Problems with 2005 Chrysler Pacifica SUSPENSION

Sub-frame is totally rotted out!!!!!!!!!!! *tr

Driving down the street and the car started shaking and then something sounded like it snapped and the steering wheel was almost locked and could not steer. had it towed to the mechanics and he said the under frame and the brackets attached from the chasis to the frame holding up the engine had broken off. i got home looked online and found out that there are a lot of complaints about rusting in the under frame and that it is a very unsafe condition. *tr

Front suspension/engine cradle rusted out

Working on the car notice the subframe is rusted thru on ths passenger side. there are many issue logged in on the internet with this particular defect. it is my understanding there is a recall for certain vins. my vehicle was built on aug 20, 2004. after contacting chrysler they say the car is covered under a extended warranty. my problem is if i hadn't looked under the car this issue may have led to a catastrophic failure. *tr

I took my car into the dealer where i purchased it and have it reg. service i was looking to have a oil change and a sticker. they changed my oil 29.00 and rejected my car for a rotted frame and told i should not drive it. service manager also told me they chrysler would pay for the part $4500.00 and labor but i was responsible for $300.00 ded. and all the parts that needed to be replaced if any were damaged, motor mounts etc. no loaner or rental this was not my bad the car was great till that day i have a $5000.00 loan and over $5000.00 worth of work to get a sticker. when i went in to sch. work they said deal off, part was sent back i cried for real. *tr

I took my car into a garage in waterford,ct for suspension problems. on raising it, he found that the sub-frame is rotting badly due to rust. there are several holes in the frame and he told me it was dangerous to drive. i contacted dodge and they have opened a case - 22909122 they asked me to take it into a chrysler dealership which i am doing tomorrow. they will pass on an inspection report. *tr

Took 2005 pacifica to our mechanic to check a noise in the front suspension components and was informed that the frame cross-member was severely perforated by rust and that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to flexing. this cross member supports the engine, transmission and front suspension components. on-line research shows a number of similar complaints for the 2004 and 2005 model years. mechanic called a local chrysler dealer and was told that a recall (#13-001-12) was issued by chrysler but that our vehicle did not fall within the specified date range. took photos of the damage and are awaiting repair estimates. will contact the manufacturer however others report that the manufacturer has refused to fix this failure occurring in vehicles beyond the recall dates. *tr

My very well kept 2005 pacifica failed inspection at my local mechanic due to a completely rotted cross member frame. substantial rotting in multiple spots. many holes. took car to chrysler dealer and they inspected car and told me they had never seen a worse frame. quoted me in writing, $5779.98 to repair!!! opened a case with chrysler to find out if they would do anything for me. yea right. they even went as far as to say the dealer said they only gave me a parts list, not a quote. liars! said it was normal wear and tear in new york. cars built from 2/23/04-3/31/04 were given an extension to 150,000 miles warranty for such problem. chrysler knows about this problem and are not taking responsibility for it. needs to be a recall! i am going to repair with used cross member for 1500.00 and i'm selling it afterwards. do not want any part of chrysler again! *tr

Bought this car used from a dealer owned the car for approx 8 months we were making a right hand turn heard this really loud noise and the car would no longer run. we were told the subframe and motor mounts were broken. now 1 1/2 years later my car has been acting very strange the transmission is slipping the car wont go if you step on the gas and my mechanic has informed me that once again i have broken motor mounts. i have owned this car for almost 3 years and have only put about 30,000 miles on it this should not be happening. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds and going over a bump, she heard a loud noise in the front end. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. after diagnosis, the contact was advised that the front driver and passenger side struts were weak and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the front struts. immediately after having the repairs done, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 93,000. the current mileage was approximately 95,000. the vin was unavailable.

