Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
17 City / 22 -23 HWY
Horsepower
250
Seats
5 -6
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Eula L
Comfortable seat warmers. Dependable in the snow and perfect surround sound
The seat heaters, the fact that you can either drive the car automatic or stick. I can drive on top of snow with my 4 wheel drive. The engine is in perfect condition, it's dependable. Child proof locks in the back. My Chrysler came with a DVD player, perfect surround sound
accountCircle Kim S
Plan on staying with this brand and make.
Amazing little car. Combination between a car and van. Will fit between 6 and 7. Bucket seats or bench seat in back. Third row seating. Not much trunk space unless you purchase a new model. Drives great, fun little car. Not a ton of money to fix if anything goes wrong. Very reliable. Lots of compliments, very safe.
accountCircle Alexandra P
Great car love the older design. Station wagon on steroids
Seats 6 comfortably. It's medium sized but all seats fold down to carry a lot of stuff. It's like a station wagon on steroids and I love the design of the older models. Nice ride and we have maintained it and it has been dependable. Only problem was motor mounts throughout the years we have had to replace 3 of the 4. We drive on the road this is not a 4 wheel drive so it stays only on the road this has been the only issue and the mounts must have been a faulty product after replaced no problem except general wear and tear. We have 223,000+ miles on the car.
accountCircle Connie A
It's the best vehicle that is made in the Chrysler family.
I absolutely love my Pacifica. It is the best vehicle I have ever owned. I can't see myself ever wanting to drive a different make of vehicle.
accountCircle Susan F
Sturdy , safe vehicle with lots of room.
Love the look, the room, built like a tank, German engine, good quality. My complaint is that I had to get 3 catalytic converters under 100k.
accountCircle Kathy M
Love this vehicle! Best vehicle I've owned so far!
I really love this vehicle- smooth ride, comfortable seating, good amount of cup holders & lights, love the gear shift on the floor & not steering column, the seat adjustments are perfect for my height & size since I'm on the short side - it fits a family of 5 great! My only complaint is there is no temperature gauge which is frustrating when you want to make sure your car is not overheating while sitting in traffic.
accountCircle Frank cruz C
Great car and the perks of the vehicle .
I love my vehicle. It is reliable. I had my car for a couple years now and still love it. Wouldn't trade it in . It's a great family car. Some has three rows that can for big families. Mine is a good size for my kids and two dogs. Everyone fits without being on top of each other .
accountCircle Allison P
It has less than 200,000 miles and it keeps going.
It has an oil leak and just had to have the cv joint, tire rods replaced, and brakes done. I love the adjustable pedals and seats. It is a very family friendly car. It is very comfortable to sit in and drive. It runs like a gem and purrs like a kitten since the last repairs.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Alexis F
Nice interior and sunroof. But bad running car then it stopped working.
The car runs terribly it needs new struts and the power steering went out then the piston on the engine broke. Now the car doesn't drive.
accountCircle Melody W
Do NOT purchase this vehicle if you are not prepared to put a significant amount of money into it
I like the space that my vehicle has and the comfort of the ride in it. The issue with my vehicle is that it runs like c**p and fixing it is nearly more than the car is worth so now I am stuck with this car
accountCircle Daphne G
Do not buy the piece of junk
Had issues with it shutting off while driving with no notice. Every time I fix the sensor the check engine light says is bad another one pops up. It seems like it has never ending problems. The last sensor I changed it popped up another one and now the car idles rough. Wish I would have never bought this vehicle
accountCircle Cynthia C
It's a great size vehicle, but it also has a lot of defects in the engine.
Bought the vehicle more than a year ago, it is been trouble since I purchased it from the dealer luckily I purchased warranty.
accountCircle Chris E
Comfortable for a passenger.
Blind spots; electronics, console lights went out, seats quit heating after the vehicle was only 4 years old; few engine, motor problems, however interior plastics broke or fell off.
accountCircle Misty D
My vehicle gets me where I need when I need and back home.
I am not talking about my problems on here. My information is private. I have nothing bad to say bout my vehicle. It gets me where I need when I need. My family is able to all ride. It is in good shape. I enjoy my vehicle. Do not want to be without it ever again.
accountCircle Christopher M
Overall it has been pretty low on maintenance. If you keep up with oil changes and standard maintenance it is a pretty solid car.
I like that my car is roomy and I can fit my kids and there stuff. I wish it was better in gas and could easily upgrade the music system.
accountCircle lindsy m
It is very large so be prepared for that. It can be awkward to park.
It is a huge vehicle. It takes a lot of gas to fill up the tank. The air conditioning dies out very fast. The rear right window doesn't go down.

