NHTSA Complaint #11683298 — 2021 CHRYSLER PACIFICA

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11683298
Vehicle 2021 CHRYSLER PACIFICA
Component WHEELS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

Vehicle is new and delivered on 08/27/21. Complaint: The front axle nuts on vehicle loosen over time. The first incident was reported to I-10 Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram on 09/29/23 (see Invoice), with 24,832 miles as a noise coming from the front left suspension. This dealer replaced both front hubs at that time which resolved the noise. The second incident was reported to Chrystal Chrysler Jeep Dodge Center on 02/13/24 (see Invoice) with 27,952 miles as a noise coming from front left axle. Dealer mechanic went on test drive with me and found noise coming from front left axle shaft nut. RO states, "Found axle nut not torqued to specs. Tight down left front axle nut. Test drove vehicle. No noise found after repair.". The third incident was reported to Hemet Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram on 08/26/25, and I asked them to check the torque on the front axle nuts. They told me that the odds that they would be loose again was very small and they would need 2 days to diagnose the issue. Because I was leaving for a vacation road trip with the vehicle within a few days, I decided to take it to an independent automotive shop (Cam Stones Automotive Inc.) on 08/26/25 and reported that the vehicle has a history of the axle nuts loosening over time. I asked that they check the torque on the front axle nuts (see Invoice). The invoice states, "Retorque axle nuts and apply lock tight. Suggest contact dealer or NHTSA as to permanent fix. 120 Ft. Lbs.". As I'm sure you are aware of the danger in axle nuts that loosen over time. Is there a Recall on this issue? If not, are you investigating complaints of the axle nuts loosening time and time again?

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