general problems of the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the engine cradle was rusted and could soon fracture. The vehicle was taken to thompson Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep (124 north point blvd, baltimore, MD 21224, (410) 288-3100), but was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 123,000.

Abs warning light comes on and then vehicle shuts-down while driving causing steering to be lost etc. Owners manual mentions this as normal habit and you must put vehicle in park and wait a few minutes to restart. This is dangerous while driving to have vehicle just stop operations.

While the vehicle was in motion towards an intersection, it lost power. I had to switch off all accessories, shifted gear to park and re-started the engine. Yesterday night, the vehichle stopped in motion by a toll gate, a truck was behind me and fortunately, by the toll gate, everyone slowed down. These are serious issues that Chrysler need to act on. No one should have to suffer any more loss(ES) before Chrysler acts.

Engine cradle is extremely rusted for the year and mileage of the car. Would not pass state inspection last week. Passenger side and mid section of engine cradle rusted enough that you could put your fingers thru it. Readin online this seems to be a major problem with these cars. This appears to be the only rust on the vehicle.

Driving vehicle down the road and vehicle started to smoke under the hood. Pulled car over and the entire engine area under hood became engulfed in flames. Fire department came and extinguished fire after about 20 minutes. Vehicle is a total loss.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle became engulfed in flames starting from under the hood. The contact stated that a technician from Chrysler came to inspect the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls and did not provide any further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The cause of the fire was not determined. The approximate failure and current mileage was 77,000. The VIN was not available.

Vehicle shuts completely off during drive at least twice per day. Dealer claims they are unable to duplicate problem. This happens at both high and low speeds. Oil light turns on and all power is lost. Problem existed on 2006 model but dealership claims issue was resolved and will not consider symptoms for the 2008 model. They kept my vehicle for four days and claimed the problem never surfaced. I was charged $100 and before the day ended, the fault occurred twice on the interstate.

2008 Chrysler pacifia, all wd, touring edition, purchased, may 20, 2008 with 30 miles on vehicle - from showroom floor - cash payment - $33,000. 00 +. . . . . . No warning!!! (1st time)June 18, 2008, while driving, engine died, loss of power steering & brakes. (near 1300 miles) approx 1/8 miles from entering route 80 (major highway) --nearly caused a major accident. Car refused to stay started and then nothing!! 2nd time - August 7, 2008, (approx 3000 miles) exact same thing!!! almost to route 80. . . And almost another accident, due to no brakes and steering. Both times the car has been towed to motorworld, wilkes-barre, PA. 1st time they replaced a harness that was rubbing, thought the problem was solved - until last week it happens again. All testing is showing nothing is wrong. To date motorworld still has my car. . . . . . . Chryslar & motorworld are refusing a loaner car - and or the replacement of the vehicle. . Who will be responsible if I have an accident - I hope it is not fatal. . . . . Chrysler corp extremely nasty and making no progress with motorworld. In the meantime I have no vehicle and need to get back and fourth to my job which is 50 miles each way.