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SuspensionPart report

2006 Chrysler Pacifica Suspension Problems

Complaints
86about this part
Share
12%of 726 total for the year
Median mileage
107,871miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 86 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, 12% of the 726 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,871 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The engine cradle on my 2006 Chrysler Pacifica touring is almost completely rusted and cracked through. I took it to the mechanic because it was shaking and bucking and was told to stop driving it because one more bump could break the cradle causing my engine to drop. It will cost thousands of dollars to replace it. More than the car is worth.”

NHTSA complaint #11352531, filed 2020-09, 110,000 miles

“When moving from the humid east to the desert west all control arm bushings and motor mounts dried up and cracked causing over the course of a few week tractions problems made worse when getting new tires and after fishtailing in the rain I brought it to a mechanic that found that all rubber components had dried up. I ended up having to change all control arms and motor mounts which where all cracked and broken.”

NHTSA complaint #11306590, filed 2020-02, 145,000 miles

“Vehicle was brought in for alignment and I was informed the engine cradle is rotted out and will need to be replaced. I did some homework and learned this is a common problem with all Pacifica's. Chrysler has only repair roughly 7,000 vehicles made is 2004 during a one month period. This is a model/year wide problem. There is a class action lawsuit currently pending.”

NHTSA complaint #10913574, filed 2016-10, 114,000 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

“With only 50512 miles I was notified by my service agent that the car front sub frame is rusted through and risking collision or engine falling out causing personal injury or death. This problem has been reported several times and is well documented over the internet.I contacted Chrysler and got sorry we cant help you for a response.”

NHTSA complaint #10700829, filed 2015-03, 50,512 miles

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202619%
202321%
202210%
202121%
202042%
201952%
2018202%
2017252%
200899%
2007216%
20068612%
200518715%
200412514%

Other parts of the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica

Body and structure
198 complaints
Engine
146 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
109 complaints
Engine cooling
101 complaints
Fuel system
93 complaints
Other or unknown
65 complaints
Electrical system
57 complaints
Vehicle speed control
49 complaints
Brakes
38 complaints
Steering
36 complaints
Air bags
15 complaints
Exterior 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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