With 2 recalls and 1,243 complaints, the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

1,243

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

05V0660002005-01-03

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN HEADLAMPS MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT AND EVENTUAL TOTAL LOSS OF HEADLAMP FUNCTION.

THE HEAD LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR NO HEADLIGHT FUNCTION. THIS COULD IMPAIR A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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06V4320002006-09-11

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE AND THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) SOFTWARE MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO STALL UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.

THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH TO OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2005 Chrysler Pacifica's biggest weak point? STRUCTURE. It leads 1,243 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Structure212

02Engine And Engine Cooling131

03Engine84

04Power Train73

05Unknown Or Other58

1,243 total across 1 model years (2005–2005)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Chrysler Pacifica Fuel Economy

17–18mpg combined

15-16city

20-23hwy

$2,450-$2,600/yr

Fuel economy for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica ranges from 17 to 18 MPG combined across 3 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Pacifica 2WD - Automatic 4-spd

18mpg

3.8L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

16 city23 hwy~$2,450/yr-1/10 Poor

Pacifica 2WD - Automatic 4-spd

17mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

15 city21 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor

Pacifica AWD - Automatic 4-spd

17mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

15 city20 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2005 Chrysler Pacifica

36States

21%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Michigan (8%), but the remaining listings are spread across 35 other states nationwide.

MIMichigan

9808%

FLFlorida

7566%

TXTexas

7516%

MOMissouri

6655%

PAPennsylvania

5735%

OHOhio

5475%

ILIllinois

5344%

MNMinnesota

5314%

DCWashington DC

4994%

CACalifornia

4854%

MDMaryland

4203%

INIndiana

3683%

DEDelaware

3633%

NCNorth Carolina

3433%

WIWisconsin

3283%

GAGeorgia

3153%

NYNew York

2672%

TNTennessee

2662%

IAIowa

2572%

AZArizona

2512%

OKOklahoma

2332%

OROregon

2142%

CO189

UT163

WA163

NJ162

NH152

NV122

MA113

VA104

NE104

KY98

RI91

AL85

KS73

VT71

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2005.

2005 Chrysler Pacifica Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?

You'll get between 17 and 18 MPG combined from the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?

STRUCTURE problems top the list with 1,243 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.