2018 Chrysler Pacifica Fuel System Problems

In at least 3 different drivers experienced the engine shutting off while driving at low speeds. It happened either while stopped at the traffic light, or shortly after being stopped at the traffic. The engine stalled and the message on the dash said to stop the vehicle, turn it off, then turn it back on. Fortunately, we were able to coast to a stop and follow the procedures. We replaced the fuel module and fuel pump, which did not help. I did some research last night and found an article from CBS News dated 01/12/2018 for this issue that recalled some of the Pacifica minivans starting with the 2017 model. Our van is a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. I suspect it was built AFTER the recall, but the software was not fixed when built. I want this fixed under the recall umbrella so I don't get charged for something Chrysler already new was a safety problem.

Soon after having recall 73B completed on my 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug in Hybrid the check engine illuminated with DTC P0BBE. The vehicle no longer accepts a charge through the charge port and is now indicating there is an error with the high voltage battery. This issue has happened within 147 miles of driving. I can no longer use the vehicle as it is now in limp mode.

User bought 2018 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV in 2019. User had no issues with the vehicle, all recalls completed, until the completion of NHTSA Recall 22V-077 (Chrysler recall 73B). Recall 73B was completed on 13 Feb 2025 with approx. 103,000 miles on the vehicle. The recall included flashing the HV Battery Pack Control Module and a "soak" of the HV Battery to determine battery health; servicing dealer reported recall successful and battery health test found battery health was good. Approximately 1 week following the recall, the check engine light came on and stayed on for a couple of days and "self cleared". Several weeks later, the same sequence of events as above occurred once again. On 9 April, following a full charge overnight, I started the vehicle and the gas motor immediately started, check engine light illuminated, "turtle mode" icon appeared, and I was notified that "Vehicle Speed May Be Limited". After completing the short trip in "limp mode", I restarted the vehicle and only the check engine light was visible, van ran as normal. The following morning, no issues at all. Took the van to be diagnosed and was told an actuator in the dash needed replaced; actuator replaced. Five days later, once again, started the vehicle and the gas motor immediately started, check engine light illuminated, "turtle mode" icon appeared, and I was notified that "Vehicle Speed May Be Limited". Took the van to the dealership, at 106,163 miles, for diagnosis and have been told that the HV Battery is now dead and must be replaced. Dealership quotes $16,000.00 to replace HV battery and Stellantis (Chrysler parent company) would not deal with me as the battery warranty expired at 100,000 miles. Many other complaints like this following the 73B recall reported to NTHSA, this does not seem to be a coincidence. I had ZERO issues with this van until this recall was completed.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? -- The car charging port caught fire AFTER the recall notice and after they stated the repairs had been made. The charging port and car charger fused together after the fire and both are not working now. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? -- The fire could have caused major damage, but it was parked outside so nobody was hurt. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? -- No. The dealer is trying to avoid responsibility and claims the problem was with my home charger instead of their vehicle, but the home charger I use has been used in multiple other vehicles without issue. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? -- Yes. I took it in to Chrysler - they did not look at my charger and are claiming its not their problem. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? -- Yes. Ever since the first recall notice for the charging port, after i took the car in, the "check Engine" light has been lit and won't turn off.

FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR BAD, FUEL LEAKING, FIRES

VEHICLE STALLED OUT WHILE DRIVING. EMITTED A BURNING SMELL. MADE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SAW SMOKE. OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS GLOWING RED. HUGE RISK OF FIRE.*DT*JB *JB *DT*DT*JB *DT

WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, ENGINE STARTED HESITATING, QUICKLY FOLLOWED BY ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND TOTAL LOSS OF ACCELERATION. WITHIN SEVERAL SECONDS ENGINE RESTARTED, FOLLOWED BY A RAPID INCREASE IN RPMS. THEN ENGINE SHUT DOWN AGAIN. AFTER PULLING OFF ROAD, I WAITED SEVERAL MINUTES AND RESTARTED THE CAR. IT WOULD RUN FOR 30 SECONDS OR SO AND THEN SHUT DOWN, THIS PATTERN REPEATING UNTIL I COULD FIND A SAFE SPOT TO PARK THE CAR AND ARRANGE FOR TOW. DEALERSHIP REPLACED FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR, FUEL SUPPLY TUBE, AND FUEL PUMP. CAR IS 6 MONTHS OLD.