2006 Chrysler Pacifica Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 108,936 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine cradle” (38% of reports).
- 86suspension complaints
- 108,936median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $4,550typical repair cost reported by owners
- 32%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 33 of 86 complaints (38%)
- Sub frame: mentioned in 19 of 86 complaints (22%)
- Oil change: mentioned in 12 of 86 complaints (14%)
- Rusted through: mentioned in 10 of 86 complaints (12%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica at $4,550, and half of them between $4,100 and $5,400.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2015–2018), 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 suspension problems happen?
Based on 72 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 86 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 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 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.
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…
Noticed a lot of clunking coming from the front of our 2006 pacifica. Looked under vehicle and noticed rust and holes in the engine cradle. Took to my mechanic, he confirmed the engine cradle is about to fail. I contacted burger chrysler in terre haute in. They stated vehicle is not under any…
The engine cradle on my 2006 chrysler pacifica touring is almost completely rusted and cracked through. I took it to the mechanic because it was shaking and bucking and was told to stop driving it because one more bump could break the cradle causing my engine to drop. It will cost thousands of…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Chrysler Pacificas have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 86 owner complaints about suspension for the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica (12% 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 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 108,936 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica?
Owners report a typical cost of $4,550 (half paid between $4,100 and $5,400), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica?
The most frequent phrase is “engine cradle”, in 33 of 86 complaints, followed by “sub frame” (19).
Other 2006 Chrysler Pacifica problems
See all 2006 Chrysler Pacifica problems or suspension problems across all Pacifica years.