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2016 Chrysler Pacifica problems

What owners reported to NHTSA, at what mileage, and every safety recall for this model year.

2owner complaints
0safety recalls
0involved a crash

Also reported: 0 fires, 0 people injured, 0 deaths. Each complaint is counted once even if it lists several components.

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Most reported problems

Complaints by component. One complaint can name more than one component, so these add up to more than 2.

Electrical system1
Usually 12,733–12,733 miles (middle half of 1 reports with mileage)
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Usually 18,000–18,000 miles (middle half of 1 reports with mileage)
Engine1
Usually 18,000–18,000 miles (middle half of 1 reports with mileage)
Fuel/propulsion system1
Usually 18,000–18,000 miles (middle half of 1 reports with mileage)
Power train1
Usually 12,733–12,733 miles (middle half of 1 reports with mileage)
Suspension1
Usually 12,733–12,733 miles (middle half of 1 reports with mileage)

When problems show up

Reports by odometer reading at the time of the problem, top components. Each bar is a 25,000-mile band, labeled by where it starts (0 = 0–25k miles). Reports without mileage are left out.

Electrical system

1 reports with mileage · median 12,733 miles
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Electronic stability control (ESC)

1 reports with mileage · median 18,000 miles
025k50k75k100k125k150k175k200k+

Engine

1 reports with mileage · median 18,000 miles
025k50k75k100k125k150k175k200k+

Safety recalls (0)

Recalls that cover the 2016 Chrysler Pacifica. Some apply only to certain trims or build dates. This page cannot tell whether a specific car's recall work was done.

Check a specific VIN's open recalls on nhtsa.gov

No safety recalls on file for this model year.

Questions to ask the seller

Any battery drain, dashboard warning lights, or electrical repairs? Test every switch, screen, and power accessory before buying.

1 owner complaint mentions the electrical system.

Has the stability or traction control light ever come on? Ask whether the related sensors were replaced.

1 owner complaint mentions the stability control.

Has the engine had any repairs, oil leaks, or check-engine lights? Ask for the invoices and listen for knocking or ticking on a cold start.

1 owner complaint mentions the engine.

Any stalling, hesitation, loss of power, or fuel smell? Ask whether fuel-system parts were replaced and get the receipts.

1 owner complaint mentions the fuel or propulsion system.

Has the transmission been serviced or repaired? On the test drive, watch for slipping, delayed engagement, or harsh shifts.

1 owner complaint mentions the transmission or drivetrain.

Other Chrysler Pacifica years

Owner complaints per model year (2010–2022). Older cars have had more time to collect reports.

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Source: NHTSA complaints file (FLAT_CMPL, updated 2026-10-21) and NHTSA recalls file. Page generated 2026-10-22.

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