Problems with 2017 Chrysler Pacifica POWER TRAIN

The drivers side automatic sliding door will pop back open once it closes. at approximately 30-40 mph the transmission will slip and it is sounds like a popping noise.

Like other complaints. this has been an ongoing issue with our vehicle: driving at low speed (10mph or less) transmission does a hard shift as if it was trying to engage 2nd or 3rd shift. car does a huge bump when the shift is engaged.

The automatic transmission seems to skip a gear or two causing the vehicle to violently jerk the occupants forward. at times, it will not accelerate past a certain point and then lurch forward. this seems to happen when accelerating in various settings.

Many other drivers complaining about same issue: 1. driving at low speed (10mph or less) transmission does a hard shift as if it was trying to engage 2nd or 3rd shift. car does a huge bump when the shift is engaged. 2. at high speed (65mph ~) is possible to hear a rattling noise coming from left side panel / drivers side. this is very concerning for us. already have dealer check the vehicle but they always say they could not reproduce the issue. this is happening since the very first recall for this car. before the first recall, no issue.

When passing a farm tractor car went in to the passing gear and then there was no accelartion would not shift into any gear could not shut car off after awhile side doors wouldn't open after about 2 hours car finally started and went back to normal

When making a slow turn (15 mph) the transmission first lurched then banged into next gear. the front wheels slipped and lost traction sending the car out of the pavement. i was able to regain control. then when merging into the highway the transmission failed to reach higher gears leaving us running at just 30 mph and almost being rear ended several times just then the engine light came on. it is the 3rd time this transmission issue has happened. chrysler replaced the transmission body valve the first time, the second time the whole transmission was replaced both times it took about 30 days to perform the repair.

We have taken our 2017 chrysler pacifica to the dealer twice for a continuous issue of hard shifting mostly in 1st & 2nd gears. we have been jolting and have had the vehicle completely shut off on us.i was going about 12 mph. on monday, jan. 13, 2020 my 3.5 yo daughter and i were on a slight hill and the car seized up and lost all function. i slide (i was on a dirt road with some snow) into a ditch and looked out the window to see a large amount of red fluid on the ground. when i exited the vehicle i noticed the distinct smell of transmission fluid. my daughter and i were stuck for hours dealing with this situation. i feel very unsafe in this van. i am concerned if they try to "fix" the problem i will be in the same situation again.

Transmission intermittently jerks violently when accelerating from around 10-20 mph. this happens most often when we slow down to make a turn and are not coming to a full stop. so when we begin to accelerate after the turn, the van loses all forward momentum and feels like it's in neutral for about 2 seconds and then suddenly lunges forward throwing our heads back into the headrest pretty hard. we've been extremely close to being rear ended twice the past month. this transmission issue has happened roughly 25 times since we bought the van in oct. 2019.

Has a hard shift when switching gear. feels like you have been rear ended. i took it to the dealer to get fixed, they told me it was a software update only...this hasn't fixed the issue. now it shifts hard and is slipping constantly anytime the vehicle reaches above 30mph. the hard shifts cause whiplash to children and adults in the vehicle.

The transmission slipped out of gear and wouldn't shift. the problem occurred while i was driving on the street. this comes after numerous rough shifts that i was told was a computer issue on the transmission.

While driving approximately 65mph on the highway,all of the lights on the dash came on and the car started to slow down even though i had the cruise control set. i tried to press the accelerator and the car would not speed up. i pulled over and turned the dial to park but the p did not light up. while in park the car was jerking forward and i could not set the parking brake. i turned it off at that point and tried to turn it back on to solve the problem. the problem has not yet been solved.

While in motion at lower speeds the transmission violently jerks between gears giving the feeling the car is out of control.

While in motion at lower speeds the transmission violently jerks between gears giving the feeling the car is out of control.

When going about 10-15 miles per hour, the vehicle will suddenly lunge forward and make a tremendous clunking sound like metal against metal. this happens about a few times a month. it can be replicated by barely pressing down the gas pedal, usually happens when navigating through parking lots. very scary.

Automatic engine shutoff system shuts off vehicle on hills causing a rollback issue, safety problem. it also shuts off during heavy traffic heating up vehicle considerably. so far two different service departments cannot find any issues. 3 batteries have been replaced in 2 years time. transmission pops in and out of gear between 2nd and 3rd during city driving. no spare tire!! patch kit, good luck using it if you have a flat.