2005 chrysler pacifica touring has rusted engine cradle. for some reason this car is not covered for the recall but it clearly is affected by what ever the manufacturer failed to complete on car to ensure it would remain safe. i have a big whole and motor could fall out. i need help on trying to get expensive item paid for. the suspension is horrible all issues just not a good car at all.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. whenever the vehicle was in reverse, the engine stalled without warning. the contact stated that the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was able to duplicate the failure. the technician advised the contact to take the vehicle to a chrysler dealer. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 157,000.
Cradle under car that holds motor in is all rusted out we were told not to drive car because it is rusted out so bad the motor could fall out as i look up on internet i see others with same problem why did this not call for a recall on these cars
The motor mint broke out of nowhere. no explanation. this is the second chrysler that the same thing happen to. and can't find the screws to fix it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. hall chrysler dodge jeep ram virginia beach (located at 3152 virginia beach blvd, virginia beach, va 23452, (877) 475-0721) was contacted and an appointment was made to have the vehicle diagnosed. the diagnostic test had not yet been performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
I am the sole owner of my 2005 pacifica, bought it brand new and have had it serviced by the same chrysler dealership since i bought it. i brought it in for an oil change on feb. 19, 2019 and was informed the engine crossmember is rusted out and needs replacement asap. the dealership has never mentioned this previously, and they have changed oil every 3-4 months for 14 years. after receiving the news, i have researched this issue and chrysler (as well as the dealership) has known about this for years and has not said anything. repair cost is estimated at $3,000. i have garage kept this car since i purchased it and it looks is in great condition, both inside and out, until you look under the car.
The 2005 chrystler pacifica was traveling 35 mph in the winter on a paved road when it just died no warning. i had it towed to my house for further testing.the car tries starting but never turns over act like no fuel. i then hooked it up to my foxwell nt630 elite obd2 scanner it detected codes p0340, p2066, p0700, & p0461 code p0340 cam shaft position sensor a circuit bank 1 or single sensor (part replaced). code p2066 fuel level sensor b (performance). code p0700 transmission control system. code p0461 fuel level sensor a (range/performance) nhtsa campaign number: 06v432000 manufacturer daimlerchrysler corporation components power train potential number of units affected 127,928 summary: on certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump module and the power train control module (pcm) software may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions. remedy dealers will reprogram the power train control module. the fuel pump module will also be replaced on vehicles built from august 1, 2004 through september 30, 2004. the recall began on november 21, 2006. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. two separate defect conditions that could result in engine stall while driving in model year (my) 2005-2006 chrysler pacifica vehicles (nhtsa recall no. 06v-432). my 2005 vehicles built in august and september of 2004 are being recalled to correct a defect in the secondary fuel pump modules, which may have an improper press fitting on the inlet that can become dislodged and shut-off fuel flow. all my 2005-2006 vehicles built between july 8, 2004 and november 11, 2005 are being recalled to correct a powertrain control module (pcm) software issue with the evaporative emissions system which can also cause stalling. for both conditions, engine stall incidents tend to occur during left turns. nhtsa action number: rq06002
We took the vehicle for an oil change and the mechanic noticed severe rusting along the engine cradle. the mechanic said its almost to the point of being unsafe to drive as the engine may drop out of it. my wife purchased this car approximately 2 years ago from a chrysler dealership in southeastern michigan. at the time it had 41,000 miles on it. today it has 60,000 miles
I just came out from car wash i turned right on to the freeway soon as i reached 50mph my vehicle made a weird noise and shut off. the steering wheel locked i had to pull off free way(no accident, thankfully) go to a safe place put it in park try starting it it wouldn't start. smoke came out from back passenger rear tire. let my car sit over night tried to start it next morning, wouldn't start. towed it into shop they couldn't find the problem but later they told me i need a whole new engine. i only got to drive it 2x before it stalled. i really like it and wish i can get it fixed
