Chrysler Pacifica Lemon Law in California: Fire Recalls, Stalling & Transmission

If your Chrysler Pacifica keeps going back to the dealer for the same unresolved problem, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, a replacement, or a cash settlement. Under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, if Chrysler can't repair a substantial, warranty-covered defect after a reasonable number of attempts, you have rights — and the manufacturer pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so it costs you nothing out of pocket.

Pacifica fire recalls

The Pacifica has been subject to fire-related recalls — including an engine-compartment fire risk on certain 2017–2018 gas models and a high-voltage battery fire risk on the Pacifica Hybrid (PHEV), where owners were warned to park outside and away from structures while awaiting repair. A recall by itself isn't automatically a lemon, but if the repair is delayed, doesn't fix the problem, or your van has other unresolved defects, you may have a claim.

Common Pacifica problems owners report

• Sudden stalling or loss of power while driving.
• 9-speed automatic transmission shifting problems, hesitation, and jerking.
• Electrical and Uconnect infotainment failures.
• Power sliding door and liftgate malfunctions.
• Battery, charging, and warning-light issues on the Pacifica Hybrid.

What you may be entitled to

If your Pacifica qualifies, the remedies are a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset for use before the defect first appeared), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement. Keep every repair order, recall notice, and dealer communication — that documentation is what proves a lemon law claim.

If your Chrysler Pacifica has a defect that won't stay fixed, a free case review will tell you whether it qualifies and what your claim could be worth.