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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2006 Chrysler Pacifica Owner Reviews

3.89
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5 stars 32%
4 stars 37%
3 stars 22%
2 stars 8%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Steven on September 7, 2021
Love this car
I have a 2006 pacifica i take it every where with me ,its been a very smooth ride, love the space, mine doesnt have the 3rd seat so i can have more space
accountCircle Caitlin R on March 31, 2021
Comfortable but has some issues.
Gas pressure issue, leaking front passenger seat, but comfortable. It is an average car and gets me places.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Dana B.

I love the space, I love how big it is, I love the drive, I can take family vacations, I love the way my cars feels, it warms up fast, I recommend this vehicle for people with kids or big families. It is great for storage.

likeFilled Diana P.

It is comfortable and reliable. It has all wheel drive, and I have driven through snow storms safely. I have parked on the side of a road and it snowed six inches and more during the night, and I put it all wheel drive and was able to go. It has the third seat which has been a plus when I take a group of people. The seats are easy to put down and back up again. I like that both sets of back seats can be up or down easily. It is good when I need the length for transporting long items. There are gauges for telling me the gas mileage per hour, how many miles before the tank is empty, and more.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Dana B.

The cons of this car is that the maintenance can get expensive, the truck is small, you definitely have to clean it all the time, the seats and carpet can get messed up so easy. Have to be careful with loud music so you do not mess up your speakers.

dislikeFilled Diana P.

The metal on the rims loses the air and I need to have them sealed every two years so I do not have a flat tire, which could be very inconvenient. The gas mileage is miles per gallon, I would like better gas mileage.

Ranks #8 Minivans by Owners

The 2006 Chrysler Pacifica has an average owner rating of 4.03 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 11 other Minivans.

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4.42
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4.34
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3.89

Ranks #5 Minivans by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Chrysler Pacifica has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #5 of 11 other Minivans.

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28 MPG
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Tie
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26 MPG
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23 MPG

Is The 2006 Chrysler Pacifica A Good Car?

Sometimes it is a good vehicle. Several manufacture problems that seem to be common for this vehicle.
Stef P.
Yes. It has good mileage, and is the perfect car for my family. Lots of trunk space, and nice to have DVD players
Kristin T.
Yes, it has a lot of room for multiple people to drive around. Great heated seats for the winter weather and heats up relatively fast. Get amazing gas mileage for being a bigger midsize car.
Susan D.
Yess very roomy great family car. Mine is a 6 passenger. V6 runs great we take long trips so big car comes in handy
Ka S.

How Reliable Is The 2006 Chrysler Pacifica?

Sometimes. This vehicles gas gauge is faulty, the headlights continuously blow, the check engine light illuminates without a problem and several electrical systems fail.
Stef P.
It is very reliable. It doesn't have any problems. I live the car and how it drives. It is a very good vehicle
Annette T.
Only problems I have run into is finding good tires for a decent price. Also can be pretty pricey to fix the seat motor. But other than that, it is a reliable car and lasts a long time.
Sher G.
Yess very reliable had some electrical but got new battery and an alternator and all is good again so we are back on the road again in no time
Alejandra F.

Is The 2006 Chrysler Pacifica A Good Value?

It costs around $27000 financed but it definitely should cost less than that due to common failures.
Stef P.
It costs about ten thousand dollars. It is very good value for how much the vast had to offer. Good car
Darian L.
Typically the cost of a pacifica is around 35,000 for a new one. It is a good value for how long the car runs for.
David J.
Mine was 5600 and it was for what it is I couldn't find a six passenger for less at the time had low miles too
Eric M.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica power steering fluid type?

Answer: As a condition specified by the manufacturer, the preferred power steering fluid for the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica is rated as Mopar +3 ATF fluid or You can use a full synthetic power steering fluid. The cost of...

What's the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica life expectancy?

Answer: The life expectancy of the 2006 Chrysler pacifica is 200,000 miles or about 15 years. Generally speaking, most vehicles will fall into this range of life expectancy, but this is with a couple of assumptions....

What's the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica factory amp location?

Answer: As the driver of a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, You may find Yourself needing to locate the factory amplifier for Your vehicle. It is easy to find, and it will only take about 8 to 10 minutes of Your time. The first...

Does the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2006 Chrysler Pacifica with a 3.5 liter v6 is equipped standard with a timing belt, rather than a timing chain. The 3.8 liter, v6 engine version of this make and model comes with a standard timing chain....

What's the 2006 chrysler pacifica coolant type?

Answer: The 2006 Chrysler pacifica coolant type is Yellow 50/50. The coolant needs to be changed every 60,000 miles or so. Your air filter needs to be changed every 15,000 to 30,000 miles or so. The spark plugs need to...

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Safety & Reliability

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Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Moderate Overlap Front

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Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety