2004 Chrysler Pacifica

The Verdict

Worst problem area

Body, Seats & Latches

Body, Seats & Latches leads by volume: 349 of 896 complaints (39%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more deaths (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2004: 1 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category200420052006vs. 2004 Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Annual fuel cost ($)3,6503,450–3,6503,450–3,650
Combined MPG1717–1817–18
City / Highway MPG15 / 20–2115–16 / 20–2315–16 / 20–23
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)523494–523494–523
Complaints filed8961,244726Not compared
Recalls issued221Not compared
Crash-involved complaints322520Not compared
Fire-involved complaints30137Not compared
Injuries reported291924Not compared
Deaths reported2010Not compared
Configurations compared122

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica have?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica?

Body, Seats & Latches: 349 of 896 NHTSA complaints (39%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica get?

EPA rates it 17 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica?

EPA estimates $3,650 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

EPA-Rated Configurations (2)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 4-spd63.5LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD15 mpg21 mpg (high)17 mpg$3,650523 g/mi
Configuration 2Automatic 4-spd63.5L4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD15 mpg20 mpg (low)17 mpg$3,650523 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine25841300
Transmission & Drivetrain964320
Fuel System921600
Electrical10921000
Brakes232010
Steering503041
Suspension, Wheels & Tires1443110
Airbags & Restraints30123202
Driver Assistance & Speed Control337030
Body, Seats & Latches3494280
Visibility & Lighting504000
Other561410

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (2)

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) · Campaign 04V113000 · Mar 10, 2004

    Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A NGC-1 POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE, THE SOFTWARE PROTOCOLE USED TO TEST THE VEHICLE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SYSTEM MAY LEAD TO ENGINE STALLING UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.

    Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · Campaign 03V471000 · Nov 19, 2003

    Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE CHASSIS FUEL SUPPLY TUBE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.

    Consequence: UNDER CERTAIN ENGINE AND VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONDITIONS, THE FUEL LINE MAY SEPARATE, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK AND AN INCREASED RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY RETENTION CLIP TO THE FUEL LINE QUICK CONNECT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.