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2006 Chrysler Pacifica Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 109 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, 15% of all 726 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest transmission complaint count among 14 Pacifica model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 93,280 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
109
15% of 726
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
93,280 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Chrysler Pacifica transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 13, 2006, latest Aug 11, 2025.

2006 Chrysler Pacifica transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per quarter92006 Q42010 Q12011 Q32013 Q22014 Q42016 Q32018 Q12022 Q2
109 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q4 to 2025 Q3; peak 2013 Q3 (9).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica

  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.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Pacifica model year

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

  1. 2005130 (10%)
  2. 2006109 (15%)
  3. 200788 (27%)
  4. 200814 (14%)
  5. 20161 (50%)
  6. 2017468 (31%)
  7. 2018155 (18%)
  8. 201973 (23%)
  9. 202038 (22%)
  10. 2021119 (32%)
  11. 202272 (34%)
  12. 202341 (27%)
  13. 202411 (26%)
  14. 20253 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 109 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, 15% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 93,280 miles.
Which Chrysler Pacifica year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has the most transmission complaints (468), compared with 109 for the 2006.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica concerns the transmission: 06V432000.

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.