Frame Rust problems of the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica - part 1

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the motor mount frame was severely rusted. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The approximate failure mileage was 214,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, when he heard an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he inspected the vehicle and the center of the sub frame was rusted out. The contact called local dealer john jones auto group corydon located at 1735 gardner ln NW, corydon, in 47112, (812) 722-4146, were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 148,000. Dp.

The frame has rusted through. The engine cradle is rusted. Chrysler admits there is a problem but refuses to do anything about it. Chrysler had a recall for this issue and then cancelled the recall. There was also a lawsuit filed, that was dismissed due to Chrysler's bankruptcy.

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving 30 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the front and rear subframe was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Exessive cradle rot or rust holding ip engine. Makes it unsafe to drive. Can put my hand in frame through rust hole. This was brought to my attention by northgate Chrysler on colerain in cincinnati. The service manage says she sees a lot of this problem.

To my understanding I just bought my 2005 Chrysler Pacifica 3 weeks ago and went to get the oil changed and the mechanics could not get the screw out and they told me that my sub frame that hold the engine was all rusted out and can cause me to have a fatal accident and I was also told that there was a recall on these vehicles about that and I will need to know how to get my car repaired on the subframe, I seen it with my own eyes how the sub frame is rusted and cracked and corrison, I am glad they told me now I can't drive my Pacifica due to this and can't get my oil changed, the oil mechanic took a picture. . Please help me take care of this.

Rusted subframe discovered when performing regular oil change.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the body frame had rusted out. The contact took the vehicle to independent mechanics and the dealer bob brady Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram 4025 e boyd rd, decatur, IL 62521. All have refused to even put the vehicle up on a lift because they were concerned the frame would brake. The manufacturer stated that they do not look at 2005 Pacifica models. The failure mileage is 205,000. Tf.

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. Within less than 30 days of the contact owning the vehicle, the contact stated that the vehicle jerked and the transmission slowly shifted in and out of gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the sensors could be the cause of the failure. The vehicle was also taken back to the dealer it was purchased from and the alternator assembly was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was also taken to bergstrom used car super center of appleton (2925 n victory ln, appleton, WI 54913, (920) 749-3232) where it was diagnosed that the frame had extensive rust, holes, and corrosion that could affect the motor, rendering the vehicle unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Front sub-frame has rusted through rendering the vehicle unsafe to drive. This is the exact same failure as many other reports you have received on this vintage, make and model vehicle. Fca has refused to offer any assistance toward the repair and my local mechanic reported that new replacement sub-frames are not even available - leaving consumers with the choice of recycling the vehicle at a salvage yard, repairing it with what is obviously flawed oem components, or keep it as lawn decoration. I have taken the vehicle off the road and am thankful the problem was discovered prior to my wife or son experiencing a catastrophic failure while driving. It is only a matter of time before someone looses a life because of this defect. Be proactive and force fca to repair these failures - regardless of mileage - or this organization is part of the problem.

Rusted through sub frame.

Body frame rusting outler Pacifica.

Sub frame rust, do to Chrysler not correctly coating the subframe on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, the sub frame rusts away making the engine unsecured potently causing the engine to drop potently causing a multiple car incident or death.

A few months ago, I noticed a shaking in the steering wheel of my 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. It seemed to became much worse, very quickly, to the point of where I could barely hold the car straight, so I took it in this week for a brake inspection. The problem isn't the brakes at all. . The entire unibody frame and engine carriage have completely rusted and deteriorated!! the mechanic told me that the vehicle wasn't safe to even drive home! he was able to push his finger through the carriage, and said that the engine is about to fall out onto the ground! both axels are also rusted almost completely off. It's horrible! I am attaching pictures. . . . And, as it turns out, Chrysler knows about this Pacifica rust issue! I decided to search the internet for "2005 Chrysler Pacifica rust", and it isn't just my car! Chrysler knows that I, and so many others, are out here driving our babies around in vehicles with rusted out frames that could snap at any second!!! (ie. Chrysler initially issued recall of 2004-05 Pacifica, citing potential unibody rust. . Later rescinded the offer. ) (NHTSA [as early as oct 2004] 10008424, 10044109, 10045080, 10010501. . . ) (class-action lawsuit filed in 2014 against Chrysler by Pacifica owners. Lawsuit denied due to Chrysler 2009 bankruptcy. ) note: this message will only allow me to attach one photo. One photo doesn't adequately show the depth of the situation. Both axels are rusted almost completely off, as well as the engine cradle. Please contact me to view additional photos. Thank you.

