TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPROACHING A STOP AT APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V432000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
2006 chrysler Pacifica powertrain problems
moderate 84 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
84
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE ALSO CHANGED FROM A HALF TANK TO EMPTY VERY QUICKLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHI…
CAR DIED AS I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN. CAR WAS 2 HOURS INTO THE TRIP SO WAS FULLY WARMED. IT STARTED BACK UP IMMEDIATELY AFTER INCIDENT. TWO INSTANCES OF THIS, FIRST WAS AT 8050 MILES, NEXT WAS AT 11800 MILES. (4/12/06, 6/20/06) CAR TAKEN TO DEALER (TEAM CHRYSLER-DODGE-JEEP, MICHIGAN CITY, IN) AFTER SECOND INCIDENT (6/29/06) AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY "TROUBLE CODES" STORED. THEY STATE ON IN…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2006 chrysler Pacifica?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 84 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain 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 $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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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