NHTSA Complaint #11561469 — 2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11561469
Vehicle	2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	June 1, 2023
Date Filed	December 22, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

The check engine light came on after 2 weeks of owning the car. It threw a Code P0303. We replaced the coils on 1-3-5 and spark plugs on all cylinders and the check engine light came back on after 1 week. It finally would not start. Our mechanic has removed the head and gasket and discovered the cylinder 3 was full of water and water and oil in the oil pan creating a gooey sludge. This is apparently an ongoing problem with this engine to the point that gaskets to replace the head gasket are very hard to find.

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