Problems with 2005 Chrysler Pacifica EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the low beam headlights malfunctioned. the contact stated that the headlights independently turned off and on while driving. a dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 195,000. *dt headlights malfunction updated 1/29/19*jb*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving approximately 35 mph, the headlights stopped working. the contact operated the switch to turn the lights back on, but the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v066000 (exterior lighting). the approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

Body control module failure, lost headlights , wipers, could not close windows, airbag lights came on. if driving at night when module fails you lose all headlights and tail lights. was driving at the time of failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the headlights failed. the contact was able to replace the headlight bulbs; however, the failure recurred. the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited symptoms of a previous recall; however, the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v066000 (exterior lighting). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 105,000. ma 09/03/15 the consumer stated the driver's side headlight was replaced 3 times but, continued to malfunction. updated 12/9/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle ran out of fuel although the fuel gauge indicated 1/2 tank of fuel was present. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel sending unit was faulty. the contact indicated that the failure caused the check engine light to illuminate and the driver side headlight to stop working. the light bulb was replaced, but the failure continued to occur. the failures were not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 84,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving 40 mph, one of the headlights failed to illuminate. the contact stated that the headlamp flickered for a few days prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed a headlight malfunction. as a result, the fuse box, the headlamp wiring, and the bulb needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact mentioned that the failure was directly related to nhtsa campaign number: 05v06600 (exterior lighting: headlights). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 143, 000.

Purchased the car aug, 2014. previous owner also had same issues. has been in shop several times, unable to pinpoint cause/remedy situation. seat controls do not work, remote keyfobs do not work, interior lights, head lamps, no electrical function present unless key is in ignition, in the "on" position. when shutting off the car, all lights on the dashboard light up and the only way to shut them off is to push on and then off the hazard lights. this will cause all electrical to go out, including the head lamps and all interior lights. if you do not turn them off by using the hazard lights, it will kill the battery. we have replaced the fuses in for the seats several times. they work for a bit and then blow out again. the mechanics have gone as far as to replace the wiring assembly and still no remedy. i don't know how there is not a recall on this vehicle.

The headlights intermittently would not work and then stopped working completely. i believe this is due to the wiring harness issue that was recall on many other 05 pacificas under 05v066000. my vin does not pull up that it was affected in this recall, but i have this and another issue that i submitted a complaint for that should be covered under the recall. the chrysler company said even though it appears to be the same issue in the recall, since my vin does not show to be apart of that recall, they will not do anything to help fix the costly issue. i do not know where else to go for help. i submitted a complaint through chrysler and they said they would not help unless there was a recall expansion that eventually included my vin, but not to count on it. i told chrysler that just because this vin was missed in the investigation that it was the right thing to do for them to fix it.. i was told they could not and would not help. thank you.. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the low beam headlights were activated and then failed to illuminate. a certified mechanic replaced both bulbs and the failure persisted. there was a recall related to the similar failure under nhtsa campaign id number 05v066000 (exterior lighting). the manufacturer was notified and they informed that the vin was not included. the vehicle had not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

2005 chrysler pacifica. consumer writes in regards to engine and headlight problems. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle stalled twice, within the last 3 years. both times, he was making a hard turn, when the engine stopped. he wa able to maintain control of the vehicle and re-started it, without any problem. the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, who found nothing wrong, other than throttle body build-up, which he cleaned. also, the headlight would intermittently go out. the bulb did not seem to fit securely in the harness, which caused a short and eventually the bulb blew out. the problem seemed to be more prominent on the passenger side. the driver's side bulb was less than an ideal fit, but there were no problems with it going out. the bulb was replaced numerous times, along with the wiring harness. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the headlights intermittently failed to function. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 101,000.

Our regular mechanic has determined that the undercarriage of my car is rusted and rotted to the point where it is unsafe to drive . car was brought in due to electrical failure as mentioned above . i have never received recall notices . i spoke with a chrysler rep today and there is nothing we can do because its not with in the recall time frame . *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 a chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the instrument panel failed to operate for over an hour. the failure recurred sporadically. additionally, the headlights would function intermittently. there was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 05v066000 (exterior lighting). the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician informed the contactthat the faulty wiring harness would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was unavailable.

