2004 Chrysler Pacifica steering problems
51 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica, which is 4% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 51 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 73,000 miles 42 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 42 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 73,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was in fatal accident . Driver complained of hearing clicking noises days before accident. Took vehicle to be serviced at the place where vehicle was purchased. The vehicle checked out fine. Driver felt steering wheel lock and was unable to steer while driving on interstate he says could not steer vehicle at all vehicle uncontrollably flipped 6 times . No air bags deployed .
Dt*: the contact stated the rear control arm fractured. It was driven on the faulty control arm to an independent repair shop. The vehicle was inspected by the mechanic and repaired. It was taken for state inspection and failed due the inner tie rods needing replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica
- Body & structure 328 complaints
- Engine 259 complaints
- Suspension 126 complaints
- Electrical system 112 complaints
- Fuel system 94 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 66 complaints
- Transmission 37 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 36 complaints