2004 Chrysler Pacifica Reliability
The 2004 Chrysler Pacifica has 896 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about body structure and engine. Compared with nearby Pacifica model years (2003–2006), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Pacifica's typical year, while the 2006 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
896
NHTSA owner complaints
2
Recall campaigns
32
Complaints citing a crash
30
Complaints citing a fire
2004 Chrysler Pacifica complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 model year, filed between 2003 and 2021. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Body structure | 323 | 36% |
| Engine | 141 | 16% |
| Suspension | 125 | 14% |
| Engine & cooling | 117 | 13% |
| Electrical system | 109 | 12% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 96 | 11% |
| Fuel system | 52 | 6% |
| Steering | 50 | 6% |
2004 Chrysler Pacifica recalls
2 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2004 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03V471000 | Nov 10, 2003 | Fuel system — delivery / hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | On certain sport utility vehicles, the chassis fuel supply tube may have been incorrectly manufactured. |
| 04V113000 | Mar 4, 2004 | Powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission / control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a ngc-1 powertrain control module, the software protocole used to test the vehicle exhaust gas recirculation (egr) system may lead to engine stalling under certain operating conditions. |
How the 2004 compares with nearby Pacifica years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Pacifica analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | Unknown or other | Too few reports |
| 2004 (this page) | 896 | 2 | Body structure | Caution |
| 2005 | 1,244 | 2 | Body structure | Avoid |
| 2006 | 726 | 1 | Body structure | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2004 Chrysler Pacifica
- Body: look under the car for rust or damaged subframe and rocker areas, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Suspension: listen for clunks over bumps, look for leaking struts and uneven tire wear.
- Engine & cooling: look for coolant leaks or low coolant, watch the temperature gauge on a long test drive, and check for overheating history.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 2 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2004 Chrysler Pacifica reliability FAQ
Is the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?
The 2004 Chrysler Pacifica has 896 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about body structure and engine. Compared with nearby Pacifica model years (2003–2006), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Pacifica's typical year, while the 2006 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2004 Chrysler Pacifica problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica are body structure (323), engine (141), suspension (125), engine & cooling (117). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica, including 03V471000 (fuel system — delivery / hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) and 04V113000 (powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission / control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica compare with the 2003 and 2005 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2003 has 1 complaint and 0 recalls (too few reports); the 2005 has 1,244 complaints and 2 recalls (avoid). The 2004 has 896 complaints and 2 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2004 Chrysler Pacifica?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2004 Pacifica, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.