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2004 Chrysler Pacifica

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2004 Pacifica.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2004 Chrysler Pacifica is a CS-platform SUV whose engine calls for 5.5 quarts of 10W-30 API oil, paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and EPA-rated at 15/21/17 mpg. With 896 owner complaints logged, the leading concern filed under Structure, and two recalls, this model year already shows a sizable early-reliability footprint. Within the Pacifica's 2003–2026 complaint history—a span that peaks at 1,482 complaints in 2017 and bottoms at one complaint in 2003—the 2004 sits as a launch-era year with a substantial complaint volume, meaning structural and recall-related records deserve close researcher attention.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/21/17 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 34 · 500 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory engine air filter and serpentine belt are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 34 · 500 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05281090AB
Engine air filter05510026AA discontinued
Spark plugSZFR5LP13G
BatteryBB34F101AA
Front wiper blades05102230AB
Serpentine belt04593668AA discontinued · alt 04861850AD
Thermostat68210217AA alt 04792239AB
Cabin air filter82205905

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length198.8 in
Overall width79.1 in
Overall height66.5 in
Wheelbase116.5 in
Curb weight4676 lb
Track (front / rear)66.5 / 66.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 21 / 17 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Pacifica of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.3–9.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.30 sec — 2004 Wagon
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2004Wagon 3.5L V69.30 sec17.10 sec250 hpAWD
2004Wagon 3.5L V69.50 sec17.20 sec250 hpAWD
2004Wagon 3.5L V69.60 sec17.00 sec250 hpAWD
2004Wagon 3.5L V69.90 sec16.97 sec250 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.5 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.5 Pints
Engine CoolantHOAT · MS9769
Engine Oil10W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 qt w/ filter

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts70 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts70 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsUpper: 8.8 ft-lbs; Lower: 16.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts16.7 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/StudsM6 Bolts: 9 ft-lbs, M8 Bolts: 20 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts85-115 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill PlugPTU: 26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain PlugPTU: 26.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub180 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub180 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.4-.6 ohms
Spark Plug Gap0.058-0.057 in
Spark Plug Torque20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND 8 oil
Oil Capacity5.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance500 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-16 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance12 approx. @ 68 degreesF ohms
Injector Primary Resistance13-16 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi
Engine Oil Pressure45-105 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket32 ft-lbs / 17 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle125 ft-lbs / 85 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.312; Rear: 0.281 Specifications
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0014 in / 0.0055 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.097 in / 0.546 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.107 in / 0.556 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9020 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
145 ft. lbs.45 ft. lbs
265 ft. lbs.65 ft. lbs
365 ft. lbs.65 ft. lbs
490 degrees. Bolt torque after 90 degree turn should be over 90 ft. lbs.; if not replace bolt.90 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Tighten the cap bolts to finger tight. Step 215 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 100,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 100,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 12,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect)
Every 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2004 Chrysler Pacifica recorded 896 complaints, 2 recalls, 3 investigations and 107 technical service bulletins, a sharp rise from the single complaint and no recalls in the 2003 model year. Complaint volume continued to increase in 2005 (1,244 complaints) before declining to 726 in 2006, 380 in 2007 and reaching a low of 102 in 2008, mirroring a similar downward trend in investigations and recalls across those years. Thus, 2004 sits on the upward slope of the complaint arc, peaking just one year later in 2005 and then falling sharply through the end of the generation. The data indicate that later model years (2007‑2008) exhibit markedly fewer reported issues than the 2004‑2005 window. Consequently, if minimizing complaint frequency is a priority, a 2004 Pacifica presents a higher risk relative to the 2007‑2008 models of the same generation.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
107
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
896
Owner complaints
32 involved a crash · 30 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 896 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure194
Engine70
Engine & Engine Cooling52
Electrical System44
Power Train37
Suspension,Structure34
Fuel System, Gasoline27
Suspension25

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

04V113000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)Reported 04/03/2004

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… 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.

03V471000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsReported 10/11/2003

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE CHASSIS FUEL SUPPLY TUBE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED. 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 107 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S22080001362022-07-09Electrical SystemSecurity Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module…
S22080001362022-07-09Electrical SystemSecurity Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module…
90042752020-07-22Electrical SystemKEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
90042752020-07-22Electrical SystemKEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
23-015-202020-04-30EquipmentDisinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2004 Pacifica take?

5.5 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2004 Pacifica have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Pacifica get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 21 highway / 17 combined mpg.