2004 Chrysler Pacifica electrical system problems
109 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle does when in reverse and you step on the accelerator. Gas gauge reads empty even with fuel in it and fluctuates between empty and full. Vehicle stalls when going around a corner or coming to a stop.. Foul smell coming from the exhaust into the cab. All dash gauges go off. Check engine…”
filed Aug 29, 2020
“Took a short drive. Turned off the vehicle. After a couple minutes smoke and flames were coming out of the hood. Grabbed a fire extinguisher opened the hood and put out the fire on the passenger side. The air filter housing was melted.embers were still spreading along the insulation attached to the…”
filed Aug 27, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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S2208000136 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2022KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery…
08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Pacifica years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pacifica | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Pacifica | 11 | 29% |
| 2023 Pacifica | 41 | 28% |
| 2022 Pacifica | 54 | 27% |
| 2021 Pacifica | 145 | 41% |
| 2020 Pacifica | 60 | 37% |
| 2019 Pacifica | 91 | 31% |
| 2018 Pacifica | 280 | 34% |
| 2017 Pacifica | 384 | 26% |
| 2008 Pacifica | 24 | 24% |
| 2007 Pacifica | 51 | 16% |
| 2006 Pacifica | 57 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.