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2006 Chrysler Pacifica Engine Problems

NHTSA has 287 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, 40% of all 726 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest engine complaint count among 14 Pacifica model years. These complaints report 5 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 87,197 miles.

Engine complaints
287
40% of 726
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
87,197 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Chrysler Pacifica engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 4, 2006, latest Aug 11, 2025.

2006 Chrysler Pacifica engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter152006 Q12008 Q42010 Q42012 Q42014 Q42016 Q42019 Q22021 Q2
287 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q1 to 2025 Q3; peak 2014 Q2 (15).

Engine recalls for the 2006 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 2006 Chrysler Pacifica have engine problems?
NHTSA has 287 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, 40% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 87,197 miles.
Which Chrysler Pacifica year has the most engine complaints?
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has the most engine complaints (602), compared with 287 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 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.