2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA Electrical System Problems
53 NHTSA complaints on file
All Electrical System Complaints — Page 2
INCIDENT #1: 3 DAYS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY BRAKES. I TOOK IT IN AND WAS TOLD THAT MY ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED (THE VEHICLE HAD 30 MILES ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT). I WAS TOLD ALL THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. INCIDENT #2: APPROXIMATELY 4 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING, MY LEFT HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. NOT A MAJOR PROBLEM, BUT STILL AN INCONVENIENCE...ESPECIALLY WHEN CAR IS BRAND NEW. INCIDENT #3: I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN OUT OF THE PARKING LOT WHEN VEHICLE STALLED ON ME. MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND I GLIDED ACROSS 2 LANES OF THE ROAD (AMAZINGLY WITHOUT HURTING MYSELF OR OTHERS). NO WARNING AT ALL. VEHICLE STARTED BACK UP JUST FIND...BUT VERY SCARY. TOOK IT INTO THE SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT MY COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE "FLASHED" INCIDENT #4: ABS LIGHT CAME ON OUT OF NOWHERE...
MY NEW CHRYSLER PACIFICA HAS STALLED TWICE WHILE I WAS MAKING A SLOW LEFT HAND TURN. I ONLY HAVE 2000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. MY GAS TANK WAS 3/4 FULL. I USE REGULAR GAS. THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS STAYED ON WHILE THIS OCCURRED. I HOPE THIS CAN BE REPAIRED SINCE I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE. I ALMOST HAD A WRECK DURING ONE OF THESE OCCURRENCES. PLEASE HELP BECAUSE AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET I UNDERSTAND THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED SINCE THE 2004 MODEL YEAR AND CHRYSLER DOESN'T SEEM TO CARE. *NM
ON FEBRUARY 8, 2006 AT 20:15 HOURS, THE MONMOUTH COUNTY FIRE MARSHALS OFFICE WAS REQUESTED TO THE SCENE OF A VEHICLE FIRE LOCATED ON WHISTLER DRIVE, FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP. BACKGROUND:THE VEHICLE, A 2006 CHRYSLER (MODEL PACIFICA, COLOR WHITE, 4DR) BEARING NEW JERSEY REGISTRATION #[XXX] (VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION #[XXX] IS OWN BY ELRAC INC. OF 1550 ROUTE 23 NORTH, WAYNE, NEW JERSEY 07470, WAS PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT IN FRONT OF 2-3 WHISTLER DRIVE. INTERVIEW: OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE STATED AT APPROXIMATELY 19:50 PM THIS DATE HE WENT TO THE VEHICLE AFTER RECEIVING A PHONE CALL FROM HIS WIFE WHO NEEDED A RIDE FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE. AT THIS TIME HE ENTERED THE VEHICLE VIA THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR, HE THEN STATED THE VEHICLE AND IMMEDIATELY OBSERVED SMOKE AND FIRE COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT AND FLOOR BOARD AREA. HE THEN IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, CLOSED THE DOOR AND...
Other 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA Problem Areas
Engine
146 complaints
Structurebody
141 complaints
Power Train
92 complaints
Suspension
81 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
63 complaints
Unknown Or Other
63 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
58 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Steering
30 complaints
Structure
28 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
25 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
23 complaints
Service Brakes
15 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
12 complaints
Air Bags
11 complaints
Exterior Lighting
10 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
10 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
10 complaints
Structureframe And Members
9 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
7 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
7 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
7 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
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Seat Belts
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Power Traindriveline
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Traction Control System
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
1 complaint
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classification
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobilityvehicle Controlsspeed Control
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint