RICK HENDRICK JEEP/CHRYSLER, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC DID NOT PERFORM THE NECESSARY JOB DUTIES TO REMEDY THE SAFETY RECALL OF THE FUEL PUMP ON MY 2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE DEALER HAD MY VEHICLE FOR 4 DAYS, BUT THE RECALL WAS NOT PROPERLY CORRECTED WHICH CAUSED MAJOR DANGER TO MYSELF AND MY FAMILY! I FIRST BEGAN TO SMELL GAS ON TUESDAY EVENING AFTER I FILLED MY GAS TANK AND CONTINUED TO SMELL EXCES…
2005 chrysler Pacifica fuel system problems
moderate 70 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200
Complaints
70
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$1,200
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
CAR STALL WHEN MAKING SHARP LEFT HANDS TURNS. IT HAS DONE THIS TWO CONSECUTIVE DAYS IN A ROW. I SEARCHED THE VIN ON CHRYSLER AND THERE ARE NO OPEN RECALLS. THE FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS ON 2005 PACIFICA'S BUT I AM UNABLE TO FIND OUT IF MINE WAS EVER CORRECTED. *TR
TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 06V432000 . SHE STATED THAT REPAIR WAS DONE ON 12/18/06 FOR THE FUEL PUMP. THE CONTACT STATES THAT ON 12/19/06 THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY AAA TO DEALERSHIP, THE DEALERSHIP TOLD HER THAT THE REPLACEMENT FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THEY REPLACED IT AGAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON 12/22/06 AFTER 2ND REPLACEMENT SHE W…
Common questions
How serious is the fuel system problem on the 2005 chrysler Pacifica?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 70 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the fuel system typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to fuel system?
No active recalls currently cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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