2006 Chrysler Pacifica structure problems
198 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“A few weeks ago we took our car to a mechanic to have the brakes worked on as a part of routine maintenance. When we picked it up, he noted that when he had it up on the lift, he saw that the engine cradle was very badly rusted. He said that we shouldn't drive it anymore because of the risks…”
filed Sep 30, 2021
“Purchased this vehicle in 2013, inquired about defects and recalls but was told there was none. Vehicle had 46,000 miles on it at time of purchase 104k presently. Good running vehicle up to par on maintenance, which all goes to waste with a rotted subframe. Researched 100's possibly 1000's of…”
filed Mar 23, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2020Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Structure problems in other Pacifica years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pacifica | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Pacifica | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 Pacifica | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Pacifica | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 Pacifica | 8 | 2% |
| 2020 Pacifica | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 Pacifica | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 Pacifica | 19 | 2% |
| 2017 Pacifica | 60 | 4% |
| 2008 Pacifica | 14 | 14% |
| 2007 Pacifica | 20 | 6% |
| 2005 Pacifica | 413 | 33% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.