YearToAvoid

2006 Chrysler Pacifica Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2006 Chrysler Pacifica has a complaint index of 69, ranking 5th worst out of 14 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. Engine problems dominate at 40% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 93,500 miles, plus one recall for stalling.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
69/100
#5 of 14 Pacifica years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
726
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
20
reported in complaints
Fires
7
Injuries
24
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2007
rated Good
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
17.5
15.5 city / 22 hwy
Injuries / deaths
24 / 10

Top 2006 Chrysler Pacifica problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine287 (40%)
  2. Structure & Body205 (28%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain109 (15%)
  4. Fuel System93 (13%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires93 (13%)
  6. Other69 (10%)
  7. Electrical System67 (9%)
  8. Brakes45 (6%)
  9. Steering36 (5%)
  10. Airbags15 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Airbags fail to deploy during moderate-to-high speed crashes, including rear-end and guard-rail impacts, leaving occupants without protection.
  • Vehicles stall unexpectedly while driving or shifting into reverse, sometimes leading to loss of braking power and a collision.
  • ABS warning light illuminates along with grinding brake noises and vibration when coming to a stop, sometimes preceding a loss of braking ability.
  • Electrical system failures cause total power loss while driving, in one case followed by smoke and an engine-bay fire.
  • Owners report motor mounts breaking in connection with stalling incidents in reverse.
2006 Chrysler Pacifica complaints: complaints filed per quarter352006 Q12008 Q22010 Q32012 Q42015 Q12017 Q22019 Q32022 Q2
726 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q1 to 2025 Q3; peak 2014 Q2 (35).

2006 Chrysler Pacifica recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 06V432000Nov 9, 2006Transmission & Powertrain127,928 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

    On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump module and the power train control module (PCM) software may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions.

    Risk: This could cause a crash to occur without prior warning.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the power train control module. The fuel pump module will also be replaced on vehicles built from august 1, 2004 through september 30, 2004. The recall began on november 21, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2006 Chrysler Pacifica fuel economy and fuel cost

City
15.5 MPG
Highway
22 MPG
Combined
17.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,700
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2006 compared with other Pacifica years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Avoid851,244217.5
2006Caution69726117.5
2007Good31326017.5
2008Good8102017.5

All Chrysler Pacifica years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?
It ranks 5th worst out of 14 model years for this model, with a complaint index of 69 and a Caution verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica?
Engine issues make up 40% of complaints, followed by Structure & Body at 28% and Transmission & Powertrain at 15%. The median mileage at failure across all complaints is 93,500 miles.
Does the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one recall, campaign 06V432000, covering a fuel pump module and powertrain control module software issue that could allow the engine to stall.
How does the 2006 Pacifica compare to other years?
It performs better than the 2005 model, which has a complaint index of 85 and an Avoid verdict, but worse than 2007 and 2008, which both earn Good verdicts with complaint indexes of 31 and 8.
What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica?
EPA rates it at 17.5 mpg combined (15.5 city / 22 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700.

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.