2005 Chrysler Pacifica Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 211 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 55,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine cradle” (21% of reports).
- 211engine and engine cooling complaints
- 55,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $770typical repair cost reported by owners
- 20%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 44 of 211 complaints (21%)
- Motor mounts: mentioned in 16 of 211 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica at $770, and half of them between $770 and $3,200.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2007–2009), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 182 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 211 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury.
Chrysler Pacifica engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Pacifica | 1 | 0% | 68,000 |
| 2020 Pacifica | 3 | 2% | 88,000 |
| 2019 Pacifica | 2 | 1% | 114,485 |
| 2018 Pacifica | 3 | 0% | 51,000 |
| 2017 Pacifica | 14 | 1% | 74,000 |
| 2008 Pacifica | 11 | 11% | 33,710 |
| 2007 Pacifica | 33 | 10% | 46,500 |
| 2006 Pacifica | 101 | 14% | 54,000 |
| 2005 Pacifica | 211 | 17% | 55,000 |
| 2004 Pacifica | 117 | 13% | 79,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling for the 2005 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 contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power in the middle of the road. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure…
I went for an oil change and was told that the engine cage is severely rotting away and driving my car is a road hazard. I only have 138,000 miles on my car and would like to drive it until it dies...but right now i was told the replacement part is no longer made and i would have to find a salvage…
My engine cradle is rusted/rotted out and completely unsafe to drive. I was told it can't pass inspection and will be approximately $2,000 to fix. My mechanic told me not to drive the car anymore, since the engine could fall out.after researching online, this is a very common problem with the 2005…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Chrysler Pacificas have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 211 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica (17% of the 1,244 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 2005 Chrysler Pacifica engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 55,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?
Owners report a typical cost of $770 (half paid between $770 and $3,200), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?
The most frequent phrase is “engine cradle”, in 44 of 211 complaints, followed by “motor mounts” (16).
Other 2005 Chrysler Pacifica problems
- Structure problems (413)
- Engine problems (224)
- Suspension problems (187)
- Power Train problems (130)
- Electrical System problems (94)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (58)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (57)
- Steering problems (54)
See all 2005 Chrysler Pacifica problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Pacifica years.