2005 Chrysler Pacifica Structure Problems
Owners have filed 413 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 116,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine cradle” (44% of reports).
- 413structure complaints
- 116,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $4,200typical repair cost reported by owners
- 33%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 182 of 413 complaints (44%)
- Sub frame: mentioned in 81 of 413 complaints (20%)
- Oil change: mentioned in 44 of 413 complaints (11%)
- Rusted through: mentioned in 34 of 413 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica at $4,200, and half of them between $3,800 and $5,450.
Based on 16 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2007–2017), 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 structure problems happen?
Based on 353 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 413 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
Chrysler Pacifica structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pacifica | 2 | 7% | — |
| 2024 Pacifica | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2023 Pacifica | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2022 Pacifica | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Pacifica | 8 | 2% | 2,970 |
| 2020 Pacifica | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2019 Pacifica | 10 | 3% | 8,000 |
| 2018 Pacifica | 19 | 2% | 15,390 |
| 2017 Pacifica | 62 | 4% | 19,050 |
| 2008 Pacifica | 14 | 14% | 95,000 |
| 2007 Pacifica | 20 | 6% | 59,228 |
| 2006 Pacifica | 198 | 27% | 108,495 |
| 2005 Pacifica | 413 | 33% | 116,000 |
| 2004 Pacifica | 323 | 36% | 109,740 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure 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 took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the sub-frame was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the motor mount frame was severely rusted. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
Engine cradle sub frame rusted through on one side causing the car to pull to one side. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Chrysler Pacificas have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 413 owner complaints about structure for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica (33% 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 structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 116,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?
Owners report a typical cost of $4,200 (half paid between $3,800 and $5,450), from 16 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?
The most frequent phrase is “engine cradle”, in 182 of 413 complaints, followed by “sub frame” (81).
Other 2005 Chrysler Pacifica problems
See all 2005 Chrysler Pacifica problems or structure problems across all Pacifica years.