Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Lemon Law

Chrysler recalled 2020–2022 Pacifica plug-in hybrid (PHEV) minivans because the high-voltage battery pack can catch fire — even when the vehicle is parked and off — leading Chrysler to warn owners to park outdoors and away from structures until repaired. A fire risk in a family minivan is about as serious as a defect gets.

The Pacifica has also faced other safety recalls, including a side curtain airbag concern on the Pacifica and Voyager, and owners report stalling and electrical issues. Federal regulators have revisited the hybrid battery fire concern more than once.

A recall isn't automatically a lemon. But a fire risk is a substantial safety defect, and if the repair doesn't resolve it, the problem recurs, or your Pacifica Hybrid is out of service for an extended time — including while you're told to park outside — California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your Pacifica Hybrid has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Chrysler pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.