2005 Chrysler Pacifica Reliability
The 2005 Chrysler Pacifica has 1,244 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about body structure and engine. Compared with nearby Pacifica model years (2003–2007), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Pacifica's typical year, while the 2007 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
1,244
NHTSA owner complaints
2
Recall campaigns
25
Complaints citing a crash
13
Complaints citing a fire
2005 Chrysler Pacifica complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 model year, filed between 2004 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Body structure | 413 | 33% |
| Engine | 224 | 18% |
| Engine & cooling | 211 | 17% |
| Suspension | 187 | 15% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 130 | 10% |
| Electrical system | 94 | 8% |
| Unknown or other | 87 | 7% |
| Service brakes | 81 | 7% |
2005 Chrysler Pacifica recalls
2 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2005 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V066000 | Mar 1, 2005 | Exterior lighting — headlights | Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with halogen headlamps may experience an intermittent and eventual total loss of headlamp function. |
| 06V432000 | Nov 9, 2006 | Powertrain / transmission — 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. |
How the 2005 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 | 896 | 2 | Body structure | Caution |
| 2005 (this page) | 1,244 | 2 | Body structure | Avoid |
| 2006 | 726 | 1 | Body structure | Solid |
| 2007 | 380 | 0 | Powertrain / transmission | Better year |
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 2005 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.
- Engine & cooling: look for coolant leaks or low coolant, watch the temperature gauge on a long test drive, and check for overheating history.
- Suspension: listen for clunks over bumps, look for leaking struts and uneven tire wear.
- 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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2005 Chrysler Pacifica reliability FAQ
Is the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?
The 2005 Chrysler Pacifica has 1,244 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about body structure and engine. Compared with nearby Pacifica model years (2003–2007), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Pacifica's typical year, while the 2007 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2005 Chrysler Pacifica problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica are body structure (413), engine (224), engine & cooling (211), suspension (187). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, including 05V066000 (exterior lighting — headlights) and 06V432000 (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 2005 Chrysler Pacifica compare with the 2004 and 2006 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2004 has 896 complaints and 2 recalls (caution); the 2006 has 726 complaints and 1 recall (solid). The 2005 has 1,244 complaints and 2 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2005 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 2005 Pacifica, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.