2005 Chrysler Pacifica Review
Price Estimate: $1,446 - $2,334





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for four, drives more like a sedan than a minivan, top-notch safety scores, upscale interior design.
Cons
- Average room for six, not as family-friendly as most minivans, spotty reliability on early models.
What’s new
A midlevel Touring model is added to the Pacifica lineup, and the base model loses some of its standard equipment to accommodate a new lower price. Rear parking assist is now optional.
Edmunds says
The Pacifica offers an enticing blend of performance, style and comfort that any midsize family is sure to find appealing but a rash of repair issues on early models prevents it from getting our full recommendation.
For sale near Temple Hills, MD
26 listings
- 59,003 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 6 Seats, 15 City / 21 Hwy MPG
- Sterling Sports Cars and Trucks (32 mi away)
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
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Located in Sterling, VA
For more info please call at 5**-4**-1***. EACH TRANSACTION SUBJECT TO A $699 DEALER PROCESSING FEE. Tags/Title, Sate Sale Taxes not included on Sale ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (15 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 2C4GM68455R666197
Stock: 666197
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-24-2025- 230,937 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, rental vehicle
- 5 Seats, 15 City / 20 Hwy MPG
- Car Sales of New Jersey (198 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Newark, NJ
This 2005 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a powerful 3.0L NA V6 single overhead cam (SOHC) 24V engine that provides a smooth driving experience. Th...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (15 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 2C4GF48495R495419
Stock: 495419
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-21-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Maryland
$204/mo for Pacifica Base
Pacifica Base
vs
$201/mo
Avg. Large Car
Chrysler Pacifica Owner Reviews
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4 out of 5 starsAndrew, 03/26/2016
2005 Chrysler Pacifica Fwd 4dr Wagon (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
We bought new in 2005. We now have over 165,000 miles on the vehicle - and it is going strong. I must admit I was VERY nervous to buy this vehicle. The engine and transmission have been flawless on this vehicle. The one weakspot was motor mounts - replace 4 times! (but its a cheap fix).
At 100K I replaced timing belt, struts, cv joints, and alternator (due to squeaky pully). We had … to get a whole new exhaust at 130K. The car has been with us through kids elementary/middle/high school, and has been good to move the kids in/out of college. We even did a paper route with this car for 2 years. I'd say we got our money out of this car.
We replaced control arms as a preventative measure this year, and the other remaining issue is the the engine subframe rust issue on these cars. In our case, I have been applying coatings to the affected areas - and keeping my eye on the rust progress.
My take on this ownership experience is that with proper maintenance you can even keep a Chrysler (any car) going for a very long time.
Update 09/28/2016: The Pacifica is still running strong with over 183,000 miles on the odometer. At around 165,000 miles we decided to replace the o-rings between the engine timing cover and the cast iron block due to a small coolant leak from the water pump passages. Since this work involved much disassembly, we decided to replace spark plugs, fuel injectors, water pump, timing belt, intake manifold gaskets, valve cover gaskets, all hoses, and the radiator. Since this work was DIY, labor cost wasn't a factor, and the cost of the parts was only around $800. We also needed to replace a rusty front subframe this year in order to pass Pennsylvania's safety inspection. We were able to buy a rust free subframe from salvage in GA. Total cost for replacement including our mechanic installation of 4 hrs was right around $1000. With replacement vehicles of similar size and feature costing over $30,000, we believe these repairs were well worth the money spent, and hope to enjoy another few years of ownership.
Update 9/28/2017:
Just went over 200k ... And still rolling with the original engine and transmission. The car is running great, but I do expect some upcoming maintenance on CV axles and possibly front bearings. Something is making noise ... And it doesn't seem to be the tires. Nothing is holding us back... Still taking long trips... But keeping a way eye on these maintenance items.
128,000 miles NO Problems
5 out of 5 starsckuhn55, 11/20/2012
2005 Chrysler Pacifica Touring AWD 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Bought in June 2005 in New Jersey, and only major expense has been catalytic converter needed to be replace. Just change my oil every 5,000 otherwise no problems. Driven across the USA from Boston to San Francisco twice. Thats 4 trips at 3000 each way. Gas mileage 23 hw 18 (all wheel drive) city. Note: cracked alum tire rim parking, need to replace full rim, very difficult to find. Car … is discontinued, so premium for replacement approx $285.
Still searching for better price new or used. Great car
Nicest car I have ever owned
4.25 out of 5 starsBrian, 07/24/2005
2005 Chrysler Pacifica AWD 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
This is a greate vehicle. It has a very quiet ride, very smooth, and feels very stable (5in off the ground). I knew it would suck gas, but 21mpg on the highway, I think they can do better. Although it does weigh in over 4700 lbs. Highly recommend, great family mover, tons of cargo space with bench seat down.
Good family vehicle
4 out of 5 starsSasha D, 02/06/2016
2005 Chrysler Pacifica Fwd 4dr Wagon (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
I purchased this car used at around 130,xxx miles and have driven it for 10 months, I had to replace alternator at around 148,xxx miles but I haven't had any major problems other than that. Car is safe and reliable.
2005 Pacifica Highlights
Base
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $24,615 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $204/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 43.6 cu.ft. |
front wheel drive | |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Pacifica include:
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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