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2006 Chrysler Pacifica engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 248 complaints for the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, 23% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
248 24% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
90,000 miles 214 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
4 and 2
Injuries and deaths
3 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Engine complaints by mileage, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 90,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 16 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 19 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 25 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 26 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 38 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 38 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 21 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 14 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 11 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 2 complaints 200k+ miles: 4 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 90,000 miles
Based on 214 complaints that include mileage. 28% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles16
20k to 40k miles19
40k to 60k miles25
60k to 80k miles26
80k to 100k miles38
100k to 120k miles38
120k to 140k miles21
140k to 160k miles14
160k to 180k miles11
180k to 200k miles2
200k+ miles4

What the data shows

Of the 214 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 90,000 miles, and 28% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries.

What owners wrote

I drive a 2006 chrysler pacifica touring. I have had issues with the ABS light coming on and off. It does not make a difference the speed I am traveling and when I come to a stop it begins to vibrate and I rearended the people infront of me. I have also had issues with my car stalling for no apparent reason. It is hard to believe that there is not a recall on this particular unit.

Reported at 50,000 miles, March 2009 CrashInjury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the front subframe and cross member were rusted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine cradle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that while the vehicle on, there was a fuel odor and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump and the fuel tank needed to be replaced.

Reported at 90,000 miles, May 2012

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