Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (accelerator pedal, throttle, sudden acceleration, cruise control).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Chrysler Pacifica owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
While drive turning left though a traffic light on pilot knob and 160th in farmington my car stalled wheel lock up paddle felt like it had gotten stuck for a second and there in the middle of the intersection my car had completely stalled out with my children in the vehicle to wear I had two trucks pull over that had two stranger men that came over to push me out of the intersection out of danger when pulled off to the side of the road turn the car over and it did turn back on but because of the incident that I just happened I was not taking any chances of having it stalled going through a traffic intersection with my children in the car again so I had it towed home
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. While the vehicle was stopped with the brake pedal depressed, the speedometer displayed 20 MPH. Also, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and lurched forward. While braking on wet pavement, the ABS malfunctioned and caused the vehicle to slide. Also, a burning odor was present coming from the air vents and the fuel cap indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to tom ahl Chrysler (672 kings ave, lanmor, oh) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failures could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 155,000.
The gas pedal sticks on this vehicle when trying to accelerate. When the car does finally start moving forward it "jerks" forward rapidly. This has occurred when pulling out of park & also when trying to pull out into traffic. From researching it on the internet it seems to be a common issue related to the throttle body.
The auto shop that repaired our car said these problems were not from the accident, we fixed the speed control, now it still saying we are going 50 and were going 30, the sway bar is not from the wreck either, this car has trouble too much air is out too, it's been money, money thank you.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate properly while driving 60 MPH. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the sensors. The contact also noticed that the vehicle was using excessive fuel at low mileages and she smelled a strong odor of gasoline coming from the vehicle. She took the vehicle back to the dealer and they stated that the wires in the electrical system were damaged. The repair would cost $3,000; however, the dealer could not diagnose the failure pertaining to the fuel system. The vehicle has not been repaired. Weeks later, the driver side head lamp failed, reducing all visibility. Several months later, the vehicle would vibrate abnormally and was taken back to the dealer. The technician replaced another sensor. …
Year2006 make/modelchrysler Pacifica mileageabout 99,000 driving for 13+ years; had been getting check engine and ABS signs on dashboard now and then for about 6 years; in humid days recurrences were more than in colds. Va inspection, both emission and safety, passed every year, last one being in July 2019, without any issue. Since late July ABS sign ceased to appear any more, and check engine light is appearing steadily. In diagnostics p0700, p0732 and p0720 codes were returned. Now a days, when I come to a stop/red light, on full brake, engine makes a jerk, and speedometer reading jumps from 0 to 20 MPH. Also, break pedal experiences a push-back, causing tendency to drive forward. Over 30 MPH gas pedal demands more compression, and engine motion roaring also surges, no rattling. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated the accelerator pedal went from intermittently feeling stiff to becoming intermittently stuck in the open throttle position. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer three times and was told that the accelerator pedal was working fine. On the most recent failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the dealer advised the contact that the accelerator was broken and the vehicle could not be driven. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the vehicle cannot be repaired because the part for the vehicle was no longer being produced. The contact stated that the manufacturer had the vehicle for approximately thirty days before informing the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired. The failure mileage was 46,000 and the current mileage was 52,000.
Ive had this car for just over one year. I have replaced 2 motor mounts, 6 months apart. The electric cooling fan motor bearing went bad and you cant replace just the motor, you have to replace both motors, both fans and the shroud ( ridiculous ). My check engine light is on and says fuel cap on dash but I replaced the cap and now as I'm looking on this site I know its probably the gas tank lines cracked. Ive also got the sticky gas pedal, transmission bangs into 2nd randomly. My conclusion after reading about so many problems that many people are having with this vehicle is that there should be recalls. I mean jesus were talking about fire hazards and a sticking accelerator potentially causing an accident. Nothing but problems with this car at such low miles. Never again Chrysler.
Chrysler model: Pacifica year: 2006 problem: sticky pedal that depresses and remains depressed until pulled by hand into its rightful position frequency: 4 out of 7 days per week 5 out of 7 drive instances per day..updated 06/28/13 the consumer stated the when the accelerator pedal is un-stuck at speeds above 60 MPH, the vehicle does not slow down, at lower speeds, the vehicle follows inertia. The pedal is hard to depress/stiff when stuck about 1/3, of the time it is smooth/easy, when it is not stuck 2/3 of the time. He stated the cruise control is not activated when he experiences the problem and there is nothing interfering with the pedal.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal would intermittently become stuck in a partially depressed position. In order to release the pedal form that position, the contact had to apply more pressure to the pedal. The vehicle would surge forward or backward when this occurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the inside portion of the throttle was scraped out in order to remedy the failure. The dealer stated that the metal plate on the throttle got stuck and the remedy was a temporary fix. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 63,000 and the current mileage was 74,000.
Acceleration complaints in other Pacifica years
Frequently asked questions
How common are acceleration problems on the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica?
NHTSA has 49 complaints about the speed control & acceleration of the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, 7% of the model year's 726 complaints. The component named most often is accelerator pedal (10 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Chrysler Pacifica acceleration problems?
No. NHTSA lists no speed control & acceleration recall for the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, though it has 1 recall 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 2006 Chrysler Pacifica acceleration problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 63,000 miles, and 10% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to speed control & acceleration 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.