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2005 Chrysler PacificaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1,244 owner complaints about the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

2005 Chrysler Pacifica
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CarFlaw IndexYear to avoid2.6× the Pacifica median · #2 of 13 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints1,24455 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage116kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica has problems

1,244 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure4132
Engine2246
Engine and engine cooling2115
Suspension1872
Power train1301
Electrical system945
Vehicle speed control585
Fuel system, gasoline571
Steering542
20 other systems26626

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2005 Chrysler Pacifica recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Recall 06V-432 · Nov 9, 2006 · 127,928 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH TO OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 05V-066 · Mar 1, 2005 · 43,180 vehicles

Risk. THE HEAD LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR NO HEADLIGHT FUNCTION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.

Mileage at failure

When do structure problems start?

116kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 353 structure complaints. 27% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
9under 30k miles97under 100k miles256100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Structure

39 owners mentioned a cost

$3,000median

Middle half: $2,500 – $4,000

Suspension

19 owners mentioned a cost

$2,500median

Middle half: $1,500 – $3,750

Engine

10 owners mentioned a cost

$2,350median

Middle half: $2,000 – $3,525

Engine and engine cooling

9 owners mentioned a cost

$1,200median

Middle half: $500 – $2,000

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other Pacifica year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Pacifica median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2005 Chrysler Pacifica safety ratings

2005 Chrysler Pacifica 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2005 Chrysler Pacifica frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2005 Chrysler Pacifica side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Rollover: 4 stars (13.0% risk)
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
5 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion AuditAQ10001 · closed Dec 28, 2015
    No recall
  2. FUEL TANK PUNCTURESEA06010 · closed Oct 11, 2007
    No recall
  3. ENGINE STALLINGEA06013 · closed Nov 29, 2006
    Led to recall 06V-432
  4. FUEL TANK PUNCTURESPE06009 · closed Jun 15, 2006
    No recall
  5. ENGINE STALLINGRQ06002 · closed Jun 22, 2006
    No recall
In owners' words

What Pacifica owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the sub-frame was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was…
Complaint 11431612 · Sep 3, 2021 · 166,544 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT FRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…
Complaint 11385633 · Dec 30, 2020 · 214,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, WHEN HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND THE CENTER OF THE SUB FRAME WAS RUSTED…
Complaint 11299310 · Jan 14, 2020 · 148,000 miles

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