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2006 Chrysler Pacifica consumer reviews

$25,415–$28,075 MSRP range
side view of 2006 Pacifica Chrysler
(60 reviews)
85% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.2
Explore the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica

Great car for what it is

I used to own one of these and I loved the car. VERY comfortable and has a very smooth ride. Handles like a car, easy to steer, very nimble. The engine had it's issues, light on and off, but it would ALWAYS start no matter what. The car is super comfortable and quiet tho which are huge plusses. Doesn't hurt that the exterior styling still looks nice today.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Engine troubles

Engine slung a rod after two years of ownership. I bought this car for my grandson to drive to work and pleasure. Overall I liked the car but now with a blown engine it is going to cost more than what it is worth. The car Overall is a very nice car but I believe that engine is not as good as other engines from the company. I know the jeep that year has engine problems also

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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headache dissappointed

i just bought a 2006 pacifica had it one week and the tranny went out at 177.000. no warning signs at all. 2k to fix it hot air through the vents all times doesnt hold a freon charge motor mounts went out same time tranny did as well as struts to engine runs good overall it stinks dont buy one . just my luck i got a lemon

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Well worth price paid

This car meet all my needs. Is a good car to get back and forth to work during the week and is good on weekend drives as well

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Kinda scared to drive it anymore :(

The car is great, except for an issue that scares the daylights out of me. It shuts off while driving, with no warning, nothing. It just dies. I lose power steering, lights (interior/outside), brakes, everything. We've replaced the entire evap system, all new sensors, new battery, checked all ground wires, replaced fuel cap, and several other parts. It still keeps doing it! Also, you can't park on any hill, you'll never get the car to stay on if you do. You have to put car in neutral and coast down until your on flat ground in order to get car started again. I am terrified to drive this car anymore. I've almost had 5 accidents in less than a month due to the car just shutting off, even after all these repairs. I do not recommend this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Best deal for the Money.

I've owned mine since 2006 and it's the best vehicle one can buy for the price. I enjoy driving it. I've had no major issues with this car. I like the style Even though it's over 11yrs old the body style doesn't look dated. It's the best car to drive over the road, it's roomy for transporting six people. The fold down rear is the best. I've hauled furniture lawn mowers and all kinds of stuff and it road like a charm. My friend has an Outback and whenever we take it on the road, the road noise and the hard seats just wears me out. Compared to my Pacifica, it doesn't compare. I see the new cars and think I want one but I don't see anything that excites me as much as I love my Pacifica. I just hate that the new models are more a mini-van than the original Pacifica's. If they updated the original I might consider buying a new one. I don't want or need a mini-van. This is just such a GREAT ALL AROUND CAR!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Just a GREAT vehicle!

I've owned mine for 4 years. For a so called " Soccer Dad's " car it's design is clean, sporty, and has the unique feature of round to square crossover lines. Meaning, car designers go from one to the other to make your car look older, pushing you to buy the "contemporary" / new look. This car never get old. I've had folks think its 3 yrs old...it's 14. ( My brushed lite gold w black helps). Interior is beautiful, nice soft lines, simulated woodgrain, all leather, NICE! 6 seats, folded plenty of carrying space. Engine, literally spent $500 a yr max. Peanuts...Totally LOVE my ride, so much so I'm transporting her 2900 miles for $1100 back east from Cali..Buy one! Great car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Well maintained car.

It have Two way remote starter. everything is leather , working and well maintained, runs very smooth, plenty of room inside, included stock jack and spare tire (stepney).

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great value

Great value for an extremely reliable vehicle. Still in style after 14 years. Always starts, wonderous drive. Good pickup on freeways. Awd transmission is amazing. Engine is like new after 185,000. Brakes, tires and bearing repairs only.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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One of best cars we have owned.

Quiet, smooth ride, AWD was excellent for standard driving, would not off road but this car was not made for that. Very roomy. Climate control was excellent with heated seats in front and back plus rear temp control was excellent. The third row of seats was useful only for children but we did use it occasionally. Sound system was excellent especially with the quiet passenger area. The back seats (second row)were basically the same as the front with full adjustments, just not powered. Unfortunately the gas mileage was horrible about 14mpg in town and 18 on the road.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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