Problems with 2005 Chrysler Pacifica STRUCTURE

Our 2005 chrysler pacifica (156,595 miles) passed our annual state inspection, but we needed to travel 1000 miles, so we asked our mechanic to give it a more thorough look just to make sure it could handle a long distance trip. the underside of the engine cradle looked fine, but he happened to feel it move, so he used a camera to inspect the hidden upper side. good thing he did! the engine cradle was practically rusted through, and the engine could have dropped out if we hit a significant bump. i was shocked to discover that this is a problem that chrysler knows about, but only recalled a hand-full of cars. this is a disgrace. my family could have died, and many others are at risk for a known problem that is not easily spotted on a routine inspection. not to mention, we had to pay nearly $3000 for repairs. we could not trade in the rust heap for a better car since the pacifica has no resale value, also thanks to this "cradle rot" problem. for shame chrysler!

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, it was discovered that the engine cradle was completely rusted. the dealer diagnosed that the engine cradle needed to be replaced due to the rust. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 67,725. updated 01/24/2017*ct *cn

Dealer is saying the engine cradle is rusting out and that it needs to be replaced. there is almost no rust on the vehicle yet this important part of the frame is rusting out?

Sub frame. holding in the engine and transmission rusting out. not coated properly when built. discovered while doing oil change.

We have a 2005 chrysler pacifica touring edition with 69005 miles. beautiful automobile, we store it in the winter, no rust anywhere on the body. we brought it in to the dealer for an oil change and nys inspection. the dealer informed us that the front and rear cradle of the frame had rusted and deteriorated so badly that the vehicle would not pass nys inspection and was unsafe to drive. the cost to repair was $4626.00. i found a service bulletin that stated that chrysler was extending the warranty on the pacifica to vehicles in the canadian market and salt belt states to 150,000 miles but for reasons that they would not explain, my vehicle was covered even though i live in upstate ny, an obvious salt belt state. this is clearly a latent defect in this model rendering the vehicle unsafe and should be recalled and repaired by chrysler.

I took my vehicle in for new tires and an alignment and was told by the mechanic that i have rust rot in the subframe. which now i know is called cradle rot. i contacted chrysler and they said there was nothing they would do.

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

At the service dealer today i was told that my engine carriage frame is so rusted that it is not safe to drive. the sides are also severely rusted. i bought this car new and have serviced it every 3000 miles. i go through the car wash in the winter alot. i learned that chrysler was aware of this problem early on. why was i not notified of this, so my car could have been under coated ( which should have been done as soon as the problem was noticed) and i could still be driving it. i am 71 and on ss, and planned on this being my last car. now, it can't be fixed and i couldn't with a clear conscience trade or sell it. wouldn't want a family with kids in the car, going down the road and have the engine fall out. this is a safety issue that needs to be addressed before someone is killed. my car looks like brand new inside and out. i meticulously took care of it. at 153,000 miles, i think it is just getting broke in, only to find that underside is broke, rusted, done! please do something. thank you. *tr

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.

Engine cradle is rusted almost all the way through and engine can fall out.

My engine is about to fall through the suv because of rust and after reading up on this...this isn't the first case of this happening and i don't understand why this hasn't been recalled!!!

During routine maintenance, my new mechanic showed me corrosion on my engine cradle and declared it unfit for travel. he shared that while chrysler is aware of this issue, they are not supporting the repairs, of which, will cost me $4500, out of pocket. without said support, i will unfortunately need to walk away from this car. it should also be noted, my previous mechanic was a chrysler dealership and this was never brought to my attention as a concern, including when i reported knocking coming from the front end of my vehicle and was seeking a solution.

Just got new tires no mention, they used floor jacks. getting new front struts and rear wheel spindles (getting ready for winter) and my mechanic showed me the cradle rot and said he wouldn't touch it and explained the safety issues related. cost potentially associated with repair. cost to repair is more than the vehicle is worth.

