Problems with 2006 Chrysler Pacifica SUSPENSION

The engine frame cradle is rotting out. the engine and transmission could potentially fall out of the vehicle. i contacted chrysler and they stated that if it was a 2004/05 they would cover the repairs but not a 2006. this issue appears to be a common. *tr

While having normal oil change, frame was found to have rust holes with rust coming from inside. by digging deeper found that many other cars in years 2004-2007 have the same expensive repair problems. also, a major safety problem as this can cause a failure of front end components. no recalls or fixes from chrysler. would like to find out why not on this major problem. *tr

My wife has a 2006 pacifica with only 52000 miles on it and the engine cradle is rusting out. you can clearly see holes right through it. we use this car as a family vehicle to transport our 3 children around. we bought this brand new and loved it until this. these cars are built like garbage and are sold for top dollar. why hasn't chrysler recalled this? are they waiting for people to die? this is a serious problem ! maybe if some of chrysler's executives drove these vehicles and put their families in them, the problems would be resolved. shame on chrysler ! so much for buying american huh? i have never bought a import ! i always was proud driving american made cars! basically this car is meant to fail ! i am not so proud now... that's for sure! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while having regular maintenance performed, the technician notified him that the sub frame was completely corroded. the technician stated that the sub frame needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 99,000. updated 10/07/14*lj

I took my 2006 pacifica in to a dealer on 7/18/2014 to have a noise coming from the front end inspected. the dealer told me that the tie rod bushings had failed for a second time in about a year. then he told me that part of the problem was that the sub frame was rusting and cracking to the point that the engine and transmission could fall out. i found out that chrysler had a recall for 2004 and 2005 pacificas with the same issue but would not cover it for any other years. the fact that they know they had a problem coupled with the number of issues that i have seen online, i don't understand why they wouldn't cover this failure on all model years. why hasn't this been recalled? this will be the last chrysler that i will ever buy. *tr

I took my vehicle to my mechanic for it's regular tire rotation & oil change on july 9, 2014. he called me to come over and showed me the rust on the front of the subframe. i've religiously maintained this vehicle and had no idea that it was a known problem on the pacifica. i've never received any notice advising me that it could be a problem and i've been a loyal chrysler customer for at least the last 20 years. this car is only 8 years old!!! *tr

Vehicle was taken in to local dealership for a brake job and for issues with the ride and an odor in the interior cabin that appeared after prolonged acceleration. upon inspection, it was reported that the vehicle was unsafe due to the sub-frame being rotted and the motor mounts worn to such a degree that the engine could fall out of the vehicle entirely. the entire exhaust system was compromised as well, including the exhaust manifolds. in addition, much of the front suspension was shot and needed replacement. our family purchased this vehicle new and have had it serviced many, many times at a chrysler facility over the eight years we owned it. we were never informed once that the sub-frame had any sign of excessive corrosion until now. we believe the corrosion is the result of poor design and possibility poor material. we also believe the engine instability contributed to some of the other damage. the total repair bill exceeded $6,500. *tr

Motor mounts replaced, tie rods replaced, control arms replaced all done in the last month !! why doesn't chrysler have a recall out on this issues since it's known for it! oh did i mention the gas pedal gets stuck all the time! other thing is my check engine light keeps coming on and off...it's been diagnosed as the fuel pump....really at this point i'm tired of putting money into the car. *tr

During routine oil change, significant rust-through was discovered on engine cradle. this car has been garaged all its life and only has 51,000 miles. i see through investigation that this problem has been occurring since 2004 and there seems to be no help from chrysler for the 2006 model year. well my days of being a "chrysler and dodge man" are over! *tr

A few weeks before this happened, i noticed my rear tire leaning outward. took it too the shop a few times wondering what was the cause. it was determined from a dealership it was the struts. i was told the pacifica was known for it. so i had the struts replaced. it helped but the tire was still leaning, it wasn't perfect like the rest. i was told that there was no other reason because everything looked good underneath and suspension. i looked several times, myself. not seeing any major rust or anything unsafe. then driving on the freeway 150 mile's from home, at 70 mph, a hard bang and the rear end lifted up and dropped down. car uncontrollable. finally able to stop and realize the subframe dropped right out of the car leaving my rear differential on the ground. it had rusted from the top of the subframe down. looked on line and seen it was happening to other people. called chrysler was told my problem. hence my first american made car and my last. pos!!!

