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2006 Chrysler Pacifica repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

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

Other (3%)

Chart based on 101 repairs.
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2006 Chrysler Pacifica repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (53%)

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Chart based on 78 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Chrysler Pacifica

Engine not specified

Chrysler Pacifica in Illinois, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Nov 2009

72000 mi

US $500
reading code p0450 line and fuel pump damage needed to be replaced 
Oct 2010

85000 mi

US $900
they replaced the motor fan and cooler fan tie rod a/c cluster 

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2006 Chrysler Pacifica 4dr SUV

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

Chrysler Pacifica in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009

46000 mi
Car uses more than 1 qt oil/1000 mi. Dealer plugged 'holes' at least 2 times-seems to be burning it. Chrysler says it's normal and within spec. Been going on for 2 yrs now. Don't know what recourse I have left.  
Chrysler Pacifica in Missouri, United States
Dec 2009 - Jan 2012
Aug 2010

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. Lift for trunk lid failed. Started intermittent, became complete failure. Parts replaced under ext warranty. Right rear passenger door lock stuck, would not open with power lock button or key fob. Could unlock manually only. replaced parts under ext warranty 
Chrysler Pacifica in Ohio, United States
Feb 2010 - Sep 2014
Mar 2010

61000 mi
Low speed fan control for air condition 
Jun 2012

97000 mi

US $245
replaced right front wheel bearing  also replaced the egr valve 
Feb 2013

119700 mi

US $1400
replaced motor mounts replaced gas gauge 
Chrysler Pacifica in Virginia, United States
Jun 2013 - Sep 2013
Jun 2013

107000 mi

US $268
shift interlock gear and switch replaced as a complete unit catalytic converter needed replacing radiator hoses and thermostat car battery would not hold charge subsequently it was discovered that the alternator needed replacing 
Chrysler Pacifica in Ohio, United States
Jun 2010 - Apr 2013
Aug 2012

121300 mi

US $200
Gas pedal was sticking. 
Dec 2012

128000 mi

US $454
Back left wheel bearing needed to be replaced. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2011 - Feb 2015
Jul 2011

76340 mi

C $450
Brake pads, rotors and front outer tire rods replaced 
Aug 2011

77940 mi

C $5
Both fans stopped working. +12 V wire corroded under the fuse box under the hood. Installed spade? connector (Replacement harness not available at Chrysler parts) 
Jul 2014

120280 mi

C $8
Tiny spring in a hood latch broke, hood would not lock. Dealer wanted $90 for entire lock. I bought set of springs for $8 and installed spring myself. 
Feb 2015

124620 mi

C $275
Muffler replacement 
Chrysler Pacifica in New York, United States
Apr 2012 - Apr 2017
May 2012

78500 mi

US $40
replaced EGR valve Performed scan after MIL CEL misfire cylinder #6. Poured can of Seafoam in the tank, ran car, cleared code. CEL hasn't come back since. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2012 - Oct 2015
Feb 2013

51320 mi

C $79
Drivers door window switch cracked 
Jun 2013

53940 mi

C $187
Install new left outer tie rod end Front end alignment. 
Aug 2013

54560 mi

C $261
Battery failed, needed tow to dealer where battery was replaced. 
Aug 2015

67580 mi

C $500
Rusted Sub Frame 
Chrysler Pacifica in Florida, United States
Oct 2014 - Dec 2014
Oct 2014

108000 mi
I replaced alternator for the 5th time. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Texas, United States
Aug 2006 - Mar 2010
Oct 2006

3000 mi
Brake light came on, Brake sensor was replaced under warranty. 
Sep 2009

38000 mi

US $50
Clicking noise coming from left front cv joint when putting into gear. they said they put in shims. Worked for a week and now is back. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Illinois, United States
Dec 2014 - Apr 2016
Apr 2015

