2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated, and there was a burning odor coming from the A/C vents. The contact veered to the side of the road and noticed that the burning odor was also coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V740000 (Hybrid Propulsion System, Engine and Engine Cooling) in 2018. The contact stated that the recall remedy was not effective. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the dealer declined to provide diagnostic information to the contact after several attempts. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure,...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 (NA) CHRYSLER PACIFICA HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. ONCE IT WAS RESTARTED, THE TEMPERATURE AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER (RY DELL CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, 700 SAN FERNANDO ROAD, SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 278.