2006 Chrysler Pacifica body & structure problems
201 complaints about body & structure have been filed for the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, which is 19% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 201 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 108,000 miles 177 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 21 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 37 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 33 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 37 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 16 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 11 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 177 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 108,000 miles, and 7% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
I bought a 2006 chrysler pacifica. It has been in the shop 3 times now since I go it a year ago. The first two times were for the same thing. It was a rod and lifters. This last time, I was driving down the highway and all of the sudden my wheels turned to the side and then my car skidded to a stop as my tires turned sideways.! I could have been killed as my car was not controllable and almost flipped over.
Took car in for oil change, mechanic told me that the engine cradle was showing some pretty severe rust issues. Was told that I would have to repair this soon, or risk having the engine drop out of the enclosing compartment. Repair estimated at $4500, which at this point is more than the car is worth. Contacted chrysler, they said that there is no recall on this problem, so I was responsible for all repairs. Some research on the internet shows that this is a known and pretty widespread problem.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica
- Engine 248 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 96 complaints
- Fuel system 93 complaints
- Suspension 86 complaints
- Electrical system 57 complaints
- Cruise control 49 complaints
- Brakes 39 complaints
- Steering 37 complaints