2022 Chrysler Pacifica: Problems & Reliability
AVOID2022 Chrysler Pacifica: AVOID — 221 owner complaints, 1.3× the Pacifica median year by raw count; top issue: powertrain / transmission (74 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2022 is 1.60, where 1.00 is a typical Pacifica year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; the avoid line is 1.60, so this year clears it by 0.00. Severity drives it: 70% of those complaints report a crash, fire or injury or involve a safety-critical system (engine, powertrain, steering, brakes or fuel).
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2016–2027 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
221
NHTSA complaints
1.3×
vs. median Pacifica year
526
Service bulletins
10
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2022 Chrysler Pacifica problems
Powertrain / transmission is the clear leader, named in 33% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2022 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 74 | 33% |
| Engine | 68 | 31% |
| Electrical system | 64 | 29% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 27 | 12% |
| Unknown or other | 27 | 12% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2022 Chrysler Pacifica recalls
10 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2022, reported between Mar 24, 2022 and Jun 4, 2026.
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 26V362000 | Jun 4, 2026 | Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery |
| 26V189000 | Mar 26, 2026 | Air bags › Side/window › Curtain |
| 25V876000 | Dec 18, 2025 | Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › Latch/anchor › |
| 25V877000 | Dec 18, 2025 | Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › Latch/anchor › |
| 25V302000 | May 8, 2025 | Air bags › Side/window › Curtain |
| 24V793000 | Oct 24, 2024 | Air bags › Side/window › Curtain |
| 24V436000 | Jun 13, 2024 | Backup camera / back-over prevention › Sensing system › Camera |
| 23V010000 | Jan 17, 2023 | Electrical system › Wiring › Connectors/plugs/receptacles |
| 22V619000 | Aug 11, 2022 | Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages |
| 22V181000 | Mar 24, 2022 | Seats › Mid/rear assembly |
2022 Chrysler Pacifica service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 526 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2022 — more than the 384 of the median Pacifica year from 2016 to 2027. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (202), structure (69), engine & cooling (41). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2022 vs. the year before and after
From the 2021 to the 2022, owner complaints fell 42% (381 → 221) — an improvement. The 2023 that followed fell 29% (221 → 156), so the 2023 has the lighter record so far.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Pacifica | AVOID | 381 | 661 | 7 | — |
| 2022 (this page) | AVOID | 221 | 526 | 10 | — |
| 2023 Pacifica | CAUTION | 156 | 309 | 14 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Chrysler Pacifica years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2022 Chrysler Pacifica
Powertrain / transmission (74 complaints on the 2022): test-drive from cold through every gear and feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder; ask whether the transmission fluid has been serviced.
Engine (68 complaints on the 2022): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Electrical system (64 complaints on the 2022): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Fuel / propulsion system (27 complaints on the 2022): smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
Seats (17 complaints on the 2022): try every power and manual seat adjustment and the seat heaters if fitted.
Recalls: confirm all 10 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?
2022 Chrysler Pacifica: AVOID — 221 owner complaints, 1.3× the Pacifica median year by raw count; top issue: powertrain / transmission (74 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2022 is 1.60, where 1.00 is a typical Pacifica year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; the avoid line is 1.60, so this year clears it by 0.00.
What are the most common 2022 Chrysler Pacifica problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica are powertrain / transmission (74, 33%), engine (68, 31%), electrical system (64, 29%). The manufacturer has 526 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica have?
10 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica, most recently 26V362000 (Jun 4, 2026, electrical system); 26V189000 (Mar 26, 2026, air bags); 25V876000 (Dec 18, 2025, equipment adaptive/mobility). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.