2005 Chrysler Pacifica

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2005 Chrysler Pacifica
BUILT 2026-09-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2005: 1244 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2003	1
2004	896
2005	1244
2006	726
2007	326
2008	102
2016	2
2017	1502
2018	856
2019	304
2020	165
2021	363
2022	203
2023	150
2024	41
2025	26
2026	9
2027	0

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STRUCTURE 33%

33% of complaints: structure — 416 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and underbody shields.

CRASH

ENGINE 18%

18% of complaints: engine — 224 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE HOOD WHILE DRIVING AND WITHIN MOMENTS, THE FRONT END WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120905

2005 Chrysler Pacifica was purchased from a friendâs grandfather who kept the car garaged the car is literally like new inside and out the under carriage looks like new no rust I was impressed but had a rattling in the front end I figured it was a...

NHTSA ODI report, 20260605

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 17%

17% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 211 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN TO CHRYSLER DEALER SEVERAL TIMES DURING MAY FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (EMITION CONTROLL ISSUES) ON THE DAY OF THIS INCIDENT I HAD JUST PICKED IT UP FROM THE DEALERSHIP. IT HAD BEEN REPAIRED DUE TO IT LEAKING OIL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050609

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUSPENSION 15%

15% of complaints: suspension — 189 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and rear.

CRASH INJURY

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 132 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2005 — complaint volume: 1244

R 20050328 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN HEADLAMPS MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT AND EVENTUAL TOTAL LOSS OF HEADLAMP FUNCTION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY, THE WIRING HARNESS AND LOW BEAM BULB ON BOTH HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSL

Campaign 05V066000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20060222 — PE (closed 20060615)

FUEL TANK PUNCTURES

I 20060227 — RQ (closed 20060622)

ENGINE STALLING

I 20060615 — EA (closed 20071011)

FUEL TANK PUNCTURES

I 20060622 — EA (closed 20061129)

ENGINE STALLING

R 20061121 — power train

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE AND THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) SOFTWARE MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO STALL UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE. THE FUEL PUMP MODULE WILL ALSO BE REPLACED ON VEHICLES BUILT FROM AUGUST 1, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 21, 20

Campaign 06V432000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20101118 — AQ (closed 20151228)

Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Chrysler Pacifica — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for structure issues (416 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine issues (224 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (211 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 05V066000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 06V432000 (power train) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

■ 2017 ■ 2004 ■ 2018

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.