2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jun 4, 2024 · Engine · 60,682 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH on the freeway, the vehicle lost power and stalled. After several minutes, the vehicle restarted. The “Service Engine - Stop Soon” message was displayed. The vehicle had previously been taken to the local dealer, Huntington Beach Chrysler Dodge Jeep (16701 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, CA 92647), where the computer was programmed, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 60,682.

Filed Dec 13, 2023 · Electrical · 53,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was restarted but failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle was not able to exceed 3 MPH. The vehicle stalled three additional times. The vehicle was restarted each time. The check engine and reduced power warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the APIM module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer notified the manufacturer of the failure and was asked to perform more tests. The manufacturer declined to approve the repairs on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 53,000.

Filed Aug 28, 2023 · Electrical, Fuel system · 46,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power before stalling. The contact was able to safely coast to the shoulder of the roadway. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle seemed to return to normal functionality. The service battery system warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V010000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System) but the VIN was not included. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to assist. The failure mileage was 46,000.

Filed May 23, 2023 · Transmission · 35,194 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated while entering a parking lot, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the message to shift to park and turn off vehicle was displayed. After several attempts to restart the vehicle, the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed, but no failure was found. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 35,194.

Filed Feb 6, 2023 · Electrical, Fuel system · 6,100 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V010000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact then stated that the front panel electrically started to malfunction, and the vehicle intermittently hesitated then stalled. The dealer was notified of the failure however, the contact was informed that he was unable to schedule an appointment until the end of March 2023. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, the contact stated that the call was disconnected. The failure mileage was approximately 6,100. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 30, 2023 · Electrical, Fuel system · 25,886 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated a bystander was unable to push the vehicle out of the road. The contact stated that the transmission was shifting out of neutral(N) to park(P) independently. The contact stated she was able to restart the vehicle and drove to her residence. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the battery to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but experienced the failure for a second time on January 26, 2023. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V010000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System). The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the battery system and the entertainment system to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,886. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Nov 22, 2022 · Engine · 20,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at slower speeds, the service charging station light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that after waiting for 10 to 15 minutes, he was able to restart the vehicle. The contact also stated that the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it had not yet been diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.