Model year
2004 Chrysler Pacifica
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 896 complaints for the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (141), STRUCTURE:BODY (129), SUSPENSION (114). NHTSA lists 3 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 17 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2004 896 complaints
- 2005 1,244 complaints
- 2006 726 complaints
- 2007 326 complaints
- 2008 102 complaints
- 2017 1,537 complaints
- 2018 889 complaints
- 2019 316 complaints
- 2020 171 complaints
- 2021 375 complaints
- 2022 218 complaints
- 2023 155 complaints
- 2024 47 complaints
- 2025 30 complaints
- 2026 11 complaints
- 2027 1 complaints
Recalls
04V113000 · Mar 4, 2004
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A NGC-1 POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE, THE SOFTWARE PROTOCOLE USED TO TEST THE VEHICLE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SYSTEM MAY LEAD TO ENGINE STALLING UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.
03V471000 · Nov 10, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE CHASSIS FUEL SUPPLY TUBE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.
Complaints
896 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 32, fire flag on 30, injury field 29, deaths field 2. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE06009 | FUEL TANK PUNCTURES · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | Feb 22, 2006 | Jun 15, 2006 |
| RQ06002 | ENGINE STALLING · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Feb 27, 2006 | Jun 22, 2006 |
| EA06010 | FUEL TANK PUNCTURES · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM,… | Jun 15, 2006 | Oct 11, 2007 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifica 2WD · 3.5L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Pacifica AWD · 3.5L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2004 Chrysler Pacifica at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.