Used 2006 Chrysler Pacifica Consumer Reviews
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Dead and Gone.
Test driving many mid-sized SUVs and crossovers I fell in love with the Pacifica.I was pretty pleased with the vehicle: beautiful styling, quiet cabin, smooth ride, ample space - definitely a passenger conscious vehicle. Just before 50K the transmission went out. The amount of torque on the trans coupled with the weight of the Pacifica is Not a good combo. A part shot through transmission case causing a hole about the size of a quarter and all the fluid leaked out. The transmission began seizing one day while on the highway and nearly caused an accident. It was in the shop for nearly a month and fortunately I bought a 100k warranty on the thing. Afraid of further part issues, I traded out.
My car shopping experience
these older models are notorious for developing lifter ticks which are in the $1,400 to$1,800 repair range. Over 500+ owners have reported this issue. Other than that these are great reliable cars as long as you keep up on oil changes etc. Mine lasted 2006 till 2021 which is why I looked for another one with lower mileage!! Couldn't get the $8,000 financed tho.
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- Base WagonMSRP: $5,950165 mi away
- Touring WagonMSRP: $3,995300 mi away
- Touring WagonMSRP: $5,995353 mi away
06 Pacifica AWD Signature Series
My wife and I feel we made an excellent choice considering the features we got. I has a great, quiet, smooth ride. My wife loves the heated seats. Good features on climate control; really like having the nav system; like the DVD/CD players and especially the input jacks for my ipod. Also pleased with the free 1yr Sirius subscription. There is room to carry everything we need to; now my wife says she can go small on our next car with the kids gone and get rid of the Sienna-oh boy another sports car! The auto liftback feature is neat to have. Wipers do a fine job. Love the design-it's uniqueness from the majority of other SUVs sold me.
Repair
I have had to replace the gear box at a cost of 375.00 and the dealer says that this model is well known for the same problem. But no re-call has been offered by Chrysler. The gear will not come out of park once a spring has broken. Come on Chrysler,,,a spring??? for the price you charge for your products one would think you could well afford a better part.
Good attempt at something different
This was a nice attempt to create somthing a little different. It's clear that this was a car produced after the merger. The interior materials and design are much better than anything Chrysler produced prior. The engine is adequate but would be alot better it the car didn't weigh so much. Gas mileage would be better as well. The experience making minivans shows in the inside with the attention to details. I like the fact that the seats fold flat without the console in the middle of the 2nd row getting in the way. Thus far mine has been solid. I am curious to see with all the electronics (nav system, tire pressure monitor, EVIC system etc.) will hold up over time. This was a solid effort.