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2004 Chrysler Pacifica: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica, most recently filed March 2004. Owners have filed 896 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
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Recalls (2)

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 04V113000 Filed Mar 4, 2004

DAIMLERCHRYSLER/POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE

Power train · automatic transmission · control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Repair progress not yet reported34,561 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 04V113000
Listed for 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 03V471000 Filed Nov 10, 2003

DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL LINE LEAKAGE

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Repair progress not yet reported9,579 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 03V471000

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Owner complaints (896)

896 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The structure is mentioned most often.

32involved a crash
30involved a fire
29injuries reported
2deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 896.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2004 compares with other Pacifica years

Best and worst Pacifica years →
2003200420052006200720082016201720182019
This year (2004)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 17 mpg combined

17
mpg combined
15
city
21
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,950
CO₂ tailpipe
523 g/mi
EPA class
Sport Utility Vehicle -

What it costs you to run

$3,842per year
$320per month
882gallons a year

Miles ÷ 17 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2004 Chrysler Pacifica configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3.5 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17$3,950523
3.5 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive15 / 20 / 17$3,950523

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.

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2004 Chrysler Pacifica FAQ

How many recalls does the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 04V113000 (power train), 03V471000 (fuel system). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2004 Chrysler Pacifica problems?

Owners filed 896 complaints with NHTSA. Structure (323), Engine (141), Suspension (125) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica get?

EPA rates the 3.5 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic version at 15 city, 21 highway and 17 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2004 Pacifica compare with other years?

Among the 2003–2019 Chrysler Pacifica model years at least five years old, the 2003 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2017 the most (1,524). The 2004 drew 896. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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