10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
99,707 miles

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2006 Chrysler Pacifica drivetrain problems

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2006 Chrysler Pacifica Owner Comments (Page 1 of 5)

problem #91

May 012022

Pacifica

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I got in the car started it as usual, shifted it in (D), pulled out of my church parking lot, got about 5 miles away from my church stopped at a red light. The light turned green I accelerated as usual. At this light is a slight incline about 15% ways up the incline it just stopped pulling. I pressed the gas heat the engine Rev but no power to the wheels. So I shifted it in auto stick mode and it wouldn-??t change out of second gear I left it on the highway for about 3 days.I went back trying to reset the trans by turning the switch on and holding the gas pedal for 30sec as seen in Chryslers forum and YouTube yet still no power had the car towed back to Alabama when I go to church in Tennessee which was about 50 miles away or so. Get it home after paying a huge towing bill. Because my insurance only covered like 15miles. I got it home try to shift it in R, D, and The Autostick. however, it finally started going back to 1st gear. Unfortunately it still wouldn-??t pull. I-??ve looked up the problem and there is a recall for this, However when I call Chrysler it doesn-??t cover my vehicle

- Huntsville , AL, USA

problem #90

Apr 012022

Pacifica

  • miles
Vehicle shut off WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD out of nowhere after running perfectly fine and since this incident the car won't start at all. Had the car diagnosed and it said it's the "Transmission control module"

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #89

Nov 232020

Pacifica

  • 148,000 miles
While drive turning left though a traffic light on Pilot knob and 160th in farmington my car stalled wheel lock up paddle felt like it had gotten stuck for a second and there in the middle of the intersection my car had completely stalled out with my children in the vehicle to wear I had two trucks pull over that had two stranger men that came over to push me out of the intersection out of danger when pulled off to the side of the road turn the car over and it did turn back on but because of the incident that I just happened I was not taking any chances of having it stalled going through a traffic intersection with my children in the car again so I had it towed home

- Farmington, MN, USA

problem #88

Mar 232020

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • 157,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact and an independent mechanic replaced the fuel pump, the battery, alternator, throttle body and several other various parts however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to team hodges Chrysler Dodge Ram Jeep (2265 M-76, West branch, mi 48661) and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.

- West Branch, MI, USA

problem #87

Aug 142019

Pacifica

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled, lost power, and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the crankshaft sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the crankshaft sensors were replaced two times. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 06V432000 (power train). The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

- Los Banos, CA, USA

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problem #86

Aug 012017

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • 134,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and shut off without warning. The contact also stated that the gauges on the vehicle moved up and down independently while the engine seized. The electrical system also operated independently by displaying inaccurate readings. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 06V432000 (power train). The manufacturer and ginn Chrysler Jeep Dodge (5190 us-278, covington, ga 30014, 770-679-2202) were notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 134,000. The consumer stated the fuel pump and fuel sender unit failed.

- Covington, GA, USA

problem #85

Aug 112019

Pacifica

  • 183,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The engine cradle is completely rusted through and motor mounts as well.I took into a shop, he refused to fix my idle pulley and told us it's unsafe to drive our 2006 Chrysler Pacifica.

- Sioux Falls, SD, USA

problem #84

Jul 262019

Pacifica

  • miles
Year2006 make/modelchrysler Pacifica mileageabout 99,000 driving for 13+ years; had been getting check engine and ABS signs on dashboard now and then for about 6 years; in humid days recurrences were more than in colds. Va inspection, both emission and safety, passed every year, last one being in July 2019, without any issue. Since late July ABS sign ceased to appear any more, and check engine light is appearing steadily. In diagnostics P0700, P0732 and P0720 codes were returned. Now a days, when I come to a stop/red light, on full brake, engine makes a jerk, and speedometer reading jumps from 0 to 20 mph. Also, break pedal experiences a push-back, causing tendency to drive forward. Over 30 mph gas pedal demands more compression, and engine motion roaring also surges, no rattling. What kind of risk I am carrying in driving the vehicle, what are my options, cost for remedy and is it worth to invest in fixing the problem(s)?

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

problem #83

Jan 312019

Pacifica

  • 107,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving 65 mph, the contact experienced sudden engine failure without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was informed that she should have the vehicle towed to a Chrysler dealer. Fred martin superstore (3195 barber rd, barberton, oh 44203, (330) 753-4444) diagnosed that the engine rod bearing was defective. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 06V432000 (power train). The contact called the manufacturer back and was informed that the remedy for the recall had already been performed on the vehicle. They also informed the contact that because they found no defect with the vehicle, the recall repair was never performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 107,000.

