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2005 Chrysler Pacifica Steering Problems

NHTSA has 54 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, 4% of all 1,244 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest steering complaint count among 14 Pacifica model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 107,500 miles.

Steering complaints
54
4% of 1,244
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
107,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Chrysler Pacifica steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 3, 2005, latest Sep 2, 2023.

2005 Chrysler Pacifica steering complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2005Aug 2009Dec 2011Jul 2013Jun 2014Jul 2015May 2018
54 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2005 to Sep 2023; peak Aug 2012 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Pacifica model year

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

  1. 200554 (4%)
  2. 200636 (5%)
  3. 200740 (12%)
  4. 200810 (10%)
  5. 20160 (0%)
  6. 2017277 (18%)
  7. 2018178 (20%)
  8. 201942 (14%)
  9. 202032 (19%)
  10. 202116 (4%)
  11. 202212 (6%)
  12. 202311 (7%)
  13. 20242 (5%)
  14. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica have steering problems?
NHTSA has 54 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 107,500 miles.
Which Chrysler Pacifica year has the most steering complaints?
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has the most steering complaints (277), compared with 54 for the 2005.
Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica is classified under steering. 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.