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2004 Chrysler Pacifica
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 896
- Received Aug 2003 to Sep 2021
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Frame rusts and corrodes through379 complaints · 42% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline32 complaints · 3.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Vehicle catches fire from wiring26 complaints · 2.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #04V113000On 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 #03V471000On certain sport utility vehicles, the chassis fuel supply tube may have been incorrectly manufactured.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 32 crashes, 30 fires, 29 people injured, 2 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.
Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
- Vehicle catches fire from wiring
- Headlights dim or fail at night
- Engine won't start or cranks intermittently
1 more problem
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 57 |
| 2005 | 38 |
| 2006 | 48 |
| 2007 | 34 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 53 |
| 2010 | 81 |
| 2011 | 49 |
| 2012 | 72 |
| 2013 | 78 |
| 2014 | 131 |
| 2015 | 86 |
| 2016 | 52 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 896 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 379 | 42% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 32 | 3.6% | – | NHTSA recall #03V471000 |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 26 | 2.9% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 25 | 2.8% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 24 | 2.7% | – | |
| Fuel gauge reads erratically or incorrectly | 19 | 2.1% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 17 | 1.9% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 14 | 1.6% | – | |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 14 | 1.6% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 13 | 1.5% | – | |
| Engine won't start or cranks intermittently | 13 | 1.5% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 11 | 1.2% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 8 | 0.9% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 8 | 0.9% | – | |
| Side mirrors give poor rear visibility | 6 | 0.7% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 6 | 0.7% | – | |
| TPMS valve stems break or leak | 6 | 0.7% | – | |
| Suspension struts and shocks wear out early | 6 | 0.7% | – | |
| Steering wheel clunks or clicks when turning | 6 | 0.7% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 6 | 0.7% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #04V113000March 4, 200434,561 vehicles affected
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.
This could cause a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module software. Owner notification began on march 15, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA recall #03V471000November 10, 20039,579 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
Remedy
Dealers will install a secondary retention clip to the fuel line quick connect. Owner notification began on december 15, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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