2006 Chrysler Pacifica Structure Problems
Owners have filed 198 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, 27% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 108,495 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine cradle” (41% of reports).
- 198structure complaints
- 108,495median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $3,900typical repair cost reported by owners
- 36%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 81 of 198 complaints (41%)
- Sub frame: mentioned in 36 of 198 complaints (18%)
- Oil change: mentioned in 29 of 198 complaints (15%)
- Rusted through: mentioned in 18 of 198 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica at $3,900, and half of them between $3,450 and $5,450.
Based on 19 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2019), 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 175 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 198 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
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 2006 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.
A few weeks ago we took our car to a mechanic to have the brakes worked on as a part of routine maintenance. When we picked it up, he noted that when he had it up on the lift, he saw that the engine cradle was very badly rusted. He said that we shouldn't drive it anymore because of the risks…
Purchased this vehicle in 2013, inquired about defects and recalls but was told there was none. Vehicle had 46,000 miles on it at time of purchase 104k presently. Good running vehicle up to par on maintenance, which all goes to waste with a rotted subframe. Researched 100's possibly 1000's of…
I brought my car in for inspection. I also wanted them to check the muffler. I was contacted by the garage, they were not able to inspect the vehicle because the subframe under the engine is completely rusted away. They said even if they could replace the muffler there would be nothing to attach it…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Chrysler Pacificas have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 198 owner complaints about structure for the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica (27% of the 726 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 2006 Chrysler Pacifica structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 108,495 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,900 (half paid between $3,450 and $5,450), from 19 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica?
The most frequent phrase is “engine cradle”, in 81 of 198 complaints, followed by “sub frame” (36).
Other 2006 Chrysler Pacifica problems
See all 2006 Chrysler Pacifica problems or structure problems across all Pacifica years.