2005 Chrysler Pacifica lighting problems

The 2005 Chrysler Pacifica has 40 lighting complaints filed with NHTSA — 2% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Lighting complaints

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Lighting complaints by year

Pacifica lighting complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

05V066000LightingMarch 1, 2005 · 43,180 units

Defect

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN HEADLAMPS MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT AND EVENTUAL TOTAL LOSS OF HEADLAMP FUNCTION.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Common questions

How many lighting complaints does the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica have?

NHTSA has 40 complaints about the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica lighting — 2% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica lighting?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the lighting: 05V066000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.