Chrysler Pacifica 2004
The 2004 Chrysler Pacifica has a 3.5 L engine. It gets 17 MPG combined (15 city, 20 highway), per the EPA. 2 recall campaigns and 40 owner complaints are on record.
Specs
| Cylinders | 6 |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic · 4 speeds |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 5,050 × 2,010 × 1,690 mm (198.8 × 79.1 × 66.5 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,960 mm (116.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,077 kg (4,579 lb) |
| Body style | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
Dimensions and weight: median of the 2 versions in Canada's official specifications (NHTSA vPIC). Each version differs slightly.
For sale in United States
Safety
Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.
Fuel economy (MPG)
🇺🇸 Local dataBy version
| Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cylinder | Automatic · 4 speeds | AWD | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | 17 MPG |
| 3.5 L 6-cylinder | Automatic · 4 speeds | Front-wheel (FWD) | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | 17 MPG |
EPA figures for each version sold in the U.S.
Recalls
Consequence · Remedy
THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Consequence · Remedy
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.
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.
It may not apply to vehicles sold in your country. Check with your VIN at the source.
Details
On certain vehicles built with the Next Generation Controller (NGC) version 1 Powertrain Control Module, the software protocol used to test the vehicle exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system may lead to engine stalling during low speed, closed throttle cornering with a cold engine at cold ambient temperature. Correction: Dealer will install revised engine controller software.
Details
On certain vehicles, the chassis fuel supply tube may have an improperly formed retention bead. 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. Correction: Dealer will install a secondary retention clip to the fuel line quick connect.
Common problems
40 reports🇺🇸 Local dataReported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.
Subframe/Engine Cradle failed due to rust. Subframe is available for inspection upon request. My safety or the safety of others is put at risk due to the failed (rusted, corroded, rotted) subframe/engine cradle. Vehicle’s engine is at risk of falling through the vehicle’s frame at any moment whether the vehicle is pa…
TL* THE CONTACT'S SON OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS SON WAS DRIVING AT 20 MPH, A STATE TROOPER HAD BEGUN TO WAVE HIS SON'S VEHICLE DOWN. THE TROOPER THEN INFORMED HIM THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. ALL OCCUPANTS IMMEDIATELY EXITED THE VEHICLE AND THE STATE TROOPER WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUI…
DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE WHEN THE CRUISE CUT OUT AND THE ENGINE SKIPPED. PULLED OVER TO CHECK ENGINE FLUIDS AND ALL WERE OK. NO ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS OR ANY OTHER INDICATION OF SOMETHING BEING WRONG. CONTINUED AT APPROX 70 MPH WHEN THERE SEEMED TO BE AN INTERNAL EXPLOSION WITHIN THE ENGINE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STOP AN…
THE UNDER CARRIAGE THAT HOLDS ENGINE IN PLACE IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. I BOUGHT BRAND NEW TIRES FROM BELLE TIRE ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2020. BY NOVEMBER 1 2020 I WAS OBSERVING EXTREME WEAR ON THE BRAND NEW TIRES. WENT TO MY MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO THE CRADLE RUST ROT, AND THE ENGINE IS AB…
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, AND MY LIGHTS ALL LIT UP, CAR STALLED, AND MY DASH BOARD SAID NO BUS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED, HE HAD TAKEN IT TO CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM BRUNSWICK GEORGIA (5400 ALTAMA AVE, BRUNSWICK, GA 31525) FOR A FULL INSPECTION. A WEEK LATER WHILE AT A STOP SIGN, THE CHECK E…
ITS THROWING A PCM CODE AN THE CAR IS STALLING SO BAD IN THE MODDLE OF DRIVING I HAVE BEEN STUCK SEVEREAL TIMES AN I THUNK THERE IS A FUEL LEAK I SMEELL GAS SO BED ITS THROING PO300 CODE AN WONT CHANFE EVEN WHEN I GOT ALL THE PARTS I SEE THERE IS A RECALL ON MY YEAR OF CAR CAN SOMWONW HWLP MW I CANT KEEO CUTTING O…
THE VEHICLE DOES WHEN IN REVERSE AND YOU STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR. GAS GAUGE READS EMPTY EVEN WITH FUEL IN IT AND FLUCTUATES BETWEEN EMPTY AND FULL. VEHICLE STALLS WHEN GOING AROUND A CORNER OR COMING TO A STOP.. FOUL SMELL COMING FROM THE EXHAUST INTO THE CAB. ALL DASH GAUGES GO OFF. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. RECEIVED…
UPON TAKING A THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, I WAS INFORMED THE SUBFRAME WHICH SUPPORTS THE ENGINE IS RUSTING TO THE POINT IT WILL NOT HOLD THE ENGINE CAUSING CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. I HAVE BECOME AWARE CHRYSLER IS AWARE OF THE FUTURE FAILURE AND WILL NOT FIX IT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AT UNDISCLOSED SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ON FOUR OCCASIONS HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILUR…
VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SERVICE. SHOP WOULD NOT WORK ON VEHICLE STATING THE DETERIORATION OF THE SUBFRAME WAS TO EXTENSIVE AND THEY WOULD NOT WORK ON IT. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION SHOWED THE FRAME IN A GREAT STATE OF DECAY, WITH SOME PLACES ONLY BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH THIN STRIPS OF METAL. THESE VEHICLES WERE RECALLED IN …
DRIVER FRONT TURN SIGNAL QUIT WORKING. DRIVER REAR STILL WORKS IT IS NOT THE BULB NO SIGNS OF BROKEN OR BURNT WIRES. CHECKING WEB SITES A LOT OF OWNERS HAVING SAME PROBLEM. NO ONE HAS REASON FOR PROBLEM YET. WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR FLASHES REAL FAST LIKE A BULB BURNED OUT. *TR
Questions
- What engine does the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica have?
- The 2004 Chrysler Pacifica has a 3.5 L engine.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica?
- It gets 17 MPG combined (15 city, 20 highway), per the EPA.
- Does the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica have recalls?
- 2 recall campaigns are on record. The latest concerns Power Train (2004-03-04).
- What are the common problems of the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica?
- 40 owners have filed complaints, most often about Structure.
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