2005 Chrysler Pacifica Review
2005 Chrysler Pacifica Review





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Edmunds' Expert Review
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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.
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Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2005 Chrysler Pacifica.
5 star(61%)
4 star(25%)
3 star(11%)
2 star(3%)
1 star(0%)
326 reviews
Most helpful consumer reviews
4 out of 5 stars
Family Truckster Update
Andrew, 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.
5 out of 5 stars
128,000 miles NO Problems
ckuhn55, 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
4.25 out of 5 stars
Nicest car I have ever owned
Brian, 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.
4 out of 5 stars
Good family vehicle
Sasha 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
- Combined MPG
- 18 MPG
- Cost to Drive
- $217/month
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Drivetrain
- front wheel drive
- Engine Type
- Gas
- Warranty
- 3 years / 36,000 miles
Safety
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.
- Side Impact TestNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
- IIHS Small Overlap Front TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front TestGood
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Used 2005 Chrysler Pacifica Overview
The Used 2005 Chrysler Pacifica is offered in the following submodels: Pacifica Wagon. Available styles include AWD 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A), Fwd 4dr Wagon (3.8L 6cyl 4A), Limited AWD 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A), Touring AWD 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A), and Touring Fwd 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A). Pre-owned Chrysler Pacifica models are available with a 3.5 L-liter gas engine or a 3.8 L-liter gas engine, with output up to 250 hp, depending on engine type. The Used 2005 Chrysler Pacifica comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 4-speed shiftable automatic.
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