2006 Chrysler Pacifica (crossover): common problems and reliability
An average Pacifica (crossover) year.
726 owner complaints, most about structure. 1 recall.
Should I buy one?The 2006 Chrysler Pacifica (crossover) has 726 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are structure and engine.
Safety record for the 2006 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2006 Chrysler Pacifica (crossover) vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Pacifica (crossover) years only. How we score it
Is 2006 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 726 complaints, the 2006 Pacifica (crossover) sits about the same as 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 2006 Pacifica (crossover)
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 2006 ranks against the rest.
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