Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (headlights, tail lights, turn signals, interior lights).
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).
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving 40 MPH, one of the headlights failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the headlamp flickered for a few days prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed a headlight malfunction. As a result, the fuse box, the headlamp wiring, and the bulb needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact mentioned that the failure was directly related to NHTSA campaign number: 05v06600 (exterior lighting: headlights). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143, 000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the headlights failed. The contact was able to replace the headlight bulbs; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited symptoms of a previous recall; however, the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 05V066000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000. Ma 09/03/15 the consumer stated the driver's side headlight was replaced 3 times but, continued to malfunction. Updated 12/9/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the headlights stopped working. The contact operated the switch to turn the lights back on, but the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 05V066000 (exterior lighting). The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the low beam headlights malfunctioned. The contact stated that the headlights independently turned off and on while driving. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 195,000. Headlights malfunction updated 1/29/19
Body control module failure, lost headlights , wipers, could not close windows, airbag lights came on. If driving at night when module fails you lose all headlights and tail lights. Was driving at the time of failure.
Like other Pacificas 2004-10 my front subframe is rusting away. The repair cost will be $1500.00 if I am lucky. Please help!
I purchased a 2005 Pacifica touring with AWD in the summer of 2006. Three times my car has had difficulties when there was a dusting of snow blowing over the road. The 1st incident was on jan. 24 2007, the front end of my vehicle started to lose control and finally I went into a spin. I was in the left lane of a 2 lane road heading south. My car spun in front of the vehicle in the right lane, through the ditch, and finally ended up in the trees on the other side of the ditch. I suffered only minor injuries-neck sprain, but I took out a highway sign and a tree. Damages to my car totaled over $11,000, I got it back from the body shop 1 month after the accident. The 2nd time I was by myself, the 3rd time I had my 1 year old daughter in the back seat, both times I wasn't driving fast, the second time it kept swaying even after slowing down to 30 MPH. …
Since I purchased my vehicle the front low beam lights have went out numerous times while driving at night. I have had them replaced on several occasions and the problem persists. Recently I have had problems with my battery and was told by pepboys auto shop that something is draining the battery and its possibility is the exterior lighting/headlamps. Even though I continue to replace the headlamps they keep going out and my battery is being drained. After 2 batteries in 3 years I had the alternator checked and it was in good condition. I was told to look up a recall list where I found exterior lighting 05V066000 and I called. I also have had a fuel pump problem that seems to exist and no one can figure out way. After getting it fixed by the Chrysler dealership twice my vehicle will not pass smog because of another leak. …
The headlights intermittently would not work and then stopped working completely. I believe this is due to the wiring harness issue that was recall on many other 05 pacificas under 05V066000. My VIN does not pull up that it was affected in this recall, but I have this and another issue that I submitted a complaint for that should be covered under the recall. The Chrysler company said even though it appears to be the same issue in the recall, since my VIN does not show to be apart of that recall, they will not do anything to help fix the costly issue. I do not know where else to go for help. I submitted a complaint through Chrysler and they said they would not help unless there was a recall expansion that eventually included my VIN, but not to count on it. I told Chrysler that just because this VIN was missed in the investigation that it was the right thing to do for them to fix it.. …
Related recalls
Exterior lighting › Headlights
Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with halogen headlamps May experience an intermittent and eventual total loss of headlamp function.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace if necessary, the wiring harness and low beam bulb on both headlamp assemblies free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2005. Owners May contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Headlight complaints in other Pacifica years
Frequently asked questions
How common are headlight problems on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?
NHTSA has 38 complaints about the lights of the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, 3% of the model year's 1,244 complaints. The component named most often is headlights (10 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2005 Chrysler Pacifica headlight problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 05V-066 (headlights, Mar 1, 2005). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2005 Chrysler Pacifica headlight problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 84,000 miles, and 4% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury to lights 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.