Engine cradle is badly rusted through and needs replacement at a cost of $2,600 estimate from mechanic.

Cradle rot on the under carriage

Front subframe ,engine cradle is rusted so severely that my mechanic said that it is no longer safe to drive, must be replaced at a cost of approx $2000.00 car was purchased by me new in 2005 and garage kept only 107,000 miles

During a mechanical evaluation for a clunking noise and possible wheel bearing problem in the front end, the vehicle was raised on a lift for inspection. the engine sub-frame was found to be badly rusted with holes completely through the metal. the clunking noise was suspected to be the rotting sub-frame flexing while steering and acceleration/deceleration. the mechanic declined to make any repairs and i was advised to park the vehicle until the sub-frame could be replaced. i was also advised to call chrysler since a recall was issued on a portion of these vehicles. my vin number was not included in the recall, even though it had been manufactured at about the same time, was purchased in western pa and operated in the "salt belt". we've enjoyed owning this car and my wife wanted to retire the car to our home in florida. she had just driven the car from indiana to florida on the interstate two months prior to discovering this sub-frame problem...the thought of that makes me cringe. through no negligence on my part, i now have a vehicle that is unsafe to operate and the cost of repair will likely exceed the value of the vehicle..

We found that our car had a leak, which turned out to be a hole in the water pump. the service technician also told us that the subframe is rotting out and we should seriously consider looking for a new vehicle as this could become a very dangerous problem out on the road.

My vehicle has less than average miles on it and the engine cradle has rotted so badly that our mechanic said it is not safe to drive , the manufacturer did not coat this part properly which caused this problem

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for routine repair, the mechanic diagnosed that the subframe was corroded. the vehicle was taken to multiple mechanics who diagnosed that the inner cradle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 146,000. updated 09/29/16*lj the consumer stated newer models have been recalled for the same failure. updated 10/19/2017*js

Received notice on our annual inspection from garage that underbody all rusting out, specifically left front frame rail. chrysler only doing a "silent recall" for this vehicle if built between february - march 2005. ours built october. not eligible. we have never been informed of this rust/corrosion problem by chrysler.

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!.

Rusted engine cradle

I bought this car in 2011 all i have had with this car is problems after problems. first i was driving and the car stopped running it was something electrical then now my sub frame is no good it is rotted out rust all over the sub frame and i have two little girls in my car all the time and to top it off i'm still paying on this car to the bank what do i do not. i need someones help this is to much money for one person to pay when this was not my doing it was the car makers doing.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while the vehicle was undergoing an oil change, the mechanic noticed that the engine cradle was corroded and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to call nhtsa. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 131,000.

I bought a 2005 chrysler pacifica in may of 2016. when i took it to a garage due to a clunking sound in the front end it was discovered that the engine cradle was rusted through on both sides. many areas under the car are very badly rusted like a car three times as old.

Took the 2005 chrysler pacifica in for an oil change. the technician brought this to our attention and would not perform the oil change because he did not feel safe. now i have to find some way to come up with $3000 ‐ 5000 to repair. i still owe $7000 on it. my wife and 2 children ride in this on a daily basis and now the engine could just drop out of it.

Subframe near engine mount is rusted through.

While having my brakes done, the mechanic informs me that the engine cradle/cross brace is nearly rusted through and that the engine may fall out at any moment. there is only a single bolt holding the engine in. i don't yet have pictures to upload. no recall warning was ever received and i have owned this car for 8 years.

The egine cradle is rotting out.

Engine and undercarriage rot ,82000. car engine works ,but is unsafe to drive

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the subframe was rotten and would not pass inspection. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 76,836.

Rusted engine cradle with fractured frame mounting discovered when searching for a drip source under the vehicle. this is a known manufacturing defect, yet the corporation did not warn me of this problem, despite a recall for other pacificas made within a very narrow manufacturing window of time. this is unacceptable and now provides a risk to driving. what am i to do?

