Chrysler Pacifica Structure Problems
Owners have filed 1,078 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Chrysler Pacifica across 14 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (413). The words owners use most often: “engine cradle” (35% of reports).
- 1,078structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 11mention a crash
- 11mention 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 378 of 1,078 complaints (35%)
- Sub frame: mentioned in 198 of 1,078 complaints (18%)
- Oil change: mentioned in 103 of 1,078 complaints (10%)
- Rusted through: mentioned in 84 of 1,078 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 Chrysler Pacifica at $4,200, and half of them between $3,450 and $5,650.
Based on 52 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2007–2019), 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 893 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 1,078 complaints, 11 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 11 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 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 owned a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at the residence and unoccupied for over 24 hours, the contact's son smelled smoke, looked out the bedroom window, and observed flames coming from the tailgate and the rear of the vehicle. The contact's…
The contact's girlfriend owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was attempting to open the rear passengerâs side sliding door, the door detached from the track. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
Three times the back hatch has opened on its own within minutes after parking it, and car off.Last time I feared I was going to be crushed against garage door. The hatch continues to open even after hitting me. Last time was very hard to stop it. I no longer walk behind the van if garage door has…
Over a year ago I noticed several paint bubbles along the front edge of the hood above the grille. This is widely reported issue with the 2017â2020 Chrysler Pacifica. I brought the vehicle to a dealer in Cleveland, Ohio for an estimate in February 2025 and requested that a warranty/goodwill claim…
The driverâs side sun visor broke off and was hanging by the electrical wires in front of my face while I was driving. It hampered my ability to see the road ahead. The dealer observed the situation and ordered a new sun visor which I had to pay for. The part has been on back order for several…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler Pacificas have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 1,078 owner complaints about structure for the Chrysler Pacifica. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chrysler Pacifica structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the Chrysler Pacifica?
Owners report a typical cost of $4,200 (half paid between $3,450 and $5,650), from 52 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Chrysler Pacifica?
The most frequent phrase is “engine cradle”, in 378 of 1,078 complaints, followed by “sub frame” (198).
Other Chrysler Pacifica problems
- Engine problems (1,915)
- Electrical System problems (1,455)
- Power Train problems (1,425)
- Steering problems (774)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (496)
- Suspension problems (489)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (437)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (348)
See all Chrysler Pacifica problems.