2005 Chrysler Pacifica (crossover): common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Pacifica (crossover) years.
1,244 owner complaints, most about structure. 2 recalls.
Should I buy one?The 2005 Chrysler Pacifica (crossover) has 1244 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are structure and engine.
Safety record for the 2005 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2005 Chrysler Pacifica (crossover) vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Pacifica (crossover) years only. How we score it
Is 2005 a good year for the Pacifica (crossover)?
Across the 5 Pacifica (crossover) model years we track, complaint volume runs from 102 (2008) to 1,244 (2005). With 1,244 complaints, the 2005 Pacifica (crossover) sits above the model's median of 726.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2005 Pacifica (crossover)
exterior lighting:headlights
Campaign 05V066000CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN HEADLAMPS MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT AND EVENTUAL TOTAL LOSS OF HEADLAMP FUNCTION.
power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Campaign 06V432000ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE AND THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) SOFTWARE MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO STALL UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.
What owners say across generations
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.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Pacifica (crossover). See the full Pacifica (crossover) owner picture and every model year.
Other Pacifica (crossover) model years
Compare every Pacifica (crossover) year side by side to see how 2005 ranks against the rest.
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