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2005 Chrysler Pacifica repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (1%)

Chart based on 168 repairs.
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2005 Chrysler Pacifica repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 138 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Chrysler Pacifica

Engine not specified

Chrysler Pacifica in Ohio, United States
Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008

34000 mi

US $187
Also notice a slight engine "surge" at about 35 mph. Shop replaced torque converter. Heated seats and power seats left and right quit working. Replaced the unit under the driver seat that controls the seats and heat to them. Replaced throttle plate and other associated parts. Also did injector cleaning to fix sticky gas pedal. 
Chrysler Pacifica in British Columbia, Canada
Nov 2012 - Jun 2013
Feb 2013

85300 mi

C $500
02 sensor replaced 
Mar 2013

86180 mi

C $700
catalytic converter replacement 
Jun 2013

89280 mi

C $600
radiator fan stopped working days after catalytic converter replaced. 
Chrysler Pacifica in California, United States
Jun 2007 - Mar 2010
Jul 2007

21000 mi
Engine froze due to no oil; no warning lights, oil changed within proper parameters, no leaks at all. According to dealer, oil burned off. Delay in switching gears, or a clunking sound in the transmission box when shifting fron Drive to Park, or vice versa. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Michigan, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010

36000 mi

US $410
Two: replaced the tensioner and two pulleys. I had two problems. One: replaced front left hub due to a failure of the ABS sensor.  

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2005 Chrysler Pacifica 4dr SUV

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

Chrysler Pacifica in Florida, United States
Feb 2014 - Apr 2016
Apr 2014

160000 mi

US $250
Occupancy Detection System for the Airbag system was repaired through the replacement of the bladder in the front Passenger seat. Local shop recalibrated the ODS system. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Nova Scotia, Canada
Jul 2014 - Oct 2014
Aug 2014

119740 mi

C $232
tranny drain and fill 
Chrysler Pacifica in New Jersey, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2013
Jan 2013

128700 mi

US $200
Replace Catalytic Converter 
Chrysler Pacifica in Texas, United States
Nov 2008 - Mar 2013
Apr 2009

82000 mi

US $75
Right Axle Drive Shaft was replaced. 
Feb 2013

137600 mi

US $360
Alternator was dying and traansmission was having problems 
Chrysler Pacifica in Texas, United States
Jun 2007 - Mar 2009
Feb 2009

50000 mi

US $100
Seals on transmission were starting to leak, had them replaced. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Alabama, United States
Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
Oct 2009

140000 mi
Replaced timing belt. Replaced accessory drive belt idler pulleys and drive belt after bearing noise increased after timing belt replacement. Pulleys were whining prior to timing belt replacement and worsened after timing belt replacement. Replaced @ 139382 miles Replaced water pump at 138942 miles. Upon inspection of water pump, it showed signs of impending failure. replaced Timing belt and water pump at 138942 miles. Upon inspection of water pump it showed signs of impending failure. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2014 - Mar 2015
Nov 2014

182900 mi

C $2200
Rotors, Pads and emergency brake cable new tires 
Mar 2015

184140 mi

C $3800
Check engine light, smell of burning rubber, loud knocking noise, 
Chrysler Pacifica in South Carolina, United States
Nov 2014 - Dec 2017
Nov 2014

131000 mi

US $213
Replaced motor mount 
Chrysler Pacifica in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2007 - Apr 2009
Apr 2008

37820 mi
Outside tie rods. 
Mar 2009

43400 mi
Engine started running eratically (stalled if accelerator was pressed normally had to accelerate very slowly). 
Chrysler Pacifica in Ohio, United States
May 2010 - Sep 2012
Apr 2011

93500 mi

US $90
Full front brake replacement including pads rotors and calipers  
May 2011

94400 mi

US $280
Replaced both front struts 
Apr 2012

103800 mi

US $30
Replaces tire pressure monitoring sensors Charged low AC Cruise control not functioning 
Chrysler Pacifica in Nebraska, United States
Jun 2009 - Mar 2010
Jul 2009

40568 mi

US $857
Fuel gauge drops to empty at 1/2 tank. Replaced secondary fuel pump. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Texas, United States
Jul 2010 - May 2011
Sep 2010

