2006 Chrysler Pacifica Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 146about this part
- Share
- 20%of 726 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 146 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, 20% of the 726 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I took my car in today to have shocks put on and was informed the engine cradle was so severely rusted the rack and pinion was about to drop out of the car along with the motor. I drive on the highway everyday and this would have broke in the next week or so and I would probably be severely injured or worse.”
NHTSA complaint #11360893, filed 2020-09, 247,000 miles“I have been told that my engine cradle is rusted beyond repair and will need replacing. Chrysler recalled 2004-2005 in rust belt areas to replace engine cradle. This issue affects 2004-2008 which my car is a part of. This rust issue could cause the motor to fall out from the engine cradle and cause serious safety risk”
NHTSA complaint #11170972, filed 2019-01, 136,000 miles“Today I was told that the engine cradle of my 2006 Chrysler Pacifica with 125214 miles was rusted out and needs to be replaced, will not pass nys inspection. Online I read that Chrysler is only are covering the 2004 and 2005 models. This is a extreme safety problem just like the defects in the 2004 and 2005 that Chrysler needs to cover.”
NHTSA complaint #10692752, filed 2015-03, 125,214 miles“Went in for an oil change and found out the subframe on the vehicle was rusted out. Took it to my mechanic. After researching I have found many posts on this happening to many people with this make and model. Please check into this issue, it seems that something is not right with this part of the vehicle. The car is in perfect shape no rust or corrosion anywhere else on the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10838085, filed 2016-02, 103,000 miles“During routine oil change, significant rust-through was discovered on engine cradle. This car has been garaged all its life and only has 51,000 miles. I see through investigation that this problem has been occurring since 2004 and there seems to be no help from Chrysler for the 2006 model year. Well my days of being a Chrysler and dodge man are over!”
NHTSA complaint #10596826, filed 2014-06, 51,421 milesEngine: 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 2006 Chrysler Pacifica
198 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
109 complaintsEngine cooling
101 complaintsFuel system
93 complaintsSuspension
86 complaintsOther or unknown
65 complaintsElectrical system
57 complaintsVehicle speed control
49 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsSteering
36 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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