2004 Chrysler Pacifica Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 141about this part
- Share
- 16%of 896 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 141 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica, 16% of the 896 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 9 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Its throwing a PCM code an the car is stalling so bad in the moddle of driving I have been stuck severeal times an I thunk there is a fuel leak I smeell gas so bed its throing po300 code an wont chanfe even when I got all the parts I see there is a recall on my year of car can somwonw hwlp mw I cant keeo cutting off ill wreck”
NHTSA complaint #11353350, filed 2020-09, 65,000 miles“Upon taking a the vehicle to a mechanic, I was informed the subframe which supports the engine is rusting to the point it will not hold the engine causing catastrophic failure. I have become aware Chrysler is aware of the future failure and will not fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #11350021, filed 2020-08, 75,000 miles“Engine cradle rusted out to the point the engine dropped. My daughter was driving home from work on i94west out of milwaukee when she heard a clunk. She was able to dive to our restaurant and park. I had the vehicle towed to an auto mechanic and that is when he told me that it engine cradle was rusted out.”
NHTSA complaint #11010830, filed 2017-07, 150,000 miles“Upon taking my vehicle to be serviced after purchase 1 day ago, the mechanic discovered that the engine cradle was rusted out on the right side. This is the only rust on the underside of the vehicle. I am currently in discussions with the dealer to remedy this issue, but have discovered that this is a frequent problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10764549, filed 2015-09, 121,000 miles“My 2004 Pacifica was recently in for oil change when mechanic said the engine sub frame is starting to rust out and this will not pass inspection. I was told to go to junk yard to find sub frame and someone will need to install it. I have seen a lot of complaints about Pacifica sub frame rust and even a class action suit filled in ohio in jan 2015. Will chryslyer cover this issue?”
NHTSA complaint #10706177, filed 2015-04, 129,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10045080Mar 16, 2012Chrsyler: see document search button for owner letter. Information regarding inspection and replacement of front engine cradle shows evidence of vibration and/or shaking while…
- 10044109Mar 16, 2012Chrysler: the customer may experience a vehicle vibration and/or shake. This bulletin involves inspecting the engine cradle for perforation and if necessary replace.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 27% |
| 2025 | 5 | 17% |
| 2024 | 9 | 19% |
| 2023 | 47 | 30% |
| 2022 | 68 | 31% |
| 2021 | 141 | 37% |
| 2020 | 53 | 31% |
| 2019 | 84 | 27% |
| 2018 | 378 | 43% |
| 2017 | 525 | 34% |
| 2008 | 21 | 21% |
| 2007 | 76 | 23% |
| 2006 | 146 | 20% |
| 2005 | 224 | 18% |
| 2004 | 141 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica
323 complaintsSuspension
125 complaintsEngine cooling
117 complaintsElectrical system
109 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
96 complaintsFuel system
92 complaintsSteering
50 complaintsOther or unknown
43 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsSeats
24 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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