Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
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).
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle turned off independently but was able to be restarted. Additionally, the vehicle was difficult to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent shop, where the PCM was reprogrammed and an unknown fuel injector repair was performed; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle shut off independently but was able to be restarted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V432000 (Power Train), the dealer informed the contact that the equipment and parts to do the recall repair were not available after the vehicle had remained at the dealer for two days. …
I got in the car started it as usual, shifted it in (D), pulled out of my church parking lot, got about 5 miles away from my church stopped at a red light. The light turned green I accelerated as usual. At this light is a slight incline about 15% ways up the incline it just stopped pulling. I pressed the gas heat the engine Rev but no power to the wheels. So I shifted it in auto stick mode and it wouldn't change out of second gear I left it on the highway for about 3 days.I went back trying to reset the trans by turning the switch on and holding the gas pedal for 30sec as seen in Chryslers forum and YouTube yet still no power had the car towed back to Alabama when I go to church in Tennessee which was about 50 miles away or so. Get it home after paying a huge towing bill. Because my insurance only covered like 15miles. I got it home try to shift it in R, D, and The Autostick. …
Vehicle shut off WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD out of nowhere after running perfectly fine and since this incident the car won't start at all. Had the car diagnosed and it said it's the "Transmission control module"
I was on freeway doing 60_70 miles per hour when I noticed my car felt like it was not accelerating and gas pedal felt stiff like when car is off. I had my whole family in car and I could of wrecked if I didn't notice in time to put car in neutral and restarted it some how before we got rear ended. I got off freeway somehow and turned car on and off again a few times and it seemed like it was a one time thing . A few miles later it did same thing and I was stalled out in middle of on coming traffic . Cars braked and swerved out of my way to avoid rear ending us . My children were scared cause of this happening out of the blue. I now have no desire to even drive my car with any of my family in it incase this happens again. …
My 2006 Chrysler Pacifica seems to have some very common and related issues to an existing recall. My vehicle experiences all kind of issues related to a faulty fuel pump/tank design and possibly software issues also. My vehicle can be very hard to start. My vehicle can shut off without warning. (no other known issues) my vehicle tends to think the gas cap is bad. Displaying gascap in the odometer area. We experience power loss, stalls, poor fuel economy, fuel capor smell on occasion that could ignite, if for any reason the fuel system is slightly overfilled by even ten cents worth of fuel it can poor fuel onto the ground. This happens on top of the tank. Not at the filler hose. Check engin light code points to evaporative system. My vehicle was manufactured in August 2005. I believe the fuel pump module is bad as well as possibly software. …
I took my 2006 Chrysler Pacifica in to a Chrysler dealership because I couldn't pass the il emissions test. I was told that my subframe was very rusted and holes were in it. He told me that they fixed my car so I can pass emissions ($900) and basically told me to drive it for a few months and get rid of it. I asked him how much it would be to fix it and he told me, it would be very expensive. I did my research and there are a lot of people with the same problem. There is a recall for 04-05 pacificas and after looking at pictures of other subframes for 04-05 models, they look just like mine (rusted w/holes). 06 pacificas should also be in the recall. I did not call Chrysler because I felt I would get the same response as others. So now I have to pray every time I drive the vehicle that the subframe doesn't break. I still owe on the vehicle and can't afford another. Please do something!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving 65 MPH, the contact experienced sudden engine failure without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was informed that she should have the vehicle towed to a Chrysler dealer. Fred martin superstore (3195 barber rd, barberton, oh 44203, [phone]) diagnosed that the engine rod bearing was defective. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 06V432000 (power train). The contact called the manufacturer back and was informed that the remedy for the recall had already been performed on the vehicle. They also informed the contact that because they found no defect with the vehicle, the recall repair was never performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 107,000.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while making a turn on an intersection at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and the fuel pump gauge malfunctioned, showing an inaccurate reading. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the dual saddle fuel tanks were not transferring fuel between each other and the fuel pump was replaced. However, the failure recurred on several occasions. In addition, the contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 06V432000 (power train) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,180.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled, lost power, and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the crankshaft sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the crankshaft sensors were replaced two times. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 06V432000 (power train). The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and shut off without warning. The contact also stated that the gauges on the vehicle moved up and down independently while the engine seized. The electrical system also operated independently by displaying inaccurate readings. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 06V432000 (power train). The manufacturer and ginn Chrysler Jeep Dodge (5190 us-278, covington, ga 30014, [phone]) were notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 134,000. The consumer stated the fuel pump and fuel sender unit failed.
Related recalls
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.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the power train control module. The fuel pump module will also be replaced on vehicles built from August 1, 2004 through September 30, 2004. The recall began on November 21, 2006.
Transmission complaints in other Pacifica years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica?
NHTSA has 109 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, 15% of the model year's 726 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (10 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Chrysler Pacifica transmission problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 06V-432 (control module (tcm/pcm/tecm), Nov 9, 2006). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2006 Chrysler Pacifica transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 93,000 miles, and 7% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries to transmission & drivetrain 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.