I am the original owner of this 2005 chrysler pacifica. i recently took it in for appraisal as a trade-in towards a newer vehicle. the dealership informed me that the car was unsafe due to sever cradle engine rot. they also told me that there was a class action suit against chrysler for this very issue on this very vehicle. the car is unsafe to sell in spite of it being in great operating condition and the rest of the exterior being in good condition. chrysler never notified me of this known defect. now i am stuck with a car that i cannot sell because it has been deemed unsafe. i do not feel that i should be responsible for repairing this rot (if it even can be repaired), as it now appears (from what i have read online) that chrysler was very well aware of this defect and chose to deceive their customers rather than make it right for them. what do i do now?

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. my mechanic told me not to drive the car anymore, since the engine could fall out.after researching online, this is a very common problem with the 2005 pacificas. will there be a recall? would appreciate it if someone would get back to me asap, since i need my car to get to work. thank you. *tr

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.

Driving to work and i notice that the small snow build up in the center of the road was hitting my under carriage so i go to my mechanic on the way home and he looks under the car. i didn't realize when i had him take a look it would be the last time i could drive that car unless i wanted to pay thousands of dollars to fix the rotted subframe that holds my engine in. chrysler knows this is a problem but refuses to fix it. my mechanic says this should never happen with a car, which makes sense that you need your engine and transmission not to fall out! is there a number of injuries and fatalities that have to happen before the makers will recall a car for a problem they know is happening?

Have had a mechanic tell me after vehicle inspection that engine cradle on passenger side was almost completely rusted out. he feels the car is very unsafe to drive. contacted fca was told no recalls or assistance would be provided. didn't we the taxpayers bail this company out for no help.

I was informed during a routine oil change that my engine cradle was rotted out and could potentially fall out while driving. apparently this is a common problem with this vehicle. it only had about 64,000 miles on it and other than a small amount of rust on the rear wheel wells, it is fairly rust free.

Subframe of the engine cradle. i was told during last inspection (april 2016) that the subframe of the engine cradle is rusted. the same was confirmed on 3/18/17 at firestone service center, bensalem, pa. it's repair will cost a significant amount and it is not safe to drive as the the engine may fall out. it is a very high safety risk.

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 pacifica. the contact stated that the subframe on the vehicle was rusted. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe failed and needed to be repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 154,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the a frame rusted and rotted out on the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while parked, the contact smelled fuel coming from the vehicle. the contact also stated that there was an odd smell coming from the vehicle that was not fuel related. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame was rusted out and needed to be replaced. the power steering was leaking and the contact was informed that the fuel pump may need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving various speeds, the mount on the a-arm fractured from the subframe of the vehicle. as a result, the vehicle made loud noises and the steering was affected. in addition, the frame fractured on one occasion and the contact had a welder weld the frame back together. the dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 206,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shook violently and independently veered to the left and right without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 76,733.

The engine cradle has rotted out, which is a huge safety issue, the car has no signs of rust anywhere else, this is a factory defect with the undercoating. called chrysler and was told they do not care, nothing they will do. looked on line and there are thousands of complaints, something needs to be done. this is a safety issue that will cause accident if not deaths.

My 2005 pacifica is in for an inspection, and i get a call from my mechanic . the problem is, as the many compliant here that the sub frame / engine cradle is corroded, and my car is unsafe to drive. the cost is $ 2600 . properly more than the car is worth? i read that chrysler first acknowledge that there is a problem with 2004 and 2005 models, but later only recall vehicle in a 6 weeks timeframe , january - march 2004 because of not properly coating the engine cradle. looks like the timeframe should be more like two years.

Our sus in is rusted would not pass inspection pension witch holds the engine needs replaced we count on this car it is not safe to drive

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while the vehicle was undergoing an oil change at a local service center, the technician noticed that the subframe and the engine cradle were corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 128,000.