I noticed that low beam headlight on drivers side was out so i replaced bulb still did not work . then i noticed there was a recall on same headlamp for wiring issue . i punched in my vin # however it says not on my vehicle . why do some pacificas from same recall year are not covered and some are ? thanks for taking time to read this email. *tr

While turning into the bank parking lot at 10mph the car just stalled. i was unable to brake or steer out the way. when gas gauge reads empty i am unable to fill the tank with gas as it begins to spill back out. gas gauge reads 1/2 full when it is really empty? miles to empty sensor incorrect therefore i have no idea when i need gas. driver side exterior headlamp seems dimmer than the other lamp. after repairing the entire front end(suspension) still sounds like the front end is going to fall apart when driving on ohio roads. felt it was necessary to document as i do not feel safe in this car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that three years ago, he received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 05v066000 (exterior lighting: headlights). the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection however, nothing was replaced as the dealer deemed that is was unnecessary at that time. most recently, the headlights would only work intermittently before becoming inoperable. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the vehicle had already been inspected for the recall defect and offered no further assistance for the failure. the manufacturer was notified who also stated that the vehicle was previously inspected per the recall and offered no further assistance for the failure. the failure mileage was 127,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica touring. the contact stated that at engine start-up, the low beam headlights failed to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. the manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v066000 (exterior lighting:headlights). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 70,000. updated 10/31/12 *cn updated 11/08/2012 *js

I have previously reported a problem with the 2005 chrysler pacifica stalling when turning. the problem has progressively worsened. this month alone, (december 2011) the car has stalled 5 times. i am afraid to drive the car for fear that i will crash when it stalls. there are so many chrysler pacifica owners that are reporting the same problem. along with the stalling issue, the gas pedal sticks and needs to be pushed rather hard. a third problem i have encountered this year is the headlamps "burning out". i have replaced the front left headlamp three this year. i am familiar with the handling instructions for headlamps. i am greatly distressed by these problems, especially the stalling. i have children that i drive around in this car. please do something about chrysler's failure to fix this problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the headlights failed without any warning. the contact also mentioned that the accelerator pedal became stuck and she would have to press hard on the brakes to get them to release. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 81,000.

2005 chrysler pacifica. consumer states problems with vehicle headlamps *tgw

Since i purchased my vehicle the front low beam lights have went out numerous times while driving at night. i have had them replaced on several occasions and the problem persists. recently i have had problems with my battery and was told by pepboys auto shop that something is draining the battery and its possibility is the exterior lighting/headlamps. even though i continue to replace the headlamps they keep going out and my battery is being drained. after 2 batteries in 3 years i had the alternator checked and it was in good condition. i was told to look up a recall list where i found exterior lighting 05v066000 and i called. i also have had a fuel pump problem that seems to exist and no one can figure out way. after getting it fixed by the chrysler dealership twice my vehicle will not pass smog because of another leak. i also found out that there are complaints of some similar issues fuel pump/powertrain control module software 06v432000 and i called. please put these to issues on the recall list so that auto owners will be safe on the road and california's air will not be polluted by the fumes. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving approximately 30 mph, the driver side headlight stopped functioning. the bulb had been replaced five times. also, while driving, the vehicle jerked forward and the transmission would slip into gears. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 54,000 and the current mileage was 86,584.

