2006 Chrysler Pacifica problems
Owners have filed 1,056 complaints about the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica with NHTSA. Structure accounts for 19% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine at 13.8%.
Complaints1,056
Crashes33
Fires14
Injuries42
Deaths10
What owners report breaking
Structure 19.0% · 201
Engine 13.8% · 146
Power train 10.5% · 111
Engine and engine cooling 9.9% · 105
Suspension 8.1% · 86
Unknown or other 6.0% · 63
Fuel/propulsion system 5.5% · 58
Electrical system 5.4% · 57
Severity
Of those complaints, 33 describe a crash, 14 describe a fire, 42 report an injury and 10 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 12 model years of the Chrysler Pacifica in this data, 2006 sits 5th by complaint volume. 2017 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 10 in the last three years against 102 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 97,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Vehicle inspected on 08/22/2013, found engine cradle rusted through also unitized body support structure under outer rocker cover is crumbling in large flakes. Vehicle owned since new, had rear tailgate rust repaired under warranty a few years back. Vehicle major component unitized body structurally unsound. Vehicle cannot be sold to general public without disclosure, body structural integrity is compromised. Structure · reported at 162,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. While the vehicle was undergoing state inspection, the contact was informed that the engine cradle was severely corroded. The contact was concerned that the engine could separate from the subframe due to the severe corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 100,005. *Bf Structure · reported at 100,005 miles
Yesterday had new tires put on the car and the mechanic said, I need you to come see this. I looked and saw my frame rusting through. There was a report on tv on this 2 years ago. Seeing hundreds of complaints on line about this exact same problem! What will it take for a recall? When is this government organization going to care? Isn't that what this is set up for? This isn't just a hand full of complaints. Structure · reported at 136,336 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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