Is the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica a bad year?
317 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Pacifica years.
Keep it. You picked a good year.
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica are in line with other Pacifica years. Brakes and steering stand out for this year: see below.
2th quietest of 8 Pacifica years by owner complaints (years with 7+ years on the road).
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2019 Pacifica owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 14,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BrakesSTANDS OUT | 58 (18%) | 6k–39k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| SteeringSTANDS OUT | 45 (14%) | 6k–54k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Electrical system | 98 (31%) | 7k–34k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Engine | 85 (27%) | 5k–37k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 74 (23%) | 5k–41k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Speed control | 10 (3%) | 2k–31k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Body structure | 10 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Collision avoidance | 10 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Backup camera | 9 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Fuel system | 9 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Suspension | 5 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 14,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 317 complaints: 11 mention a crash · 3 mention a fire · 3 report an injury · 10 say the car was towed.
58 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Nov 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
Recalls for the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica: 7
Contamination in the central vision processing module or improper programming may cause the rearview camera image not to display. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown. An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed on the radio after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
A loose battery ground connection may result in an intermittent loss of power steering assist and/or a stall. A loss of power steering assist or a stall can increase the risk of crash.
The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition. A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Chrysler: 266
Repair instructions Chrysler sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp…
948TE Transmission Reaction Shaft Service Bushing Kit Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp…
ADJUSTER Valve Lash Customer's complaint may include a ticking noise coming from the engine
Vibration From Engine Or Powertrain
NHTSA defect investigations: 2
Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.
Transmission fault leading to loss of motive power
Neighbouring years
2018 Pacifica: 896 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine · 2020 Pacifica: 175 complaints, keep it.
Every Chrysler Pacifica year
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Questions
Is the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica a bad year?
317 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Pacifica years. At 14,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: brakes (58), steering (45), electrical system (98), engine (85), transmission and drivetrain (74).
How many recalls does the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica have?
7 recall campaigns list this model year: Backup camera (NHTSA 26V-327), Adaptive equipment (NHTSA 25V-876), Hybrid system (NHTSA 23V-010), Backup camera (NHTSA 20V-191) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.