Took my 2006 pacifica in for inspection. the engine cradle is rusted through and unsafe. i found out that there is extended coverage on some of these cars. i called chrysler and was told i should pay for it (2500.00) now and save my receipts because there may be a recall someday that will cover my car. they obviously know this is a major problem but are not standing behind their product. i have found several hundred complaints on multiple websites about this same issue and even found a petition on change.org, which i signed. i also found that several people are trying to put together a class action lawsuit, count me in. *tr

Like other early model chrysler pacificas noted on the nhtsa site- my vehicle was taken into for an oil change and the shop informed me the car was unsafe to drive due to the engine cradle/ subframe being rusted/rotted out so badly you could see through it. they said that if a large enough bump was rolled over, the engine could fall out and a serious accident could occur as the vehicle would more than likely lose control. i am now afraid to allow my wife and 2 small children to drive in it for extended periods of time. i purchased the vehicle used for roughly $10,000 less than a year prior to learning about this safety issue from a chrysler used and new car dealer-bryden motors in beloit, wi. i also purchased an $2000 extended warranty on the vehicle, which of course something like this is not covered in such a plan. i believe the damage was there prior to purchase and the dealer either failed to inform me, or didn't perform a well cared for inspection prior to the sale. upon taking the vehicle back to the dealer-they said it was too far out from the original warranty and nothing could be done. they did take pictures and send to the chrysler "imaging department" where the manufacturer defect claim i asked for them to place for me was immediately denied for coverage. i will be reaching out to chrysler and the local media if necessary. this is a well known and serious safety concern with the pacifica model and due to the expense involved to fix (was told between $2500-$5000) absolutely ruins the value of the vehicle less than a year after purchase from what i though was a reputable dealer and a reputable brand such as chrysler. this is my 4rd chrysler/dodge vehicle i have owned in the past 19 years, and if the matter is not resolved, it will ultimately be my last. *tr

During a routine oil change, a mechanic informed me that there was severe rust (50%) to the support system holding up the engine on the passengers side. the car only has 84,000 miles. he said that it is a very dangerous situation, that, if not repaired, would eventually break way and the engine would drop out of the support system. when i contacted chrysler care, the intake operator basically read from a script and stated that my vehicle wasn't covered in the recall, even though the same part was affected, and that there was nothing that they could do to assist me. after doing some research online, i found over 700 other complaints about the same issue. this is the third chrysler that i have owned (and my second pacifica) with 100% satisfaction until this point. unless chrysler deals with this issue to my satisfaction and my safety is they first concern, i will never own another chrysler product again. i have taken pictures of the part in question and intend to pursue this issue until it is fixed! *tr

After having $1600.00 of front end work on my vehicle the mechanic informed me that i should get rid of this car because the sub frame is severely rotted and not safe. this sub frame supports the whole engine and if it fails the engine will collapse to the ground. this vehicle has been well taken care of and there is no rot at all on any other part of the car. i've researched this vehicle and there was a recall for the 2004 and 2005 models. i've read hundreds of complaints about the same problems with these vehicles made in every year not just 2004-2005. i've contacted chrysler and they say no help is available. it is defective steel that was used and i've had much older cars that the frame hasn't rotted through and i feel it's a deadly accident waiting to happen. *tr

As i had my car serviced the mechanic told me my engine cradle is rusting out. *tr

There are holes and rust all over the engine cradle. i see that the 2004 and 2005 models have recalls on them and was wondering how to start action on this for 2006 models. *tr

While driving about 40mph i noticed that my car felt as if it had a flat tire. pulled over to the side of the road and nothing seemed amiss. get home and look under the vehicle and notice that on the driver's side rear the lower control arm is split in half. there doesn't seem to be any other damage. *tr

