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P0461 on CHRYSLER PACIFICA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2005, 2007

What P0461 Means on Your CHRYSLER PACIFICA

Real CHRYSLER PACIFICA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"The 2005 chrystler pacifica was traveling 35 mph in the winter on a paved road when it just died no warning. i had it towed to my house for further testing.the car tries starting but never turns over act like no fuel."

— 2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 01/08/2019

"After putting in gas in the car it will die as if it is not getting gas and when filling up i have to pump slow because it acts like it is not taking the gas. its died on several occasions while driving without any warning. in traffic goinf through a light it shut off as if it had no gas."

— 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 02/19/2021

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0461 on CHRYSLER PACIFICA

50%
50%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2005
1
2007
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0461 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026