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2005 Chrysler Pacifica Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 1,244 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, most often about the engine (35% of complaints, typically around 97,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Pacifica model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2005 Chrysler Pacifica problems
Engine
434 complaints · 35%Half of these problems showed up before 97,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
Car stalled on 3 different occasions. All three times occurred while making a slow left hand turn. When this occurred, the power steering, and brakes failed. Was able to restart the vehicle after putting it in neutral.
Really was happy with my Pacifica but now I am afraid to drive it! Managed to get through the whole left turn and the car stalls. But now driving down a straight road the whole passenger side window collapsed into the door for not apparent reason. It was on the side my daughter was buckled into her car seat and…
Body and structure
413 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 116,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
My very well kept 2005 Pacifica failed inspection at my local mechanic due to a completely rotted cross member frame. Substantial rotting in multiple spots. Many holes. Took car to Chrysler dealer and they inspected car and told me they had never seen a worse frame. Quoted me in writing, $5779.98 to repair!!! Opened a…
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving, a rattle noise could be heard from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of…
Suspension
187 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 113,500 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear, multiple axle.
Working on the car notice the subframe is rusted thru on ths passenger side. There are many issue logged in on the internet with this particular defect. It is my understanding there is a recall for certain vins. My vehicle was built on aug 20, 2004. After contacting Chrysler they say the car is covered under a…
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at speeds over 50 MPH, a vibration was present. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that the engine cradle and the sub frame had rusted. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…
Transmission
130 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 91,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle assembly, transfer case (4-wheel drive), driveline.
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled while making a turn. The failure recurred constantly. The contact also stated that while refueling, fuel would spill out from the filler neck. The vehicle was taken to an independent…
Tl contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. While attempting to start the vehicle, the contact noticed that it would not start properly. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the power train:automatic transmission:control module failed. They further stated that the cost of the repair would be $881.…
Fuel system
120 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, storage, fuel injection system.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle coasted to a stop and failed. The vehicle was pushed into a parking lot. The following day, gasoline was added and the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle failed six times and was then taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that both fuel pumps…
While driving on highway 105, vehicle ran over some road debris (piece of metal) that subsequently punctured fuel tank. Fuel tank was temporarily patched to stop leak. Fuel tank is made of high-density polyethylene plastic and is unshielded in the forward area of the tank, exactly where it was struck by the road…
Electrical
94 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery, ignition, instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would sporadically begin to lose power. The instrument panel would also intermittently fail. The vehicle was serviced at a local repair facility where the battery was replaced. The mechanic advised that the…
Intermittent brake and ABS warning lights and the alarm chime. The lights will come on and off very quickly, sometimes too quick to notice. The alarms are always preceded by the flickering of any electrical equipment that may be on at the time. If the headlights are on, they will flicker as if going off. If the radio…
Other or unspecified
87 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 120,500 miles.
Went to get my car inspected today and it failed do to "sub frame rot". Chrysler admitted that there was frame problems during these model years but won't cover the repairs since it was manufactured on may 10th vs the six weeks between feb and the end of mar. The car is undriveable.
Engine cradle rusted out and I've been told it is unsafe to drive. October 2015 I had my car towed to heritage Chrysler at 9219 harford road -baltimore, md 21234 because it stopped running. I got it back in december 2015 after they put in a timing belt and replaced the engine. A week after getting it back I had a…
Brakes
74 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, antilock, disc.
When I apply the brakes suddenly, the car wobbles violently and almost uncontrollably. This has happened at least 3 times since I have had the car. The dealer says there was nothing wrong with the brakes, but did nothing to locate the problem.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the ABS light illuminated a few months after the vehicle was purchased in october of 2008. In addition, the brakes were experiencing issues. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they stated that there was nothing wrong. The brakes continued to…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Chrysler Pacifica recalls
Transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Lights: headlights
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with halogen headlamps may experience an intermittent and eventual total loss of headlamp function.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Fleet vehicle recall completion audit
Summary
On november 18, 2010, NHTSA's recall management division (rmd) opened an audit query (aq10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.it was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely and how quickly rental car fleets perform necessary recall-related remedies on the vehicles owned and then rented/leased for use on the roadways.rmd queried three (3) major motor vehicle manufacturers (ford, chrysler, and general motors) and requested data regarding completion figures for fifteen (15) discreet safety recalls.analysis of this data demonstrated that rental car recalls completion was neither complete nor consistent.the rental
Engine stalling
Summary
In a november 8, 2006 letter, daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) submitted a defect information report to NHTSA concerning two separate defect conditions that could result in engine stall while driving in model year (my) 2005-2006 chrysler pacifica vehicles (NHTSA recall no. 06v-432).my 2005 vehicles built in august and september of 2004 are being recalled to correct a defect in the secondary fuel pump modules, which may have an improper press fitting on the inlet that can become dislodged and shut-off fuel flow.all my 2005-2006 vehicles built between july 8, 2004 and november 11, 2005 are being recalled to correct a powertrain control module (PCM) software issue with the evaporative emission
Fuel tank punctures
Summary
Ea06-010 was opened based on information gathered in preliminary evaluation pe06-009.pe06-009 was opened based on information obtained in a peer information request as part of a preliminary evaluation (pe05-050) of fuel tank puncture in model year (my) 2003 through 2006 nissan murano vehicles.in january 2006, nissan submitted a defect information report to odi that identified a defect in the fuel tank shielding in approximately 209,000 my 2003 through 2006 nissan murano vehicles.to remedy the problem, nissan installed shields on the exposed front surfaces of the recalled vehicles.peer data collected for my 2004 through 2005 pacifica vehicles during pe05-050 included 120 field reports documen
Engine stalling
Summary
On february 27, 2006 rq06-002 was opened in response to 60 complaints of engine stall, mostly during left-hand turns, in model year (my) 2004 to 2006 chrysler pacifica vehicles that were outside the scope of recall 04v-113.in march 2004, daimlerchrysler initiated recall 04v-113 on 34,561 my 2004 pacifica vehicles to correct a condition that could result in engine stall while making a left-hand turn after a cold-start.during rq06-002 it was determined that recall 04v-113 did correct the specific cause of the engine stalling condition for that specific population.however, two other conditions were identified that could also cause engine stalling during turning maneuvers:(1) an issue with misbu
Fuel tank punctures
Summary
On february 22, 2006, odi opened pe06-009 to investigate reports that the fuel tanks on model year (my) 2004 to 2005 chrysler pacifica vehicles may be punctured by contact with road debris.the number of reports submitted by chrysler was significantly higher than those submitted by other manufacturers who were requested to submit data as part of investigation pe05-050 into my 2003 to 2006 nissan murano vehicles that may have had insufficient shielding of the fuel tank to prevent punctures after contact with road debris.nissan issued recall 06v-003 involving increasing the shielding of the fuel tanks to reduce the likelihood of tank punctures. Chrysler has noted that they had in place from jan
Questions about the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (434 complaints, typically around 97,500 miles); body and structure (413 complaints, typically around 116,000 miles); suspension (187 complaints, typically around 113,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 9, 2006 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Chrysler Pacifica?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Pacifica model year since 2000, with 1,244 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.