We have a 2006 chrysler pacifica that we purchased used in 2008 with 26k miles. in 2011 we started experience problems. simultaneously, we came up with codes p0700, p0420 and p0456 and have had to have the transmission rebuilt , the catalyst converter replaced and new fuel pump due to the evap leak. in a matter of months, we spent $5,900 on repairs and in order for the car to pass inspection. we were still making payments on this car and after contacting chrysler repeatedly, we were told that they would not be responsible, so we were forced to make these repairs. after further research, we found that many pacificas had many of the same problems that we were experiencing and that chrysler refused to acknowledge the issues.we have had electrical problems with the power seats, bluetooth , side view mirrors. the electrical system shortens the life of the battery and we have had to replace the battery prematurely several times. now we need an abs sensor, and the car leaks in through the front window seals on both sides when it rains. we have just found out when we had the car in for a routine oil change, that our engine cradle(sub frame) is rusted and is a hazard to drive and will cost approximately $2,500 to replace! we just made our last payment on this car as we found this information out. we have also found out that many pacificas have this rusting problem and chrysler did acknowledge this for 2004 & 2005 models but not after. we are aware that there is a class action suit and want to be sure that the ntsa is aware of this. this is a family car and there may be many unsuspecting pacifica owners and their families out there who are at risk of injury or possibly loss of life. we feel that chrysler needs to warn all owners and implore them to have them bring their pacificas to the dealership free of charge to have it inspected and repaired for this hazardous issue.

traveling at 35 - 40 mph and cars came to a stop and no matter how hard i pushed the brakes, the car would not stop. steering wheel and under steering wheel airbags deployed, burning my shin. upon starting the car at the body shop, the dashboard caught on fire due to the airbag modular. fire destroyed my vehicle.

The subframe in the front of the vehicle , also referred to as the engine cradle was rusted away to such an extent that it would not pass our state safety inspection . it is in fact the core structure to which the engine, transmission and entire front suspension are fastened and which holds them all in place. to protect myself against this sort of catastrophe i purchased chrysler's 8/80 maximum care plan for $1365.00 in july of 2008 when i bought the pacifica. my pacifica was still well within that warranty with only 77382 miles and with the warranty due to expire 03/ 26 / 2014 when to my utter surprise and shock, chrysler refused to cover any of the repair or even replacement parts ! this is a clear breach of contract and theft of my premiums. now i find that this has been a chronic defect in all previous pacifica model years , and chrysler has gotten away with endangering it's hapless customers without being held accountable to the point of robbing legitimate warranty holders twice. taking our money for their guarantees in the first place and then making us pay fully for the huge repairs they were supposed to cover but flatly refused to . i want to be reimbursed for the entire repair bill from july, 2013 - or - at least have my $1365.00 returned to me in full !! *tr

During a routine inspection and oil change an automotive technician identified that the engine cradle (aka sub-frame) was severely corroded. the vehicle was examined by two other auto technicians and both confirmed that the engine cradle is corroded and that the vehicle is unsafe to operate. the vehicle is considered a safety hazard to both its passengers and other vehicles operating in the vicinity. the vehicle is considered to have zero resale value unless this is repaired. parts for this vehicle have been ordered and repair is schedule to occur within 10 days. estimated cost for repair is $4,000. a review of the nhtsa database for this model year vehicle indicates 6 complaints of an identical nature filed within the last 12 months. similar searches of other websites confirm that this is an evolving problem. pacifica models years 2004 and 2005 have well documented issues relative to corroded engine cradles and both model years have been recalled as a result. it is highly probable that the frequency of reported corroded engine cradles will increase as these vehicles age. a serious accident or injury may be the outcome in situations where this problem remains unchecked. this issue warrants additional investigation as it is becoming apparent that the problem encountered in the 2004 and 2005 models years is also surfacing in the 2006 model year. *tr

Engine cradle rusted out,hole in it. *tr

We bought a chry pacifica from country club june 25,2011 with 89,000 miles on it. during a routine oil change on april 30,2012, the mechanic stated that the subframe cross member was rotted out and it was unfixable immediately called dealer took it that same day. they agreed that the frame was rotted and we requested a rental while repairs could be made instead they tried selling us a car. spent half a day at the dealers and had to drive the unsafe car home and still no prevail on getting us a rental car or told us when the repairs could be made or if they could find parts. still waiting will send another report when problem is resolved. *js

