Frame And Members problems of the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. While the vehicle was undergoing routine oil service, the technician noticed that the entire frame underneath the vehicle was corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while having maintenance performed, the independent mechanic notified the contact that the sub frame and engine cradle was severely rusted and needed to be replaced. The contact notified the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the front subframe was detaching from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front sub frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the vehicle was being serviced by the dealer when he informed the contact that the entire sub frame was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 103,235.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while servicing the vehicle, the dealer advised that the entire sub frame was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 103,235.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the sub frame engine cradle was corroded and the vehicle was not able to be driven. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 79,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that after having routine maintenance performed on the vehicle, he was advised by a mechanic that the engine cradle was corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 130,000. Updated 11/14/11 updated 11/21/11.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the sub-frame had a fist size hole that has completely covered with rust. Upon driving at low speeds he noticed that the engine would shake as if it were going to fall out of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and advised him that they would not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.

Six inch crack due to corrosion in right-side subframe/engine cradle. Suspension and steering anchorage points as well as engine mount affected; was told by inspecting mechanic that car is unsafe to drive.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. While having the vehicle inspected by an authorized dealer, the contact was informed that the engine cradle was severely rusted and the vehicle was not safe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that she had heard noises from the engine in the months leading up to the failure. The current and failure mileages were approximately 62,000.

We purchased our 2005 Chrysler Pacifica in may 2005. After driving about 15,000 miles we started to notice a clunking sound when cornering while braking, or starting out from a stopped position. We went back to the dealership and were told that it was normal movement for the Pacifica. We had the Pacifica looked at by the dealership over 5 times with the same response. The issue progressively got worse and now the vehicle shakes when changing gears, cornering, stopping, starting, or hitting potholes. We went to another dealership after moving and in March 2010 we were told that the engine motor mounts were bad and were causing the issue we are experiencing. The dealership offered to replace them all for $2500, which was out of our budget so was not completed. We were also informed that the swaybar endpoints might be bad as well and could be replaced for additional cost. We drive under normal conditions and this type of problem should never surface on a vehicle under these conditions. We were informed that the motor could separate from the frame in an accident and cause serious injury. I feel it is unreasonable to have the consumer pay for a manufacturing defect such as this. There were several thousand motor mounts on back order in 2009 leading me to believe that the problem is wider spread than just a few isolated incidents. Hopefully this information will prompt research and action on behalf of the safety of drivers as well as end consumers. Thank you for your time.

I purchased my 05 Pacifica in June of 05. I was not in any major accidents but when I took my vehicle in to the dealer for the inspection I was told the frame needed to be replaced and they red flagged my VIN#. I took for a 2nd opinion and was told the information the dealer put on the estimate was somewhat accurate. . . I did contact my insurance company and had all of the repairs, paid my deductible but am wondering how many of this vehicle had this problem? also shouldn't this have been covered under warranty. . . I was told no by the dealer?.