2005 Chrysler PACIFICA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
1,244 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
97,017 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 1,044 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 224 of 1,244 complaints (18.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 220 | 17.7% |
| Braking behavior | 159 | 12.8% |
| Steering behavior | 96 | 7.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 80 | 6.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 65 | 5.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 50 | 4.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 224 |
| Structure:Body | 219 |
| Suspension | 178 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 138 |
| Structure | 93 |
| Unknown Or Other | 87 |
| Power Train | 84 |
| Electrical System | 80 |
Engine: 224; Structure:Body: 219; Suspension: 178; Engine And Engine Cooling: 138; Structure: 93; Unknown Or Other: 87; Power Train: 84; Electrical System: 80
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 142 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 104 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 124 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 165 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 369 |
| 150,000 and above | 140 |
Under 25,000: 142; 25,000 to 49,999: 104; 50,000 to 74,999: 124; 75,000 to 99,999: 165; 100,000 to 149,999: 369; 150,000 and above: 140
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (369). 200 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 69 |
| 2006 | 111 |
| 2007 | 56 |
| 2008 | 37 |
| 2009 | 51 |
| 2010 | 65 |
| 2011 | 64 |
| 2012 | 60 |
| 2013 | 91 |
| 2014 | 220 |
| 2015 | 159 |
| 2016 | 93 |
| 2017 | 66 |
| 2018 | 47 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2004: 3; 2005: 69; 2006: 111; 2007: 56; 2008: 37; 2009: 51; 2010: 65; 2011: 64; 2012: 60; 2013: 91; 2014: 220; 2015: 159; 2016: 93; 2017: 66; 2018: 47; 2019: 29; 2020: 9; 2021: 5; 2022: 3; 2023: 5; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 220 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 159 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 96 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10090019 · 2004-08-30 (August 30, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING REAR WINDOW AND THE SUN ROOF OPENED, A LOUD WINDING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR AND FRONT AREAS. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT A SOLUTION HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10090019 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10090688 · 2004-09-09 (September 9, 2004)
1. 2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA RENTED BY ENTERPRISE RENTAL (ODOMETER - 1,000 MILES) 2. DROVE THE RENTAL OFF LOCATION - 1 MILE AWAY SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD.*AK 3. THERMOSTAT WENT UP AND CHIME ACTIVATED. 4.WAS AT OUR HOME OFFICE WHERE OUR ASC MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD. 5. THE PRESSURE HOSE COMING FROM THE RADIATOR TO THE RECYLER BOTTLE WAS NOT IN TACT. NOT CLAMPED. SECURED WITH A METAL CLAMP AND FUSED THE SYSTEM TO REGAIN FLUID. WENT BACK TO ENTERPRISE AND NOTED THAT THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE BAD THE NO…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10090688 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10093123 · 2004-09-23 (September 23, 2004)
I NOTICED A STRANGE ODOR WHEN I DROVE THE CAR FROM THE LOT. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE NEW THE LEATHER SMELL, BUT LATER FOUND OUT THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CAR WAS LEAKING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE LEAK FOUR (4) TIME. IT STILL IS NOT FIXED. NOW OTHER THINGS ARE STARTING TO HAPPEN, THE PASSENGERS POWER SEAT NO LONGER RECLINES, THE RADIO WILL JUST QUIT WORKING AND SO DOES THE A/C. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 18 miles reported. Look up ODI 10093123 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10111165 · 2005-02-08 (February 8, 2005)
THE LEFT HEADLIGHT WOULD COME ON AND OFF ON ITS OWN. THIS CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CONNECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10111165 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10113140 · 2005-02-28 (February 28, 2005)
UPON PARKING THE VEHICLE SURGED/ACCELERATED. THIS HAPPENED THREE TIMES. CONSUMER CONTACTED CHRYSLER. BUT, CHRYSLER WOULD DO NOTHING TO ASSIST THE CONSUMER. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10113140 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10116225 · 2005-04-01 (April 1, 2005)
WHILE DRIVING IN THE CLEAR, WITH ALL WINDOWS AND SUN ROOF CLOSED, WITHOUT ANY OBSERVED REASON, THE MOON ROOF "EXPLODED"IN A LOUD BANG/POP. GLASS AND GLASS FRAGMENTS (SOME NOT SO BENIGN) RAINED DOWN ONTO MY HAIR, SHIRT, AND PANTS, BUT MOSTLY ON THE UNOCCUPIED REAR SEATS WHERE MY CHILDREN WERE FIVE MINUTES AGO. I STILL HAVE THE BROKEN MOON ROOF.
Owner-reported narrative. 12,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10116225 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10118655 · 2005-04-28 (April 28, 2005)
POPING NOISES AT FRONT END ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES, WHILE TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS GOING FORWARD AND BACKING UP. ALSO FILLED UP GAS TANK, "MILEAGE/GUAGE TILL EMPTY" WAS 344, DROVE ONE MILE AND IT WENT TO 243. IT IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP AGAIN, THEY ARE WAITING ON A PART "SHAFT" TO REPLACE IT. THEY USUALLY DON'T HAVE OLD PARTS AVAILABLE BECAUSE IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY.
Owner-reported narrative. 27,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10118655 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10118736 · 2005-04-30 (April 30, 2005)
WHILE DRIVING IN CLEAR BUT CLOUDY CONDITIONS ALL WINDOWS CLOSED, THE MOON ROOF WAS CLOSED WITH ITS SHADE IN THE OPEN POSITION. FOR NO IDENTIFIABLE REASON THE MOON ROOF EXPLODED WITH A LOUD BANG AND SHATTERED, GLASS FELL ONTO US, AND IN THE BACK UNOCUPPIED SEAT. NO WARNING AT ALL. DEALER REPLACE MOON ROOF UNDER WARRANTY.
Owner-reported narrative. 6,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10118736 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
05V066000 · Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Reported: 2005-03-01 (March 1, 2005)
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN HEADLAMPS MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT AND EVENTUAL TOTAL LOSS OF HEADLAMP FUNCTION.
Consequence: THE HEAD LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR NO HEADLIGHT FUNCTION. THIS COULD IMPAIR A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY, THE WIRING HARNESS AND LOW BEAM BULB ON BOTH HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign record ↗06V432000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
Reported: 2006-11-09 (November 9, 2006)
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.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH TO OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