general problems of the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica - part 1

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that upon start the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to operate as needed without warning. The contact called and informed several dealers of the failure and was informed that there was a defect with the power train. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated upon attempting to reverse out of the garage into the drive way, the gear shifter remained stuck into park (p) position. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the gear shifter assembly needed to be replaced. However, the parts to repair the vehicle were not available. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the parts had been discontinued. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the gear shifter ceased in the park position. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer and bakersfield Chrysler Jeep fiat-3101 cattle dr, bakersfield, CA 93313, (661)832-3000) were contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 220,000.

Tl the contact owns 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the vehicle started to jerk and loss motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact activated the hazard light and veered to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was restarted and driven for several minutes before the failure recurred. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge failed to register the correct level of fuel in the fuel tank. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 06v432000 (power train) as a possible solution to the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 182,435.

Head lights cut off and on intermittently engine idles ruff.

I just came out from car wash I turned right on to the freeway soon as I reached 50mph my vehicle made a weird noise and shut off. The steering wheel locked I had to pull off free way(no accident, thankfully) go to a safe place put it in park try starting it it wouldn't start. Smoke came out from back passenger rear tire. Let my car sit over night tried to start it next morning, wouldn't start. Towed it into shop they couldn't find the problem but later they told me I need a whole new engine. I only got to drive it 2x before it stalled. I really like it and wish I can get it fixed.

I drove out from car wash I was going about 35mph then I turned right on to the freeway soon as I reached 50mph my vehicle made a weird noise and shut off as im on the freeway. There were no warning lights on whatsoever although I got a "gas cap" message. The steering wheel locked I had to pull off the free way(no accident, thankfully) the breaks were hard to push down I had no choice but to let it roll through traffic I got to a safe place I put it in park waited about 30 minutes to try starting it, it would not start. Smoke came out from back passenger rear tire. Let my car sit over night tried to start it the next morning, again it would not start. I had it towed it into shop they could not find the problem I had left my vehicle in the shop for a week other mechanics discovered the problem. Later they told me I need a whole new engine. I only got to drive it 2x before it stalled. I really like it and wish I can get it fixed I do believe it has to do with the power train, fuel propulsion, and engine.

Car was stationary in residential driveway. Transmision would not shift out of park. The simple release mechanism did not help. Took consol apart. As described on youtube videos, could see that the pink plastic part was broken so spring did not operate. Found opening so I could rotate the pink part with finger and get out of park. This problem sounds exactly like problems covered by recall k39, but my model is apparently not covered. Why is it not covered? should Chrysler cover the repair?.

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.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. A unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06v432000(power train). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power train control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,474.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. While attempting to accelerate the vehicle, it stalled without warning. The vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that there was no fuel. The contact noticed that the fuel gauge displayed that the vehicle was filled with fuel. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled numerous times without warning. The vehicle was towed to an unknown shop where the failure was undetermined; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that NHTSA campaign number: 06v432000 (power train) was repaired before she became the owner. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 184,000.

When driving the car would stall at stop signs or has issues maintaining speed going up hills. Also I took the vehicle into a mechanic and they told me the sub-frame is completely rotted through and the steering is being held together with 1 bolt. They stated the car is unsafe to drive.

I went to get the 2005 chrystler Pacifica inspected and was told by the mechanic that the bottom was rusted so badly that the engine would fall out, and further that the year make and model was under recall for the same problem, the bottom rusting out horribly. I called chrystler with the VIN # and was told this 1 wasn't part of the recall even though it was the same year and make of the recall. I owe 4,400$ on the car and now am told the repairs would exceed 5,000$. I financed it for 6,455$ at the start. I'm disabled and greatly in need of help, I don't know what to do I have made a slew of calls to no avail at this point and continue to make payments as I don't want to ruin my credit, please help me, I don't know what to do.

This vehicle was appraised as a trade-in for another automobile. It was discovered that its engine cradle was corroded and the vehicle was declared unsafe for resale. This situation is identical to numerous other complaints regarding Chrysler Pacificas and is the currently the subject of a class-action lawsuit.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and shook violently at any speed. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic diagnosed that the egr, O2 sensor, and front motor mount were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle had the same symptoms as listed in the recall for NHTSA campaign number: 06v432000 (power train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 186,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted after the initial attempt, but the vehicle began to operate abnormally. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 06v432000 (power train); however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the lights on the instrument panel would go on and off and the vehicle stalled. The contact took the vehicle to their mechanic and it was determined that the power train control module needed to be replaced. The contact mechanic informed them it was under recall, but when the contact spoke with the manufacturer they were told the vehicle was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. Rl.

Vehicle engine cradle sub-frame is rotting through and nearly separating one portion from another. This will at some point in time fail in a catastrophic manner. This defect seems to be well documented on numerous web sites and fiat Chrysler group is aware of this problem and makes like the problem is with only a very limited number of vehicles which is clearly not the case. They have an extended warranty of note for this very problem, but is limiting it to a very few cars manufactured between a very limited timeframe from late 2004 to early 2005, all others are excluded in spite of the fact that numerous Pacifica's are noted as having this problem. This repair is an approx. $3000 repair that Chrysler is ignoring the safety of the owners and families of these cars and those driving around them.

We just bought our 2005 Chrysler Pacifica not to long ago, and the check engine light comes on and stays on, it also affects our gas milage, we had it checked and that's when we found out that there is a recall on the gas sensor in the tank, and every now and again when we make left hand turns it dies on us. We have a child with multiple disabilities and we need a vehicle that is going to be safe to get him to his appointments.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving 10 mph and making a right or left turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06v432000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the engine stalled. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle to side of the road. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer mechanic and diagnosed failure of the power train control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure and advised the VIN was affected by a recall previously and recall was remedied. The contact was also advised the remedy to a recall is once per lifetime of a vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Lb.

The sub frame under the drive train has rusted out to the point that it has little or no structural strength, this has essentially rendered the car inoperative and unsafe to operate. The car has barely 100,000 miles.

I have a 2005 Pacifica. The car was in for body work, when a mechanic noticed severe rusting on the frame. He stated that the engine, could fall through the body frame! I did a google search and found hundreds of complaints about the problem. There is a story from a tv station in florida covering this story. . Read more...

I took my newly purchased 2005 Chrysler Pacifica to my mechanic to get the breaks serviced, and was told that the engine cradle was completely rusted out and the engine was in danger of falling out! my mechanic was extreamly concerned (he is a friend and an honest mechanic who runs a very reputable repair and body shop in ottawa, KS). I called Chrysler before I purchased the car to see if their were any recalls on it, and was told their was not. The car is otherwise in perfect condition, no damage and very little wear inside and out. It was clear to my mechanic that this was due to some defect in the vehicle, and should not happen on a 10 year old car that is in as good of condition as mind is with only 110000 miles on it. To have a new engine cradle put it, it would cost over $4000. I cannot afford that, so we are putting in a reconditioned one, inspected to make sure it has no wear or rust on it, and we are painting and putting additional undercoating on it as to prevent any such reoccurances. After looking online, I have since learned this is a widespread problem, and is effecting a large number of owners, and is much more widespread than Chrysler is willing to admit. I called them, and my car is supposedly not one effected in their 3-4 week window of production, yet it was completely rusted to the point of possibly causing a serious and even fatal car accident.

Engine cradle/sub-frame is rusted through on both sides. The gaps 1/4" to 2" wide extend for 15-20". My mechanic lifted my car so I can see the damage, he says it is unsafe to drive it because of all front suspension and steering is supported by the frame. When driving over potholes I hear loud thumps coming from front suspension area. I'm expecting Chrysler's recall or reimbursement for projected $2500-3000 repair.

Nhtsa please notice how many people have submitted this problem. Over 50 just since this January. Subframe corrosion to the point the mechanic didn't even think it should be driven home. Engine, transmission, front wheels could all fall at any moment. Why hasn't anyone done anything about this? I see over 50 people have complained about this very problem since only this January. Luckily we noticed it, hate to think of all the other Pacifica drivers out there that have no idea the danger they are in. What will it take? one death? two deaths? how many people, Chrysler? this is obviously a major problem and needs to be fixed at no cost to the consumer. Who has $2500 to repair their car? not us. Will be contacting Chrysler to no avail I'm sure but worth a try.

I have a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica that has failed inspection due to extensive engine cradle rust. This vehicle's body and undercarriage is immaculate except for the engine cradle "k frame". I have contacted Chrysler and they are unwilling fix the problem because it is 20k miles over the power train warranty even though there is no other rust issues on the vehicle. After doing research, I have discovered that I am not alone in this battle! I am within 8 months of the previous recalled vehicles from Chrysler for this same issue and I believe that Chrysler should extend their recall as this is a potential dangerous issue that is growing with this specific model vehicle.

I initially took my car in because I hear a noise in the wheel well. After an additional day of holding the vehicle, I was told that my cradle that basically housed the major engine components was corroded and needed to be replace. I was provided a total of over $2300 for the parts alone. After researching the part, I found many incidents reported that this is a known issue by Chrysler. I as well was told that I had extended power train warranty when I purchased the vehicle used in June of 2013. This is a major safety defect; as this car (and others) are not structurally sound. I drive my 7 year old daughter and 10 year old son in the vehicle everyday. I also make a 68 mile highway commute round trip to and from work in the vehicle. This should be something that is recalled and I want to know what is Chrysler going to do about the matter. I see there are recalls for seat belts that save lives. Recalling the structure of the vehicle should be included as failure of this component is catastrophic. It will save lives to recall and repair.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler pacific. The contact stated she took her vehicle for an oil change. The mechanic informed the contact that her under carriage was corroded, and that the engine cradle was about to be disengaged. The vehicle had not been taken to a dealer or a independent mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 128,052. Lj.

When I start my car from a parked position, I put the car in reverse and it stalls out . It throws the car in neutral . I also ended up in a ditch . I had to leave the car at my job. Unable to drive it home from work. My mechanic will come and tow my car to his shop.

My engine sub frame is heavily rusted creating a dangerous situation for my motor to falls or loose control of my vehicle putting my wife and child in danger.

Found out in December 2013 getting tires, that engine cradle had serious rust and to watch it. Engine light came on in January 2014, and car needed transmission work. Mechanic took frame off and it rained rust particles from the horribly corroded engine cradle frame. Called Chrysler, wanting to speak with supervisor. I was told that a supervisor would call me within 24 hrs. Never happened. Called again a week later, and that operator found out my original message was never delivered to a supervisor. And now I"m waiting again for 24 hrs for someone to call me.

My vehicle was recently found to have a rusted out engine cradle during a routine inspection. I have contacted Chrysler, and they will not take any responsibility for the repair. My mechanic has tried to find one in a junk yard to replace it, but every Pacifica in the junk yard has a rusted out engine cradle. They know this is a problem and refuse to take responsibility. My state has mandatory inspections. I shudder to think of what will happen when someone is driving down the road unaware and their engine falls out.

Vehicle stalling - brought to mechanic and was advised this was already a Chrysler recall issue. Contacted Chrysler and was advised that the date of manufacture was a few months outside the recall date and they could not help. VIN # [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).