2006 Chrysler Pacifica problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (113) · Suspension (69) · Power Train (67)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
613 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (57)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
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What owners report
2025-08-11 · Power Train · 94,791 mi“the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle turned off independently but was able to be restarted. additionally, the vehicle was difficult to start. the vehicle was taken to an independent shop, where the pcm was reprogrammed and an unknown fuel injector repair was performed; howev…”
2023-11-14 · Seats · 💥 crash“when struck from behind in an accident, the driver's front seat failed.…”
2022-09-21 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:vehicle Controls:speed Control · 102,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2006 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, she lost control of the vehicle as it went through a guardrail and crashed into a tree where it came to a stop. the contact stated that she lost consciousness as she could not remember went occurred in detail. a professional removed her from the vehicle. th…”
2022-09-19 · Unknown Or Other“bought this car 3 months ago from ford dealership, took it to mechanic shop today for oil change and was told car is "unsafe to drive" from frame being so rusted …”
2022-05-22 · Unknown Or Other“bought car from a private seller and wasn't informed of massive and unsafe damage to engine cradle. the engine cradle is nearly completely rotted out. don't know if rust has eroded other parts until a mechanic can look extensively at the engine cradle. i have been trying salvage yards and 9 out of the 10 pacifica's i have inquired about the engin…”
2022-05-18 · Power Train“i got in the car started it as usual, shifted it in (d), pulled out of my church parking lot, got about 5 miles away from my church stopped at a red light. the light turned green i accelerated as usual. at this light is a slight incline about 15% ways up the incline it just stopped pulling. i pressed the gas heat the engine rev but no power to the …”
2022-04-26 · Unknown Or Other“vehicle shut off while driving on the road out of nowhere after running perfectly fine and since this incident the car won't start at all. had the car diagnosed and it said it's the "transmission control module" …”
2021-09-30 · Structure:body“a few weeks ago we took our car to a mechanic to have the brakes worked on as a part of routine maintenance. when we picked it up, he noted that when he had it up on the lift, he saw that the engine cradle was very badly rusted. he said that we shouldn't drive it anymore because of the risks involved. i tried to crawl under the car when we got home…”
2021-07-06 · Wheels“i went on some errands before going out if town. i noticed i might need a wheel alignment soon and i parked the car in my garage to go out of town. when i returned to go have it checked out, i noticed my front driver side tire was flat and a closer inspection, it had a tear. then i noticed my other front tire was flat as well. i had two people tell…”
2021-06-21 · Unknown Or Other“my 2006 chrysler pacifica van has a corrosive chassis about break into, (meanimg) my engine is about to fall & hit the ground, this is my second chrysler, my first was a 2005 chrysler pacifica, when i bout the first one in 2014 they replace the chassis but i never thought to search up under this one out of (well) even after i had taken them to a c…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.