Chrysler Just Can’t Stop Recalling Pacifica and Voyager; This Time Traction Control is Over

Chrysler integrated the traction control on 2024 Pacificas and Voyagers into the pedal position, so it turns off when cruise control is on.

Another day, another reminder for Chrysler minivans. Yesterday, we published a story about a windshield issue in 223 Pacificas and Voyagers that could occur in an accident. Today, the problem affects more and more cars, and is related to the traction control system.

Chrysler reports that the traction control software in 2024 Voyagers and Pacificas only checks pedal position, ignoring actual throttle position. That’s fine when the driver has his foot on the gas, but as soon as he turns on the cruise control, the traction control stops working.

Read: Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager Windshields May Explode in Crashes

That’s the kind of jungle-league attention you’d expect from a startup, but it’s surprising to see it from a long-standing brand like Chrysler. Although it may not seem like a big problem, it can increase the risk of an accident occurring in low grip conditions.

In fact, this is a good opportunity to remind readers of a safety tip that hasn’t been discussed. Driving experts, like AAA, warn not to use cruise control in slippery conditions, regardless of whether your traction control system is working or not. The function of cruise control is to maintain speed, not to adapt to road conditions, so you should have control of the car when the weather is bad.

Back to Chrysler, it’s unclear why only the 2024 model year minivans are affected by the issue, but the automaker says it looked back into its software change history to find the population it believes is at risk for the problem.

The faulty software can be found in 22,956 Pacficas and 3,820 Voyagers, or a total of 26,776 vehicles, all from the 2024 model year. Fortunately, the bug has not caused any accidents or injuries, and may not be noticeable to the driver.

To remedy the situation, Chrysler plans to contact owners on May 17, and will implement a software update to the traction control system. The new code will take care to prevent this problem from occurring, and will be installed free of charge. If you own a Voyager or Pacifica and would like to know if it is affected by this recall, you can check your VIN number at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. website.