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2006 Chrysler PacificaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 726 owner complaints about the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2006 Chrysler Pacifica
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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.6× the Pacifica median · #5 of 13 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints72643 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage108kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 11, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica has problems

726 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
Structure1984
Engine1465
Power train1094
Engine and engine cooling1011
Suspension861
Fuel/propulsion system582
Electrical system575
Vehicle speed control491
Steering361
18 other systems14224

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

1 recall

2006 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 →

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?

108kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 174 structure complaints. 40% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
2under 30k miles70under 100k miles104100k 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

27 owners mentioned a cost

$3,000median

Middle half: $2,498 – $4,000

Suspension

14 owners mentioned a cost

$3,275median

Middle half: $1,650 – $4,000

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

2006 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

2006 Chrysler Pacifica safety ratings

2006 Chrysler Pacifica 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2006 Chrysler Pacifica frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2006 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
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 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. 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.

A few weeks ago we took our car to a mechanic to have the brakes worked on as a part of routine maintenance. When we picked it up, he noted that when he had it up on the lift, he saw that the engine cradle was very badly rusted. He said that we shouldn't drive it anymore because of the risks…
Complaint 11435073 · Sep 30, 2021
PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN 2013, INQUIRED ABOUT DEFECTS AND RECALLS BUT WAS TOLD THERE WAS NONE. VEHICLE HAD 46,000 MILES ON IT AT TIME OF PURCHASE 104K PRESENTLY. GOOD RUNNING VEHICLE UP TO PAR ON MAINTENANCE, WHICH ALL GOES TO WASTE WITH A ROTTED SUBFRAME. RESEARCHED 100'S POSSIBLY 1000'S OF…
Complaint 11404558 · Mar 23, 2021
I BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR INSPECTION. I ALSO WANTED THEM TO CHECK THE MUFFLER. I WAS CONTACTED BY THE GARAGE, THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE SUBFRAME UNDER THE ENGINE IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY. THEY SAID EVEN IF THEY COULD REPLACE THE MUFFLER THERE WOULD BE NOTHING TO ATTACH IT…
Complaint 11372764 · Nov 2, 2020 · 142,000 miles

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