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2005 Chrysler Pacifica Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 86 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, 7% of all 1,244 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest brake complaint count among 14 Pacifica model years. These complaints report 3 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 50,034 miles.

Brakes complaints
86
7% of 1,244
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
50,034 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Chrysler Pacifica brake complaints were filed

First complaint May 30, 2005, latest Oct 1, 2018.

2005 Chrysler Pacifica brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter52005 Q22006 Q42008 Q12009 Q42011 Q22013 Q12014 Q42017 Q1
86 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q2 to 2018 Q4; peak 2006 Q3 (5).

Brakes recalls for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Pacifica model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200586 (7%)
  2. 200645 (6%)
  3. 200731 (10%)
  4. 200811 (11%)
  5. 20161 (50%)
  6. 2017110 (7%)
  7. 201865 (7%)
  8. 201959 (19%)
  9. 20205 (3%)
  10. 202111 (3%)
  11. 202211 (5%)
  12. 20238 (5%)
  13. 20243 (7%)
  14. 20253 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica have brake problems?
NHTSA has 86 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 50,034 miles.
Which Chrysler Pacifica year has the most brake complaints?
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has the most brake complaints (110), compared with 86 for the 2005.
Is there a brake recall for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.