96300 mi

US $350
changed fuel injector, ignition coil and spark plugs 
Sep 2015

100000 mi

US $340
replace driver seat motor 
Dec 2015

102000 mi

US $200
replace outside t rods replace sway bar links and bushings replace catalytic convertor front engine mount replaced 
Jan 2016

95000 mi

US $300
Replace transmission back pan 
Feb 2016

102900 mi

US $400
replace muffler and pipes 
Mar 2016

104000 mi

US $75
carburetor cleaning 
Chrysler Pacifica in Tennessee, United States
Dec 2008 - Jun 2013
Jan 2009

51000 mi
Car starts and dies right after ignition. Replaced fuel pump. May need new IAC 
Dec 2012

112000 mi

US $120
Missfire in #4 cyl code showed up. Discovered oil in top of spark plug #4 within the tube and the combustion chamber. Replaced 3 front tubes and all spark plugs with Champions. Suspect that coil went out in #4. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Alabama, United States
Dec 2010 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

196000 mi

US $100
No AC 
Chrysler Pacifica in Ohio, United States
Aug 2007 - Mar 2009
Jun 2007

15000 mi
rear ABS sensor failure 
Jul 2007

16000 mi
rear ABS sensor failure again, apparently a common problem with this vehicle 
Sep 2008

28000 mi
Drivetrain making slamming noises – loose spline shaft tightened, whatever that means. Power steering making grinding noises – Reported that this is “normal.” 
Chrysler Pacifica in Arizona, United States
Sep 2008 - Sep 2011
May 2009

44000 mi

US $353
Blower Fan for AC and heat failed. Had to be replaced. 
Chrysler Pacifica in British Columbia, Canada
Aug 2008 - Jun 2015
May 2009

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. 
Jun 2009

37820 mi

C $300
Loose tie rod end. 
May 2011

60140 mi

C $57
Dead battery, called BCAA to boost. Repair shop serviced battery terminals, checked battery, all appears fine but battery needs charging. After charging, still slow to crank. Suspect weak alternator or perhaps weak battery. 
Jul 2014

89160 mi
Power seats and heated seats not working. Unplugged module under drivers seat, left sit overnight. Reconnected and all is well. Drivers power seat back no longer moves. UConnect not working. 
Chrysler Pacifica in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2013 - Oct 2014
Aug 2014

48240 mi

C $700
Exhaust system 
Chrysler Pacifica in Florida, United States
Nov 2008 - Mar 2012
Dec 2008

34000 mi
Transmission making a humming noise. I was told it was the Differential gears and the replacements are noisier than the originals. 
Feb 2010

44000 mi

US $146
I have stated on previous visits that I thought the motor mounts were broken. They said they were just soft. Well, all 4 had to be replaced. 
Nov 2010

50000 mi
When making a right turn I could hear clicking noise similar to a CV joint noise. Dealer could not replicate. 
Apr 2011

54000 mi

US $129
When I would shift from Park to Rev or drv the car would make a popping noise. After three days the stated the axle bolts needed to be retorqued. Makes me very nervous. They would not tell me if there was stress damage or how far out. 
Jul 2011

57000 mi

US $375
Had NVLD pump replaced,less than 100 miles and Check Eng. Light back on. Also found water in my passenger floor board.(drain hose missing,was there before pump was replaced) Replaced gas cap.Light back on less than 25 miles. E.hose left off 

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2006 Chrysler Pacifica 4dr SUV

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

Chrysler Pacifica in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2011 - Mar 2014
Mar 2012

68000 mi
Transmission Rebuilt 
Jun 2012

73000 mi
Replaced completely. 
May 2013

93800 mi

US $300
Timing belt broke 
Chrysler Pacifica in New Hampshire, United States
Feb 2015 - Apr 2015
Apr 2015

89000 mi
Engine cradle rotted. Bought as is from dealer. 3700.00 estate repairs. Chrysler makes junk and won't stand behind their cars 
Chrysler Pacifica in Indiana, United States
Jan 2010 - Apr 2010
Apr 2010

