NHTSA Complaint #11473892 — 2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11473892
Vehicle	2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	April 20, 2022
Date Filed	July 14, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

Vehicle with 60,850 miles (just out of warranty) had leaky right head gasket. This caused the engine to hesitate where power was needed before starting to move and engine did not run smoothly. This caused unsafe conditions when parallel parking - where quick engine response was needed to get out of the roadway from oncoming traffic. The problem was confirmed by check engine light and repaired by a Chrysler dealer for $3,500. Online forums indicate that there are many drivers who have encountered this same issue with early mileage gasket issues with this particular engine.

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