Sub frame rusted out, declared unsafe to drive. *tr

A letter was sent to some 2004-2005 chrysler pacifica owners that the front engine cradle and suspension mount frame warranty was being extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles to owners in states that use road salt because off corrosion problems. they go on to carelessly explain that if your are not experiencing vibration and shaking you need to do nothing-- by the time its that bad its almost to late! mine was not shaking but i had my pacifica inspected any way and found rust holes in front frame, one was the size of my fist and on the other side may be three or four fingers wide. i stopped driving the vehicle immediately and called the phone # listed on the notification letter twice, both times they denied a problem because it was not listed as a recall on their web site and besides my vehicle did not fall into the vin block ?? there are cases listed on the internet where state dmv inspection stations have failed these vehicles because they were unsafe to drive because of frame corrosion. i am having the engine cradle replaced at my expense. how can a manufacturer have such a flippant attitude about a known serious safety issue? does this fall under a hidden warranty or recall.

Took the car to local chrysler dealer (bournival chrysler jeep, york, me) for annual inspection. was told car could not be inspected because the front cross member had rusted through in spots.(car had been inspected at the same facility a year ago and no problem was found) the problem was confirmed by an independent mechanic. car has 91,500 miles. i have read of chrysler offering a 10-year, 100,000 warranty on this problem but neither the service manager nor nhtsa could confirm. there are dozens of instances of this problem, both in the united states and canada listed on edmunds (http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0ec024/258). this is a dangerous situation that should be cleared up by chrysler. *tr

I have had my car from 2011 till current and replaced the front axles/tie rods at least 3 to 4 times a year. last incident it broke while pulling out of drive way and i lost control and rolled down a hill into 4 lanes of traffic narrowly missing the gas pumps at the station across the 4 lane thank goodness no one hit me with my young child in the car. when i first had to take it to a dealer to get them changed 2 other cars in this small town i live in were there also having there's replaced. this should be a recall every person i talk to states this is a problem that is arising from a rusted cradle problem when manufacturing the car. i would like my car repaired where this will no longer happen and it is too expensive for me to fix. i have decided to look further into this issue and maybe come together with other with this issue. there should of been a recall by now. i had my oil changed and was told that my boot is busted and that i needed to replace the drivers side yet again and i do not have 119.00 to pay my local dodge for this yet again! *tr

Vehicle is making loud clunking type noises when accelerating or slowing down. dealer states that a motor mount appears to be broken. dealer knows nothing about tsb notices or recalls. *tr

Have a clunking/popping noise in the front end when going over small bumps or holes. have taken it to a mechanic and he couldn't visibly find the cause. checked on the internet for anyone else with this problem and found that many people have similar problems with multiple issues effecting the front suspension. *tr

I was having my vehicle inspected and was informed that my engine cradle was rusting through. i checked out the problem on line and found out that this is a recognized problem with 2004 pacifica's and that chrysler has offered an extended warranty due to manufactures defect. however there is only a one month period (in-service date) that applies to the warranty. you can put your fist through the engine cradle. engine vibrates and we are concerned that it will fall out of the car and kill someone. we wont let our kids drive it anymore and cant afford to replace it. it is apparent that this is a common safety problem that could result in serious injury and chrysler not only made no attempt to contact buyers, but also fails to accept responsibility for the manufactures defect. please do your jobs and protect us from this obvious defect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In june of 2010 my wives 2005 chrysler pacifica with about 63000 miles began to make funny noises from the front end it was taken to her uncle who is a mechanic. upon inspection he noticed that the engine cradle had several large holes rusted through the cradle, one was so large that it was 6" x 3" he stated that this is not normal for a part to rust like this and should take it to the dealer where we bought it so the following day we took to roberts chrysler and told that this is not a safety issue and they would replace the craddle for $3500 and when i asked about other pacificas with the same issue is was told that this part is only covered in high salt areas of the us . i live in connecticut. so i contacted chrysler and gave them the vin number and was told that my car was not covered by any warranty. i had then searched online again found many many pacificas with the same issue and several pacificas that had there registrations pulled because the state inspections would not allow these pacificas on the roads because the engines will fall out if this is not a safety issue then what is ? since then the car has had to have the entire front end replaced including ball joint both sides upper and lower all tie rods. in may 2013 my wife called me and told me that she had broken down on the highway doing about 65mph and was stuck in the travel lane and lost the steering and she could not turn the wheel the ct state police arrived and the could see the that she had to really fight to turn the wheel i any direction. we called aaa and was able to get the car off to the shoulder

