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2005 Chrysler Pacifica Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 124 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, 10% of all 1,244 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest electrical complaint count among 14 Pacifica model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 4 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 68,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints
124
10% of 1,244
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
68,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Chrysler Pacifica electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 8, 2005, latest May 25, 2022.

2005 Chrysler Pacifica electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter82005 Q12006 Q42009 Q12011 Q12013 Q22015 Q12017 Q22021 Q4
124 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q1 to 2022 Q2; peak 2006 Q4 (8).

Electrical System recalls for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica

  1. NHTSA 05V066000Mar 1, 2005Electrical System43,180 vehicles

    Exterior lighting:headlights

    Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with halogen headlamps may experience an intermittent and eventual total loss of headlamp function.

    Risk: The head lights may not operate properly which could result in intermittent or no headlight function. This could impair a driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace if necessary, the wiring harness and low beam bulb on both headlamp assemblies free of charge. The recall began on march 28, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Electrical System complaints by Pacifica model year

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

  1. 2005124 (10%)
  2. 200667 (9%)
  3. 200753 (16%)
  4. 200825 (25%)
  5. 20161 (50%)
  6. 2017397 (26%)
  7. 2018287 (33%)
  8. 201995 (31%)
  9. 202065 (38%)
  10. 2021151 (41%)
  11. 202258 (27%)
  12. 202342 (28%)
  13. 202413 (31%)
  14. 20251 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica have electrical problems?
NHTSA has 124 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 68,000 miles.
Which Chrysler Pacifica year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has the most electrical complaints (397), compared with 124 for the 2005.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica concerns the electrical: 05V066000.

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.