Problems with 2005 Chrysler Pacifica POWER TRAIN

Cluncking noise when backing up and turning. chrysler has issued a tsb to replace the transfer unit in the awd vehicles. a large number of customers have this issue, and after the warranty expires, the consumer has to pay for the expensive repair. *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

After driving for couple of hours on freeways and bridges, turned into residential street and heard loud crunching noises. car would not move. on ground around and under car were greasy ball bearings and pieces of metal. had car towed to place of purchase and found out the left front axle broke. car only 2 years old and nothing caused this except failure of car part. when i found out i could have been killed if the lord had not spared me and had it happen while moving slowly, nearly had heart failure. the car was repaired under warranty, but the chrysler place wouldn't really talk to me about what happened. *jb

Very loud popping/clunk sound from front half of vehicle. car in reverse backing out of garage, wheels turned to straighten out and then shifting into drive, car makes a loud pop when making first turn. brought to dealer, replaced axles, still popping. returned to repair, couldn't find problem. brought in again and replaced axles again saying they were sure it was a bad batch previously. still popping loud. car has to be cold, can't duplicate for dealer. i fear something is breaking and will cause an accident.

The 2005 chrysler pacifica was burning oil at 1 quart per 1000 miles. the dealership took the engine apart and replaced the valve seals. this helped and slowed the oil consumption,, but did not fix it. now the car was still burning 1 quart 1000 miles, which chrysler claimed was perfectly normal , according to their policy. the manager at the dealership stated that this was not a problem that pacifica's had and seemsed to be unique to this car ,and a few others. chryslerwas still refusing to fix the problem. if allowed the oil to burn at 1quart. per 1000 miles, then at 3000 miles oil change the vehicle will be 3 quarts low, leaving only 2.5 quarts. of oil inthe car. this was 2 quarts. below the minimum level for safe driving according to the chrysler pacifica owner's manual. *ak

Tl* - the contact stated that on 01/05/07, her 2006 chrysler pacifica was stalling. in order for vehicle to work contact would have to restart the vehicle. the contact didn't have any prior warning lights before the failure. the contact feels that her vehicle should be covered under nhtsa campaign id number : 06v432000, but the dealership stated that contacts vehicle does not fall under the recall.

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

Dt*: the contact stated when a nhtsa recall letter # 06v432000 for the powertrain: automatic transmission: control module (tcm, pcm) was received, the manufacturer was notified. when the service dealer called the contact, the contact requested a loan car. when the service dealer heard the request, the service dealer refused to service the recall repair.

Dt*: the contact stated there were no problems with the vehicle. there was a nhtsa recall, #06v432000 on the vehicle regarding the automatic transmission; tcm/pcm. the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available at the local dealership. the manufacturer confirmed the parts were not available.

Dt*: the contact stated there were no problems with the vehicle. there was a nhtsa recall, #06v432000 on the vehicle regarding the powertrain: automatic transmission: control module (tcm, pcm). the service dealer was contacted on 11/28/06, and expressed to the contact that the earliest date the recall work could be performed was 12/08/06. the contact expressed concern that the vehicle could stall prior to the recall work, and pose a risk to safety. the contact planned to notify the manufacturer after filing a complaint with the nhtsa.

Dt*: the contact stated a nhtsa recall letter #06v432000 regarding the power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm, pcm) was received 10 days ago. the service dealer was given the vehicle for repair. the service dealer was not able to provide the service, claiming the computer had been down for over a week. the manufacturer was not alerted.

There is a significant popping and clicking sound when accelerating and stopping. also happens when moving the gear shift. car surges forward when popping sound happens. took to dealer and they said i had to live with it as it is a problem with the car they can not fix. so need to now what to do. also engine stalls. this has happened twice. the first time i was at a crawl in traffic, but at an incline onto a bridge. i had my foot on the brake and then put it on the gas petal to accelerate and the car died. lights and dash board are lit but car is shut off. car restarted with no problem. second time, i was parking in a spot that was again at an incline. i put the car in reverse, took my foot off the brake and stepped on the gas petal to begin driving in reverse, car died. both times i had approximately 3/4 of a tank of gas. also the shop don't want to give you a rental or loner car while the repairs are done. *jb

This is an old story. 2005 chrysler pasifica. i adjusted (move forward) accel and brake pedal position by electric position adjustment system. then i went to a highway (i94, mi), my car did not speed at all. very slow. so, i could not follow the flow of other vehicle, i was almost be crashed. i immediately quit from the highway and checked the pedals. the reason of the issue was poor stroke of the pedals. in case of pacifica, when we move the pedals forward more than middle position, moving range of the accel pedal was reduced less than half because the pedal hit on the floor. also, this problem causes auto cruise system problem. because the pedal can not move more than half of its range, the system can not pull the pedal correctly. then the vacuum hose drops out from the line. my vehicle suddenly slow down when the problem occurred. i went to chrysler service center and they reconnect the vacuum hose again. i am sure this is a design error and should be improved immediately. maybe recall. *tr

Dt*: the contact stated while stopped at a traffic lights the vehicle would stall without warning. this occurred on several occasions. the vehicle was restated and driven to the dealer each time where the problem could not be duplicated. updated 9/18/2006 - the vehicle is manufacturers with two fuel tanks and two fuel pumps. it was later determined that the secondary pump failed leaving the vehicle with the use of only on tank. the cv joint failed which caused a clunking sound when putting the vehicle in reverse or drive. . *nm

