2017 Chrysler Pacifica transmission problems

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has 463 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 20% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

463

Transmission complaints

20%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

Pacifica transmission complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

17V482000TransmissionJuly 28, 2017 · 524 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A wheel wobble may cause a possible loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 PAC20170728.

What owners report

“While driving, the motor began to vibrate and lose power as if not firing on all cylinders, and acted as if it was going to stall in the lane of travel, causing me to have to pull off to the shoulder abruptly, striking a mailbox. The vehicle does not display any trouble lights or show any error…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 29, 2022 · crash

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica have?

NHTSA has 463 complaints about the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica transmission — 20% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica transmission?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the transmission: 17V482000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.