2006 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
- 726
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
- Structure
Campaigns on file for 2006
Opened by NHTSA
28% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 726 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
28% · 201 reportsMost commonly citing body and underbody shields.
Engine
20% · 146 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Took vehicle in for exhaust repair. When hoisted up the mechanic informed me of engine cradle rot. He said the drip hose is dripping onto the engine cradle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-28
Power train
15% · 111 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
Show complaint excerpts
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was in park on an incline, she exited the vehicle to unload it. Suddenly the vehicle switched gears on its own into reverse causing the driver's front door to hit the contact.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-11-13
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle turned off independently but was able to be restarted. Additionally, the vehicle was difficult to start.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-11
Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline
Engine and engine cooling
14% · 105 reportsMost commonly citing engine and exhaust system.
Suspension
12% · 86 reportsMost commonly citing rear and front.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 4 investigations · oldest first
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2006Complaint volume 726 complaints filed for this model year.
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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
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2006-06-22Engineering analysisClosed 2006-11-29 Engine stalling
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2006-11-21Power train06V432000 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…
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2010-11-18Audit queryClosed 2015-12-28 Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Chrysler Pacifica — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 201 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 146 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 111 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V432000 · Power train
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.