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2006 Chrysler Pacifica Wheels Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
1%of 726 total for the year
Median mileage
157,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the wheels of the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, 1% of the 726 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 157,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“Frame rotted out under engine, garage said engine could fall out. This happened several years ago just took it in for an alignment and they told me the car wasn't safe to drive.”

NHTSA complaint #11022899, filed 2017-09, 175,000 miles

“My vehicle has extensive cradle rot underneath the carriage which causes the car to shake and has the possibility to have the motor drop out of the car, I was having routine maintence completed on my car when I found this out. I called Chrysler and although hundreds of complaints have been filed no recall has been issued on this matter.”

NHTSA complaint #11082081, filed 2018-03

“I went on some errands before going out if town. I noticed I might need a wheel alignment soon and I parked the car in my garage to go out of town. When I returned to go have it checked out, I noticed my front driver side tire was flat and a closer inspection, it had a tear. Then I noticed my other front tire was flat as well. I had two people tell me my subframe was badly rusted. I found out this was a known problem with Chrysler Pacifica but no recalls. This could have been a horrible accident for my daughter and I. We had been on the highway! …”

NHTSA complaint #11423567, filed 2021-07

“The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving various speeds, the vehicle made a loud rattling noise and began to shake and shimmy. An independent mechanic stated that the motor cradle and the subframe were severely rusted and corroded. The contact stated that the independent mechanic was able to place a hand through the subframe. In addition, the rear passenger side wheel protruded outward at an angle when the brake pedal was depressed due to significant subframe damage. The contact described the rear passenger side wheel as rolling back on itself . …”

NHTSA complaint #11152025, filed 2018-11, 246,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while having maintenance done on the vehicle, the technician advised that the front passenger and driver side tie rod did not have any grease fittings. As a result, both tie rods needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact mentioned that all four wheels were corroded causing air to escape. The vehicle was taken to the an independent mechanic. The technician decided to use a power brush to clean the wheel and applied a rubber sealant. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #10502310, filed 2013-03, 22,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202412%
202311%
202141%
202032%
201910%
201881%
2017101%
200811%
200772%
200661%
200591%
200491%

Other parts of the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica

Body and structure
198 complaintsEngine
146 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 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 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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