2005 Chrysler Pacifica Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pacifica years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1,244 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. That ranks 2nd out of 18 Pacifica model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (413 complaints, 33%), typically at around 116,000 miles. Complaints mention 25 crashes, 13 fires, 19 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
- 1,244owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 25complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Chrysler Pacifica problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure problems | 413 | 33% | 116,000 | “engine cradle” (44%) | $4,200 |
| Engine problems | 224 | 18% | 120,000 | “engine cradle” (52%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 211 | 17% | 55,000 | “engine cradle” (21%) | $770 |
| Suspension problems | 187 | 15% | 113,324 | “engine cradle” (44%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 130 | 10% | 91,000 | “automatic transmission control” (14%) | $2,350 |
| Electrical System problems | 94 | 8% | 55,000 | “hand turn” (5%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 87 | 7% | 120,419 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 58 | 5% | 70,000 | “became stuck” (10%) | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 57 | 5% | 47,500 | “fuel pump” (23%) | — |
| Steering problems | 54 | 4% | 107,500 | “engine cradle” (26%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 48 | 4% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 41 | 3% | 140,438 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 38 | 3% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 23 | 2% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 2% | 90,063 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 18 | 1% | 38,995 | — | — |
| Visibility | 12 | 1% | 38,300 | — | — |
| Seats | 9 | 1% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 9 | 1% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 9 | 1% | 110,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 1% | 57,995 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 8 | 1% | 49,250 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 0% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 0% | 35,542 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 0% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 0% | 31,509 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 2,826 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Chrysler Pacifica recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: 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.
Risk: This could cause a crash to occur without prior warning.
Fix: 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, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with halogen headlamps may experience an intermittent and eventual total loss of headlamp function.
Risk: The head lights may not operate properly which could result in intermittent or no headlight function. This could impair a driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit (AQ10001) — opened Nov 18, 2010, closed Dec 28, 2015.
- Engine stalling (EA06013) — opened Jun 22, 2006, closed Nov 29, 2006, led to recall 06V432000.
- Fuel tank punctures (EA06010) — opened Jun 15, 2006, closed Oct 11, 2007.
- Engine stalling (RQ06002) — opened Feb 27, 2006, closed Jun 22, 2006.
- Fuel tank punctures (PE06009) — opened Feb 22, 2006, closed Jun 15, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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 strut took it in to have struts and all front end…
ENGINE CRADLE RUSTED OUT! Safety risk. Had replaced. NEVER TOLD BY CHRYSLER THAT IT WOULD RUST OUT. NOW THE STEERING WHEEL WONâT MOVE! Power steering fluid full. CANNOT DRIVE IT. IâM A 72YO WOMAN WITH CANCER, NO FAMILY, CANNOT AFFORD EXPENSIVE REPAIRS. I NEED MY CAR REPAIRED.
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that upon start the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to operate as needed without warning. The contact called and informed several dealers of the failure and was informed that there was a defect with the power train. The manufacturer was…
Engine cradle,motor mount and sub frame completely rotted out. structural integrity at a total loss. Vehicle is no longer road worthy. This problem Chrysler is continuing to ignore is definitely Hazardous for other vehicles and their occupants if catastrophic failure of the above named components…
Driving normally when vehicle shut off and rear of engine burst into flame. It seems multiple people have had this problem.
Other Chrysler Pacifica years
← 2004 Pacifica · 2006 Pacifica →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Pacifica | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Pacifica | 11 | 5 |
| 2025 Pacifica | 29 | 9 |
| 2024 Pacifica | 45 | 11 |
| 2023 Pacifica | 155 | 14 |
| 2022 Pacifica | 215 | 10 |
| 2021 Pacifica | 375 | 7 |
| 2020 Pacifica | 170 | 5 |
| 2019 Pacifica | 314 | 7 |
| 2018 Pacifica | 880 | 12 |
| 2017 Pacifica | 1,531 | 11 |
| 2016 Pacifica | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Pacifica | 102 | 0 |
| 2007 Pacifica | 326 | 0 |
| 2006 Pacifica | 726 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1,244 | 2 |
| 2004 Pacifica | 896 | 2 |
| 2003 Pacifica | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?
Owners most often report structure, engine, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 413 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pacifica model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.