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2005 Chrysler Pacifica Engine Problems

NHTSA has 483 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, 39% of all 1,244 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 14 Pacifica model years. These complaints report 7 crashes, 7 fires, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 94,000 miles.

Engine complaints
483
39% of 1,244
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
7
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
94,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Chrysler Pacifica engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 9, 2004, latest Jun 5, 2026.

2005 Chrysler Pacifica engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter282004 Q32007 Q12009 Q22011 Q32013 Q42016 Q12018 Q22022 Q2
483 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2004 Q3 to 2026 Q2; peak 2014 Q3 (28).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Pacifica model year

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

  1. 2005483 (39%)
  2. 2006287 (40%)
  3. 2007120 (37%)
  4. 200834 (33%)
  5. 20161 (50%)
  6. 2017602 (40%)
  7. 2018406 (46%)
  8. 201989 (29%)
  9. 202058 (34%)
  10. 2021150 (41%)
  11. 202277 (36%)
  12. 202348 (32%)
  13. 20249 (21%)
  14. 20259 (32%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica have engine problems?
NHTSA has 483 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, 39% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 94,000 miles.
Which Chrysler Pacifica year has the most engine complaints?
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has the most engine complaints (602), compared with 483 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica is classified under engine. 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.