Frame And Members Problems of Chrysler Pacifica - part 1

The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the subframe to the vehicle was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer (nelson auto group Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, ram, 481 s. Main street, mt victory, OH 43340) was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not safe to drive. A loaner vehicle was provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and would not assist due to the excessive mileage on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.

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2008 Chrysler Pacifica. Consumer writes in regards to failed sub frame.

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The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. While the vehicle was undergoing routine oil service, the technician noticed that the entire frame underneath the vehicle was corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. The VIN was not available.

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The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. While an independent mechanic was performing routine maintenance on the vehicle, it was discovered that the subframe was severely corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,339.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while having maintenance performed, the independent mechanic notified the contact that the sub frame and engine cradle was severely rusted and needed to be replaced. The contact notified the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the front subframe was detaching from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection where the mechanic discovered that the vehicle had experienced severe rusting and corrosion to the engine cradle and sub frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front sub frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the subframe was completely corroded. The dealer stated that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

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The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. While the vehicle was having an oil change performed, the technician noticed that the passenger side subframe started to corrode. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 104,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the frame and engine cradle were completely corroded. Due to the failure, a hole developed on the frame. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 149,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. While the vehicle was undergoing a routine inspection, the contact was informed that the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,500.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the vehicle was being serviced by the dealer when he informed the contact that the entire sub frame was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 103,235.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while servicing the vehicle, the dealer advised that the entire sub frame was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 103,235.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the sub frame engine cradle was corroded and the vehicle was not able to be driven. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 79,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that upon inspection, the entire sub frame was found to be corroded. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic which stated that the sub frame had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 119,000. The current mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the front end made a loud noise when driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where the sub frame was found to be severely corroded. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the sub frame warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 139,000. . . Updated 05/10/13 updated 05/24/2013.

The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed on the vehicle by a personal mechanic, the vehicle was found to have a rusted engine cradle and sub frame. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered to cover half of the cost of the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,150 and the current mileage was 100,300. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that after having routine maintenance performed on the vehicle, he was advised by a mechanic that the engine cradle was corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 130,000. Updated 11/14/11 updated 11/21/11.

The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, she noticed a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was later taken for state inspection where the contact was informed that there was corrosion and holes throughout the sub frame. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that because the contact did not reside in one of the states listed in their extended warranty, they could provide no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the sub-frame had a fist size hole that has completely covered with rust. Upon driving at low speeds he noticed that the engine would shake as if it were going to fall out of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and advised him that they would not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the vehicle was being serviced for routine maintenance when an independent mechanic informed her that there was a hole in the engine cradle due to rusting. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 93,000.

Six inch crack due to corrosion in right-side subframe/engine cradle. Suspension and steering anchorage points as well as engine mount affected; was told by inspecting mechanic that car is unsafe to drive.

2004 Chrysler Pacifica. Consumer states defect with frame rotting.

2004 Chrysler Pacifica 76000 miles and subframe is completely broke off and my steering is riding on the subframe. Basically, my car is "collapsing". I could tell when driving it, it felt unsafe. So now I can't even sell my car to put towards a new one. Chryler dealership in rochester, mi looked at my car and I told them it was "clunking", they couldn't find anything wrong with it??? less than 8000 miles ago they replaced the front end suspension ( at that time it was under warranty). It also has had the entire transmission rebuilt by Chrysler. If this doesn't qualify for "lemon" I don't know what does. What is our recourse? I feel like getting a lawyer. . . . Just thankful that I and my son ( 13 yrs now), have not been killed in it.

The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance when the technician stated that the front cross member was severally corroded and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that they could not offer any assistance because the warranty was expired. . The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.

2004 Pacifica. The uni-body frame is cracked and rusted to the point where it wouldn't pass inspection. The struts and strut mounts, the inner and outer u-joints all need replacing. The paint all over the vehicle is rusting through. Vehicle is kept in garage. I have a 1998 caravan that is in better shape. There is definetly a problem with the manufacturing of this vehicle. There are too many complaints for it not to be taken seriously. I own multiple chrsyler vehicles and would appreciate some consideration towards this problem. Thank you, dan.

The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving at any speed, the contact could hear rattling from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the frame under the engine was severely corroded and that the engine could possibly fracture from under the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 110,000.

Upon fast acceleration or braking there was a noticable mechanical "clunk" and a shift forward or back in weight/momentum. This was due to two broken/defective motor mounts discovered during the course of a 64,000 mile service maintenance check. Shortly after dropping the car off for service on 2/17/11 I received a call form the dealer alerting me to the fact that when the accelerator is pressed the engine would rise to within two inches of the interior of the hood. The dealer replaced the mounts and showed me the bad parts and explained why they fail and drain their liquid filler. Althouth my car is well out of warranty I contacted Chrysler to ask them to cover the cost of the repair and they told me that this was typical mechanical wear and tear on the vehicle and is not covered in or out of warranty. I personally view this as defective parts and engineering. I have owned many cars over the years and have not had to replace a motor mount. Further I simply went on to the internet and googled "motor mounts 2007 Pacifica" and came up with many, many cases of the same probelms with Pacifica's. I cannot speak to the issue of direct safety issues with this problem but surely with a motor improperly secured the potential for danger is paramount.

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2004 Chrysler Pacifica sub frame rotted thru with rust. This is unexceptable. Chrysler knows of the problem and will not do a recall.

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. While having the vehicle inspected by an authorized dealer, the contact was informed that the engine cradle was severely rusted and the vehicle was not safe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that she had heard noises from the engine in the months leading up to the failure. The current and failure mileages were approximately 62,000.

After a recent snow storm I noticed a mid-sized yellow leak under my vehicle. I brought it to my mechanic who could not find any issue with the fluids, besides a small leak in the transmission fluid. During routine maitenance my mechanic noticed a large rust hold on the subframe about 10-12 inches long and 1-2 inches wide. The moisture from the snow was running through the rust and creating the yellow stain. The mechanic was surprised at the amount of rust and said we need to keep an eye on it. At this point it's still driveable, but it may very well rust to the point where it is unsafe to drive. My mechanic suggested we check for recalls as he felt the failure of the subframe to keep in tact was bad design by the maker. I checked on recalls and found many complaints regarding this exact same issue on the 2004 model. Nothing can be done, except replacement of the frame, though we still have another 5 years left on our loan. This is a major safety concern for this year and model of this vehicle.

When I had my car in to fix a front end problem last year I was told two of the three motor mounts need to be replaced. Now when having a tie rod replaced I am told subframe brackets are rotted and need to be replaced. A car that is five years old should not be rotting from normal driving. Engine mounts on a car should not go after four years.

The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. While having the vehicle repaired the contact was informed that the sub frame was covered with rust. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the entire sub frame needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 74000.