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2005 Chrysler Pacifica Lighting problems

Owners have filed 38 complaints about the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica's lights with NHTSA - 3% of all its complaints, most recently on September 19, 2021. They describe 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.

Complaints
38
Recalls
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

Lighting recalls for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica

Exterior lighting: headlights

05V06600043,180 vehicles affected

The problem
Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with halogen headlamps may experience an intermittent and eventual total loss of headlamp function.
The risk
The head lights may not operate properly which could result in intermittent or no headlight function. This could impair a driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect, and replace if necessary, the wiring harness and low beam bulb on both headlamp assemblies free of charge. The recall began on march 28, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Lighting complaints

LightsEngine & cooling

Like other Pacificas 2004-10 my front subframe is rusting away. The repair cost will be $1500.00 if I am lucky. Please help!

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11433546
Transmission & drivetrainLightsEngine & cooling

Head lights cut off and on intermittently engine idles ruff

Filed Incident Power train · Exterior lighting · EngineNHTSA 11360344
Lights

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the low beam headlights malfunctioned. The contact stated that the headlights independently turned off and on while driving. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 195,000. *Dt headlights malfunction updated 1/29/19*jb*jb

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11151797
Lights

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While driving approximately 35 mph, the headlights stopped working. The contact operated the switch to turn the lights back on, but the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v066000 (exterior lighting). The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11034232
Electrical systemLightsVisibility & wipers

Body control module failure, lost headlights , wipers, could not close windows, airbag lights came on. If driving at night when module fails you lose all headlights and tail lights. Was driving at the time of failure.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10981372
Lights

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While driving 40 mph, one of the headlights failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the headlamp flickered for a few days prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed a headlight malfunction. As a result, the fuse box, the headlamp wiring, and the bulb needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact mentioned that the failure was directly related to nhtsa campaign number: 05v06600 (exterior lighting: headlights). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143, 000.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10746197
Electrical systemLightsSeats & seat belts

Purchased the car aug, 2014. Previous owner also had same issues. Has been in shop several times, unable to pinpoint cause/remedy situation. Seat controls do not work, remote keyfobs do not work, interior lights, head lamps, no electrical function present unless key is in ignition, in the "on" position. When shutting off the car, all lights on the dashboard light up and the only way to shut them off is to push on and then off the hazard lights. This will cause all electrical to go out, including the head lamps and...

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all interior lights. If you do not turn them off by using the hazard lights, it will kill the battery. We have replaced the fuses in for the seats several times. They work for a bit and then blow out again. The mechanics have gone as far as to replace the wiring assembly and still no remedy. I don't know how there is not a recall on this vehicle.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · SeatsNHTSA 10732676
Lights

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the headlights failed. The contact was able to replace the headlight bulbs; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited symptoms of a previous recall; however, the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v066000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000. Ma 09/03/15 the consumer stated the driver's side headlight was replaced 3 times but, continued to malfunction. Updated 12/9/2015 *js

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10730681
LightsFuel system

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle ran out of fuel although the fuel gauge indicated 1/2 tank of fuel was present. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel sending unit was faulty. The contact indicated that the failure caused the check engine light to illuminate and the driver side headlight to stop working. The light bulb was replaced, but the failure continued to occur. The failures were not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 84,000.

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10676970
Lights

The headlights intermittently would not work and then stopped working completely. I believe this is due to the wiring harness issue that was recall on many other 05 pacificas under 05v066000. My vin does not pull up that it was affected in this recall, but I have this and another issue that I submitted a complaint for that should be covered under the recall. The chrysler company said even though it appears to be the same issue in the recall, since my vin does not show to be apart of that recall, they will not do...

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anything to help fix the costly issue. I do not know where else to go for help. I submitted a complaint through chrysler and they said they would not help unless there was a recall expansion that eventually included my vin, but not to count on it. I told chrysler that just because this vin was missed in the investigation that it was the right thing to do for them to fix it.. I was told they could not and would not help. Thank you.. *Tr

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10640727
Lights

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the low beam headlights were activated and then failed to illuminate. A certified mechanic replaced both bulbs and the failure persisted. There was a recall related to the similar failure under nhtsa campaign id number 05v066000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified and they informed that the vin was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10606251
Electrical systemLightsEngine & cooling

2005 Chrysler pacifica. Consumer writes in regards to engine and headlight problems. *Smd the consumer stated the vehicle stalled twice, within the last 3 years. Both times, he was making a hard turn, when the engine stopped. He wa able to maintain control of the vehicle and re-started it, without any problem. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, who found nothing wrong, other than throttle body build-up, which he cleaned. Also, the headlight would intermittently go out. The bulb did not seem to fit securely...

