The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle turned off independently but was able to be restarted. Additionally, the vehicle was difficult to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent shop, where the PCM was reprogrammed and an unknown fuel injector repair was performed; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle shut off independently but was able to be restarted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for the recall repair of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 06V432000 (Power Train), the dealer informed the contact that the equipment and parts to do the recall repair were not available after the vehicle had remained at the dealer for two days. The contact stated that several other dealers were contacted and provided the same information. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,791.
2006 Chrysler Pacifica fuel system problems
93 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 103,000.
- owner complaints
- 93
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical mileage
- 103,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Delivery: fuel pump6
- Storage: tank assembly1
- Delivery1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chrysler Pacifica fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Fuel tank punctures
Ea06-010 was opened based on information gathered in preliminary evaluation pe06-009.pe06-009 was opened based on information obtained in a peer information request as part of a preliminary evaluation (pe05-050) of fuel tank puncture in model year (my) 2003 through 2006 nissan murano vehicles.in january 2006, nissan submitted a defect information report to odi that identified a defect in the fuel tank shielding in approximately 209,000 my 2003 through 2006 nissan murano vehicles.to remedy the problem, nissan installed shields on the exposed front surfaces of the recalled vehicles.peer data collected for my 2004 through 2005 pacifica vehicles during pe05-050 included 120 field reports documenting tank replacements due to puncture or damage by road debris as part of a parts restriction program conducted at the request of the tank supplier (inergy). Analysis of the information provided by chrysler during pe05-050, pe06-009 and ea06-010 show that the front surface of the fuel tanks in the subject pacifica vehicles is not completely protected fromroad debris by the floor pan or other body structure.the tanks were compared with peer vehicles, including several identified by chrysler as sharing similar design characteristics (unshielded high-density polyethylene plastic fuel tanks in a saddlebag configuration).some of the peer designs reviewed by odi packaged the tanks in recessed cavities in the floor pan or used shields to protect exposed surfaces on the front of the tank.in general, these tanks had the lowest complaint rates for tank puncture by road debris. However, other peer designs reviewed by odi had packaging similar to the subject vehicles and some of these also had some complaints of tank puncture.none of the peer vehicles analyzed by odi had tanks puncture data comparable to chrysler's field reports from its part restriction programs, so that data could not be used in peer comparisons. Analysis of the complaint data shows that the rate for the subject vehicles is about half that observed in the recalled murano vehicles and not significantly higher than some of the peer vehicles analyzed with similar design characteristics.testing by the federal safety agency vehicle research and testing center (vrtc) showed differences between the murano and pacifica fuel tank packaging and exposure to road debris thrown by the front tires.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted.see document file for additional information regarding this resume.
EA06010
What 2006 Chrysler Pacifica owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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Gas cap light always remain on. My RPM gauge is jumping an all of my indicator lights are on. These things happen upon starting the vehicle. There is a rough idle and I have to push a pink button to shift hers. The gears will not shift. I see that there was a recall for vehicles of my brand but my VIN number is not on the recall list. When I had my vehicle checked, I was informed that there was a recall that will take care of the issues that I am having
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and shut off without warning. The contact also stated that the gauges on the vehicle moved up and down independently while the engine seized. The electrical system also operated independently by displaying inaccurate readings. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v432000 (power train). The manufacturer and ginn chrysler jeep dodge (5190 us-278, covington, ga 30014, 770‑679‑2202) were notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 134,000. *dt the consumer stated the fuel pump and fuel sender unit failed.
Takata recall in the cars milage indicator I received a message reading gas cap along with a check engine light then I noticed my fuel range and gauge would read 200 miles to empty at 1/2 a tank of fuel to 23 miles to empty with the gauge being in the red, when I was driving to town... We just had both fuel pumps replaced because the upper fuel pump wouldn't pump the fuel over to the lower fuel tank this car only has 100,000 miles on it and we've already dropped $900.00 to have this problem fixed only to have another problem occur... When I decided to research, I found that this seems to be a common problem with this make, model, and year...can someone please look into this....
I am having a problem with the fuel gauge. The fuel gauge will read full and when the fuel gauge gets to half a tank the gauge drops to empty. Also while filling the tank the nozzle from the gas pumps will always cut off, it will pump a few dollars and then stop and you have to pump the fuel in very slow. I have changed the fuel pump in the tank three times and the gas tank twice. Nothing works this has been a problem now for about two years. I have been stranded on the road due to the fuel gauge dropping to empty and it is very scary.
Secondary pump needs to be replaced: the check engine light was on. The vehicle has under 55,000 miles and failed emissions test with the following codes: p0457, p0455, p0456. An evap system smoke test was performed and found a leaking secondary unit. Needs secondary pump replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the fuel tank gauge would not indicate the fuel level properly causing the vehicle to stall even though the fuel tank was full. The vape leak and engine warning lights illuminated. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. An independent mechanic diagnosed and repaired the valve, solenoid and a new fuel cap however the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 195,000.
Car engine sometimes shuts off when doing left hand turns, the engine looses complete power when this happens. I have to shift the car into park to turn it back on. There are evap codes on but the check engine does not turn on for these codes, smell of un-burnt fuel sometimes makes it in the cabin. Thankfully the stall has not happened with cars coming towards me. The gas cap warning on continuously even though I have purchased many new oem gas caps. This may be related to: the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v113000, 06v432000, the federal safety agency action number: ea06013, I informed chrysler but they said my VIN is not in the current recalls and was referred to contact the federal safety agency. My pacifica has also developed a ticking noise that has reduced the gas mileage and engine power which I believe this to be part of an internal recall which again chrysler says my vehicle is not part of even though my VIN matches the specifications below: customer satisfaction notification f35 engine connecting rod bearing debris effective immediately, all repairs on involved vehicles are to be performed according to this notification. Rapid response transmittal rrt #06-025 has been cancelled. Models 2006 lx chrysler 300, dodge magnum and charger 2006 cs chrysler pacifica note: this notification applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a 3.5l engine ('g', 'v' or '4' in the 8 th VIN position) with engine build date codes from 900586 through 900766. Important: those vehicles that have already had this repair performed, as determined by our warranty records, have been excluded from this notification important: some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this repair on these vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also perform this repair on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the vip inquiry process.
I can't completely fill my fuel tank. At 1/2 tank it bottoms out to empty. The fuel gauge is completely unreliable.when making a left hand turn when the fuel is low it will stall and sputter. I was lucky enough that the dealer I bought it from changed the fuel pump right after I bought it because I ran out of fuel on a trip to ohio from illinois but it didn't fix the issue. I only drive it in town because I'm afraid of running out of fuel. Apparently this is very common with this vehicle and I feel there should be a recall. This issue could cause an accident, someone to be stranded in extreme cold/heat. It's unreliable and a major threat to someone's safety. Chrysler should be ashamed.
Questions about the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica fuel system
Does the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 93 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Chrysler Pacifica fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 103,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica fuel system?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chrysler Pacifica have the most fuel system problems?
The Chrysler Pacifica model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2005 (120 complaints), 2006 (93 complaints) and 2004 (92 complaints).
Other 2006 Chrysler Pacifica problems
Engine 247Body 198Transmission 109Suspension 86Electrical 57Acceleration 49Brakes 38Steering 36Airbags 15Lights 14Driver assistance 10Seats 7Wheels 6Visibility 5Seat belts 4Tires 2
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