On march 20th 2012 i was driving home from work when the driver side strut mount broke, slightly allowing the strut to damage my hood and break my inner tie rod end. i immediately parked the vehicle called aaa and had it towed to my house. on march 23 i purchased a new strut mount and on the 24th replaced the broken one with the new one. unfortunately i did the work myself and didn't notice my inner tie rod broke. which led to my vehicle needing to be checked by my mechanic about 8 months later when my outer tie rod end gave way damaging in the process the wheel bearings and the driver side axle. i had everything fixed and ran into no more problems until july 17th 2013 when my front end alignment started to slip and a noticeable knocking noise started coming from my front end. i immediately set up an appointment to have my vehicle serviced at kelly chrysler dealership in lehigh valley and they were able to get me in a week later. it took them roughly a week to fix my car. but they replaced my upper engine mount, front lower engine mount, l/f inner outer tie rod ends and removed a damaged exhaust shield. but they still couldn't' tell me why my alignment was off and what the knocking noise was. towards the end of august my passenger side strut mount broke and i had it replaced right away. then again in november this time completely ripping through the hood. then again in february, march and now today 5/7/2014 i noticed the passenger side strut mount is on the verge of breaking again. after speaking to a couple of pacifica owners in my area i have come to find out these problems are common along with engine shut offs and check engine lights being on for no reason. its apparent that the 3/8th inch thick plate that the struts sit on are not adequate enough to handle the weight of the vehicles along with the constant jerking motion off the car from the sticky gas peddle. *tr

Driving my car, no noticeable problems. i pulled into my driveway and i saw a lot of fluid on the driveway. i was extremely concerned, checked all my fluids which were ok. took the car to the dealer and they couldn't find a problem. i then started noticing the car riding "rough" and idling rough along with a 'banging" when starting or stopping at redlights. took the car to the local mechanic who was not told anything about these issues (there for unrelated item) and was informed i have a bad motor mount. he asked if i noticed 3 specific items.. uh.. yah... all the things i told the dealer! waiting for him to check over the entire car right now to see if anything else is wrong. (problem with the heat and i think with my suspension). also, the heat will not stop blowing on the windshield (defrost) barely gives off heat to feet etc. got so hot it melted the plastic on the dashboard where the defrost emits from...dealer "can not duplicate the problem" but yet all i do is turn on the car, sit there 5 minutes and try to turn the heat to anywhere other than defrost and it's blatantly obvious as you can't breathe from the amount of hot air still blowing in your face off the windshield. currently have local mechanic looking at it. previous local mechanic found issue but wouldn't tear the dashboard apart to figure out how to fix it. recommended dealer as i have an extended warranty. dealer charged $88 dollars to look at car for all above issues and said nothing is wrong ... rather "can not duplicate the problem". bull! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle began to lunge violently to the left. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the lower control arm was faulty and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the vehicle was not repaired because the parts were on back order. the failure and current mileages were 70,000.

Premature wearing of 2006 chrysler pacifica tie rods. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle veered slightly to the left. the vehicle then headed down a ravine and drove across the shoulder into the northbound lane. there was no crash. the contact took his vehicle to a mechanic shop and was informed that all of the alignment adjuster bolts on the rear wheels were loose. he stated that the rear wheels had not been aligned prior to the failure. the failure mileage was 52,300.

Broken motor mounts and axle. abs sensors had to replace battery and both headlights all before 50000 miles. 2006 chrysler pacifica is a safety hazard and i don't know why these motor mounts have not been recalled. furthermore motor mounts on 2 month back order unable to fix so putting more stress on my car needing more repairs. *tr

When placed in reverse, car would not move. gave a little gas and heard a loud pop. found 3-4" piece of tempered metal on ground. after looking under the car, realized that the rocker arm on rear drivers side wheel had broken in 2 places.

After driving a new 2066 fwd basic pacifica off the dealer lot, i noticed a general pull to the right every time i accelerated. i returned to the dealer the next day and started a process of complaining and having the car driven by chrysler employees. i have been told by a technical advisor for the dealership that it is a normal characteristic of the vehicle, by the service manager that he does not even feel a pull to the right and by a senior chrysler technician that pulling to the right when acceleration is due to road crown sensitivity. i find the vehicle very difficult to control without keeping both hands on the wheel and always being conscience of what i am doing. i find it hard to believe that this should be a characteristic of a vehicle being driven on today's highways and hope that for myself and others purchasing this vehicle that this potential safety issue will be investigated. i have also recently been informed by former employees that this was an issue when the chrysler van was first introduced. *jb