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2006 Chrysler Pacifica Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

69/100

#5 most-complained of 14 Pacifica years

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

The 2006 Chrysler Pacifica has 726 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 69 out of 100 — #5 highest of 14 Pacifica model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is engine (287 complaints, 40% of the total). Complaints report 20 crashes, 7 fires, 24 injuries, and 10 deaths.

Complaints
726
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
20 / 7
Injuries / deaths
24 / 10
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
17.5
15.5 city / 22 hwy

Top 2006 Chrysler Pacifica problems

NHTSA owner 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%)
2006 Chrysler Pacifica complaints: complaints filed per quarter582006 Q12008 Q22010 Q32012 Q42015 Q12017 Q22019 Q32022 Q2
1029 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q1 to 2025 Q3; peak 2014 Q2 (58).

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 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica ranks #5 of 14 among Pacifica model years (Complaint Index 69/100, verdict: Caution). It has 726 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica?
The most reported problem areas are engine (287 complaints), structure & body (205 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (109 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 93,500 miles.
Does the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, most recently reported 2006, covering transmission & powertrain.
What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica?
EPA rates the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica at 17.5 MPG combined (15.5 city / 22 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.