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Chrysler Pacifica repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (3%)

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Chrysler Pacifica brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (46%)

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Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Chrysler Pacifica 4dr Minivan, ext.

248-horsepower 3.6L V6 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD

6800 mi When turned on, many systems failed and the car entered a safety mode where it could only travel 10 mph. Car was towed to dealership and upon inspection an issue with the antilock braking system was detected. A part was ordered and after installation the issue remained. Subsequently the software was updated and the issue was resolved. 

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica 4dr Minivan, ext.

287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD

18000 mi Failure of vacuum booster (it leaked and the car was almost impossible to stop) 
25000 mi

US $250
traction control light on. diagnosed as vacuum control circuit of ABS system. Vacuum pump fuse blown. tested vacuum pump and defective. New one just arrived 
65720 mi

C $375
Changed front rotors and pads. 

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2008 Chrysler Pacifica 4dr SUV

253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

36000 mi

US $410
I had two problems. One: replaced front left hub due to a failure of the ABS sensor.  
93000 mi

US $400
abs control module 

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2007 Chrysler Pacifica 4dr SUV

253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

85000 mi

US $165
Replaced Rotors and Pads on Front Brakes only 

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2007 Chrysler Pacifica 4dr SUV

253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

21000 mi

US $62
Park brake cables had to be replaced 
122760 mi

C $1594
Full repair of pad & rotor due to wear 

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2007 Chrysler Pacifica 4dr SUV

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

78000 mi

US $230
E brake not engaging and hanging up on rotor when backing up and preventing car from moving forward. At first thought it was a transmission problem. Christian Brothers Automotive reinstalled e brake components. 
111000 mi

US $575
Replaced frozen emergency brake actuators. Also had to replace one rear wheel bearing that was damaged getting a rear actuator/emergency brake shoes replaced. 

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2006 Chrysler Pacifica

Engine not specified

107000 mi

US $268
shift interlock gear and switch replaced as a complete unit 

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2006 Chrysler Pacifica 4dr SUV

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

37200 mi

C $800
ABS warning light came on. ABS system would engage for stops where it was not required. Google found several other Pacifica owners with the same problem. Faulty ABS sensor. Had to replace all four to be in spec. 
15000 mi rear ABS sensor failure 
16000 mi rear ABS sensor failure again, apparently a common problem with this vehicle 
48700 mi

US $50
ABS light came on intermittently. Brakes made loud noise when light not on and hard to stop car. all four ABS sensors were bad. 
3000 mi Brake light came on, Brake sensor was replaced under warranty. 

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2006 Chrysler Pacifica 4dr SUV

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

61000 mi

US $46
Driver rear wheel abs sensor faulty 
67000 mi

US $300
ABS light continually lit. Had replaced front brakes previously with the ABS light still coming on. Replaced back brakes. ABS light still coming on. 
73000 mi Even though brakes were new, the ABS light was constantly on. Not willing to spend the approx. $3-400 to have dealer fix the faulty sensors. 

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2005 Chrysler Pacifica

Engine not specified

182900 mi

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

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2005 Chrysler Pacifica 4dr SUV

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

93500 mi

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

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2005 Chrysler Pacifica 4dr SUV

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

55000 mi

US $80
Left Rear ABS sensor went bad. 
96000 mi

US $20
Park brake release handle broke off. Replaced with new part. 
98000 mi

US $50
Right front wheel speed sensor failed. replaced, but ABS light still won't reset (sensor is working). 
37200 mi abs sensor 
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. 

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2005 Chrysler Pacifica 4dr SUV

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

40000 mi

US $20
ABS brake sensor. 
44000 mi

US $400
defective right rear parking brake 
96000 mi Went to local garage to have them check out the ABS light. They said no codes showed up on their computer. 
98000 mi

US $193
One of the back wheel sensor's was replaced at dealer. 
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. 
107000 mi

US $150
left front ABS sensor replaced 
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. 
115200 mi

US $127
Rear wheel ABS sensor 

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2004 Chrysler Pacifica 4dr SUV

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

23870 mi

C $110
Passenger side front brake caliper had seized driving in West Virgina mountain roads. able to repair without relacing. 

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2004 Chrysler Pacifica 4dr SUV

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

110000 mi The car was shaking, smelled "burning brakes" took the temperature of the rotor it was 300 degrees. Replaced the caliper, it was sticking. 
70000 mi

US $1100
Replaced broken piston and caliper 

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