2004 Chrysler Pacifica Chrysler Pacifica 2004

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2004 Chrysler Pacifica repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 169 repairs.
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2004 Chrysler Pacifica engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (34%)

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Chart based on 58 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Chrysler Pacifica

Engine not specified

151400 mi

US $40
EGR valve 
157000 mi Needed new exhaust. 
104000 mi

US $3300
engine replacement 
55800 mi

C $3100
Car would not start. 

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2004 Chrysler Pacifica 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

77000 mi

US $644
Sticky accelerator pedal and rough idle while cold repaired by cleaning throttle body and fuel injectors 
77000 mi

US $125
Loping at idle, occasional stall 
50000 mi

US $185
The oil drain hole threads had been fused by a Goodyear tire shop during a routine oil change. They would not admit doing it. Took it to a trusted mechanic who re-threaded it and replaced the drain plug in addition to routine maintenance. The car is great 
55000 mi

US $360
The serpentine belt pulley bearings had gone bad. The pulley and belt were replaced. All is good. 
171000 mi

US $630
Replaced front engine mount under warranty. In November had replaced rear passenger wheel bearing for $385. Replaced all four motor mounts. 
129000 mi

US $200
Replaced one motor mount 
134000 mi

US $150
Radiator Hose detached from clamp. Replaced hose. 
109700 mi P0442 and P0456 Codes. NVLD not opening and closing propery. Causing codes and failure at VEIP Test Site. Part replaced. P0442 and P0456 Codes. NVLD not opening and closing propery. Causing codes and failure at VEIP Test Site. Part replaced. 103K Miles approx. 
120000 mi

US $380
Had to replace transmission mount and 2 motor mounts 
140100 mi

US $150
Emissions - P0442 P0480 P0452 Evaporative emissions Failure. Replaced hose with heavier guage after smoke test (79.00) detected leak. Hose (20.00) Labor (50.00) Total cost 150.00 
99000 mi

US $700
Radiator, new one needed 
123000 mi

US $3769
Radiator leak Engine mount replacement - as well as 120,000 mile service. 
135000 mi

US $320
Engine mounts 
71000 mi

US $190
Two bad motor mounts 
67000 mi Engine belt pulley tightened. It was causing squeaks and chirping noises. Front passenger side lower sway bar link replaced. Check Engine Light due to very small leak in fuel evaporation system fixed. 
68000 mi

US $10
Replaced gas cap to fix Check Engine Light reporting a very small leak in fuel evaporation system. It seemed to fix the problem finally. 
50000 mi

US $220
Motor mount leak 
61000 mi

US $10
Bypass leaking heater core 
47355 mi

US $146
First problem since purchased new: Replaced leaking rear motor mount. 
49217 mi

US $166
Replaced failed EGR valve. 
60500 mi

US $134
Poor MPG. BG fuel system and air induction cleaning service. Service K&N air filter. 3 part fuel system cleaning kit. Hope to receive better MPG BG fuel system and air induction cleaning service. Service K&N air filter,  

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2004 Chrysler Pacifica 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

137000 mi

US $822
Radiator and hoses 
137000 mi

US $1000
water pump 
165000 mi

US $20
-replaced oil pressure switch symptoms: minor oil leak & oil light in dash illuminates Very hard to replace - Factory Service Manual instructions are absolutely no help. 
184000 mi

US $51
Replaced #2 fuel injector 
36000 mi Check engine light on. Replaced module under warranty 
52080 mi

$500
Engine misfiring. Replaced one 02 sensor. 
121000 mi

US $340
O2 sensors upstream & downstream replaced. 1st used Bosch, they cause problems. Waiting on NTK sensors to arrive to swap out. Thermostat replaced & upper radiator hose Replaced pulley tensioner on alternator 
122300 mi

US $200
O2 sensors both. Found out it's main engine harness & body harness. Damaged from battery acid leak. Needs replacing. Car out of commission since last year 
95000 mi Catalytic converter clogged, resulting in engine power loss and other odd behavior. Replaced it ourselves - shop wanted $800 and we paid just $150 for the part. It was a pain to get the top end off but got it eventually. Working great! 
187000 mi

US $67
Cooling fan relay went out leaving the two fans to run whether the key was on or in the off position. Scanned codes, replaced radiator fan cooling relay, all is fine. Relay is riveted to front bumper, must pull grill out to see. 
74300 mi

US $200
O2 sensor went bad 
124000 mi

US $500
The car just stopped running after making a brief noise. It turned out to be either the water pump failed or the tensioner failed causing the timing belt to come off, causing the valves to bend etc. Replaced entire "top end" of engine. 
63000 mi

US $200
Broken rear engine mount. 
88000 mi

US $375
Replaced EGR valve. Replaced battery temperature sensor replace ERG valve replace battery temperature sensor 
95480 mi

C $1000
Code P0201 came up: lost use of cylinder #1. Dealer initially misdiagnosed as bad fuel injector. Was actually a fried engine computer (PCM). 
117700 mi

US $515
EGR valve broke at the manifold 
129000 mi

US $1200
Water Pump failed. Pump was leaking. Replaced the timing belt and tensioner at the same time. While repairing the pump the side and front engine mount was replaced. They also had failed. 
114000 mi

US $255
exhaust leak during acceleration. cap loose under EGR valve. Removed Valve, JB welded cap under EGR Valve, reinstalled All OK. Could not get new part from dealer due to backorder. 
127000 mi

US $52
egr valve failure. exhaust leak in engine. replaced valve 
137000 mi while driving, heared click and engine locked up due to broken crankshaft. 
137100 mi

US $5000
New engine because my water pump locked up 
112000 mi

US $3500
Transmission is not choosing the appropriate gear based upon speed/load and road conditions. 
54000 mi

US $255
EGR Valve REplacement 
83000 mi

US $200
valve cover gasket, head gasket blown 
83000 mi

US $90
changed plugs, air filter and pcv 
143500 mi Known Ground issue, Ground Wire to Transmission on Driver Side, behind Front Tire. Will cause vehicle to not start, I had to do a temporary repair running ground wide from negative side of battery and clamped to motor. could not complete Ground Wire repair because tire shop that last rotated tires over torqued lugs and was unable to get one lug off.Here is link showing location of wire: http://www.chryslerforum.com/forum/chrysler-pacifica-15/2004-pacifica-wont-start-108 to have tires rotated and then bring home, remove driver front tire and complete ground wire repair. again her is link showing location: http://www.chryslerforum.com/forum/chrysler-pacifica-15/2004-pacifica-wont-start-10839/ 
148000 mi

US $117
replaced EGR and Air Filter 
169000 mi

US $50
flex connector and hanger had to be repaired on the exhaust. got off with an inexpensive repair. 
183700 mi

US $80
While changing serpentine drive belt noticed that belt tensioner pulley and smooth idler pulleys had stiff/noisey bearings. Replaced both pullys 

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2004 Chrysler Pacifica 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

26000 mi

US $50
Uses 1 to 2 quarts of oil between recommended oil changes. 

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