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2017 Chrysler Pacifica problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
59% of relevant owner complaints filed with NHTSA on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica are about the engine, transmission or fuel system. That is a model-level pattern, not bad luck.
Worse than 80% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Does the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica have engine problems?
Owner complaints say yes, as a model-year pattern. 888 of 1,524 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (59%), and the largest group is filed under engine (523). For comparison, the 2018 scores 55%. On a test drive, check for stalling, loss of power, rough idle, oil consumption or a check-engine light. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
How the 2017 compares with other Chrysler Pacifica years
Of the 7 Chrysler Pacifica years with enough complaints to score, the 2017 is the 4th-best on engine and transmission share (59%). The worst is the 2021 (63%), the best the 2019 (44%). By volume, the 2017 drew 1,524 complaints (888 drivetrain), against 2 for the 2016 and 875 for the 2018.
Chrysler Pacifica years to avoid and best years →
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The rest of the picture on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
- The mileage where it happens. When owners of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica said the problem showed up, and the range most of them fell in.
- What the repair costs. Typical engine repair ranges, to price into your offer.
- Cleaner alternatives. Similar cars and nearby years with a better record.
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
- Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.
What one owner reported
One of 888 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows up to 15, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
2017 Chrysler Pacifica powertrain recalls
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 11 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (VMI) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica lowered floor vehicles modified by VMI. The rear pinion bracket on both sides of the vehicle may crack, causing the axle not to be centered and the wheel to wobble.
Risk: A wheel wobble may cause a possible loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: VMI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pinion brackets, free of charge. The recall began on August 14, 2017. Owners may contact VMI customer service at 1-800-488-9082. VMI's number for this recall is…
10 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model. Checked October 3, 2026.
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Does the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica have engine problems?
Owner complaints say yes, as a model-year pattern. 888 of 1,524 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (59%). Before buying one, have an independent mechanic check the engine and ask the seller whether it has been repaired or replaced.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica?
Going by NHTSA owner complaints, the most common problem filed against the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is engine: 523 of 1,524 complaints (34%) name it, followed by power train (468) and electrical system (391). A complaint can name more than one component, so these overlap.
Is the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?
On the engine and transmission, owner complaints point to a weak spot: 59% of relevant complaints filed with NHTSA concern the drivetrain (high signal). That is worse than 80% of the 1,790 model years we track. Among the 7 Chrysler Pacifica years we score, it ranks 4th-best. Complaint data describes the model year, not one car, and it says nothing about trim, paint or electronics outside the drivetrain; an independent inspection still decides it.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 11 in total: 17V482000 (power train: driveline: differential unit). Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
Which Chrysler Pacifica years are better?
Among the Chrysler Pacifica years we track, the 2019 (44%), the 2020 (49%) and the 2018 (55%) have a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2017 (59%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car. Every year side by side: https://thelanecheck.com/cars/chrysler-pacifica
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