NHTSA Complaint #11555543 — 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11555543
Vehicle	2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 11, 2023
Date Filed	November 16, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

While driving 70 mph on freeway passing a semi the engine shut off. Had steering and braking but no power. Managed to pull over without getting hit. Dash message "put in park, press brake and press start. Major panic attack as we were 200 miles from major town in the desert. Started car drove about 5 miles and it did it again. Dealer claims to never heard of that problem. Since getting home I've not taken vehicle on freeway. Utterly terrifying.

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