Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica

I was going down the freeway when my battery light came on out of nowhere and then a smell of burnt rubber started coming through the car I pulled over and shut the engine off popped the hood and found a fire on my alternator . I was able to put the fire out but my children were in the car I am afraid to drive it.

Nothing but problems huge issue electrical problems, dash won't turn off so I have to use the four way button to kick the dash off so it doesn't run my battery dead,navigation system stopped working,heater/ac control panel stopped working along with radio and dvd system,sometimes the doors lock and sometimes they don't can't use brand new key for keyless entry,short somewhere running the battery dead had alternator checked and it's good had three new batteries also these cars are junk !!.

Headlamps - the headlamps had to be replaced due to light beams not coming through the clear plastic cover. The cover became cloudy and visibility was limited which caused safety concerns. The Chrysler dealership tried to clean but was not successful. Tire sensors - a year ago, we had an issue with the message center not responding to the tires. The Chrysler dealership installed 1 tire sensor and several months later a new message center panel had to be replaced. A year later, we are replacing the other three sensors. We are told by the Chrysler dealership that the batteries only last several years. They claim that these sensors are goverment regulated. Why are we putting parts into american made cars that have to be replaced every several years that cost $100 for each sensor plus labor. Either Chrysler needs to produce a better sensor that lasts longer or the government should provide rebates since this is regulatory. These car issues should be considered a safety issue and reviewed for potential liabilities that can cause harm to the driver.

1. Driving home from work, 6 pm heading east on hwy 119 waiting to turn left on wc rd 3. 5. Ting , ting sound, warning lights came on and vehicle caught on fire. Put out with hose and disconnected battery. Alternator was glowing orange, engine harness smoking, ground straps burned off, and air cleaner on fire. Towed to Chrysler dealer and Chrysler said it was not a mechanical defect, but I disagree. The consequence is I have a damaged car.

2004 Chrysler Pacifica. Consumer states several problems with vehicle related to the engine, air conditioner blower and alternator the consumer stated when the vehicle was first purchased, the air conditioner blower was not working properly and had to be replaced. Later that year, there was a whining sound coming from the front of the vehicle near the engine, however the dealer was unable to find the source and to this day, the noise is still present. The consumer stated there was a whining sound coming from or near the power steering pump which was eventually replaced, however the noise continued. The motor mounts, tie rods and rocker arms were replaced.

2004 pacific (6 months old) and 9,000 miles would not start until jumped. Had to be jumped twice in 1 week to start car when we were away on vacation. Appears to be lose connection between alternator and battery. Dealer couldn't find a problem but said when it happens again have it towed and they'll fix it then.