Complaints
1,056
Crashes
33
Fires
14
Injuries
42
Fatalities
10
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Chrysler Pacifica Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1146 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:113,914 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:2
#2141 complaints
Body Structure
Avg mileage:126,573 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
#392 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:119,066 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 146 | 3 | 2 | 113,914 mi | |
| Body Structure | 141 | 1 | 2 | 126,573 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 92 | 2 | — | 119,066 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 81 | 1 | 1 | 122,846 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 63 | — | — | 70,624 mi | |
| Fuel System | 58 | — | 1 | 117,548 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 53 | 2 | 3 | 90,047 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 39 | 1 | — | 73,363 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 32 | 1 | — | 35,008 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 30 | — | 1 | 100,511 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 28 | — | — | 93,768 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 25 | — | — | 87,907 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 23 | — | — | 138,207 mi | |
| Brakes | 15 | 3 | 1 | 95,206 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 12 | 1 | 1 | 47,212 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | 8 | 1 | 80,076 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 10 | — | — | 91,490 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 10 | — | — | 41,122 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 10 | — | — | 50,534 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 9 | — | — | 101,222 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 7 | — | 1 | 86,745 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 7 | — | — | 48,466 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 7 | — | — | 42,286 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | 2 | — | 76,500 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | — | — | 145,750 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 5 | — | — | 85,500 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 5 | — | — | 91,500 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Engine Problems
146
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
2
Avg Miles
113,914
Body Structure
141
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
126,573
Transmission / Drivetrain
92
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,066
Suspension Failures
81
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
122,846
Engine & Cooling
63
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,624
Fuel System
58
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
117,548
Electrical Faults
53
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
3
Avg Miles
90,047
Unintended Acceleration
39
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,363
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
32
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,008
Steering Defects
30
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
100,511
Structural Problems
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,768
Gasoline Fuel System
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,907
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
138,207
Brakes
15
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
95,206
Hydraulic Brakes
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
47,212
Airbags
11
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Avg Miles
80,076
Headlight/Taillight Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,490
Automatic Transmission
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,122
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,534
Structure:Frame And Members
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,222
Electronic Stability Control
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
86,745
Service Brakes, Electric
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,466
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,286
Seat-Related Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,500
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
145,750
Fuel Pump
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,500
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2006 Chrysler Pacifica — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2006 Chrysler Pacifica has 1,056 NHTSA complaints, 33 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 146 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (146 complaints, avg 113,914 mi); Body Structure (141 complaints, avg 126,573 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (92 complaints, avg 119,066 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 102,578 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica include 33 crash-related reports, 14 fire reports, 42 injuries, and 10 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chrysler Pacifica reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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