I drove out from car wash i was going about 35mph then i turned right on to the freeway soon as i reached 50mph my vehicle made a weird noise and shut off as im on the freeway. there were no warning lights on whatsoever although i got a "gas cap" message. the steering wheel locked i had to pull off the free way(no accident, thankfully) the breaks were hard to push down i had no choice but to let it roll through traffic i got to a safe place i put it in park waited about 30 minutes to try starting it, it would not start. smoke came out from back passenger rear tire. let my car sit over night tried to start it the next morning, again it would not start. i had it towed it into shop they could not find the problem i had left my vehicle in the shop for a week other mechanics discovered the problem. later they told me i need a whole new engine. i only got to drive it 2x before it stalled. i really like it and wish i can get it fixed i do believe it has to do with the power train, fuel propulsion, and engine. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving approximately 50-60 mph, the contact felt an abnormal vibration coming from the vehicle. the contact was unable to keep the vehicle in the lane while driving. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an alignment and the contact was informed that the engine cradle was severely corroded. the contact stated that there was a hole in the engine compartment due to the corrosion. a dealer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact's daughter owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while the contact's daughter was driving various speeds, she heard an abnormal noise under the hood. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine cradle rotted and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact called grava chrysler dodge jeep ram srt at (781) 391-8950 (29 mystic ave, medford, ma 02155) where it was confirmed that no recall was associated with the vin. the manufacturer was notified and confirmed that no recall was associated with the vin. the failure mileage was 160,000. *tt *as
Dangerous...my 05 pacifica engine mount and subframe are completely rusted and the engine is on the verge of dropping out potentially causing serious injuries or death. i found this out during an oil change. now as i drive the steering wheel shakes and front passenger side makes knocking noise. i don't have the money to fix it or the credit to get a newer vehicle. my only choice is to drive it until something bad happens, then maybe chrysler will do what's right and send out a recall. please help all of us complaining about this same issue. there are hundreds if not thousands of complaints of this exact same issue. i loved this vehicle, now i'm scared to drive it at all.
During routine wheel alignment i was told that they cannot perform due to the excessive engine cradle rust and that the vehicle was not safe to drive.
My vehicle started making a clunk noise from the engine area and stopped shifting out of second gear. i took vehicle in to a repair shop for transmission service and was told by the repair shop that the vehicle is unsafe to drive because the engine cradle has corrosion and has rusted to the point that the engine is about to fall out the vehicle which most likely caused the transmission to fail. this was discovered while my vehicle was being lifted on the hoist. the repair shop said they are afraid to keep the vehicle on the hoist because someone could get injured while underneath it.
Engine cradle rusted out engine can dropout of car while driving car. discovered when geting new tires. not drive car until i fine out how bad it is
While driving, the fuel gauge will fluctuate erratically and, occasionally, i will completely lose power while driving
I took my car to the chrysler dealer for a routine oil and misc filter change on october 4, 2017. i was shown the deterioration/disintegration of the cross member/cradle rot of the car. of course, they showed me the cradle rot issue after the $334 of work they'd done! i'd inquired about a vibration or loud hum sound coming from the front end of my car on march 22, 2017 when i had an earlier oil change. on the service order, it was noted as "engine performance concern," but i said i thought it was with the acceleration or rotation of the tires that was making the sound. "the technician supposedly checked it out and said it was found to be operating normally at this time. they said it was probably "tire noise." today, i now understand why the front end of my car has been louder than what i remembered it. today i just discovered the actual issue with my car is typical of many 2005 pacificas. i'm sure i am not the first 2005 pacifica owner that has had their vehicle serviced at their facility, and that they did not have knowledge of this problem with this particular year of pacificas. this problem has been occurring for a significant extent of time; i'm quite disturbed that the dealer's negligence in not informing me of this problem much earlier can or could result in serious injury to myself as well as other drivers. i'm sure i am not the first 2005 pacifica owner that has had their vehicle serviced at their facility, and that they did not have knowledge of this problem with this particular year of pacificas. i still see several 2005 pacificas driving on the streets, roads and interstates. i just hope these pacifica owners will be made aware of this serious issue. i have religiously taken care of my car because i really love it, and i intended to keep it for a few more years and several thousand more miles. i'm looking for a car. now
Sub-frame broke on me. it is the exact part that was recalled for the 2004 pacifica. however there is no recall for 2005? the sub frame broke while i was driving, with a children in car seats in the vehicle. this is a real safety concern, especially in the "salt belt" chrysler's self admitted insufficient protective coating on the sub frame of these cars, should be enough proof, to raise eyebrows and remedy this safety issue. i cannot afford to repair all the damage this caused, and pacifica's cannot hold a resell value, as selling this to another person, is just like handing them a ticking time bomb. why is there no solution or help on this issue? i am not alone with these issues. i suppose it will take deaths from this faulty part before any real action is actually taken. having a strong piece of metal to keep my motor from falling on the ground isn't to much to ask, or is it? the only option i have to keep my primary vehicle on the road, is to try welding the sub frame and hope for the best.
