2006 Chrysler Pacifica Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pacifica years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 726 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. That ranks 5th out of 18 Pacifica model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (198 complaints, 27%), typically at around 108,495 miles. Complaints mention 20 crashes, 7 fires, 24 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 726owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 20complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 | 198 | 27% | 108,495 | “engine cradle” (41%) | $3,900 |
| Engine problems | 146 | 20% | 107,000 | “engine cradle” (44%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 109 | 15% | 92,560 | “fuel pump” (16%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 101 | 14% | 54,000 | “engine cradle” (9%) | — |
| Suspension problems | 86 | 12% | 108,936 | “engine cradle” (38%) | $4,550 |
| Unknown or Other | 63 | 9% | 119,602 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 58 | 8% | 120,000 | “fuel pump” (43%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 57 | 8% | 78,000 | “abs brake” (9%) | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 49 | 7% | 60,991 | — | — |
| Steering | 36 | 5% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 32 | 4% | 86,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 2% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 15 | 2% | 81,184 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 2% | 87,258 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 2% | 85,991 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 1% | 75,991 | — | — |
| Seats | 7 | 1% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 7 | 1% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 1% | 157,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 1% | 51,787 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | 147,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 1% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 0% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 0% | 80,962 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 0% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | 6,836 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | 122,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Chrysler Pacifica recalls (1)
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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle turned off independently but was able to be restarted. Additionally, the vehicle was difficult to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent shop, where the PCM was reprogrammed and…
When struck from behind in an accident, the driver's front seat failed.
The contact owned a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, she lost control of the vehicle as it went through a guardrail and crashed into a tree where it came to a stop. The contact stated that she lost consciousness as she could not remember went occurred in…
Bought this car 3 months ago from Ford dealership, took it to mechanic shop today for oil change and was told car is "unsafe to drive" from frame being so rusted
Bought car from a private seller and wasn't informed of MASSIVE and UNSAFE DAMAGE TO ENGINE CRADLE. The engine cradle is nearly completely rotted out. Don't know if rust has eroded other parts until a mechanic can look extensively at the engine cradle. I have been trying salvage yards and 9 out of…
Other Chrysler Pacifica years
← 2005 Pacifica · 2007 Pacifica →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Pacifica | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Pacifica | 11 | 5 |
| 2025 Pacifica | 29 | 9 |
| 2024 Pacifica | 46 | 11 |
| 2023 Pacifica | 155 | 14 |
| 2022 Pacifica | 216 | 10 |
| 2021 Pacifica | 375 | 7 |
| 2020 Pacifica | 171 | 5 |
| 2019 Pacifica | 315 | 7 |
| 2018 Pacifica | 881 | 12 |
| 2017 Pacifica | 1,532 | 11 |
| 2016 Pacifica | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Pacifica | 102 | 0 |
| 2007 Pacifica | 326 | 0 |
| 2006 | 726 | 1 |
| 2005 Pacifica | 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 2006 Chrysler Pacifica?
Owners most often report structure, engine, power train problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 198 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.