During the first week of june, 2006 i noticed a few things that seemed to all begin at the same time. my pacifica would not start right away when i first attempted to start it after it had been sitting over night, it would hesitate when i took off from a stop if i had been on a downhill incline and the gas gauge would drop to empty as soon as the tank was down to five-eighths full. the problem went away as soon as i filled the tank, but the next week it happened again when the tank got down to five-eighths. i called the dealer to make an appointment to have it looked at and the earliest they could take it was june 21st. the problem got much worse by the time the 21st came around. every time i came to a stop the engine would stall. it would start back up if the car was put in drive, but if it was on a downhill incline it would not restart. i took the car to the dealer on june 21st and was told it needed a fuel pump. they called me later that day and said the part was back ordered, but they should have it in a day or two. well, today is july 19th and my car is still at the dealer waiting for a part. evidently the pacificas have a primary fuel pump and a jet pump. so many of the cars have had this problem (there are hundreds of complaints listed on edmunds.com forum) that evidently they can't keep up with the demand for these pumps. i filed a complaint with the chrysler customer assistance center on july 11th. i don't know if it has done any good, but they do call the dealer each time i call them while they have me on the phone. i am trying to be patient because i love this car, but this is getting ridiculous. it is also having a new power seat memory module installed because both power seats stopped working and it had a new transfer case installed because of a clicking/clunking noise in the front end during turns. *nm

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving 15-20- mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. the vehicle was able to be restarted. approximately one month later, the failure recurred. the dealer repaired the recall for the power train: automatic transmission: control module (nhtsa campaign id number 06v432000); however, the failure continued. the powertrain was unknown. the failure mileage was 13,500 and current mileage was 49,065.

There is a significant popping and clicking sound when accelerating and stopping. also happens when moving the gear shift. car surges forward when popping sound happens. took to dealer and they said i had to live with it as it is a problem with the car they can not fix. also leak on floor of drivers side. dealer will not have any one able to look at leak until sometime in january 2006. *jb

When i turn all the way to the left. i hear a clicking noise in the right side front end (transfer case problem). *jb

I own 05 chrysler pacifica touring, vehicle stop running when i make left turn, it happen twice, i took it back to the dealer but dealer can't find anything wrong i took it seriously, because impact could happen from the back while i try to restart the vehicle again. it happen twice and the vehicle only has 3444 miles. please help.

We bought a 05 chrysler pacifica in july of 05. we have had the car back to the dealership for numerous problems. 1. replacement of a rear tire because of lots of cracks in the sidewall. 2. vibration in the front left above the left wheel, we were told it was a loose computer and it was fixed. 3. left rear rotor began wearing a significant groove, dealership machined both rear rotors. 4. accelerator began sticking especially after cruise control was used. this has occurred twice and both times the stated that the throttle body needed to be cleaned. problem has since re-occurred. 5. the dash cap had to be replaced because of a hump in the right side near the defrost vent and because of a sag in the center part of the dash, dealer replaced the dash cap. left rear passenger door jam lacks sufficient paint, dealership noted it and stated that it was not a necessity to fix. 6. in the tailgate section when you raise the liftgate the trim molding was sagging, dealership replaced it. 7. carpet behind the rear seat was loose, dealership repaired that. 8. leaking red fluid from the front right passenger side. 9. from about 8,000 miles there has been a clicking popping noise from the front wheels, it started when you turned the car from either directions and progressed to clicking and popping anytime all the time. the dealership has tried to fix it numerous times by replacing axles hub bearings, hub assemblies, gaskets none of which has worked. after the 8th attempt to have it fixed we have quit driving it because we feel it is a safety issue. we are currently pursuing a lemon law in oh. *nm

Vehicle stalled while turning into parking spot at low speed. power steering was lost at that time making it difficult to maneuver vehicle. when vehicle was placed into park, i was able restart the vehicle and safely park.

Was driving to work and was about to enter the interstate highway when the automatic transmission failed. car would not move, no forward or reverse. the 2005 chrysler pacifica had 1,077 miles on it and we had the vehicle just one month. vehicle was towed to the dealer. they advised us that rear carrier gear had failed in the transmission due to a manufacturing defect (not properly welded). part was replaced by the dealer.

Pacifica engine stalls. this has happened twice. the first time i was at a crawl in traffic, but at an incline onto a bridge. i had my foot on the brake and then put it on the gas petal to accelerate and the car died. lights and dash board are lit but car is shut off. car restarted with no problem. second time, i was parking in a spot that was again at an incline. i put the car in reverse, took my foot off the brake and stepped on the gas petal to begin driving in reverse, car died. both times i had approximately 3/4 of a tank of gas. i saw on website that previous models have had similiar issues, so decided to file the complaint.

Poping noises at front end on driver and passenger sides, while turning at slow speeds going forward and backing up. also filled up gas tank, "mileage/guage till empty" was 344, drove one mile and it went to 243. it is currently in the shop again, they are waiting on a part "shaft" to replace it. they usually don't have old parts available because it is still under warranty.