2005 chrysler pacifica. right headlight will quit with no warning, then will come back on its own accord. dealer checked for previous reports of problem and found none. mechanic said the harness comes loose and must be reseated. no easy task since it is under the breather tube and difficult to get to. also, left rear turn signal will quit working then come back on. wiring harness seems to be intact so other option would be bulbs (2). however, if they are bad, why does the signal restore itself? dealer had no answer for that mystery either. problem started mid-summer 2008 and has continued intermittently ever since. *tr

My 2005 chrysler pacifica has a defective headlight harness but is not covered under the recall because of the vin #. i contacted chrysler but they said oh well, take to dealership and pay for the repairs. i only get 7volts of power to the left headlight and the right i have 10.5volts- barely enough to light the right headlight. even though my vin # is not on the list to be recalled, it appears chrysler did not fix this problem in the later vin # pacifica's. chrysler needs to fess up that this is an engineering snapfu that is dangerous to us since the headlight will only fail, and that is at night when safety is a big issue. *tr

Headlight bulbs keep burning out. at least 6 times since 2007. the first time both lamps were replaced even though only one had gone out, the rest of the times they were replace individually and every time sylvania bulbs were used. i feel this constitutes a safety problem and not normal maintenance. also the drivers door lock mechanism broke in dec. 2009 where the door would not latch close and had to be tied shut the take it for repair. i feel this is also a serious safety failure. *tr

I currently have a 2005 chrysler pacifica touring fwd that was purchased on june 28,2008. since the time of purchase i have had to replace my driver's side headlight bulb 3 times. i have placed a call to the dealer i purchased the car from and also chrysler's customer service. they tell me that my vin number does not appear on any recalls that they have. i however, do not understand and have never had a vehicle that has needed a headlight replaced those many times in one year. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving 65 mph, the fuel gauge went from half a tank to empty. the contact stated that the vehicle would not accept fuel. the check engine light illuminated and the headlights were inoperable. the dealer stated that the fuel pump and wiring harness caused the failures. the fuel pump, headlight bulb, and the wiring harness were replaced; however, the failures continued. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 05v066000 (exterior lighting: headlights) and nhtsa campaign id number 06v432000 (powertrain: automatic transmission control module (tcm, pcm)). the failure mileage was 68,000 and current mileage was 69,000. updated 03/14/08. *lj the consumer stated the fuel gauge was not reading properly

Headlights and dash lights alternate erratically from bright to dim at lower engine speeds. sometimes almost off then very bright. have had it several times to dealer and only replaced headlight switch after i was informed was normal operation on the first two visits. very annoying at stop lights at night. some times think will go out all together. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving 70 mph at sunset, the contact activated the headlights. the passenger side headlight began to blink and then failed a week later. the following week, the driver side headlight began blinking. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the vehicle was excluded from recall number 05v066000 (exterior lighting:headlights). the vehicle has not been repaired. the current mileage was 46,000 and failure mileage was 45,300.

Headlamp failure, causing replacement several times since purchase in 7/05. sluggish driving/acceleration, accelerator sticking. *ak

Several problems with replacing headlights annually about three months apart since ownership 10/06, problem with engine light repeatedly coming on - was advised by certified mechanic it's the fuel tank, very expensive to replace or fix. *tr

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.

Dt*: the contact stated a recall letter was received for the headlights, #05v066000, and the vehicle was taken to the dealership. the vehicle was at the dealership for two days, but the parts were not available therefore the vehicle was taken back by the owner. seven months later, a second dealership was contacted to perform the recall repair. upon inspection; the dealership determined the recall work had not been done. when contacting the manufacturer it was stated the previous dealership reported the work had been done and a second repair would not be authorized. the vehicle does not have the problem associated with the recall.

Dt: the contact stated turning left into a drive or a private lot that has an incline the vehicle stalls. the vehicle restarts each time. the dealership installed a co-pilot and determined the fuel pump was losing power. the fuel pump was replaced. the problem continued and the dealership was unable to determine the problem.*ak the left turn signal failed, the abs light illuminated, which resulted in the replacement of the wheel speed sensor, the left real tail light and battery were replaced. updated 08/14/06. *jb

2005 chrysler pacifica: brake light failure. the brake lamp switch failed and needed replacement 3 times. this seemed unusually high in a 2 year period.*ak

The left headlight would come on and off on its own. this causes poor visibility while driving at night. driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the connector needed to be replaced. *ak