Model year record

2006 Chrysler Pacifica

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 1,059 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.

Owner complaints

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

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine	147	107,000 mi
Structure: body	141	119,000 mi
Power train	93	95,000 mi
Suspension	81	110,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	63	70,000 mi
Unknown or other	63	119,602 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	58	118,000 mi
Electrical system	53	81,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	39	65,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	32	35,000 mi
Steering	30	90,000 mi
Structure	28	96,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	26	90,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	23	100,000 mi
Service brakes	15	86,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	12	50,000 mi
Air bags	11	82,367 mi
Exterior lighting	10	79,981 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	10	42,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	10	40,000 mi
Structure: frame and members	9	102,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	7	72,000 mi
Service brakes, electric	7	55,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	7	27,000 mi
Seats	6	46,000 mi
Wheels	6	140,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	5	21,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	5	95,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	4	38,000 mi
Seat belts	4	147,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	3	7,789 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	3	42,000 mi
Equipment	3	50,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	3	55,000 mi
Power train: driveline	3	30,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	2	4,000 mi
Fuel system, other	2	72,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	2	151,000 mi
Suspension: front	2	30,000 mi
Suspension: rear	2	10,300 mi
Tires	2	54,923 mi
Traction control system	2	42,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	2	33,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	1	12,000 mi
Air bags: on-off switch assembly	1	—
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification	1	112,000 mi
Air bags: side/window	1	500 mi
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert	1	6,836 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	1	95,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	1	—
Equipment adaptive/mobility: vehicle controls: speed control	1	102,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	1	61,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift	1	40,000 mi
Exterior lighting: back up lights	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	1	31,857 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	1	—
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump	1	—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	1	43,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust	1	24,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	1	151,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	1	10,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm	1	70,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	1	122,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	1	1,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	1	25 mi

The 2005 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2007 model has 2 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.