110000 mi

US $3815
Valve not seating correctly-#4 Cyl missfired.Flat LOB on CAM & Valves not seating on #1 Cyl. Replaced both heads & Hand LAP All vales, LT Camshaft, Timing Belt, Set to Factory spec, Bled Cooling Sys, Road Test, Note has bad motor mounts. 
Apr 2011

117000 mi

US $500
Catalytic converter replaced. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Kentucky, United States
Dec 2010 - Jun 2011
Jan 2011

106000 mi

US $2750
Transmission problem. Overhauled. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Saskatchewan, Canada
Dec 2010 - Mar 2011
Jan 2011

55180 mi

C $650
steering arm was replaced front end both sides 
Chrysler Pacifica in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2009 - Oct 2015
Mar 2011

66960 mi

C $530
Both outer tie rods have to be replaced.. Problem discovered when doing an oil change, that the front wheels wobbles a bit when grabbed at 3 and 9 o'clock. Went to the dealership to confirm the problem and get it fixed for $530 including tax. 
Apr 2013

90500 mi

C $1700
Getting P0420 code. Cat converter need to be replaced. 
Apr 2015

118200 mi
Engine cradle rust. 
Jul 2015

120880 mi

C $870
Cradle rust paid by Chrysler Canada, with $350 deductible. Also changed loose tie rod. 
Oct 2015

124000 mi

C $60
Multiple problems as underframe rust prevalent suspension, tire-rod, sway bar. Total repair would be > $5,000. Further issue expected in the future as car age. Decide to retire it for a new car... 

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2005 Chrysler Pacifica 4dr SUV

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

Chrysler Pacifica in Oregon, United States
Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
Feb 2011

72000 mi

US $20
Noticed headlights and dash lights would flicker intermittantly. Read several posts on ChryslerForum.com regarding issue. Solution seemed to be adding a power lead in parallel to factory lead to fuse box. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2013 - Jun 2016
Jun 2014

135780 mi

C $2900
3 engine mounts wore out causing other suspension components to ware prematurely (outer tie-rod) tires control arm. Alignment also necessary. entire exhaust system failure. Every exhaust component aft. of the exhaust manifold required replacing as it was a one-piece system. Original part replaced. component module that manages air/fuel, pollution control, idle/acceleration was faulty. Alternator on it last legs near death. Onboard computer failure due to contamination of components. This failure in turn caused starter as well battery failure. Used computer + programming as well as 2 starters (2nd under warranty) and 2 batteries (2nd covered under warranty) 
Jan 2015

161240 mi

C $650
EGR pump worn out. Oxygen sensor worn out. Wires frayed connecting to computer. 
Feb 2015

151720 mi

C $700
Upper radiator hose leaking. Connecting pipe to radiator clasped. Fan relay burnt-out. 
Apr 2015

155400 mi

C $2600
Transmission break down. Housing split in two damage was so severe. Cause: 2 broken engine mounts. -Transmission -left and right control arms -2 engine mounts -Transmission fluid. -2 tires -alignment 
Dec 2015

162440 mi

C $900
2 engine mounts needed replacing. A component associated with the emission control required replacing. 
Mar 2016

164920 mi

C $175
Alternator. Replaced under warranty . 
Jun 2016

164920 mi
Noise from tensioner.Caused a grinding noise. Engine component snapped causing belt to loosen. 
Chrysler Pacifica in New York, United States
- Jun 2007
Jun 2007

27239 mi
Weather stripping on the moonroof was torn. Dealer fixed no problems. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Utah, United States
Jan 2015 - Jul 2017
May 2017

123000 mi

US $1800
both rear and front main seals were leaking oil. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Alabama, United States
Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Jun 2007

15000 mi
-car stalls in no particular pattern. -dashboard lighting and power shuts off entirely in no particular pattern (eg. no lighting or reading for speedometer) - air conditioning doesnt appear to function properly - side power mirrors do not properly re 
Chrysler Pacifica in Florida, United States
Apr 2015 - Oct 2015
Apr 2015

112000 mi
Loud noise upon starting. Repair shop advised vehicle low on oil, advised Chryslers are known to use up oil in later mileage. Advised to add a quart every 1000 miles. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Nebraska, United States
Apr 2013 - Nov 2017
May 2013

98200 mi

US $2800
Motor mounts failed internal pump pin sheared destroying input gear train 
Jun 2013

