Avoid: No year grades F. Weakest: 2005
Best: 2008
5 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 5 model years, the Chrysler Pacifica (crossover) has 3,348 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are structure and engine. 2005 drew the most complaints (1,244), 2008 the fewest (102).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Chrysler Pacifica (crossover) vehicles (US, public record).
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2005 (1,244 complaints). Lowest: 2008 (102).
Overwhelmingly negative sentiment regarding the 2004-2008 Chrysler Pacifica crossover. Owner feedback is dominated by severe and recurrent reliability issues, particularly with starting and powertrain components.
Hard starting, failure to start, requiring multiple attempts or extended cranking (10+ seconds).
Described as having numerous catastrophic issues, being unreliable, and having a reputation for poor quality.
Mounts rot and fail, causing loud noises and expensive repairs, often costing more than the vehicle's value.
Specifically the 3.7L V6 described as underpowered with a horrible rev range for its application.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Pacifica (crossover). Individual model years are broken down above.
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