2005 Chrysler Pacifica Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 130 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 91,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “automatic transmission control” (14% of reports).
- 130power train complaints
- 91,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $2,350typical repair cost reported by owners
- 29%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.
- Automatic transmission control: mentioned in 18 of 130 complaints (14%)
- Module TCM PCM: mentioned in 16 of 130 complaints (12%)
- Included power: mentioned in 13 of 130 complaints (10%)
- Engine cradle: mentioned in 7 of 130 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica at $2,350, and half of them between $1,500 and $3,000.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2014), 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 power train problems happen?
Based on 114 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 130 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Chrysler Pacifica power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Pacifica | 2 | 18% | — |
| 2025 Pacifica | 3 | 10% | — |
| 2024 Pacifica | 12 | 27% | — |
| 2023 Pacifica | 42 | 27% | 70,000 |
| 2022 Pacifica | 72 | 33% | 54,000 |
| 2021 Pacifica | 119 | 32% | 4,725 |
| 2020 Pacifica | 38 | 22% | 35,000 |
| 2019 Pacifica | 74 | 24% | 16,350 |
| 2018 Pacifica | 156 | 18% | 15,000 |
| 2017 Pacifica | 469 | 31% | 27,000 |
| 2016 Pacifica | 1 | 50% | 12,733 |
| 2008 Pacifica | 14 | 14% | 62,500 |
| 2007 Pacifica | 88 | 27% | 63,000 |
| 2006 Pacifica | 109 | 15% | 92,560 |
| 2005 Pacifica | 130 | 10% | 91,000 |
| 2004 Pacifica | 96 | 11% | 75,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…
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…
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated upon attempting to reverse out of the garage into the driveway, the gear shifter remained seized in park(P). There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the gear…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Chrysler Pacificas have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 130 owner complaints about power train for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica (10% 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 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 91,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,350 (half paid between $1,500 and $3,000), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?
The most frequent phrase is “automatic transmission control”, in 18 of 130 complaints, followed by “module tcm pcm” (16).
Other 2005 Chrysler Pacifica problems
See all 2005 Chrysler Pacifica problems or power train problems across all Pacifica years.