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2006 Chrysler Pacifica Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 726 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, most often about the engine (34% of complaints, typically around 90,000 miles). It is 5th of 18 Pacifica model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2006 Chrysler Pacifica problems
Engine
247 complaints · 34%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
2006 Pacifica has major knocking noise. Sounds like a lifter and after checking online I found that several other people with this year model have had the same problem.
I have a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica that emits a strong natural gas smell. The problem started 3 days ago (2/20/10). I went to the Chrysler dealership today to fix the problem. They confirmed the smell of natural gas, but could not offer a solution to the problem. They drove the car and upon braking and acceleration the…
Body and structure
198 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 107,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
During a routine inspection and oil change an automotive technician identified that the engine cradle (aka sub-frame) was severely corroded. The vehicle was examined by two other auto technicians and both confirmed that the engine cradle is corroded and that the vehicle is unsafe to operate. The vehicle is considered…
Motor mounts replaced, tie rods replaced, control arms replaced all done in the last month !! Why doesn't Chrysler have a recall out on this issues since it's known for it! Oh did I mention the gas pedal gets stuck all the time! Other thing is my check engine light keeps coming on and off...it's been diagnosed as the…
Transmission
109 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 92,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
After starting the vehicle and placing into reverse the vehicle immediately stalls. Stalling has also occured while driving. In addition to this problem I have replaced the engine motor mounts 3 times.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the service immobilizer warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power train module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of…
Fuel system
93 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 103,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, storage.
Motor mounts replaced, tie rods replaced, control arms replaced all done in the last month !! Why doesn't Chrysler have a recall out on this issues since it's known for it! Oh did I mention the gas pedal gets stuck all the time! Other thing is my check engine light keeps coming on and off...it's been diagnosed as the…
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, followed by the illumination of the replace gas cap warning light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Suspension
86 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 108,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
Update on earlier report. Had an independent sevice station check condition of rusting engine cradle on 7/21/15. Mechanic reported that the rot damage is a safety issue, car should not be driven. Rear engine cradle cross member rusting out over the years driven, unknown to me. Also brought car to Chrysler sevice…
We bought a chry Pacifica from country club june 25,2011 with 89,000 miles on it. During a routine oil change on april 30,2012, the mechanic stated that the subframe cross member was rotted out and it was unfixable immediately called dealer took it that same day. They agreed that the frame was rotted and we requested…
Other or unspecified
63 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 119,500 miles.
Went to get an oil change on my 2006 Pacifica as I have been doing about every 6 months & was informed that they couldn't touch it because the engine was ready to fall through & was advised not to even drive it home that day. So it turns out that the sub-frame was completely rusted away & barely hanging in there. This…
I took my car in for an oil change and my mechanic informed me my frame is rusted out and has holes in it. He says he has never seen this in a car of this age. I know this is a problem and Chrysler needs to fix it before someone gets hurt. We have always bought dodge and Chrysler cars for the past 20 years, but if I…
Electrical
57 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, alternator/generator/regulator.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, all of the warning symbols illuminated on the instrument panel. The anti lock braking light began to illuminate and there was a warning chime. The failure occurred only while driving. The vehicle was taken to an…
Sporadically the ABS & brake warning lights come on the dashboard lights come on and the radio cuts out. The main issue is that when all of this happens the headlights also flicker and go out. When driving at night the headlights are very distracting to myself as well as other vehicles on the road. Once I was driving…
Speed control
49 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
My wife has a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica and as of yesterday 2/22/2010 the accelerator pedal has stuck in the up position 3 times while she has been driving and 1 time while I was driving the vehicle on 2/21/10. The pedal sticks up so that it can not be pushed down. We have had to turn the vehicle off and restart before…
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal would intermittently become stuck in a partially depressed position. In order to release the pedal form that position, the contact had to apply more pressure to the pedal. The vehicle would surge forward or backward when this…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 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.
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
Questions about the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (247 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles); body and structure (198 complaints, typically around 107,500 miles); transmission (109 complaints, typically around 92,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica have?
- 1 recall 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 2006 a bad year for the Chrysler Pacifica?
- It is 5th of 18 Pacifica model years by number of complaints, with 726 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.