2006 Chrysler Pacifica reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,056
- 20 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 146 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 33 reported crashes · 42 injuries · 10 deaths · 14 fires
What owners report fails — 2006 Chrysler Pacifica
- ENGINE 146
- STRUCTURE:BODY 141
- POWER TRAIN 92
- SUSPENSION 81
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 63
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2006 Chrysler Pacifica units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?
NHTSA has 1,056 consumer complaints on record for the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The most-reported problem area is engine (146 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2006 Chrysler Pacifica units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (146), structure:body (141), power train (92), suspension (81). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.