Is the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica a bad year?
896 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 256, 4.6× a quiet Pacifica year.
Consider selling
Half of all engine complaints about the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica were filed between 75k and 129k miles. You're at 107,000 miles.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2004 Pacifica owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 107,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body structureSTANDS OUT | 323 (36%) | 85k–130k miles · around this mileage | — |
| EngineSTANDS OUT | 255 (28%) | 75k–129k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| SuspensionSTANDS OUT | 125 (14%) | 80k–135k miles · around this mileage | Ball joint replacement (one joint) $200–$500 · Control arm replacement (one arm) $200–$900 |
| Fuel systemSTANDS OUT | 92 (10%) | 54k–145k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Electrical system | 109 (12%) | 34k–129k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 96 (11%) | 24k–123k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Steering | 50 (6%) | 52k–110k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Speed control | 33 (4%) | 69k–121k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 31 (3%) | 8k–101k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Air bags | 25 (3%) | 47k–97k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Seats | 24 (3%) | 5k–78k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Exterior lighting | 19 (2%) | 54k–105k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Brakes | 17 (2%) | 30k–90k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Tires | 16 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 107,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 896 complaints: 32 mention a crash · 30 mention a fire · 17 report an injury · 7 say the car was towed.
No complaints in the last 12 months; the newest was filed in Sep 2021.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
Sept 27, 2014. 3 days ago I was informed that the underside (Engine crdle subframe) of my 2004 Chrysler Pacifica was seriously rotted.
Four months after replacing a rear motor mount. It failed again. This time it cause the other two motor mounts to fail which melted wires leading to the failure of the car's power control module.
The cooling system for the car does not work correctly. After a steady idle of about 5 minutes, the car will begin to get hot and the fans will kick on.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 107,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica: 2
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. This could cause a crash without warning.
On certain sport utility vehicles, the chassis fuel supply tube may have been incorrectly manufactured. Under certain engine and vehicle dynamic conditions, the fuel line may separate, resulting in a fuel leak and an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Chrysler: 26
Repair instructions Chrysler sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
The customer may experience a vehicle vibration and/or shake
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number
MIL Illumination - DTC P1776 Solenoid Switch Valve Latched in LR Position
NHTSA defect investigations: 3
Fuel tank punctures
Engine stalling
Fuel tank punctures
Neighbouring years
2005 Pacifica: 1,243 complaints, consider selling.
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Questions
Is the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica a bad year?
896 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 256, 4.6× a quiet Pacifica year. At 107,000 miles the tool says: Consider selling. Half of all engine complaints about the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica were filed between 75k and 129k miles. You're at 107,000 miles.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: body structure (323), engine (255), suspension (125), fuel system (92), electrical system (109). Half of the engine complaints were filed between 75k–129k miles.
How many recalls does the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica have?
2 recall campaigns list this model year: Transmission and drivetrain (NHTSA 04V-113), Fuel system (NHTSA 03V-471). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.