Headlight complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (headlights, tail lights, turn signals, interior lights).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
This week was the SECOND time our van lost both low beam headlights at the same time while driving at night. Both times the dealership wanted over $500 to replace them. Our drive train will catch while driving. We took our van in for this problem and were told by the dealership that "its just the way the transmission is made" When we bought the vehicle it was two years old and had rust spots on the hood. We had it repaired. Now, two years later the same rust bubbles are starting to appear on the hood.
This vehicle like so many others have many problems with low miles! My van less than 70k mile and has a major oil leak! Chrysler will just give you the run around and you are stuck fixing it !! They know these split engine cars are junk and they left it to us consumer to fix it ! This should be a class action lawsuit because it's way too many of us owners out here experiencing the same problems
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight failed to operate as needed. The local dealer was contacted and provided an estimate for the repair. Due to the cost of the repair, the manufacturer was notified of the failure however, offered no assistance since there was no recall on the vehicle. The contact eventually took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who was unable to repair the headlight and referred him to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving at unknown speeds, the rpms decreased and the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the passenger side low beam headlight was flickering. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to key Chrysler Jeep Dodge (2020 n detroit st, xenia, oh 45385) where it was diagnosed that the exhaust gas re-circulation valve and the computer module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 100,540.
Low beam headlights flicker when vehicle is running and after a few minutes go out. This makes it very difficult to drive at night as the headlights will go completely out. Tested with vehicle stationary and in motion on a state maintained lettered roadway.
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. …
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.
Related recalls (1)
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler Pacifica years have headlight problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2005 (38), 2004 (19), 2006 (14), 2017 (13) and 2007 (7) model years. Headlight complaints make up 3% of all complaints for the 2005.
Is there a recall for Chrysler Pacifica headlight problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 05V-066 (headlights, Mar 1, 2005). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chrysler Pacifica headlight problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 86,000 miles; 18% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the headlights (21 mentions), followed by the tail lights (2).
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.