- Acron, OH, USA

problem #82

Aug 012019

Pacifica

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving 55 mph, the contact lost control of the steering and almost crashed. In addition, the vehicle failed to shift into second gear or reverse. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

- Malone, NY, USA

problem #81

Jul 022019

Pacifica

  • 76,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the brake pedal failed to stop the vehicle. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 06V432000 (power train). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

problem #80

Dec 152018

Pacifica

  • 162,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the fuel gauge also changed from a half tank to empty very quickly. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump and power train control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06V432000 (power train). A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.

- Hanover, PA, USA

problem #79

Mar 282018

Pacifica

  • miles
My vehicle has extensive cradle rot underneath the carriage which causes the car to shake and has the possibility to have the motor drop out of the car, I was having routine maintence completed on my car when I found this out. I called Chrysler and although hundreds of complaints have been filed no recall has been issued on this matter.

- Columbia, MO, USA

problem #78

Nov 082017

Pacifica

  • 177,069 miles
The cradle break and rust and tbe power train. No work properry

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #77

Nov 082017

Pacifica

  • 177,068 miles
Wgen I put the gas pedal no runing like aspec and tge crudle is rust

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #76

Oct 032017

Pacifica

  • 145,000 miles
Engine cradle is corroded through.

- Mooresville, IN, USA

problem #75

Sep 152017

Pacifica

  • 156,000 miles
Car is stalling while driving and fuel pump and system have had to be replaced twice! head lights and turning signals are have to be replaced often as well!

- Rock Hill, SC, USA

problem #74

Jul 242017

Pacifica

  • 129 miles
Vehicle shuts off unexpectedly, gas gauge suddenly drops to empty, vehicle will suddenly register invalid key fob. Vehicle has suddenly stopped on city street 5 times in pass 3 mos. Researched year, make and model, found there is a recall. Called dealership, they state my VIN number is not included in recall. I feel car is unsafe to drive. Can't afford repair to PCM, nor tcm. Would cost over 1,000 dollars at dealership. Car not repaired as of 7-24-2017

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #73

Jul 152017

Pacifica

  • 197,000 miles
My 2006 Chrysler Pacifica seems to have some very common and related issues to an existing recall. My vehicle experiences all kind of issues related to a faulty fuel pump/tank design and possibly software issues also. My vehicle can be very hard to start. My vehicle can shut off without warning. (no other known issues) my vehicle tends to think the gas cap is bad. Displaying gascap in the odometer area. We experience power loss, stalls, poor fuel economy, fuel capor smell on occasion that could ignite, if for any reason the fuel system is slightly overfilled by even ten cents worth of fuel it can poor fuel onto the ground. This happens on top of the tank. Not at the filler hose. Check engin light code points to evaporative system. My vehicle was manufactured in August 2005. I believe the fuel pump module is bad as well as possibly software. If you do your own research you will find this car is know to have evap system and fuel system issues. Lots of them. One that comes to mind is a connector on the pump or model cracking and allowing fuel /air to escape. I am terrified my car might blow up with my children in it. I can't give exact dates because this happens all of the time. Evap codes return, fuel smells, poor engine performance power loss, if it does shut off while driving it becomes hard to steer. Etc etc

- Cookeville, TN, USA

problem #72

Feb 282013

Pacifica

  • 165,000 miles
Since I have owned the vehicle (2013) there have been problems with getting the car running again. First while in motion the vehicle would tremor (in the front) before shutting down, particularly if going above 25-30 mph. When the car was shut off by key ignition and turned back on it would start again. Codes for oxygen sensor would come up, had that fixed. Problem began again a few months later. Multiple times while driving on the highway/open road the sensors on the panel all lite up and the car shut down. I had the alternator replaced twice for this issue; thinking that was the problem. Prior to the second alternator rebuild/replacement the fuel gauge would fluctuate after reaching half a tank. Most of the time it would read empty when the tank was half full; or empty when the tank is full. I noticed the gauge would drop if a turn was made or the car hit a bump/pot hole in the city street/highway. I attempted to replicate conditions to get the gauge to go back to normal, this did not always work.occasionally it would wave around while driving. The car began to read code for fuel system issues. Had this tested, fuel system was fine; yet problem consisted. With a half full tank, the car would repeatedly read empty, not allow any additional gas to be put into the tank (would cut off at pump as if tank were full), and shut down while driving in different road conditions as if there were no gas in the car. Right now the gas gauge continues to read empty when there is gas in the tank, I have trouble filling the tank as it cuts off the pump repeatedly not allowing new gas to be put in, the car cuts off often while driving.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

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