2004 Chrysler Pacifica Engine Problems
Owners have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 120,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine cradle” (45% of reports).
- 141engine complaints
- 120,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 24%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Engine cradle: mentioned in 64 of 141 complaints (45%)
- Oil change: mentioned in 12 of 141 complaints (9%)
- Motor mounts: mentioned in 9 of 141 complaints (6%)
- Rusted through: mentioned in 8 of 141 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 130 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 141 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 9 a fire.
Chrysler Pacifica engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Pacifica | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2026 Pacifica | 3 | 27% | 5,000 |
| 2025 Pacifica | 5 | 17% | — |
| 2024 Pacifica | 8 | 18% | — |
| 2023 Pacifica | 47 | 30% | 168 |
| 2022 Pacifica | 68 | 32% | 20,125 |
| 2021 Pacifica | 141 | 38% | 14,800 |
| 2020 Pacifica | 52 | 31% | 19,600 |
| 2019 Pacifica | 82 | 26% | 21,700 |
| 2018 Pacifica | 376 | 43% | 11,127 |
| 2017 Pacifica | 523 | 34% | 18,000 |
| 2016 Pacifica | 1 | 50% | 18,000 |
| 2008 Pacifica | 21 | 21% | 87,000 |
| 2007 Pacifica | 76 | 23% | 97,000 |
| 2006 Pacifica | 146 | 20% | 107,000 |
| 2005 Pacifica | 224 | 18% | 120,000 |
| 2004 Pacifica | 141 | 16% | 120,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Driving down interstate when the cruise cut out and the engine skipped. Pulled over to check engine fluids and all were ok. No engine warning lights or any other indication of something being wrong. Continued at approx 70 mph when there seemed to be an internal explosion within the engine causing…
The under carriage that holds engine in place is completely rusted through. I bought brand new tires from belle tire on september 9, 2020. By november 1 2020 i was observing extreme wear on the brand new tires. Went to my mechanic and was told the car is unsafe to drive due to the cradle rust rot…
I was driving on the highway, and my lights all lit up, car stalled, and my dash board said no bus
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2004 Chrysler Pacificas have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 141 owner complaints about engine for the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica (16% of the 896 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 120,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica?
The most frequent phrase is “engine cradle”, in 64 of 141 complaints, followed by “oil change” (12).
Other 2004 Chrysler Pacifica problems
- Structure problems (323)
- Suspension problems (125)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (117)
- Electrical System problems (109)
- Power Train problems (96)
- Steering problems (50)
See all 2004 Chrysler Pacifica problems or engine problems across all Pacifica years.