2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1,056

Owner Complaints

33 Crashes 14 Fires 10 Deaths

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

4

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA

The 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA has received a total of 1,056 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (146 complaints), Structurebody (141 complaints), and Power Train (92 complaints).

Recalls for the 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA, potentially affecting up to 127,928 vehicles.

Recall 06V432000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

| 127,928 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA

1,056 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine
Complaints: 146 3 Crashes 2 Fires
Structurebody
Complaints: 141 1 Crash 2 Fires
Power Train
Complaints: 92 2 Crashes
Suspension
Complaints: 81 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 63
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 63
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 58 1 Fire 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 53 2 Crashes 3 Fires 3 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 39 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 32 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Steering
Complaints: 30 1 Fire
Structure
Complaints: 28 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 25
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 23
Service Brakes
Complaints: 15 3 Crashes 1 Fire 5 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 12 1 Crash 1 Fire 3 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 11 8 Crashes 1 Fire 8 Injuries
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 10
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 10 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 10
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 9
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 7 1 Fire
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 7
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 7
Seats
Complaints: 6 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Wheels
Complaints: 6
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 5
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 4
Seat Belts
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 3
Equipment
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 3
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Traction Control System
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classification
Complaints: 1
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Equipment Adaptivemobilityvehicle Controlsspeed Control
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1 10 Deaths
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11679922 | ENGINE | | 94,791 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle turned off independently but was able to be restarted. Additionally, the vehicle was difficult to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent shop, where the PCM was reprogrammed and an unknown fuel injector repair was performed; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle shut off independently but was able to be restarted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V432000 (Power Train), the dealer informed the contact that the equipment and parts to do the recall repair were not available after the vehicle had remained at the dealer for two days. The contact stated that several other dealers were contacted and provided the same information. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,791.
#11679922 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | | 94,791 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle turned off independently but was able to be restarted. Additionally, the vehicle was difficult to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent shop, where the PCM was reprogrammed and an unknown fuel injector repair was performed; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle shut off independently but was able to be restarted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V432000 (Power Train), the dealer informed the contact that the equipment and parts to do the recall repair were not available after the vehicle had remained at the dealer for two days. The contact stated that several other dealers were contacted and provided the same information. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,791.
#11679922 | POWER TRAIN | | 94,791 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle turned off independently but was able to be restarted. Additionally, the vehicle was difficult to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent shop, where the PCM was reprogrammed and an unknown fuel injector repair was performed; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle shut off independently but was able to be restarted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V432000 (Power Train), the dealer informed the contact that the equipment and parts to do the recall repair were not available after the vehicle had remained at the dealer for two days. The contact stated that several other dealers were contacted and provided the same information. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,791.
#11555116 | SEATS | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
When struck from behind in an accident, the driver's front seat failed.
#11485665 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:SPEED CONTROL | | 102,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
The contact owned a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, she lost control of the vehicle as it went through a guardrail and crashed into a tree where it came to a stop. The contact stated that she lost consciousness as she could not remember went occurred in detail. A professional removed her from the vehicle. The contact sustained head and neck injuries. The contact stated that she went to the hospital after the incident. The contact stated that a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene and later deemed a total loss. The failure cause was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 102,000.

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Safety Rating for the 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

23-012-16 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

Magnesium Inner Liftgate Repair And Appearance Characteristics This bulletin involves discussing magnesium inner liftgate repair warnings and appearance characteristics.

0500307 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SERVICE. *KB

0803105 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

FLASH: FRONT HEATED SEATS DO NOT GET WARM ENOUGH. *TT

0803905 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

FRONT POWER AND/OR MEMORY SEAT INOPERATIVE. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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