2005 Chrysler Pacifica Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
17 City / 22 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
250
Seats
5 -6
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle David P
The way its looks and rides is amazing
There's problems with the wiring and problems with the fuel pumps on these Pacificas but its the best vehicle we have ever owned and I would for sure buy another one. It's great for families and amazing on road trips. We love the way it drives and how comfy it is. It'll stay with us until it just don't move no more.
accountCircle Ashley T
2005 Chrysler pacifica comfort, roomy, reliable.
Crossover provides great space, with room for 6 including captains chairs in the second row. Comfort, drives great. Driven this car long distance, sustained many trips on the road. Heated seats. OnStar. Push key for trunk access, no hands feature. Safety closes to avoid injury. Back up sensors. Burns gas.
accountCircle Mara M
Pacifica is safe, reliable, comfortable and spacious.
I really love my vehicle because it is comfortable and very roomy. It is also a very safe vehicle because it has a mercedes-benz engineering. Because I have arthritic knees, it is easier for me to get in and out of than a sedan. The cargo space is ample and the back seats can be lowered to give you even more cargo space.
accountCircle Terry S
Very nice comfortable interior and ride.
It is all power, very comfortable, easy to get in and out of, all together it is a real pleasure to drive. There is one thing I wish it had and that's a speaker jack on the stereo system. My back bumper came off and I was surprised to see how it is held on. Maybe they could improve on that. All in all I really like my car!
accountCircle Donna G
I love this vehicle - drives and feels like a car yet has room for lots of stuff.
I just love this vehicle. I feel very safe and secure in it. I enjoy driving it's so comfortable with the leather buckets seats, the sun roof. I like the fact that it can seat six people comfortably but then I can always put down the 4 bucket seats to [place cargo in it I must say that I haven't really had any major problems only the normal wear and tear.
accountCircle Carolyn M
The Chrysler Pacifica in my opinion
I love the Pacifica very little maintenance in 12 years great on gas would buy another one if I had to replace it. The touring model has lots of legroom back seat folding for projects, great family car, comfortable traveling long trips what else can I say it's a great vehicle in my book
accountCircle Kelly B
Has lasted me for almost 14 yrs with little problems.
It is a well built car, perfect size for my family. Have had no problems. Dislike the blind spots it creates.
accountCircle Liz R
The Chrysler Pacifica is a great car for families.
Car drives smooth, no mechanical problems with 195, 000 miles. Very roomy. The car has is great for a big family as the car can hold 7 people. The back seats can collapse to give you a lot of trunk space. The car gives you great mileage and has taken me across countries with no issues.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sarah E
Worst vehicle ever driven: buyer beware.
So many problems. The main one is the fuel tank: does not fill up properly, does not indicate accurate amount in tank, so the gauge will jump. If the gauge hits zero, the vehicle stalls. . Also, the radiator: the hose is too long, so if the gas is pressed heavily, there's a chance it will overheat. If that happens, the hose will pop off, or the vehicle will stall, and will not come back on until the engine cools.
accountCircle Elizabeth F
I dislike my Chrysler Pacifica. It ran ok for a little while then the sensors.
A/c is not working, breaks have went out, window crank broke. Multiple sensors have went out. It does not have a lot of room in it for a family.
accountCircle Tina R
I would never buy another Pacifica
It has major electrical problems, it locks itself out of nowhere, the alarm goes off all the time and the key won't shut it off, I have had to walk out of work many times to start the car to shut the alarm off, it also has transmission issues, it will jerk real hard out of nowhere, It overheats, I have replaced the thermostat twice in a month, it is a comfortable car and rides nice when it runs, but it not at all reliable at all, no mechanic can fix the electrical issue. I like the video player for my granddaughter. When the back windows are rolled down it is like being in a tunnel, it is loud and uncomfortable. Worst vehicle I have ever owned.
accountCircle Stephanie
Never Again
I just purchased a used 2005 Chrysler Pacifica inFebruary 2019 and by May 2019, I was no longer driving it. Constantly overheated so much that my head gasket was very close to being repaired so I parked the vehicle in my yard and still sitting here collecting dust and gas. It is no use in trading it for something better for me and my family. I am just having trouble getting rid of it.
accountCircle Joseph L
Bad year for that model it sucks.
Burns oil, bad gas mileage it the design is ok but look more like a minivan. Poor quality of materials used, sloppy care to details.
accountCircle Kaila P
2005 Chrysler pacifica limited.
I am not a huge fan for mini vans, and that is exactly what the Chrysler pacifica reminds me of. Not as much room as I thought it would have. The seats do lift up to get to the third row seating but it is more of a hassle than anything. I have had mechanical problems with the car since I got it.
accountCircle lisa t
This vehicle has lots of room
Interior is very comfortable, lots of room in the back. Have been having problems with the air conditioning and also the headlights
accountCircle Bill J
The gas pedal and brake pedal adjust in and out. It has a sunroof. It does not get good fuel mileage.
This car has a lot of problems. I am taking it in next week to replace the third fuel pump in the last 12 months. I have had to replace the front transfer case. The oil dipstick broke off in my hand. I do like the 6 passenger seating and the DVD. I Like the heated seats.