71000 mi
seal from transmission leaking 
Chrysler Pacifica in Ohio, United States
Mar 2009 - Feb 2012
Jan 2010

37000 mi
Rear differential seal leaking. Rear differential seal replaced. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Ohio, United States
Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009

30000 mi
Clicking noise in front end while turning. Problem was resolved by tightening and adjusting front struts. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Korea, South
Aug 2008 - Jul 2009
Jun 2009

57660 mi

$90
Electric / Auto Rear Hatch would close, but would not open. Mechanic reflashed computer, and problem solved. Previously replaced Timing Belt, Water Pump, Rollers and Pulleys. Now realize Warped and shaking Harmonic Balancer is bad. Ordered Part, Mechanic said not covered by Extended Warranty. Right Rear Seal Leaking, Part ordered, Mechanic stated repair is warranty covered. Mechanic said that intake had excessive amout of Carbon buildup. Paid $90, but engine now stumbles at startup. 
Jul 2009

57660 mi
Replaced harmonic balancer. Covered under warranty after discussion with service manager. 
Chrysler Pacifica in New York, United States
Jun 2009 - Mar 2013
Mar 2010

67000 mi

US $30
Driver's side headlight went out for the third time in 18 mos. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Connecticut, United States
Sep 2009 - Jul 2013
Oct 2009

37000 mi
Mirror tiltdown in reverse was not smooth. Dealer says there's nothing they can do about this. Humming noise and vibration while driving Cruise control did not work. 
Nov 2009

37700 mi
Fixed cruise control. 
Jan 2010

40200 mi
Went in again for the same humming and vibration. Brought car in and drove with tech in December. Bringing car back again to ride with tech. Going to be 5th time 
May 2010

46000 mi
Transmission Mount replaced Transmission Mount replaced 
Dec 2010

56000 mi
Motor Mount was cracked again. 2nd replacement 
May 2011

60800 mi

US $175
Inner & Outer Tie Rods both sides had slight play. 
Nov 2011

66000 mi
Front Motor Mount replaced a 3rd time Front Motor Mount replaced a 3rd time 
Apr 2012

70000 mi

US $75
EGR Valve 
May 2012

71200 mi

US $90
Left rear axle seal leaking 
Sep 2012

77000 mi

US $218
Battery was dead every morning...Replaced Alternator & Battery 
Nov 2012

78700 mi
Front engine mount broken 
Chrysler Pacifica in Washington, United States
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
Mar 2011

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. 
Aug 2011

70500 mi

US $45
Parking brake plastic handle broke and was repaired 
Dec 2011

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. 
Chrysler Pacifica in North Dakota, United States
Jul 2010 - Sep 2014
Jun 2011

27000 mi

US $350
Had a broken tie rod end. Repair was to replace it. 
Oct 2011

31300 mi
Motor for driver's side power seat not working in one of the directions (tilt/recline). 
Oct 2012

43200 mi

US $200
Worn tie rod discovered on a routine check of the brakes. I chose to have the tie rod replaced. 
Aug 2014

54600 mi

US $76
There's is an issue with the power transfer unit that is causing some "clicking" during steering maneuvers. I chose not to have the repair done due to cost (well over $2000). 
Chrysler Pacifica in Connecticut, United States
Oct 2009 - Jan 2014
Nov 2009

33000 mi

US $105
Dealer replaced left side tie rod,replaced 2 sway bar links, And replaced right front strut that dealer said was leaking. 
Oct 2013

89800 mi

US $180
radiator replaced. and thermostat 
Jan 2014

94000 mi
alternator replaced new belt.  also replaced 2 transmission sensors the inpu and output sensors. 
Chrysler Pacifica in Florida, United States
Jul 2011 - May 2013
Jan 2012

61000 mi

US $46
Driver rear wheel abs sensor faulty 

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