2004 Chrysler Pacifica
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 896
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Structure
Campaigns on file for 2004
Opened by NHTSA
37% of complaints
Complaints per year
2004: 896 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 896 |
| 2005 | 1,244 |
| 2006 | 726 |
| 2007 | 326 |
| 2008 | 102 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1,521 |
| 2018 | 876 |
| 2019 | 313 |
| 2020 | 170 |
| 2021 | 372 |
| 2022 | 212 |
| 2023 | 153 |
| 2024 | 44 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2026 | 10 |
| 2027 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
37% · 328 reportsMost commonly citing body and frame and members.
Show complaint excerpts
Took a short drive. Turned off the vehicle. After a couple minutes smoke and flames were coming out of the hood. Grabbed a fire extinguisher opened the hood and put out the fire on the passenger side.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-08-27
Not sure if caused by accident or failure of material. Front basket under left front is splitting. Accident involved left front, almost a complete rebuild on that corner. Was doing an under body inspection while getting an oil change.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-31
Engine
16% · 141 reportsSuspension
14% · 126 reportsMost commonly citing front and spindle.
Engine and engine cooling
13% · 119 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gas recirculation valve (egr valve).
Electrical system
13% · 112 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and 12v/24v/48v battery.
Show complaint excerpts
My husband was driving and suddenly the car started smoking we pulled over, the fire fighters were called. They had to break the dashboard in order to stop the fire. They spray the car with water inside and out. Car was total.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-10
Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2003-12-15Fuel system, gasoline03V471000 On certain sport utility vehicles, the chassis fuel supply tube may have been incorrectly manufactured.
Remedy: Dealers will install a secondary retention clip to the fuel line quick connect. Owner notification began on December 15, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
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2004Complaint volume 896 complaints filed for this model year.
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2004-03-15Power train04V113000 On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a ngc-1 powertrain control module, the software protocole used to test the vehicle exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system may lead to engine stalling…
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module software. Owner notification began on March 15, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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2006-02-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-06-15 Fuel tank punctures
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2006-02-27Recall queryClosed 2006-06-22 Engine stalling
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2006-06-15Engineering analysisClosed 2007-10-11 Fuel tank punctures
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Chrysler Pacifica — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 328 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 141 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 126 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 03V471000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 04V113000 · Power train
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.