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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (36%)

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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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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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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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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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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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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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