Radiator Problems of Chrysler Pacifica

The contact owns a 2019 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph on the highway, the a/c vents started blowing cold air; causing the vehicle to become extremely cold. There was water coming from the wheels. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact parked the vehicle and noticed that the radiator was cracked. The contact who is an independent mechanic, determined that the torque on the radiator caused the radiator to crack. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that a radiator replacement was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 99,970. The VIN was not available.

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Bought car 2018 Feb . No mention of whole under carriage rusted out - 2004-2008 Chrysler forgot to spray for rust. When we go we bought it later in evening - was assured that car had been checked out and sound. We have done some repairs on other things - thermostat , radiator , tires abs sensor issue but there was no mention of underside being rusted from front to back - two years and the engine is going to fall out and can no longer drive the car. This car was submerged in water somewhere before we received. This is the shorter version of this situation. Alignment is now way off , pulls to one side out of nowhere. Wearing on tires- just took it into heartland tire by house and told do not drive and that fixing it would be over 3500 or more.

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Vehicle was at red light when started to smell something burning then smoke from the hood and vents inside the van. Then when the hood is popped tithe flames got worse. The fire started on the right rear side of engine compartment around the radiator reservoir.

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Since I purchased this in 2008, I have replaced the axle, 2 wheel bearings a few months ago, a few years ago 1 abs sensor was replaced via warranty but they wouldn't replace the other - which went out 2 months later. They knew it was going to. I replaced the transmission 2 years, the fuel pump & catalytic converter last year, just replaced the oil pan gasket 2 months ago, the radiator 2 weeks ago due to coolant lead, and now the water pump is leaking coolant. This is just what I can think of off the top of my head. It has been one problem after the other with this vehicle and I have spent a fortune on it. I can't afford to replace it & my VIN doesn't show up on the recalls.

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I bought this car from the original owner in 2009 with 38k miles on it. Since then, I have had to replace the engine mount three times! recently , the car has been overheating while driving with smoke coming from under the hood. At first, I had some hoses replaced. The mechanic has now advised that it needs a radiator replacement. I have called around and dealerships say that it is hard to get to the radiator on this car due to its design, so the cost is $1600. At this point, I am afraid to drive the car. I have read through these complaints and Chrysler has known about the engine mount problems with this car since at least 2011, and still no recall! several other people have also experienced the overheating issue. I am baffled because Chrysler has just brought out a new version of this car for 2016, without addressing any of the known problems with the original version of the car!.

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Took my vehicle in to have a small radiator leak checked out and an oil change as I am planning a trip from sw michigan to chicago in a week. Much to my surprise, shock and dismay the mechanic told me that my cars frame and engine suspension is badly rusted and the engine can fall out of my car at any given time. As I drive my car for my job and also help take my grandchildren to and from school I am sickened by this news. Then to find out (I bought my car used) that Chrysler did a recall but then rescinded the recall really made me angry. I am now stuck with a car I cannot/should not drive and there is no way I can afford to purchase another vehicle. I will never buy a Chrysler product again. Shame on you Chrysler to not stand behind your product.

Upper radiator hose disconnected from radiator and spilled coolant out. This produced a lot of steam. We took the car to our local Chrysler dealer. Radiator was shot and during repair, mechanic stated that motor mounts were broken. All repairs were covered by an aftermarket extended warranty. In reading the NHTSA site, I note many complaints about the motor mounts. This is a dangerous defect and there should be a recall.

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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.

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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.

While driving and coming to a stop once I pressed on the gas to start again the car would make a bucking movement and then proceed to move on as normal. Well one day car started to over heat as oil gauge raised, so pulled the car over and let it cool down. Went to local gas station to pick up coolant and poured it in and then started car to see that it was all gushing out the front end. Could not drive it so had it towed to a local garage for repair. Come to find out that a front and rear motor mount had broken causing the motor to shift slightly every time I pressed the gas with this motor shifting it went over enough to loosen and undo the radiator hose which caused the car to overheat. The front and rear motor mounts were replaced, but it seems there may be more underlying issues due to the motors movement.

I own a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica that was bought brand new in October 2004. In October 2009, I was driving home during afternoon rush hour. I noticed my car smoking and attempted just to make it home. About 20 minutes later, my car began to hesitate and turned off once or twice when I stopped at stop lights. Eventually, the car shut down completely on a major thoroughfare and would not restart. After being towed to the nearest dealership, I discovered that the radiator hose had been blown off and a hole basically ripped in the coolant jug as a result. Repair cost: $564. 00. Prior to releasing the vehicle, the service technicians noticed how loudly and roughly the car was running and did further tests, to discover that the motor mounts are broken and in need of repair, which caused the problem that I paid nearly $600 to fix. Projected cost: an additional $900. That's a total of $1500 for a four-year-old car!!! I've searched and have seen numerous reports of repeated motor mount breaks and problems. Called Chrysler who basically is turning a blind eye to the numerous complaints.

The water hose became disconnected from the radiator on my 2004 Chrysler Pacifica , and the repair shop stated my motor mounts should be replace because the engine is not stationary which caused the problem. There is also knocking and popping noises when I break or turn corners. I took my car in to have the repairs done, but we can't find parts because too many other Chrysler owners need to complete the same type repairs. I contacted Chrysler corporation for possible recall, but the items or not listed. I purchase the extended warranty at the time of purchase, but nothing that goes wrong with the car is covered. Help! there are too many problems with the car.

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.