general problems of the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica

After fueling, especially if the take is full. The engine will die several times in the first 5 or more miles driven. Of course, this also means no power steering. You may be turning at an intersection, on a freeway or just traveling on a surface street. Still, you are without power and no power steering putting the car and occupants in danger. Usually, putting the car in neutral and starting gets you going again, at least until the next event. We have had as many a 5 such events on a 4. 5 mile drive home form the gas station. This has now progressed. The last fill up, the nozzle cut of several times and restart over and over to finally fill the take. We knew it could take more fuel, ultimately it took on 15 gallons. This time, even after the second day and about 20 miles on the car it will still die at random, especially at idle, say at a stop light. Also with this phenomenon, when the gas gouge gets to just below a half of a tank reading, it may suddenly drop to (e) empty. This is not a good feeling, even though we know it is a bogus reading. The gauge may or may not read correctly at about a half tank the next time the car is started, after an overnight rest. We suspect this may relate to the saddle bag fuel tank system. Currently the check engine light is on, solid, not flashing. However, this problem after a fill up has occurred when there was no check engine light active. Our mechanic is aware of the problems and we are scheduling a visit again and will make sure he is aware of all of these issues. Safety issue, yeah, like suddenly rear-ended or t boned with loss of power and almost impossible steering without power steering. Thankfully, the emergency flashers work fine.

Several times while driving and often when turning at a slow speed the Pacifica stalls. This is a common problem with no help from Chrysler. No codes come up and several mechanics and dealers have tried to fix the problem to no avail and at a lot of expense. In checking this problem out on the internet, many, many people have complained about this problem because it is highly dangerous and puts peoples lives at risk! why doesn't Chrysler investigate and find the reason and provide a fix or why won't the NHTSA look into this problem. It also is known to happen to 2005 and 2006 Pacificas.

While driving on interstate rt 80 I experienced a loud noise and smoke and flames were coming from the engine. Pulled over and got myself and my granddaughter out of her car seat. The engine continued to burn until the fire dept come.

Car stalls randomly while driving with no warning or engine codes to repair leaving you with no power steering or brakes. This same problem was recalled on the 2005 and 2006 models with f44 safety recall, but not on the 2007 and 2008. Happened 5 times in the last 3 weeks.

2007 Chrysler Pacifica awd dies when shifted into drive from any position. In order to drive this car it has to be shifted into n and rpm's gotten to over 3000 then put into d and wirh all that it still clunks, shakes, stuttereds, etc.

My daughter gave me this car for my birthday in 2007 with a red bow on it. I was very surprise. After the first 6 months I began having problems. The problem I am having now is something that was repaired before. I had this issue about 3 years ago. While I am driving, the car just shut off, stalling in the middle of the traffic. The steering becomes very hard. Many times I was in fear of an accident many times. I am disappointed with this car.

Shortly after starting and driving the car, within a couple of minutes, the car completely stops running with no warning lights. Just dies while driving as if the ignition was just turned off. This has happened multiple times causing a significant safety hazard as the power brakes and steering immediately stop working. The car is under an extended manufacturer¿s bumper-to-bumper warranty so the repair should be covered as it is a clear defect. Apparently, because the car just stopped, no codes were recorded as to the nature of the problem. Hence, the dealer was unable to identify a problem. The dealer recommended that the cost of a suspected repair be made by the owner because they could not definitely define the problem as necessary to be reimbursed under the warranty. Recommended repair was done at owner¿s cost yet the same thing happened again. An earlier model of this car had a recall to repair a similar if not identical problem.

I purchased a vehicle end of may 2014. Vehicle has since started cutting off while driving with no warning. I have called Chrysler and was referred to one of there dealers in oakville connecticut. They had the car for a week and was unable to find the problem. I took it home and the next day the car shut off while driving, I called the dealer again and was told to bring it back and its been there since September 2, 2014 and they still have not found problem. Its very frustrating that I have purchased a vehicle for safe driving and I fear for my family and myself to drive this vehicle and cause an accident and getting hurt.

Purchased the Pacifica touring awd in September/October, 2013. It was in fabulous condition. A couple of months later, I experienced my first of eight occurrences wherein the vehicle shut off without warning. Once the engine shut off, power brakes and power steering didn't function properly, likely because the engine was no longer running. Five of these eight occurrences have been within one mile of my residence. Additionally, it occurred once in a parking lot, once in an intersection, and once as I was getting onto an interstate highway. A few of the occurrences almost resulted in accidents. I was at the mercy of the other drivers in those cases. I have six grandchildren. I'm hesitant to take them on trips because I have no confidence in my Pacifica's safety and reliability. My vehicle safety complaint seems eerily similar to numerous other owner's 2007 Pacifica safety complaints. I pray Chrysler will investigate this issue to determine what is causing the engine failure before a precious life is lost. Chrysler, please identify the cause and notify the owners of the fix soonest. It makes no sense to continue neglecting these safety claims. I'm certain $$$ is causing your hesitation to investigate; however, it will seem like pennies compared with the cost you will undoubtedly pay due to negligence in the event of injury or fatality. Thanks in advance for hearing my concern, diagnosing the problem, identifying the solution, and quickly implementing your plan to repair the affected vehicles. Safety has a price, but human life is priceless.

When I started the car, the check engine light came on and the word 'gascap' appeared in place of the car's mileage. I read the owner's manual and followed directions to reset the message after tightening gas cap. It had no effect. I went to autozone and had them run a free diagnostic scan which returned the diagnosis evaporative emission system leak. I installed a new gas cap and followed directions to reset message. The check engine light and 'gascap' message remain.

We have had multiple issues with this vehicle. Around 60,000 miles the car died several times which was fixed. Then 2/11/2013 the car had a problem with I believe was the fuel line. Car would act like it was going to die and smoking like crazy when pressed gas, smelled like gas. . We got it to the dealer service and the fixed it - cost $1100. 3 weeks later while getting onto a freeway in traffic, I pressed the gas to accelerate, heard a bang like something blew up in the engine, car was smoking in the exhaust and the immediately died. It was towed to the dealer where we were later informed a rod had come loose and put a gash in the engine and oil pan. Called it a catastrophic failure and only fixed at enormous cost. Car dead at 82,625 miles. 5 years old. If this "rod" would have broke loose any other time or while driving faster in middle lane, we could have been killed, since it was rush hour. I had 2 young kids with me at the time. Chrysler is putting lives at risk with faulty products. Purchased brand new, maintained and did all required maintenance through dealer. Had to purchase new car, not a Chrysler.

The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the vehicle failed the state inspection due to a fuel leak. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that they would look into the issue. The failure and the current mileage was 103,000.

As I was coming out of a parking lot at a minimum speed about to make a right turn the car suddenly cut off. The steering wheel locked and I was unable to make turn, then as suddenly as it shut off it came back on in mid turn. This has occurred to me several times approx a year after buying this veh in 2010 and on several different occasions, at various speeds but always as I would commit to making a right turn would the steering wheel lock up on me and the car shut down.