2019 Chrysler Pacifica fuel system problems

Filed Apr 5, 2025 · Electrical, Fuel system · TX

Our pacifica has repeatedly stalled on freeways. The engine will just stop running and will not start for 15 minutes to several hours. If it does start, it often will sputter and stall again if you try to put it in ear or press the accelerator. After some time, the problem will resolve itself and the vehicle will drive normally. This problem is infrequent which is what makes it so vexing. Each incident was more than 6 months apart so you never know when it will just stall out. Because our van was converted to a rear entry wheelchair van by Braunability we've had the conversion components/connections thoroughly inspected by the conversion company dealer. I can see online that this is a known issue with multiple vehicles equipped with the Pentastar V6 engine with stop-start and that there have been recalls but many people on the forum, the recall work didn't resolve the issue. We've had the vehicle to Chrysler dealers several times (four or five) to address the issue without permanent resolution. We've replaced the primary and secondary batteries several times. We've recently installed an aftermarket stop-start eliminator recently in the hope that it will resolve the problem. Additionally, because our Pacifica was converted for our disabled child, we will probably need to sell the vehicle at a significant loss because we can't risk having the vehicle stall on the interstate highway or freeway as we have no way to remove him from it safely. This issue seems so widespread that Chrysler/Stellantis should have continued responsibility to resolve it permanently.

Filed Jan 27, 2025 · Electrical, Fuel system · CA

Over six months later, the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V538000 still has no remedy for an apparent fire risk! I can't charge my vehicle and I can't park it in my own garage. I drive at risk of being in the midst of a spontaneous fire! THE MANUFACTURER has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for my vehicle in a timely manner. I bought a plug in hybrid that I can't plug in. I bought it also for gas mileage complimented by the electrical propulsion system, which I cannot use. All the while, a spontaneous fire risk, without a fully known cause, continues to lurk in the car that I drive my kids to school in.

Filed Jan 23, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · KY

My vehicle suddenly lost power driving down the road at approximately 20MPH. I rolled to the side and the vehicle engaged the electronic parking brake. It's been at Chrysler dealership for over a week and is now a STARS case according to my service rep. .

Filed Oct 24, 2024 · Fuel system · WA

Recall # 72B/the federal safety agency 24V‑538 The recall was issued on July 18th. Today is October 24th. That's more than 3 months and there's still no info on a remedy or a timeline.

Filed Oct 16, 2024 · Fuel system · CA

The contact owns a 2019 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V538000 (HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Oct 1, 2024 · Electrical, Fuel system · 48,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2019 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while at a traffic light, the on and off switch failed to turn off. While driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle shut off unintendedly. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V010000 (Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System). The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

Filed Jul 20, 2021 · Brakes, Fuel system · MI

there is a hissing sound and it feels as if air pressure is building up in the brake line which is pushing against my foot is on the brake pedal, allowing the vehicle to accelerate slowly when it should be stopped.

Filed Jan 21, 2021 · Brakes, Engine · 35,700 miles · VA

As I was driving on a city street and applied the brakes the car suddenly stopped and completely shut off the engine and shut down. Unable to start the car after a few attempts it finally started again, went a few more feet and then completely shut down and the vehicle turned off again, in the middle of the road. The car began to smoke from the front and there was a strong smell of gas. A pedestrian came over and told me not to attempt to start the car again because there was gasoline leaking from the bottom of the car. I had my children in the car with me at the time and so we all had to hop out in a panic and I went inside a nearby coffee shop to call the police, insurance co and a towing service. As I mentioned the car was in the middle of the road, which was a danger to drivers passing by and to myself, all I could see was gasoline pouring out of the car. When the tow truck took the vehicle to a chrysler dealership service, they informed me that the clamp from the fuel line somehow came off and this was "a one in a million chance of happening to anyone". They offered me no explanation as to why this occurred and offered me nothing to ease my worry of this happening again in the future. I would like to point out that we purchased this as a new vehicle and it was still under warranty. Nonetheless a concerning issue as this could have caused a fire or explosion with me and my 3 children in the van. Thank you for taking the time to read this, please see attachments fo the documentation from the dealership.

Filed Jan 11, 2020 · Fuel system · 890 miles · FL

Van is new, (8/30/2019) under 1000 miles. Problem has happened approximately 12 times. When stepping on the accelerator from a stop, there is no response. Suddenly there is a sudden, harsh acceleration. This is a hazard in traffic with other vehicles around. Backing in my driveway I almost hit the house.

Filed Oct 2, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 3,717 miles · PA

Car is not accelerating properly, hesitation when accelerating when driving at high speeds, jerking and spitting from the car. Vibration when it is idling at a stop sign or light.