Radiator problems of the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica

Currently my Chrysler Pacifica touring awd has 31,008 miles on it. I have had the following problems September 11, 2008 at 2660 miles, rocker arm, valve replaced 4. 0 liter. Cracked black plastic upper radiator panel. October 27, 2011 multiple complaints to dealership about the vehicle acting like it wanted to accelerate on its own. July 14, 2012 miles: 22,574 front/rear differential shows a need for immediate attention. February 12. 2013, showed rear differential leaking. September 27, 2013, miles 29. 120 shows problem with rear differential. January 1, 2014 miles: 31,006 vehicle towed to dealership and was diagnostic for a drive shaft assembly needed, part#5157008ae. Second opinion given by master ase technician give on 01-14-2014, miles: 31,008, states transfer case/ptu is cracked and fluid is leaking. Recommendations: transfer case/ptu and rear driveshaft assembly needs to be replaced with a new and improved type unit because research show this is a known problem with this vehicle.

On Aug. 29, 2011, as I was accelerating to merge onto the freeway, the engine of my 2007 Chrysler Pacifica made a loud popping sound, the engine failed and white smoke immediately came billowing out of the engine and into the interior of the vehicle. I immediately pulled over and had to have the vehicle towed to a local mechanic. The mechanic who inspected the engine said it "threw a rod" and the engine was cracked in 3 places, rendering it irreparable. Later I learned that Chrysler no longer makes a long-block engine for the Pacifica, and therefore the only way to repair it would be to start with the short block and add on from there. The repairs would be at least $8,000. The vehicle only had 66,426 miles on it at the time of the incident. I have always adhered to the recommended maintenance schedule of the vehicle. The mechanic confirmed that the engine had plenty of oil in it and was not the cause of the failure. Six months prior to this event, I had the radiator as well as the engine mounts replaced as they were worn and broken. Three months prior to the event, the electronical equipment that controls the braking system and traction control, was repaired by a Chrysler dealer as well. These repairs cost me a total of $2400. Chrysler has refused to compensate me for the loss in value I have had to incur with this vehicle. The kelly blue book value with a working engine was approx. $12,000. Now the car is worth less than $2000.

I have a 2007 Pacifica and have replaced 2 motor mounts(first time shortly after I purchased it in 2007),2 tire rods(2009 &2010),and recently 2 stab links within a 6 month period(Aug. 2010,March 2011). Also my car has stalled twice when driving 25-30 miles per hour. My check engine light is on due to an emission leak that they say now after replacing a sensor that my gas tank has a crack in it. My radiator has a crack in it and is evaporating coolant. This car has been the worst vechicle I have ever owned.

2007 Chrysler Pacifica had loose motor mounts causing transmission problems. Service manager said vehicle could be driven until new motor mounts could be found to make repair. Riving vehicle out of town the motor mount snapped and the engine vibration caused the radiator hose to break and immediate total loss of engine coolant. Vehicle had to be towed to nearest Chrysler dealer and is now awaiting for this dealer to locate new motor mounts. Had I been in a remote location a emergency would have existed. Chrysler needs to recall this vehicle and inspect all motor mounts.

The a/c condenser on the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica is unprotected unlike in any vehicle I have ever seen. The open grille is 12 inches high by 30 inches wide and allows rocks and other road hazards up to 2 inches in diameter to pass through the grill to the condenser. This is a major design flaw for which Chrysler will not accept responsibility but seems all too glad to accept cash into their service department to fix those of us who have already experienced damage. It is my belief Chrysler should be held responsible for this design flaw, repay consumers who have already been forced to pay the $600 repair bill for road hazards which damage the condenser and or radiator, and also be forced to provide installation of metal mesh on the inside of the grill to protect other consumers from such an outrageous repair bill for a new vehicle.