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. *tr

2005 chrysler pacifica. consumer states defective airbag *tgw the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated in september 2009. also, there were problems with the transmission control module, brakes, wheel sensors, a clogged throttle body and for the past 18 months there has been a popping sound coming from the left side of the steering components. the dealership made repairs three times, but the popping sound eventually came back. the drive shaft was replaced three time and the rack and pinion was replaced three times. *jb

In july 2009, during the vehicle safety inspection, the first signs that the engine cradle was rusted and even perforated in some places were reported. now, it is getting worse and worse,vibrations can be felt when driving and great concerns are made on this vehicle safety. updated 12/08/14

2005 chrysler pacifica with 82,144 miles; broken motor mounts with failure of both front axles and tie rod ends. *tr

Today i took my 2005 chrysler pacifica into the shop for new tires, i was told they could not do an alignment because the tie rods looked bad and to take it to the dealer, i did. i then found out from my local dealer that unfortunately that is all they see is chrysler pacificas...my car has less than 45k miles and i have been told that the entire front end suspension is worthless and right now i have bad gear boxes, a broken engine mount, and can count on having front axel problems as well. the dealer also had a 2004 brought in today and that car and mine were raised up and the repair men showed me and everyone else around the identical problems on both cars. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving 25 mph, the contact heard a loud popping noise and the vehicle veered to the left. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the front driver side axle failed. the dealer stated that the part was on back order. as of august 31, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 73,200.

Check engine light at approximately 40,000 miles. the check light has come on the vehicle indicating cylinder three misfired. i have taken vehicle to the shop the first time and had the coil replaced. the same light came on with the same warning. this time the spark plugs were replaced, the injections cleaned out, the throttle body cleaned out. i just got it back yesterday and i feel confident that i will have the same thing over the next few days. when this happens, the vehicle idles rough and the car has no power. this vehicle has been maintained higher than the standards call for in the manual. looks like chrysler is good for about 40,000 miles, then be prepared to spend some money. i plan to trade the vehicle for a toyota, though i had supported american made vehicles in the past, with a product like this, you can't afford to. the total cost thus far has been $600.00. it appears that chrsyler knows the problem exists because of the bulletins, yet they will not recall the car ,and do what is right for the consumers. people can't afford to pay for a vehicle and repair it at the same time with so few miles. the pacifica is a great riding car ,and i otherwise thoroughly enjoyed it. *ak

I purchased a 2005 pacifica touring with awd in the summer of 2006. three times my car has had difficulties when there was a dusting of snow blowing over the road. the 1st incident was on jan. 24 2007, the front end of my vehicle started to lose control and finally i went into a spin. i was in the left lane of a 2 lane road heading south. my car spun in front of the vehicle in the right lane, through the ditch, and finally ended up in the trees on the other side of the ditch. i suffered only minor injuries-neck sprain, but i took out a highway sign and a tree. damages to my car totaled over $11,000, i got it back from the body shop 1 month after the accident. the 2nd time i was by myself, the 3rd time i had my 1 year old daughter in the back seat, both times i wasn't driving fast, the second time it kept swaying even after slowing down to 30 mph. this has caused me a lot of concern so my husband started having to drive me to work during the winter months. now we are planning to sell the pacifica because of the poor gas mileage. i don't feel comfortable selling this vehicle without reassurance that there's nothing wrong with it. recently the front end has started to make noise every once in a while also. it makes a low thudding sound that makes my ears feel like they're going to pop. my husband tried putting the car in neutral and turning the ignition off, but it still kept making the noise. it first started about 2 months ago and i've heard it three times, we've also had problems with the blinkers failing to turn off.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the rear suspension would leak at any time. the dealer repaired the rear output half shaft lange and right rear axle numerous times, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified and assisted with the repair costs to the vehicle. the failure mileage was 51,289 and the current mileage was 78,000. updated 11/01/11*lj the rear differential was repaired three separate times, due to a leak. upated 06/13/12