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in the harness, which caused a short and eventually the bulb blew out. The problem seemed to be more prominent on the passenger side. The driver's side bulb was less than an ideal fit, but there were no problems with it going out. The bulb was replaced numerous times, along with the wiring harness. *Jb

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · EngineNHTSA 10587977
Lights

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the headlights intermittently failed to function. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10582923
Lights

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 a chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the instrument panel failed to operate for over an hour. The failure recurred sporadically. Additionally, the headlights would function intermittently. There was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 05v066000 (exterior lighting). The vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician informed the contactthat the faulty wiring harness would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10575160
SuspensionElectrical systemLightsBody, doors & structure

Our regular mechanic has determined that the undercarriage of my car is rusted and rotted to the point where it is unsafe to drive . Car was brought in due to electrical failure as mentioned above . I have never received recall notices . I spoke with a chrysler rep today and there is nothing we can do because its not with in the recall time frame . *Tr

Filed Incident Suspension · Electrical system · Exterior lighting · StructureNHTSA 10566015
Lights

I noticed that low beam headlight on drivers side was out so I replaced bulb still did not work . Then I noticed there was a recall on same headlamp for wiring issue . I punched in my vin # however it says not on my vehicle . Why do some pacificas from same recall year are not covered and some are ? Thanks for taking time to read this email. *Tr

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10550606
Electrical systemLightsFuel system

Since I purchased my vehicle the front low beam lights have went out numerous times while driving at night. I have had them replaced on several occasions and the problem persists. Recently I have had problems with my battery and was told by pepboys auto shop that something is draining the battery and its possibility is the exterior lighting/headlamps. Even though I continue to replace the headlamps they keep going out and my battery is being drained. After 2 batteries in 3 years I had the alternator checked and it...

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was in good condition. I was told to look up a recall list where I found exterior lighting 05v066000 and I called. I also have had a fuel pump problem that seems to exist and no one can figure out way. After getting it fixed by the chrysler dealership twice my vehicle will not pass smog because of another leak. I also found out that there are complaints of some similar issues fuel pump/powertrain control module software 06v432000 and I called. Please put these to issues on the recall list so that auto owners will be safe on the road and california's air will not be polluted by the fumes. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10534999
Transmission & drivetrainLightsEngine & coolingFuel system

While turning into the bank parking lot at 10mph the car just stalled. I was unable to brake or steer out the way. When gas gauge reads empty I am unable to fill the tank with gas as it begins to spill back out. Gas gauge reads 1/2 full when it is really empty? Miles to empty sensor incorrect therefore I have no idea when I need gas. Driver side exterior headlamp seems dimmer than the other lamp. After repairing the entire front end(suspension) still sounds like the front end is going to fall apart when driving on ohio roads. Felt it was necessary to document as I do not feel safe in this car. *Tr

Filed Incident Power train · Exterior lighting · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10483924
Lights

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica touring. The contact stated that at engine start-up, the low beam headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v066000 (exterior lighting:headlights). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 70,000. Updated 10/31/12 *cn updated 11/08/2012 *js

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10476906
Lights

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that three years ago, he received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 05v066000 (exterior lighting: headlights). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection however, nothing was replaced as the dealer deemed that is was unnecessary at that time. Most recently, the headlights would only work intermittently before becoming inoperable. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the vehicle had already been inspected for the...

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recall defect and offered no further assistance for the failure. The manufacturer was notified who also stated that the vehicle was previously inspected per the recall and offered no further assistance for the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10475267
Engine & coolingLightsAcceleration & cruise control

I have previously reported a problem with the 2005 chrysler pacifica stalling when turning. The problem has progressively worsened. This month alone, (december 2011) the car has stalled 5 times. I am afraid to drive the car for fear that I will crash when it stalls. There are so many chrysler pacifica owners that are reporting the same problem. Along with the stalling issue, the gas pedal sticks and needs to be pushed rather hard. A third problem I have encountered this year is the headlamps "burning out". I...

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have replaced the front left headlamp three this year. I am familiar with the handling instructions for headlamps. I am greatly distressed by these problems, especially the stalling. I have children that I drive around in this car. Please do something about chrysler's failure to fix this problem. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Exterior lighting · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10441331
LightsAcceleration & cruise control

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the headlights failed without any warning. The contact also mentioned that the accelerator pedal became stuck and she would have to press hard on the brakes to get them to release. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 81,000.

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10439038
Fuel systemLights

Several problems with replacing headlights annually about three months apart since ownership 10/06, problem with engine light repeatedly coming on - was advised by certified mechanic it's the fuel tank, very expensive to replace or fix. *Tr

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasoline · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10434290
Lights

2005 Chrysler pacifica. Consumer states problems with vehicle headlamps *tgw

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10426092
Transmission & drivetrainLights

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While driving approximately 30 mph, the driver side headlight stopped functioning. The bulb had been replaced five times. Also, while driving, the vehicle jerked forward and the transmission would slip into gears. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000 and the current mileage was 86,584.

Filed Incident Power train · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10365099

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