98000 mi

US $50
EGR valve failed Right front wheel speed sensor failed. replaced, but ABS light still won't reset (sensor is working). 
Jun 2014

113000 mi

US $300
EGR valve (P0048) and Upstream O2 sensor errors. Self replaced sensor and valve w/o result. Shop traced error to faulty ground lead contact in harness underneath battery box. 
Jul 2015

124300 mi

US $18
Brake lights inoperative. Found splice near Left 2nd door pillar was at fault. Rebuilt splice to return to working order. 
Jan 2016

118800 mi

US $85
TPMS sensor on R front wheel was seized causing it to break when a new tire TPMS kit was being applied. 
Jan 2017

133500 mi

US $345
Oil light coming on. Change oil pickup filter 
Chrysler Pacifica in California, United States
Feb 2012 - Jul 2012
Mar 2012

97000 mi

US $1000
Broken piece in manifold Y pipe was causing vibration, Y pipe needed to be replaced Broken rear engine mount 
Jul 2012

99000 mi

US $400
Front struts worn out 
Chrysler Pacifica in Washington, United States
Jan 2010 - Sep 2011
Feb 2010

71000 mi
Tranny Flush, multiple O2 sensors replaced, and oil change done as part of purchase agreement. 
Jun 2010

79000 mi
Catalytic Converter failed, tripping CEL. Replaced under unlimited mile warranty. 
Sep 2010

79000 mi

US $50
Airbag warning light intermittently on. Dealer could not replicate, so no fix was issued. Was told to "bring it in with light on to fix". Update: later went away on its own. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Maryland, United States
May 2011 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011

103000 mi

US $400
 
Chrysler Pacifica in Connecticut, United States
Jul 2009 - May 2011
Jun 2010

32000 mi

US $300
catalytic converter covered by warranty. paid for O2 sensors and had nitrogen put in tires 
May 2011

38000 mi

US $800
warning regarding tire pressure monitor left front tire pressure. pressure was fine need to replace monitor for front left tire on back order. safety check needed new brakes front and back 
Chrysler Pacifica in Michigan, United States
Jun 2007 - Nov 2013
Sep 2008

55000 mi

US $80
Left Rear ABS sensor went bad. 
Sep 2009

76000 mi

US $700
Rear cabin blower fan sqeaking. Took fan apart, lubed bearings, reassembled. Replaced front struts and rear shocks. 
Dec 2009

80000 mi

US $40
AWD logo writing fell off badge. 
Feb 2010

81000 mi

US $140
Replaced inner tie rod ends. 
Mar 2010

83000 mi

US $40
Front right strut riser replaced 
Nov 2010

96000 mi

US $20
Park brake release handle broke off. Replaced with new part. 
Aug 2011

107000 mi

US $30
Front sway bar rubbers worn out and needed to be replaced. 
Sep 2011

109000 mi

US $90
Alternator failed and took our battery as well. Front engine mount failed and was replaced. 
Dec 2011

111000 mi

US $70
Engine cooling fan relay failed and was replaced. 
Jan 2012

112000 mi
Recently replaced alternator failed again. Unit exchanged under warentee. 
Jul 2012

123000 mi
Chrysler has issued a recall (warranty extended to 10 years / 150k miles) for 04 and 05 Pacificas to cover engine cradle corrosion. Mine has the corrosion but is not in the recall group. Trying to learn why from Chrysler Customer Care. 
Dec 2012

129000 mi

US $300
Chrysler offered no help at all on the engine cradle corrosion issue. Before the cradle degraded to a point where structural rigidity became compromised, I had a large steel patch fabricated and welded to the solid metal all around the corrosion area. 
Apr 2013

132700 mi

US $20
Coolant leak, lower radiator hose replaced. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Washington, United States
Nov 2007 - Jan 2009
Dec 2007

66000 mi

US $100
P0306 cylinder #6 misfire, replaced plugs on all 6 cylinders and coil on #6 cylinder. 
Feb 2008

68000 mi

US $480
Dealer said this is a performance engine, so it needs to be revved above 5000 rpm to get the valves to rotate. Not doing this will cause buildup and compression loss. Ran fuel system cleaner through and replaced the map sensor. Fault was back a day later. 
May 2008