When driving the car the back end swerves and shakes as you go around curves and the back of the car body rolls from side to side. an accident has not occurred yet, but the dealer has looked at the car several times and says there is no problem with it. nm

2005 chrysler pacifica - constant clicking noise, sounds like stones rubbing on pavement when driving. not just in turns but anytime. i thought it was the stones in the tires - after cleaning the tires the sound persisted. apparently chrysler has no fix for this? i don't even know how safe my car is right now. *nm

Tl*- the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving 65 mph the contact depressed the brake pedal and it started to move up and down. the contact heard the computer make a loud noise, and the abs warning light illuminated. the dealer stated that the driver's side front hub and the bearings should be replaced. there had not been any other occurrences since the repair. the current mileage was 8,000.*ak

While driving the car the engine mounts break away from the engine, causing a rough vibration on the floor pan of the vehicle. this problem started happening on 10/31/05, 11/04/05, 10/26/06 to present, i have to constantly replace the engine mounts on this vehicle and i believe the breaking of the mounts affects the suspension of the vehicle. the breaking of the axle and tie rods from the pressure of the engine jerking with the mounts break. i've bought engine mounts with lifetime warranties being i have to replace these mounts so often.

My problems began on 10/03/05 @ 2,826 miles. since that time there have been a litany of problems through eighteen months. wheel sensors -6 were replaced. front end noise like a rubbing sound. returned to dealer several times. accelerator sticking. returned to dealer several times each time they lubricated the linkage but after two weeks the problem continued. at this point nothing else was done concerning the accelerator. next, problem a defective axle, replaced. power module replaced. doors would not lock and car would not start after installation of the power module. the car had to be towed to the dealer. it was repaired. parking brake assembly fell apart in the rear brakes as i was driving down the highway. parking brake assembly replaced by the dealer. front end vibration again brought to dealers attention. another wheel sensor replaced. on 5/24/07 brought my pacifica back to the dealer concerning the front end noise. they replaced the power steering pump on 5/30/07. on 6/04/07 returned to the dealer noise in front end still there. also, the accelerator still sticks. concerning the front end noise, they said that a power steering line was leaking and they repaired it. the accelerator butterfly was finally replaced after over a year of complaints. on 6/08/07 i returned the car because of the same noise in the front end every time you turn left or right. at this point they decided to replace the steering rack. i picked up the car on 6/14/07 the vibration rubbing noise was still there. i returned to the dealer on 6/15/07. the service manager told me that they could not fix the car and to take the car home and wait for chrysler to call. it has now been 6 weeks and they have not called. i have called the dealer several times for up dates , they say that they do not have any information. chrysler's letter, dated 6/26/07 states, " we consider this matter closed," even though the car has still not been repaired. *tr

The passenger side and driver side lower control arms have both been replaced within one month of each other. car still shimmies and steering wheel vibrates on speeds over 50 mph. i thought that by replacing the lca's it would resolve this issue, but now i feel less safe in this vehicle, especially on the highway. called chrysler, e-mailed chrysler numerous times regarding this vehicle. asked that it be replaced under the lemon law or shaken faith doctrine, but as of now, no offer of replacement. had this vehicle 86 days, and it has been out of service for 26 of them/ 30% plus of the time. have already filed 3 previous complaints with nhtsa.*ak

Popping/clicking upon turning, stopping, taking off- had car just 2 days and had to bring back to dealer- read all of the service bulletins, and safety recalls, defects and complaints - found it to be the power transfer unit - ptu - seems that this is a problem with 2005 pacificia's. dealer had 3 days. internal side molding on psg 2nd door defective / pulling away from frame / exterior back black panels faded already/ wet carpet on driverside floor - smells/mildew car is new!

Vehicle inspection revealed cradle was rusted through an is a road hazard.