# 2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `1499362` · 2018-09-14 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** CHRYSLER
- **Model:** PACIFICA PLUG-IN HYBRID
- **Year:** 2018
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Miles at failure:** 750
- **Speed:** 60 mph
## Narrative
TWO WEEKS INTO OWNERSHIP AND WITH ONLY 750 MILES DRIVEN, THE ENGINE STARTED SMOKING AND CAUGHT FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY FAMILY TO LUNCH.  I WAS HEADING EASTBOUND ON HIGHWAY 18 IN WASHINGTON STATE, TOWARD I-90.  *BF  *BF *DSY  UPDATED 10/31/18*JB
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