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Used 2005 Chrysler Pacifica Wagon Consumer Reviews

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3.25 out of 5 stars

I don’t feel safe in a Pacifica

Elmodorph, 07/23/2005
2005 Chrysler Pacifica Touring Fwd 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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The I almost died part…. after driving 70 miles I got off the freeway and stopped at a stop sign when I went to go the car went and stalled in the middle of two lanes of a four lane state higway. I had two trucks lock up their brakes and I saw my life flash before me. Luckily they did not hit me and they just had selective hand signals for me. At first I though that perhaps it was my mistake. About 20 min later it did the exact same thing I stopped at a stop sign started to go and the vehicle stalled. I drove the car for another 130 miles and it did not occur again. The engine light did not come either time.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Rides and Handles Like A Dream

ikoco, 08/13/2005
2005 Chrysler Pacifica Touring Fwd 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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The Pacifica was the perfect car for me. The ride and handling are really impressive. Most of my driving is inner city and my SUV handles like a sports car while darting in and out of traffic. The suspension is firm enough to corner well, but still smooth enough for the sunken streets and potholes of New Orleans. I have carried five full sized teenage boys across Louisiana to playoff basketball games in comfort. The rear seats offer ample head and leg room. The Infinity surround sound system and DVD player provides the highest fidelity of all the other autos I test drove. My 3.8L engines allows me to pass just about everything on the road but a gas station. I get 16/24 MPG.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

a different car

leith, 08/14/2005
2005 Chrysler Pacifica Touring Fwd 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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it is somewhat weird car. it is very good and relibale, but weird. excellent acceleration and wonderful comfort. plenty of comfort features, the seats for the driver are GREAT

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4.13 out of 5 stars

We got a good one

pianoman, 03/04/2010
2005 Chrysler Pacifica Touring Fwd 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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We are very happy with our Pacifica and have owned it almost 5 years (80K) now with never an non-maintenance repair (replaced all rotors and pads from Brake Planet at 60K mi for under $200). Once a window quit working that was left open in the rain, but it repaired itself after a couple days. It cruises at 75-80 mph all day and gets 22-23 mpg, 60 mph gets 25-26 mpg. Town is 20-21 mpg. We have the 3.5L touring. We pull a 2000lb boat with no problems. It has a very sturdy chassis. We have noticed oil consumption, but as I read on here years ago, just check the oil. We change oil every 3000 mi. Wife is happy and never wants another car. Ours is a good one, others on here were not so fortunate.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Pacifica 2005

Carl Scarborough, 08/14/2005
2005 Chrysler Pacifica Limited AWD 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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This is the second year I have utilized a Pacifica as my primary car, having had the 2004 initial model also. Aside from required maintenance, only minor repairs have been required. The 2004 model needed a warranty covered computer chip replacement, and the 2005 had a recall to replace headlight wireing.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Would Have Not Purchased This Vehcile

Charleston,SC, 06/23/2008
2005 Chrysler Pacifica Fwd 4dr Wagon (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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The visibility on this car is terrible. Two of the ABS sensors went on it within 2 months of owning it. Anything you get on the seat stains because of the material. You cannot just steam clean it yourself. It stains worse. When stepping on the gas (at times) the RPM goes up to 4 and the car hesitates too much. I heard this is due to the new engines that have been put into these models.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Thank you

KMeade, 07/11/2008
2005 Chrysler Pacifica Fwd 4dr Wagon (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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I had a Ford Explorer XLT and I wanted something smaller but still big and this did it for me. I like the gas and the controls on the steering wheel. I love the space and the truck lots of leg room and very comfortable. Could have done better about the backup view. But I can work it.

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4 out of 5 stars

good for a family

Tdf, 08/18/2008
2005 Chrysler Pacifica Touring Fwd 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought our 2005 Pacifica at auction without much research but I was down to the Ford Freestyle and this. I like the handling and comfort though it has a little lag in power sometimes. The main reason I went with it is because this is one of the only cars or minivans that accommodates 3 children in car seats. with 2 in the second row and the third in the third row. The third row kid required a little assistance with clipping her seat for about 6 months, but I fold down the second third row seat and put her into the vehicle through the hatch. Overall I get about 18-19mpg in rural driving in the foothills of NC.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

love my car

therese mattingly, 08/27/2005
2005 Chrysler Pacifica Limited AWD 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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i traded my chrysler mini van in for the pacifica, and could not be happier. i feel like i am in a sports car. rides and handles awesome. i would highly recommend this car.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Nice car

Beary Love, 03/12/2010
2005 Chrysler Pacifica Touring AWD 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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We bought Pacifica in July of 2005 brand new. Fell in love with it right away, needed a large car for the family. We follow the maintenance schedule of the car manual services like oil change every 3000 miles, etc. NEVER had a problem with it yet. Very reliable! NEVER had a problem with oil or anything else. The only thing would like to have different is a better mpg. Otherwise it has been a great car for us from the beginning.

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