2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA Complaints

Steering experiences sticking during gradual curves in the road. It requires some effort to return the steering wheel from the stuck position and I’m worried that it won’t someday and cause a collision.

When beginning to move from a stop, the transmission occasionally does not engage for a few seconds and allows the vehicle to drift unexpectedly before it slips in gear and moves. Also, occasionally when shifting gears once moving, the transmission “pops” into gear, which feels as if I have been rear-ended. This has been happening for a few years and has been at the dealership 5 or so times with no resolution.

The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact had to press the PUSH-to-Start button several times for the vehicle to restart. The contact stated that the lights were out on the gear shifter. The driver was able to shift to park and then continued driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a corroded wire in the active grill shutter system. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact replaced the battery. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer and also the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Check engine light came on the day after the automatic start/stop light came on. Engine code read cylinder 4 misfire. We switched all the spark plugs and changed the cylinder 4. A couple days later check engine light came back on brought the vechile into Bergstrum. They put in a name brand cylinder 4 plug and spark plug, 2 weeks later the light came back on, same exact issue. They are now claiming it’s an engine issue potentially. Sounds like this is a BIG problem for 2018 Chrysler pacificas.

The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacific. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and making slight turns in either direction, the steering wheel became sticky while attempting to return the steering wheel to center. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who replaced the steering rack, but approximately two years late,r the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-75 MPH, the steering wheel partially locked up. The contact used extra force to correct the failure. The failure had occurred while the steering was turned at a certain angle. The steering wheel was sticking while turning at the 10 o’clock or 2 o’clock positions. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact located an article regarding NHTSA Action Number: PE25009 (Steering). The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Steering feels like it sticks when going around curves. Has been happening since we bought the van

The contact’s employer owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at undisclosed speeds and making a turn, the steering wheel became stiff and required extra effort to return the steering wheel to the center. There were no warning lights or messages available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 204,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and turning, the steering wheel was sticky and failed to return to center automatically. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE25009 (Steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

Report is related to the probe into a sticking sensation on gradual turns. Particularly when at the 1 and 11 o clock position.