76000 mi

US $735
Took it to Timberline Chrysler in Portland, completed remaining repairs according to TSB. Dealer sees this problem "frequently" in the 3.5l V6. 
Aug 2008

80000 mi
Autostick will not return to 1st gear when coming to a stop, has to be done manually, and, when done so, switches gears with a big "clunk" that shakes the vehicle. 
Chrysler Pacifica in New Mexico, United States
Aug 2007 - Jun 2013
Dec 2009

80000 mi

US $600
2 Motor Mounts replaced. 
Jul 2010

88300 mi

US $500
Tie rod replaced 
Nov 2012

118300 mi

US $2150
Rebuilt Transmission 
Apr 2013

124800 mi

US $598
Thermostat locked up and Radiator started leaking. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
Oct 2007

37200 mi
abs sensor 
Chrysler Pacifica in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2009 - Nov 2011
Nov 2011

114000 mi

US $78
Left turn signal was not operating. The bulb was fine, but the socket that the bulb hooks into had failed. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2009 - Dec 2010
Oct 2009

36890 mi

C $1300
outer tie rods Front outer tie rods, second replacement of these. Full brake job, roters, pads, etc. wheel alignment. Drain plug on oil pan needed replacement too. 
Dec 2009

37200 mi

C $1200
Seals leaking on auto transmission, notice fluid on driveway 
Chrysler Pacifica in New York, United States
Jul 2007 - Jan 2017
Nov 2013

56100 mi

US $200
The car developed a slow bump shift out of first gear. Followed by the car intermittently not starting. Engine would jump successfully but would turn off after removing jumper cables. Purchased refurbished alternator. Problem solved. 
Apr 2015

64000 mi

US $35
Air conditioner stopped working. Took a chance and added Freon with hopes it would last. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Maryland, United States
Aug 2009 - May 2017
Apr 2009

26374 mi
replaced driver side front recliner motor 
Sep 2009

30000 mi

US $229
Cruise control worked intermittent, the brake light switch to the s/c servo assembly was replaced and this fixed the problem. Cruise control worked intermittent, the brake light switch to the s/c servo assembly was replaced and this fixed the problem. 
Nov 2009

31157 mi

US $355
Need to replace both outer tie rod ends & perform a 4 wheel alignment 
Dec 2012

63000 mi

US $227
1. Electric driver seat Lumbar support stop working 2. Driver side outside mirror develop a white haze 
Aug 2013

68700 mi

US $1314
replace output shaft speed sensor Driver's side & Passenger's side Control arm rear bushings are torn, replaced both control arm assemblies 
Jul 2015

89800 mi

US $1765
Found and replaced a broken front engine mount. Replace A/C compressor, Drier, Expansion Valve, flush A/C system, evacuate and recharge A/C 
Apr 2016

101099 mi

US $2132
replaced timing belt tensioner and pulley, replaced spark plugs and coil boots,  replace both front struts. replaced sway bar bushing 
Mar 2017

115544 mi

US $1646
replace engine coolant housing ambient temperature sensor lock cylinder repair kit stabilizer bar control link engine mount transmission mount 
Chrysler Pacifica in New York, United States
Jun 2007 - Jun 2011
Oct 2007

22000 mi
ABS sensors have been replaced. Front passenger seat not fully functional, software upgrade needed 
Jul 2008

36000 mi
Clunk when changing in and out of gears as well as stepping on and lifting foot off pedal 

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2005 Chrysler Pacifica 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chrysler Pacifica in Missouri, United States
Aug 2007 - Oct 2012
Apr 2007

28279 mi
Evaporator core on air conditioning unit was replaced under warranty. 
Mar 2008

48000 mi

US $25
Inner tie rod end on passenger side is loose and needs to be replaced. 
Jul 2008

51000 mi

US $300
Replaced inner tie rod on the passenger side and replaced both outer tie rods. 
Mar 2009

63000 mi

US $179
Replaced left inner tie-rod. 
Jul 2009

70000 mi

US $70
Replaced EGR Valve. 
Sep 2010

88000 mi

US $30
Radiator leaked. Used JB weld to fix the hole on the radiator. 
Dec 2010

91000 mi

US $13
Replaced PCV valve. 
Mar 2011

96000 mi
Went to local garage to have them check out the ABS light. They said no codes showed up on their computer. 
May 2011

