Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2005 Chrysler Pacifica owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
My engine in my car just shut down in the middle of driving. I was told it was a recall and was fixed yrs ago but it has happened 3 times since. Twice after getting gas and one time driving in the school parking lot. Lost all control of power steering and time of engine trouble. Car started back up and engine light came on and went back of and back on. Also smelt burning wires but couldn't find anything
I drove out from car wash I was going about 35mph then I turned right on to the freeway soon as I reached 50mph my vehicle made a weird noise and shut off as im on the freeway. There were no warning lights on whatsoever although I got a "gas cap" message. The steering wheel locked I had to pull off the free way(no accident, thankfully) the breaks were hard to push down I had no choice but to let it roll through traffic I got to a safe place I put it in park waited about 30 minutes to try starting it, it would not start. Smoke came out from back passenger rear tire. Let my car sit over night tried to start it the next morning, again it would not start. I had it towed it into shop they could not find the problem I had left my vehicle in the shop for a week other mechanics discovered the problem. Later they told me I need a whole new engine. I only got to drive it 2x before it stalled. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. While refueling the fuel tank, the fuel pump nozzle stopped indicating that the fuel tank was full. After a few days of being driven, the vehicle stalled due to lack of fuel; however, the fuel level indicator displayed that there was fuel in the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the john offer dealer (located on 3220 sw topeka, topeka, ks 66611) where the vehicle was once repaired (diagnostic unknown); however, the failure recurred. The contact called the dealer and was informed that there would be diagnostic and repair fees. The vehicle was not repaired due to the diagnostic and repair fees. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would not repair the vehicle a second time. No further assistance was offered. …
When I was driving on the freeway (driving 45 mi/hr), it stopped moving accelerating (seems like the car is actually slowing down) even when I was stepping on the gas pedal. And then the car stalled.......it was a good thing I was on the very right side of the lane. The fuel pump module and/or the powertrain control module (PCM) software May allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will need to reprogram/replace the PCM/TCM and/or replace the fuel pump module to correct this concern. In most cases, aside from stalling and engine revving up and down on its own, there's a lot of hard jerking when driving the vehicle. It seems like the engine has a mind of its own since when I accelerate, the car will not move or delay in moving forward and if I let go of the gas, the car moves forward. It's a safety concern.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving at 65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact felt a vibration coming from the brake pedal. The contact had to shift the gear into neutral in order to stop the vehicle. The ABS and engine warning lights illuminated. In addition, "new fuel cap" was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times and the fuel cap was replaced. The dealer was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rotors needed to be resurfaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. While attempting to accelerate the vehicle, it stalled without warning. The vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that there was no fuel. The contact noticed that the fuel gauge displayed that the vehicle was filled with fuel. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled numerous times without warning. The vehicle was towed to an unknown shop where the failure was undetermined; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that NHTSA campaign number: 06V432000 (power train) was repaired before she became the owner. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 184,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. While attempting to refuel the vehicle, the fuel pump would shut off each time after dispensing 2/10 of a gallon of fuel. In addition, while operating the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed false readings that indicated the fuel tank was half full before the vehicle stalled due to no fuel. Also, the fuel mileage range displayed false information, indicating that the fuel mileage range was 120 miles before the vehicle stalled due to a lack of fuel. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who replaced filters and valves, but the failure continued. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the key was difficult to turn in the ignition to start the vehicle. In addition, the fuel gauge was showing a low fuel amount after the vehicle had been filled with fuel. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer issued a safety recall (f44 ' fuel pump module and/or reprogram PCM). The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06V432000 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
I just came out from car wash I turned right on to the freeway soon as I reached 50mph my vehicle made a weird noise and shut off. The steering wheel locked I had to pull off free way(no accident, thankfully) go to a safe place put it in park try starting it it wouldn't start. Smoke came out from back passenger rear tire. Let my car sit over night tried to start it next morning, wouldn't start. Towed it into shop they couldn't find the problem but later they told me I need a whole new engine. I only got to drive it 2x before it stalled. I really like it and wish I can get it fixed
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle ran out of fuel although the fuel gauge indicated 1/2 tank of fuel was present. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel sending unit was faulty. The contact indicated that the failure caused the check engine light to illuminate and the driver side headlight to stop working. The light bulb was replaced, but the failure continued to occur. The failures were not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 84,000.
NHTSA investigations
Fuel tank punctures
On February 22, 2006, odi opened pe06-009 to investigate reports that the fuel tanks on model year (my) 2004 to 2005 Chrysler pacifica vehicles May be punctured by contact with road debris.the number of reports submitted by Chrysler was significantly higher than those submitted by other manufacturers who were requested to submit data as part of investigation pe05-050 into my 2003 to 2006 Nissan murano vehicles that…
Fuel tank punctures
Ea06-010 was opened based on information gathered in preliminary evaluation pe06-009.pe06-009 was opened based on information obtained in a peer information request as part of a preliminary evaluation (pe05-050) of fuel tank puncture in model year (my) 2003 through 2006 Nissan murano vehicles.in January 2006, Nissan submitted a defect information report to odi that identified a defect in the fuel tank shielding in…
Fuel System complaints in other Pacifica years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?
NHTSA has 120 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, 10% of the model year's 1,244 complaints. The component named most often is delivery › fuel pump (18 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2005 Chrysler Pacifica fuel system problems?
No. NHTSA lists no fuel & propulsion system recall for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2005 Chrysler Pacifica fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 65,000 miles, and 17% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury to fuel & propulsion system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.