Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Chrysler Pacifica
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Chrysler Pacifica has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 896 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V113000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V471000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL LINE LEAKAGE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 323 complaints
- Engine 141 complaints
- Suspension 125 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 117 complaints
- Electrical System 109 complaints
- Power Train 96 complaints
Of the 896 complaints on file, 32 report a crash and 30 a fire; across all 896 complaints, owners report 29 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Chrysler Pacifica has significant reliability concerns with 896 complaints and 2 recalls, indicating potential issues. The structure, engine, and suspension are frequently reported, with structure issues being particularly common. Limited recall data offers some insight but not comprehensive coverage of all potential problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| structure | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| suspension | 70,000–110,000 miles | $600–$2,000 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| power train | 90,000–130,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pads and rotors
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling issues
- Excessive oil consumption
- Suspension noises
- Electrical malfunctions
- Fuel system leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.