This is a real problem the sub-frame that holds the engine to the car is rusted through the engine cradle is rusted thru and will become a hazard to drive without repairs the cars are dangerous to drive because the engines can fall out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while stationary, the dealer noticed that the engine cradle was rusted. ryan auto mall in buffalo, minnesota diagnosed that the cross members within the engine cradle were rotted and rusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
Engine cradle is rusting through and is going to crack in half , the engine will fall out if not replaced. i was notified of this when my car was in for an oil change . thank god or we could have been in a horrible accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving various speeds or while the vehicle was idling, the contact heard a knocking sound coming from the engine. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine cradle and mounts were severely rusted with holes. the vehicle was determined to be unsafe to drive and was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 145,801.
2005 chrysler pacifica. consumer writes in regards to severe corrosion and engine cracks. *ld updated 09/12/2017*js
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving various speeds, the vehicle started to jerk and then stalled. while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated at a rapid speed. the contact was able to control the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the egr valve, water temperature sensor, and intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was 155,753.
Transmission all the sudden acted like it wasn't ahifting just driving normally on regular paved road, rpms high and dies and has a knock under the hood. tried looking up what is wrong and apparently there are thousands of them that have done same thing. would like to get it fixed but seems no one knows how to fix it
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving 25 mph, the contact heard a loud noise and the front end of the vehicle shook. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the contact's home where he took photos of the undercarriage of the vehicle. the photos were shown to a dealer where it was determined that the engine cradle was rusted and could fall out of the vehicle. the vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 124,000.
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. *tr
The front cradle is so badly rusted it broke in three different places.. i was driving home when i made a left turn and noticed the steering was real tight and did not release back.. i traveled further down the road and noticed it was swaying and hard to keep straight.. when i made it home i used a flashlight because it was dark out and seen where it had snapped. three different spots.. i'm mad because this was known issue and i was not notified by the dealership or chrysler that there was a defect prone to that make and model. no average person checks the undercarriage of a car when the body looks so good. *tr
Engine cradle or k-frame rusted to the point of the vehicle not being safe to drive. had to be replaced in order to continue to use the vehicle
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while undergoing routine maintenance, the certified mechanic diagnosed that the engine cradle was fractured and had severe rust. the cradle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 94,000. updated 01/05/16*lj updated 02/14/17.*jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while operating the vehicle, the transmission experienced very hard shifting. the vehicle was taken to an independent dealer who discovered that the engine cradle was rusted and corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000.
Had my 2005 pacifica in the shop to replace the muffler when they got it up on the rack they found the engine cradle on the passenger side of the car was so rotted they advised me not to drive it. called the dealership and they estimated the cost for repair at $3700. chrysler was notified of the problem and advised me that they would not help financially with any repair costs. what will it take to issue a recall? people dying? do your job nhtsa. recall these cars before someone gets seriously hurt!
Engine cradle is badly rusted through and needs replacement at a cost of $2,600 estimate from mechanic.
