2005 Chrysler Pacifica Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 94about this part
- Share
- 8%of 1,244 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 94 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, 8% of the 1,244 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I start my car from a parked position, I put the car in reverse and it stalls out . It throws the car in neutral . I also ended up in a ditch . I had to leave the car at my job. Unable to drive it home from work. My mechanic will come and tow my car to his shop.”
NHTSA complaint #10562804, filed 2014-02, 124,000 miles“I bought this car in 2011 all I have had with this car is problems after problems. First I was driving and the car stopped running it was something electrical then now my sub frame is no good it is rotted out rust all over the sub frame and I have two little girls in my car all the time and to top it off I'm still paying on this car to the bank what do I do not. I need someones help this is to much money for one person to pay when this was not my doing it was the car makers doing.”
NHTSA complaint #10882114, filed 2016-07, 174,000 miles“Gas gauge fluctuates to empty with light and chime announcing no gas, but there is a three quarter tank full of gas. The engine turns off and steering locks without power. Used car purchased yesterday and we were stranded until we filled the tank with three gallons the car was in motion the first time it stalled. The second time it was idling at a stop light. The third time was in a parking lot. I turned the engine off than back on it resumed . We were heading in a straight directions.”
NHTSA complaint #10863773, filed 2016-05, 167,750 miles“When I drive my car I can hear my engine hitting the walls of my car. It is loose and also the breaks ABS light is on throughout my drive. If it is not on than the breaks slide.”
NHTSA complaint #10855300, filed 2016-04, 129,000 miles“Failure to start, a mechanical part broke in the steering column. They told me they have had so many of these parts brake that it would be until july until they can get the part. If this is a fact I feel it should be a recalled item and not my problem. I am with out a car for two months.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 36% |
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 15 | 32% |
| 2023 | 43 | 28% |
| 2022 | 63 | 29% |
| 2021 | 153 | 41% |
| 2020 | 66 | 38% |
| 2019 | 98 | 31% |
| 2018 | 290 | 33% |
| 2017 | 395 | 26% |
| 2008 | 24 | 24% |
| 2007 | 51 | 16% |
| 2006 | 57 | 8% |
| 2005 | 94 | 8% |
| 2004 | 109 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica
413 complaintsEngine
224 complaintsEngine cooling
211 complaintsSuspension
187 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
130 complaintsFuel system
120 complaintsOther or unknown
87 complaintsBrakes
82 complaintsVehicle speed control
58 complaintsSteering
54 complaintsExterior lighting
38 complaintsAir bags
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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