Model year record

2005 Chrysler Pacifica

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,804 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V432000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Component: Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 127,928
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-11-09
Owners notified: 2006-11-21

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH TO OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE. THE FUEL PUMP MODULE WILL ALSO BE REPLACED ON VEHICLES BUILT FROM AUGUST 1, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 21, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V066000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component: Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 43,180
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-03-01
Owners notified: 2005-03-28

Defect description

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

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine	225	120,000 mi
Structure: body	219	123,000 mi
Suspension	178	114,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	138	69,500 mi
Structure	93	108,800 mi
Unknown or other	87	119,000 mi
Power train	85	108,000 mi
Electrical system	80	60,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	71	122,638 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	53	31,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	50	70,000 mi
Steering	46	109,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	41	140,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	36	53,000 mi
Exterior lighting	26	92,460 mi
Structure: frame and members	26	115,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	23	23,475 mi
Service brakes	22	90,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	22	55,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	20	54,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	16	58,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	13	21,000 mi
Fuel system, other	13	43,427 mi
Air bags	10	94,308 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	10	22,300 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	10	52,000 mi
Service brakes, electric	8	48,500 mi
Wheels	8	129,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	7	35,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	7	30,607 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	6	67,000 mi
Seat belts	6	76,000 mi
Seats	6	65,000 mi
Tires	6	34,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	5	113,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump	5	19,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers	5	55,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	4	28,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	4	24,000 mi
Suspension: front	4	77,500 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	4	47,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	3	18,082 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	3	19,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	3	68,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	3	5,208 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	3	38,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	3	35,542 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft	3	17,084 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)	3	21,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust	3	21,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	3	16,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	3	110,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	2	5,208 mi
Electrical system: ignition	2	19,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan	2	5,646 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	2	75,000 mi
Equipment	2	18 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal	2	23,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	2	600 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock	2	32,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light	2	19,097 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	2	22,000 mi
Suspension: rear	2	20,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	2	27,000 mi
Air bags: side/window	1	—
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert	1	5,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables	1	55,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	1	20,480 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module	1	21,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid	1	—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	1	5,646 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	1	545 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	1	90,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	1	21,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	109,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch	1	89,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights	1	23,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage	1	65,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock	1	—
Parking brake	1	2,826 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	1	95,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	1	130,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly	1	—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint	1	39,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	1	51,289 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	1	—
Seat belts: front: retractor	1	33,113 mi
Seat belts: rear/other	1	—
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module	1	—
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor	1	19,097 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: pads	1	76,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	1	15,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring	1	110,000 mi
Steering: column	1	137,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system	1	5,300 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)	1	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	1	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections	1	53,475 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	1	22,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack	1	2,826 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments	1	15,500 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate	1	26,468 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm	1	6,267 mi
Suspension: front: hub	1	8,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs	1	40,900 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	1	8,000 mi
Suspension: multiple axle	1	73,200 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire	1	—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	1	—
Visibility	1	—
Visibility: glass, side/rear	1	47,320 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	1	69,000 mi

The 2004 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.