Model year
2005 Chrysler Pacifica
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 1,244 complaints for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (224), STRUCTURE:BODY (219), SUSPENSION (178). NHTSA lists 5 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 17–18 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,700–$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
06V432000 · Nov 9, 2006
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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.
05V066000 · Mar 1, 2005
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN HEADLAMPS MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT AND EVENTUAL TOTAL LOSS OF HEADLAMP FUNCTION.
Complaints
1,244 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 25, fire flag on 13, injury field 19, deaths field 0. 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 |
| EA06013 | ENGINE STALLING · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL… | Jun 22, 2006 | Nov 29, 2006 |
| AQ10001 | Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit · UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Nov 18, 2010 | Dec 28, 2015 |
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 2WD · 3.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| 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 2005 Chrysler Pacifica at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.