TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT FRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE…

12/30/2020 · NHTSA ODI #11385633.0

2005 Pacifica · body

THE FRONT CRADLE IS SO BADLY RUSTED IT BROKE IN THREE DIFFERENT PLACES.. I WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN I MADE A LEFT TURN AND NOTICED THE STEERING WAS REAL TIGHT AND DID NOT RELEASE BACK.. I TRAVELED FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD AND NOTICED IT WAS SWAYING AND HARD TO KEEP STRAIGHT.. WHEN I…

12/30/2016 · NHTSA ODI #10938753.0

2005 Pacifica · body

FRIEND OF MINE HAD AN ISSUE WITH PACIFICA WHERE MOTOR JUST FELL OFF WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE SHOP AND FOUND SOMETHING I DID NOT HAD IDEA WHAT WAS HAPPENING WITH MY CAR, UNDERCARRIAGE CORROSION TOO. *JS THE BOTTOM IS JUST PAPER THIN, EVERYTHING IS ROTTEN. I…

12/30/2014 · NHTSA ODI #10669096.0

2005 Pacifica · suspension

I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE SINCE 2008. I TOOK IT IN FOR A OIL CHANGE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SUBFRAME/ENGINE CRADLE WAS ROTTED AND UNSAFE. I LIVE IN OH. AND WAS TOLD BY CHRYSLER, SINCE MY VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN AZ. THAT IT IS NOT COVERED TO HAVE THE ENGINE CRADLE REPLACED. THE…

12/30/2013 · NHTSA ODI #10557849.0

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severe NHTSA 05V066000 01/03/2005

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN HEADLAMPS MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT AND EVENTUAL TOTAL LOSS OF HEADLAMP FUNCTION

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.

Common questions

Is the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.4 out of 10 based on 1,243 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

What's the most common problem on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is engine, with 273 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The engine is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Chrysler Pacifica has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 1,243 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $3,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 1 day ago. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Chrysler. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.