2004 Chrysler Pacifica Steering Problems
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 73,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine cradle” (30% of reports).
- 50steering complaints
- 73,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 15%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 15 of 50 complaints (30%)
- Tie rod: mentioned in 11 of 50 complaints (22%)
- Front end: mentioned in 6 of 50 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 42 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 50 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Chrysler Pacifica steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Pacifica | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2023 Pacifica | 11 | 7% | 2,500 |
| 2022 Pacifica | 12 | 6% | 27,212 |
| 2021 Pacifica | 17 | 5% | 82,970 |
| 2020 Pacifica | 32 | 19% | 48,845 |
| 2019 Pacifica | 43 | 14% | 26,926 |
| 2018 Pacifica | 182 | 21% | 13,650 |
| 2017 Pacifica | 285 | 19% | 42,000 |
| 2008 Pacifica | 10 | 10% | 97,000 |
| 2007 Pacifica | 40 | 12% | 67,933 |
| 2006 Pacifica | 36 | 5% | 85,000 |
| 2005 Pacifica | 54 | 4% | 107,500 |
| 2004 Pacifica | 50 | 6% | 73,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering 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.
The front chassis cross member has rotted out. My 2004 pacifica has been parked in my driveway over 5 years because the corrosion is so bad i'm afraid to drive it. I've been waiting for a recall to fix this obvious factory defect. The rotted front cross member was pointed out to me during a state…
When we purchased the car i noticed when i selected the seat setting it said it was set. When i went to drive the vehicle again i selected seat one and it had the error messages as in the pictures.
Engine cradle severely rusted and perforated, causing front wheel alignment problems. A replacement cradle is needed as engine may drop..
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2004 Chrysler Pacificas have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about steering for the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica (6% 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 steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 73,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica?
The most frequent phrase is “engine cradle”, in 15 of 50 complaints, followed by “tie rod” (11).
Other 2004 Chrysler Pacifica problems
- Structure problems (323)
- Engine problems (141)
- Suspension problems (125)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (117)
- Electrical System problems (109)
- Power Train problems (96)
See all 2004 Chrysler Pacifica problems or steering problems across all Pacifica years.