Took my 2005 Chrysler Pacifica into the mechanic for front end noise. The mechanic discovered that my sub frame is rusted out. The mechanic is concerned that my engine could fall out.

Subframe nearly rusted through at welds. Frame has almost no rust, but again, subframe so rusted car is unsafe to drive. I dont know what else can explain except something was missed in production. Researching online I have found that to be a frequent problem with this vehicle. Rust was found while performing oil change. There hasnt been an accident but the subframe that holds the engine is rusting through so I dont want to drive and find my engine on the ground.

On February 20th, 2017 I took my car in for an oil change and the tech pulled me in the shop to show me that my subframe is rusted.

Dealer is saying the engine cradle is rusting out and that it needs to be replaced. There is almost no rust on the vehicle yet this important part of the frame is rusting out?.

We have a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica touring edition with 69005 miles. Beautiful automobile, we store it in the winter, no rust anywhere on the body. We brought it in to the dealer for an oil change and nys inspection. The dealer informed us that the front and rear cradle of the frame had rusted and deteriorated so badly that the vehicle would not pass nys inspection and was unsafe to drive. The cost to repair was $4626. 00. I found a service bulletin that stated that Chrysler was extending the warranty on the Pacifica to vehicles in the canadian market and salt belt states to 150,000 miles but for reasons that they would not explain, my vehicle was covered even though I live in upstate NY, an obvious salt belt state. This is clearly a latent defect in this model rendering the vehicle unsafe and should be recalled and repaired by Chrysler.

I took my vehicle in for new tires and an alignment and was told by the mechanic that I have rust rot in the subframe. Which now I know is called cradle rot. I contacted Chrysler and they said there was nothing they would do.

At the service dealer today I was told that my engine carriage frame is so rusted that it is not safe to drive. The sides are also severely rusted. I bought this car new and have serviced it every 3000 miles. I go through the car wash in the winter alot. I learned that Chrysler was aware of this problem early on. Why was I not nofitied of this, so my car could have been under coated ( which should have been done as soon as the problem was noticed) and I could still be driving it. I am 71 and on ss, and planned on this being my last car. Now, it can't be fixed and I couldn't with a clear conscience trade or sell it. Wouldn't want a family with kids in the car, going down the road and have the engine fall out. This is a safety issue that needs to be addressed before someone is killed. My car looks like brand new inside and out. I meticulously took care of it. At 153,000 miles, I think it is just getting broke in, only to find that that underside is broke, rusted, done! please do something. Thank you.

I brought my cart to my mechanic for a routine service and when my mechanic put it on the lift, he called us shortly after, and wanted us to come in to see the vehicle on the lift. . The car's frame was rusting through on both the front and back. He told us it was unsafe to drive and that he saw this on other Pacifica's th he serviced. He stated he never saw this occur on other brands now we have no vehicle to drive. The car is in good condition and has about 85,000 miles. If this car was driven on the highway, as we planned for the holiday weekend (July 4) without bringing it ti a mechanic, we could have been killed. How does safety of passengers get compromised when it appears that 7000 cars were produced and hundreds of complaints with this specific problerm on this model have been filed!.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the a frame rusted and rotted out on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. While parked, the contact smelled fuel coming from the vehicle. The contact also stated that there was an odd smell coming from the vehicle that was not fuel related. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame was rusted out and needed to be replaced. The power steering was leaking and the contact was informed that the fuel pump may need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

I took my vehicle in for a routine oil change and I was informed that my subframe is completely rusted and the engine is on the verge of falling out the vehicle. Mechanic stated that this is a very common issue with this particular vehicle. The mechanic told me that the vehicle is no longer safe to drive and the cost of this repair will be upwards of $3000.

Took my car in for brakes and mechanic sent me pictures of car frame rusted through I had to have the whole frame replaced because it was unsafe to drive . I don't have a printer so I can't print out pictures to send you.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the technician observed that the sub frame was rusted and had holes on the front passenger side floorboard. As a result, the technician diagnosed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Engine frame rusted out.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the subframe was rusted and corroded. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 182,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle would jerk and hesitate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the failure was due to damaged motor mounts and severe rusting of the subframe. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 114,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the vehicle's frame was rusted, which weakened the motor mount. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine cradle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

While changing oil I observed that the frame had corroded and there were rust holes in the frame. I contacted Chrysler group customer care and was told there is no recall for this on my vehicle.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the subframe rusted prematurely to the point of corrosion and may fracture. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000. Dyd.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed, the independent mechanic discovered that the front end of the sub frame had rusted and corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000. Pam.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel vibrated and was loose. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the front sub frame was rusted. As a result, the struts and the sway bar links were replaced but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.