times in reference to the failure. The vehicle had been repaired a total of three times; twice for the radio module and once for the telematics box module (TBM). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact later discovered that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V463000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. 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 failure mileage was approximately 32,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11606054

Incident

Aug 1, 2023

Mileage

32,000 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V436000 (Back Over Prevention); 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 and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11606051

Incident

Jun 22, 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V436000 (Back Over Prevention); 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 and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11603732

Incident

Jul 22, 2024