# Chrysler Pacifica aBS warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 13 - **Most complaints:** 2017 (5) - **Related recalls:** 0 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 13 owner complaints about the aBS warning light on the Chrysler Pacifica (2015-2026 models), most for the **2017** model year (5). No recall covers the parts behind this light, so a repair is usually at the owner's cost. Drive to a shop this week: If only the ABS light is on and the brakes feel normal, you can drive carefully to a shop, leaving more stopping room. ## Chrysler Pacifica aBS warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the abs light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2017 | 5 | 1544 | 0% | | 2018 | 3 | 892 | 0% | | 2019 | 1 | 362 | 0% | | 2021 | 1 | 404 | 0% | | 2022 | 2 | 337 | 1% | | 2025 | 1 | 31 | 3% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Is there a recall for the Chrysler Pacifica aBS warning light? Not for the parts behind this light, as of 2026-11-04. The Chrysler Pacifica has 44 recalls for other parts in 2015-2026; see the [Chrysler Pacifica page](/vehicles/chrysler-pacifica) or check your VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). ## What Chrysler Pacifica owners report - "All the lights on the dashboard came on and the ABS system turned off.The car safety features disabled and it did not recognize we were in the seats (seat belt lights came on).I was able to drive into a parking lot.Turned the car off and then restarted it after a few min and the lights on the dash were gone. Decided..." -- owner of a 2025 Chrysler Pacifica, complaint filed 2025 - "At Random, the dashboard will light up with a red brake light, the check engine light, front end collision warning, and the ABS warning light. IT gives me several messages as well. Service electronic stability control, Auto emergency Braking Active Braking off, Auto emergency Braking unavailable Service Required...." -- owner of a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica, complaint filed 2026 - "All the warning lights came on such as crash detected, ABS light, and the windshield wipers came on. The vehicle was towed to the dealership that I bought the vehicle from. They completed a hard reset of the vehicle, and I took it home. Two days later it did the same thing all the lights came on, but it allowed me..." -- owner of a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, complaint filed 2025 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the aBS warning light means The ABS light means the anti-lock brake system has found a fault and turned itself off. Your regular brakes should still work, but the wheels can lock up in a hard stop, especially on wet or icy roads. The most common cause is a failed wheel speed sensor. If the red brake warning light is also on, the problem may affect normal braking and you should stop driving. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Failed wheel speed sensor** (most common) 2. **Damaged sensor wiring or tone ring** (common) 3. **Low brake fluid** (less common) 4. **ABS module or pump failure** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [ABS warning light](/warning-lights/abs). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Chrysler Pacifica abs light? Not for the parts behind this light, as of 2026-11-04. A repair is usually at the owner's cost unless the car is under warranty. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, since new recalls are added often. ### Which Chrysler Pacifica years have the most abs light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2017, 2018 and 2022 Pacifica model years have the most complaints mentioning the aBS warning light, with 5 for 2017. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Chrysler Pacifica with the abs light on? Drive to a shop this week. If only the ABS light is on and the brakes feel normal, you can drive carefully to a shop, leaving more stopping room. Stop driving and have it towed if the red brake light is on too, the pedal is soft or sinks, or the car pulls hard when braking. ### How do I check if my Chrysler Pacifica has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Chrysler dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Chrysler Pacifica warning lights - [Airbag (SRS) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/chrysler-pacifica): 19 complaints - [Battery (charging system) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/battery/chrysler-pacifica): 32 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/chrysler-pacifica): 85 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/chrysler-pacifica): 630 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/chrysler-pacifica): 139 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/chrysler-pacifica): 252 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/chrysler-pacifica): 66 complaints ## ABS warning light on other models - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/ram-1500): 280 complaints - [Jeep Wrangler](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/jeep-wrangler): 180 complaints - [Chevrolet Silverado](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/chevrolet-silverado): 89 complaints - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/honda-accord): 72 complaints - [Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/jeep-grand-cherokee): 58 complaints - [Chevrolet Traverse](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/chevrolet-traverse): 53 complaints - [Hyundai Santa Fe](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/hyundai-santa-fe): 45 complaints - [Hyundai Sonata](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/hyundai-sonata): 42 complaints - [Toyota Prius](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/toyota-prius): 40 complaints - [GMC Sierra](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/gmc-sierra): 37 complaints ## Chrysler Pacifica - [Chrysler Pacifica specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/chrysler-pacifica) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/chrysler-pacifica Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.