2005 Chrysler Pacifica Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 113,324 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine cradle” (44% of reports).
- 187suspension complaints
- 113,324median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 24%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 82 of 187 complaints (44%)
- Sub frame: mentioned in 29 of 187 complaints (16%)
- Oil change: mentioned in 17 of 187 complaints (9%)
- Rusted through: mentioned in 12 of 187 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 146 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 187 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Chrysler Pacifica suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Pacifica | 1 | 9% | 1,173 |
| 2023 Pacifica | 2 | 1% | 2,500 |
| 2022 Pacifica | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2021 Pacifica | 2 | 1% | 20,000 |
| 2020 Pacifica | 4 | 2% | 33,000 |
| 2019 Pacifica | 5 | 2% | 100,000 |
| 2018 Pacifica | 20 | 2% | 9,078 |
| 2017 Pacifica | 25 | 2% | 36,000 |
| 2016 Pacifica | 1 | 50% | 12,733 |
| 2008 Pacifica | 9 | 9% | 110,000 |
| 2007 Pacifica | 21 | 6% | 42,250 |
| 2006 Pacifica | 86 | 12% | 108,936 |
| 2005 Pacifica | 187 | 15% | 113,324 |
| 2004 Pacifica | 125 | 14% | 110,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension 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.
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.
is the subframe, engine cradle under recall for rust?
2005 chrysler pacifica touring has rusted engine cradle. For some reason this car is not covered for the recall but it clearly is affected by what ever the manufacturer failed to complete on car to ensure it would remain safe. I have a big whole and motor could fall out. I need help on trying to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Chrysler Pacificas have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 187 owner complaints about suspension for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica (15% 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 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 113,324 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?
The most frequent phrase is “engine cradle”, in 82 of 187 complaints, followed by “sub frame” (29).
Other 2005 Chrysler Pacifica problems
See all 2005 Chrysler Pacifica problems or suspension problems across all Pacifica years.