Chrysler Pacifica Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
250 HP 20-20 MPG 5 Seats
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Touring
250 HP 20-20 MPG 6 Seats
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Limited
250 HP 20-20 MPG 6 Seats
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2005 Chrysler Pacifica Owner Reviews

3.86
121 Reviews
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5 stars 30%
4 stars 40%
3 stars 21%
2 stars 4%
1 star 5%
accountCircle Sheba H on April 4, 2021
Family vehicle with storage and convenience.
Constant motor mount issue & catalytic converter must be replaced every two to three years. No other problems. Vehicle is for a large family and includes storage room. The vehicle can hold up to seven passengers with no issue. I would purchase this vehicle again.
accountCircle Crystal D on April 3, 2021
Great car for long distance driving, very comfortable.
This car is very comfortable. The heated seats are my favorite feature in the winter. I recently put new tires on the car, and it has been running really well. It is a 2005 and only has 125, 000 miles on it. The only problem I have with this vehicle, is that the engine light is always on. I have taken it to many mechanics, including Chrysler, and no one can figure out why the light is on. Other than that, it is very comfortable and I love driving across country in this car!
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Ashley L.

There is a lot of space for children and other stuff like strollers for instance. And the last row, since there are 3, can go down if you need more space for the trunk. There are heated seats for the driver and passenger as well as the middle 2 back seats.

likeFilled Kris F.

Comfort. Good driving. Spacious. Easy to learn. Good headlights. Good radio. Lots of headroom. Storage compartments are nice. Good windows. Good sound quality. Smooth driving. Good interior lighting. Nice seats.

likeFilled Kristin G.

Lots of room for passengers and groceries/bags/luggage (stow away 3rd row seating). Individual environment controls (heat/ac). Single screen, 6 disc changer, DVD player for the back seats, with 2 sets of headphones in backseat storage console. Sunroof. Rear tinted windows. Big gas tank (20 gallon).

likeFilled Victoria G.

My vehicle is able to fit all of my family in it, so whenever we go on trips we can just go in my car. Its space allows me to also fit more items in there for when I go shopping or I help my family move. Very reliable car!

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Ashley L.

My vehicle in general has the heater going out and the air conditioning does not work as well. There are no middle seats for younger children. (I feel more safe with younger kids in the middle) My speakers are blown from when I bought the vehicle.

dislikeFilled Kris F.

Bad gas mileage. Hard to put gas in. Easily rusts. Wasn't treated for corrosion. Maintenance fees to high. No remote start. Cooling fans don't work faulty build. Not easily repairable. Hard to keep clean.

dislikeFilled Kristin G.

There are no seat warmers, and the leather material is cold in the winter. There is no tow hitch, so we cannot tow any kind of trailer or camper... Definitely a drawback and inconvenience for us as outdoor lovers. There is no middle seat in the middle row, so there's only 4 seats without the 3rd row. DVD screen does not swivel to accommodate an individual backseat passenger.

dislikeFilled Victoria G.

Given that its an older vehicle, it occasionally has problems that I need to fix whether it's the breaks or motor mounts. Which is sometimes difficult because the parts are pretty expensive. As of recent my ac went out so it is very hot! It also takes up quite a bit of gas since it's not a small vehicle.

Ranks #10 Minivans by Owners

The 2005 Chrysler Pacifica has an average owner rating of 3.93 out of 5 which ranks it #10 of 11 other Minivans.

