2005 Chrysler Pacifica Chrysler Pacifica 2005

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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%)

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2005 Chrysler Pacifica electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 35 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

34000 mi

US $187
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. 

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2005 Chrysler Pacifica 4dr SUV

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

137600 mi

US $360
Alternator was dying and traansmission was having problems 
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. 
40568 mi

US $857
Fuel gauge drops to empty at 1/2 tank. Replaced secondary fuel pump. 
103800 mi

US $30
Replaces tire pressure monitoring sensors Charged low AC Cruise control not functioning 

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2005 Chrysler Pacifica 4dr SUV

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

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. 
124300 mi

US $18
Brake lights inoperative. Found splice near Left 2nd door pillar was at fault. Rebuilt splice to return to working order. 
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. 
135780 mi

C $2900
Alternator on it last legs near death. 
164920 mi

C $175
Alternator. Replaced under warranty . 
22000 mi ABS sensors have been replaced. Front passenger seat not fully functional, software upgrade needed 
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. 
26374 mi replaced driver side front recliner motor 
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. 
63000 mi

US $227
1. Electric driver seat Lumbar support stop working 
89800 mi

US $1765
Replace A/C compressor, Drier, Expansion Valve, flush A/C system, evacuate and recharge A/C 
76000 mi Rear cabin blower fan sqeaking. Took fan apart, lubed bearings, reassembled. 
109000 mi

US $300
Alternator failed and took our battery as well. 
112000 mi Recently replaced alternator failed again. Unit exchanged under warentee. 
114000 mi

US $78
Left turn signal was not operating. The bulb was fine, but the socket that the bulb hooks into had failed. 
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 
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. 
64000 mi

US $35
Air conditioner stopped working. Took a chance and added Freon with hopes it would last. 

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2005 Chrysler Pacifica 4dr SUV

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

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 
43000 mi rear liftgate stopped working. Dealer repaired under warranty. 
53000 mi

US $301
backup warning sensors would not operate. second time these were repaired. first time under warranty but not this time. 
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. 
69000 mi

US $467
After several months on order parts arrived and were installed. System was updated and is now working fine. 
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. 
109200 mi Replaced battery 
122700 mi

US $685
Replaced Starter which was shorting out and giving indications of failure 
132000 mi

US $1400
replaced air conditioning system as it was not operative and had been having issues for a few months. 
28279 mi Evaporator core on air conditioning unit was replaced under warranty. 
120000 mi

US $309
Replaced alternator due to noisy bearing. 

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2005 Chrysler Pacifica 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

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

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2005 Chrysler Pacifica Electrical Problems

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