Cradle rot on the under carriage
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for regular service and the technician discovered that the passenger side engine cradle was rotted and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 145,000. updated 10/26/16*lj the consumer stated the manufacturer acknowledges the make, model, and year had rotting issues, but refused to repair the vehicle. updated 08/22/2017*js
When changing the front struts found that the cradle is rusted through in several spots. i have been advised not to drive the car until it can be repaired. at this time i'm not sure how much or if it can even be repaired. at this time unable to upload photos as they are on someone else's phone, not on computer. will provide if need be.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle stalled. in addition, the check engine and the engine oil warning lights illuminated. the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 06v32000 (power train) but the vin was not included. the failure mileage was 208,404.
I brought my cart to my mechanic for a routine service and when my mechanic put it on the lift, he called us shortly after, and wanted us to come in to see the vehicle on the lift.. the car's frame was rusting through on both the front and back. he told us it was unsafe to drive and that he saw this on other pacifica's he serviced. he stated he never saw this occur on other brands now we have no vehicle to drive. the car is in good condition and has about 85,000 miles. if this car was driven on the highway, as we planned for the holiday weekend (july 4) without bringing it to a mechanic, we could have been killed. how does safety of passengers get compromised when it appears that 7000 cars were produced and hundreds of complaints with this specific problem on this model have been filed!.
Gas gauge fluctuates to empty with light and chime announcing no gas, but there is a three quarter tank full of gas. the engine turns off and steering locks without power. used car purchased yesterday and we were stranded until we filled the tank with three gallons the car was in motion the first time it stalled. the second time it was idling at a stop light. the third time was in a parking lot. i turned the engine off than back on it resumed . we were heading in a straight directions.
engine cradle rot i've had the car since 04/27 2016,bought it from a dealer i know knew this model had rust issues they put it on the lot anyway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving at high speeds, the front end of the vehicle shook violently. when the vehicle was taken in for routine maintenance, the technician stated that the engine cradle was severely corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 204,446.
My engine cradle is rusted/rotted out and completely unsafe to drive. i was told it can't pass inspection and will be approximately $2,000 to fix. after researching online, this is a very common problem with the 2004 - 2008 pacificas. a recall is needed.
Purchased 2005 chrysler pacifica limited 4 years ago. currently 109,000 miles.. had been hearing a clunky noise for a short time took it in to get checked😔 mechanic came back with ghastly news. tie rods,bushings, water pump,rear axle shaft oilseal and worst of all cradle was rusting through. over $7000.00 to fix all. i thought i would faint. no way could i do all the repairs. upon reading all complaints chrysler should fix the rustimg problem. shame on them for letting these cars on the road knowing this could happen to families purchasing their vehicles and possibly having a fatal accidemt occuring when the engine falls out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pecifica. while the vehicle was being serviced at the dealer, it was observed that the engine cradle was severely corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was invalid. the approximate failure mileage was 138,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine oil change, the technician noticed that the engine cradle was corroded and cracked on the right side. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 154,500.
During a routine oil change, my mechanic said the front frame and engine mounts were severely rusted and the car would become inoperable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that there was a progressing failure with the vehicle idling high and making an abnormal noise. in addition, the rpms raced abnormally without warning when the vehicle was being driven at any rate of speed. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing who kept the vehicle longer than two weeks. the dealer was unable to provide a specific diagnosis to repair the vehicle. the dealer stated that it may be the computer, a sensor(s), or the pcm. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v432000 (power train). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the engine cradle was rusted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000. the vin was not available.
Rust through of engine cradle at various spots on engine cradle. i'm the original owner. the car has 80500 miles. contacted fca via phone. fca says my pacifica does not fit the narrowly defined manufacture date of 02/28/2004 to 03/31/2004. my pacifica was manufactured on08/2004 and therefore does not qualify for extended warranty coverage. my local fca dealer gave me an estimate of about $ 2600 to replace. this problem was noticed during a routine oil change recently. i am the only one who drives the car on a limited basis with no passengers.