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2005 Toyota Sienna
4.36
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2005 Honda Odyssey
4.2
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2005 Chrysler Pacifica
3.85

Ranks #6 Minivans by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Chrysler Pacifica has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #6 of 11 other Minivans.

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2005 Honda Odyssey
28 MPG
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2005 Nissan Quest
26 MPG
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2005 Chrysler Pacifica
22 MPG

Is The 2005 Chrysler Pacifica A Good Car?

Yes very smooth ride and great on gas on highway and expressway very spacious and great for traveling.
Melanie B.
Yes my 2005 Chrysler pacifica touring is great. I really love its space and comfort. I think it's awesome that I can fit my family in and all be comfortable and then when I need to have space for... Read More
Rachel J.
No, since purchasing a month ago I have had to put $1200 into repairs. The underside the engine cradle is completely rusted out.
Emily L.
It has been a very good car to me. I have never really had any problems except for normal wear and tear.
Heather P.
Yes Chrysler pacifica is a great crossover vehicle. Seats up to 6, good space, leg room, trunk space. Fold down seats for more storage space. Heated seats, great family car or single. Stylish not... Read More
Katie W.
Yes it has been. It's always got me where I needed to go. The only thing I would have to complain about is the gas tank when I fill up. It will only go to about $5 then stops and I have to wait and... Read More
Amy C.

How Reliable Is The 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?

The only problems that I have ran into is the air conditioner has been going out and throwing water on and off.
Melanie B.
Yes a few have experienced a factory default or 2 but always seemed to be fixable at dealership and cheap or no cost to myself.
Rachel J.
It has not been reliable I have had to v borrow a car more than driving the pacifica since purchasing it.
Emily L.
Yes it is reliable. The only problem I have is sometimes the a/c works and sometimes it doesn't. My lug nut covers have also broke off.
Heather P.
Yes reliable had it over 10 years, long distance driving and around town everyday living driving. Keep up maintenance on the Pacifica and it will take care of your driving needs.
L K.
It has been very reliable. Except for the gas tank. I have to continuously being pumping and stops about every other dollar or so after the first five have been put in.
Cassidy G.

Is The 2005 Chrysler Pacifica A Good Value?

The value for this vehicle was about 10000 dollar not to much money and it's a great price for the great things it comes with.
Melanie B.
I purchased my 2005 Chrysler pacifica touring as second owner and in great shape. I believe at a very good price. I would purchase a new one at retail and have been looking for a new model of same... Read More
Rachel J.
$2300 is what I paid for it however I am unsure what the Kelly blue book is on it. I just needed a car quickly and found this.
Emily L.
Trade in value at a car lot is 1,000. However I feel like its worth at least 3,000. When I bought it I paid 8,000. Yes I thought it was a good deal for mileage and size.
Heather P.
Not sure how much it was purchased 10 years ago, fair price, like new when purchased. Good value esp for a growing family.
Tyrone J.
It probably only cost about $2000 being older version it's a 2005. Kelley Blue Book would state around 2000 area. I'm not sure if that is a good value or not.
Andre W.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica transmission fluid capacity?

Answer: The 2005 Chrysler Pacifica has A4-speed automatic transmission that needS4 quarts of transmission fluid for the initial fill or 9.7 quarts for the total fill. The type of fluid that should be used in the...

What's the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica transmission control module location?

Answer: The transmission control module (TCM) on Your 2005 Chrysler Pacifica is located at the passenger side and front of the engine compartment. It'll be at the end of the wiring that comes out of the torque...

What's the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica spare tire location?

Answer: The spare tire in a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica can be found under the back of the vehicle. It is located beneath the cargo area floor at the back and You will need to use the toolkit in order to lower it on the...

What's the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica fuel pressure regulator location?

Answer: The 2005 Chrysler Pacifica fuel pressure regulator can be found at the fuELRail in the engine compartment. This part helps control the pressure that the fuel is at as it enters the fuELRail before it goes into...

What's the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica fuel filter location?

Answer: The 2005 Chrysler pacifica fuel filter location is next to the fuel tank. Having the fuel burn optimally is crucial to maximizing Your miles per gallon. Your gas tank needs to be in the best of shape. You will...
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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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