2006 Chrysler Pacifica Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 726 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. WHILE TURNING LEFT AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONTINUED TO FUNCTION AND THE…”NHTSA complaint 10349708 — filed 08/16/2010
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH A TAPPING NOISE COULD BE HEARD IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN…”NHTSA complaint 10344960 — filed 07/23/2010
“LOUD TICKING NOISE AND RATTLING IN THE ENGINE. 4TH TIME SINCE BUYING THE PACIFICA I'VE HAD TO TAKE IT IN TO GET THE SAME ISSUE…”NHTSA complaint 10324715 — filed 04/09/2010
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Engine And Engine Cooling complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica have engine and engine cooling problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica: 63 of 726 complaints on file (8.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica have in total?
726 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 24 reported injuries, and 10 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
