NHTSA Complaint #11547020 — 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11547020 |
| Vehicle | 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | UT |
Consumer Description
I'm writing to report a serious incident involving my Chrysler Pacifica with less than 70,000 miles. Recently, the engine light came on with error code P0303, leading to violent vibrations and power loss while I was driving my children to school. This hazardous situation nearly caused a major accident. A diagnostic at the dealer revealed a blown head gasket, raising concerns about the safety and reliability of this vehicle model. I believe this issue might not be isolated and could pose a widespread danger. I'm reporting this incident to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to request an investigation into potential design or manufacturing flaws that could endanger drivers and passengers. Safety must always be the top priority. Therefore, I am taking the initiative to report this incident to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) because I believe that it is imperative to investigate the extent of this issue. It is my hope that through such an investigation, we can uncover any potential design or manufacturing flaws that could pose a significant danger to the driving public. Safety should always be the paramount concern when it comes to automobiles, and it is my fervent hope that by reporting this incident, we can prevent similar incidents from occurring and ensure the safety of all drivers and their passengers. I urge you to take this matter seriously and to conduct a thorough examination of the Chrysler Pacifica to determine whether this issue is more widespread than it appears. Lives may well depend on it.
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