98000 mi

US $193
One of the back wheel sensor's was replaced at dealer. 
Oct 2012

120000 mi

US $309
Replaced alternator due to noisy bearing. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Maryland, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010

129000 mi

US $146
Replaced right front tie rod. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Texas, United States
Apr 2010 - Sep 2011
Jun 2010

90000 mi

US $350
ABS light on again. Ordered all four ABS sensors and had all replaced at the same time as per new Chrysler protocol. ABS light off for approximately 10 miles, and now back on. 
Aug 2011

107000 mi

US $15
thermostat failed/replaced 
Sep 2011

107000 mi

US $150
left front ABS sensor replaced front passenger seat plastic trim piece around bottom of seat not repaired when sold. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Washington, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

118000 mi

US $14
Heater quit working. Replaced the Sensor and it started working again. 2 weeks later it stopped again, so I will buy a new part instead of a used part and replace again to see if that is actually the issue or if it is something else 
Chrysler Pacifica in Michigan, United States
Nov 2009 - Jan 2016
Jan 2010

133300 mi

US $100
Thermostat 
Apr 2010

115200 mi

US $127
Rear wheel ABS sensor 
Feb 2011

125300 mi

US $450
Front struts. 
Apr 2015

196500 mi

US $740
Motor Mount replaced Valve cover gaskets 
Chrysler Pacifica in Florida, United States
Jul 2009 - Jul 2018
Aug 2009

43000 mi
rear liftgate stopped working. Dealer repaired under warranty. 
Oct 2009

49000 mi

US $800
replaced rear shock absorbers 
Mar 2010

53000 mi

US $301
backup warning sensors would not operate. second time these were repaired. first time under warranty but not this time. 
Feb 2011

66000 mi

US $500
Was alerted that a tire pressure sensor was bad. Suggested I replace all four at $90.00 ea plus 107.00 to install. Parts are now on back order and do not expect for at least 90 days. System will be unmonitored until then. 
Jul 2011

69000 mi

US $467
After several months on order parts arrived and were installed. System was updated and is now working fine. 
Aug 2011

69700 mi

US $420
Replaced EGR valve after service engine soon light appeared and was diagnosed. Required replacement of IGR Valve. Had noticed some hesitation during the past 5,000 miles. Engine warning light came on just recently. Took to dealer and analyzed IGR valve. 
Aug 2012

84000 mi

US $625
Replaced oil pan due to the fact that drain hole had been stripped and unable to restore to original condition.At the same time replaced alternator which was not functioning properly. 
Jul 2013

93200 mi

US $1200
Replaced rear brakes, battery, flushed radiator, replaced 4 engine mounts. 
Sep 2014

103000 mi

US $225
Transmission interlock broke. I could not get the car in gear. Towed to local garage who diagnosed immediately. Replaced broken part with a new metal one. Repairs took about 90 minuets. 
Apr 2015

109200 mi
Replaced battery 
Jan 2016

107700 mi

US $2000
Replaced front suspension on both sides and also did front brake resurfacing. 
Nov 2016

122700 mi

US $685
Replaced Starter which was shorting out and giving indications of failure 
Dec 2017

132000 mi

US $1400
replaced for the second time catalytic converter replaced air conditioning system as it was not operative and had been having issues for a few months. 
Chrysler Pacifica in California, United States
Oct 2007 - Jan 2022
May 2008

31000 mi
left axle broke 
Oct 2008

40000 mi

US $20
ABS brake sensor. 
Jun 2009

44000 mi

US $400
defective right rear parking brake 
Nov 2009

44000 mi
Radiator hose replaced Steering hose replaced 
Dec 2013

76000 mi

US $300
Replaced Battery and EGR valve. 

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2005 Chrysler Pacifica 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

Chrysler Pacifica in Virginia, United States
Dec 2007 - Mar 2010
Chrysler Pacifica in Illinois, United States
Jun 2007 - Mar 2010
Aug 2007

18000 mi
Radio went out. Required new part(s). 

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2005 Chrysler Pacifica 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Chrysler Pacifica in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2007 - Apr 2009
Apr 2009

119660 mi

C $30
Replaced idler bearing for serpentine belt. 

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