2004 Chrysler Pacifica Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 96about this part
- Share
- 11%of 896 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 96 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica, 11% of the 896 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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“I had the transmission solenoid pack replaced on may 8th 2015. On jun 21 2016 the car became erratic and I had to pull over on a freeway. After being told the mechanic said that this solenoid pack had a hole blown through the metal in addition to a short in the electrical system”
NHTSA complaint #10875789, filed 2016-06, 140,000 miles“My steering wheel started to jerk to the right when accelerating and it was hard to keep the car on the road. It felt like the front wheels were going to fall off. I took the car to the shop and they informed me that the sub structure cradle was rusted through and had failed. This also took out the transmission mount and idler arm. Had I been going any faster when this failed it may have caused the car to swerve into on coming traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10664456, filed 2014-12, 140,000 miles“Motor mounts have snapped and been replaced 3 times since purchase! Body is too heavy for the frame. Now loud thuds at braking and accelerating. Always have had a fueling issue. Had fuel pumps, sending units, lines, fuel filler nozzle, everything but the tank replaced. Fuel gauge drops to empty even with fuel, when trying to fuel it will not allow it pump will shut off. Usually starts to do this when gas mileage is under 200 remaining. So frustrating. Yet Chrysler denies ever having heard of these issues! I see forums with my same complaint, yet it's a mystery for Chrysler! …”
NHTSA complaint #11189928, filed 2019-03, 52,000 miles“Chrysler has a known problem with the sub-frame cradle supporting the engine. In northern areas these frames are rusting through causing loss of steering control. Chrysler has extended the warranty to 10 years /150k miles, but only applied this to a small band of vehicles produced between feb.23,2004 and march 31, 2004. My vehicle was manufactured jan.12, 2004 and has the same safety problem. I have sent several letters to Chrysler requesting they take care of this problem and have received negative responses. …”
NHTSA complaint #10596223, filed 2014-06, 99,709 milesRelated recalls
- 04V113000Mar 4, 2004On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a ngc-1 powertrain control module, the software protocole used to test the vehicle exhaust gas recirculation…Covers: Chrysler Pacifica 2004
Related service bulletins
- 10217728Jul 30, 2014Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure This bulletin involves programming a generic PCM with software.
- 10141243Jul 30, 2014Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure This bulletin involves programming a generic PCM with software.
- 10021684Apr 26, 2007Generic powertrain control module (pcm) procedure.
- 10021239Aug 25, 2006Powertrain control module initialization.
- 10011937Oct 19, 2005Power transfer unit (ptu) click/pop sound.
- 10013731Mar 2, 2005Powertrain control module initialization.
- 10011944Feb 8, 2005Popping/clicking/snapping sound in front end. Front half shaft and front hub assembly. Gpop - issue review system.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 18% |
| 2025 | 3 | 10% |
| 2024 | 13 | 28% |
| 2023 | 42 | 27% |
| 2022 | 73 | 33% |
| 2021 | 120 | 32% |
| 2020 | 39 | 23% |
| 2019 | 74 | 23% |
| 2018 | 157 | 18% |
| 2017 | 473 | 31% |
| 2008 | 14 | 14% |
| 2007 | 88 | 27% |
| 2006 | 109 | 15% |
| 2005 | 130 | 10% |
| 2004 | 96 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica
323 complaintsEngine
141 complaintsSuspension
125 complaintsEngine cooling
117 complaintsElectrical system
109 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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