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2004 Chrysler PacificaProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,332 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
1,332
Crashes
51
Fires
42
Recalls
2
TSBs
107
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,332 complaints, 51 crashes, 42 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.6x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

rusting frame and subframe

32 complaints • Severity 9.6/10

$X,XXX
2

clunking sound in the front suspension

10 complaints • Severity 8.4/10

$X,XXX
3

engine cradle rusting out

9 complaints • Severity 9.6/10

$X,XXX
4

motor mount failure

9 complaints • Severity 8.2/10

$X,XXX
5

engine stalls dies while driving

4 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

219 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 98K miles.

!Inspect the Structure:bodyMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

138
0–30K
136
30–60K
224
60–90K
249
90–120K
196
120–150K
161
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (249 reports) • Median: 98K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (219 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine219 (16%)
Structure:body129 (10%)
Suspension114 (9%)
Electrical87 (7%)
Structure:frame And Members80 (6%)
Fuel System72 (5%)
Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields58 (4%)
Structure56 (4%)

2004 Chrysler Pacifica: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica, with 219 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 98,400 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 98K-mile mark.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica, with 129 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica, with 114 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica, with 87 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

18
03
75
04
61
05
76
06
44
07
45
08
72
09
109
10
58
11
104
12
118
13
221
14
140
15
69
16
45
17
33
18
16
19
26
20
2
21

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

03V471000Dec 2003

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE CHASSIS FUEL SUPPLY TUBE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.

04V113000Mar 2004

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A NGC-1 POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE, THE SOFTWARE PROTOCOLE USED TO TEST THE VEHICLE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SYSTEM MAY LEAD TO ENGINE STALLING UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (3)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

EA06010ClosedOpened Jun 2006 · closed Oct 2007

FUEL TANK PUNCTURES

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

PE06009ClosedOpened Feb 2006 · closed Jun 2006

FUEL TANK PUNCTURES

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

RQ06002ClosedOpened Feb 2006 · closed Jun 2006

ENGINE STALLING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The worst model year for the Chrysler Pacifica is the 2018 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is body / paint.

2004 Chrysler Pacifica vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

1,332

Class avg

368

3.6x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,332 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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2004 Chrysler Pacifica: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica is related to the engine, with 219 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?
The 2004 Chrysler Pacifica has 1,332 complaints, 51 crash reports, and 42 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.6x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Chrysler Pacifica problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chrysler Pacifica problems start?
Based on 1104 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 98,400 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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