Problems with 2006 Chrysler Pacifica STRUCTURE

The bottom chassis is rotted under the motor near front wheels causing unsafe driving for my family

Mechanic noted severe engine cradle/subframe rot at time of oil change in oct. 2019, photo taken and advised not to drive. immediately contacted manufacturer to report (case # 64707500) advised no current recall and beyond warranty period. fca advised it requires dealer diagnosis for any issue/resolution. car inspected by dealer (turnersville chrysler, 3100 black horse pike, turnersville, nj) on 10/15/19. numerous photos taken, (stated known problem via prior tsbs + diagnoses of other pacificas) confirmed massive rust/rotted out subframe and sway bars, all which need to be replaced. (can fit entire forearm thru right side rot, left side lesser rot) advised do not drive - safety risk. vehicle currently has 126,000 miles and was well maintained. reported updates to fca under case # who refused to pay/repair. dealer uploaded photos to fca warranty dept. for further review, but unsure if any assist/response from fca is forthcoming. vehicle was purchased new from dealer in nov. 2006, was manufactured aug. 2005 in windsor, ontario & sold in 'salt belt' state, similar to 2004/2005 models with same issue & for which fca provided only some extended warranty for repair, even while acknowledging it did not properly coat subframes during 5 model years. replacement cost of est. $3000+ is prohibitive especially while vehicle remains parked, & without alternative transportation for employment.

While getting car service my mechanic told me the subframe is all rotten not to drive the car . he said the motor may fall out..

The engine cradle is severely rotted that could cause a drop to the engine

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. when the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for a tire replacement, the technician noticed underneath the vehicle that the subframe was corroded. the technician advised the contact that the vehicle was unsafe. the vehicle was not repaired and was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 146,000.

The rear of my engine cradle dropped off the body of my pacifica causing me to loose my power steering. the rear of the cradle is hanging 5 inches below the body. while i was driving at 55 mph on the expressway. i was able to drive it about 5 miles to my house. i discovered it when i looked under the suv, at my house. cradle was already welded where it had a rusted section. i bought it used 2 years ago.

Engine cradle mount (severly rusted through). it is so bad, i can no longer safely drive this car.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while the vehicle was taken for an oil change at westgate chrysler jeep dodge ram dealer (2695 e main st, plainfield, in 46168, (317) 839-655) it was discovered that the cradle was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. in addition, the contact stated that while driving, there was a rattling sound that was coming from underneath the front side of the vehicle as well as when accelerating it felt like something was lifting up from under the vehicle. the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the engine cradle had corroded through and needed to be replaced. the contact was also advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the contact stated that she slowly drove the vehicle to her residence. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not offer any assistance. the approximate failure mileage was 117,044. *bf consumer stated vehicle is in his driveway and not able to sell or trade it.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. while the vehicle was undergoing state inspection, the contact was informed that the engine cradle was severely corroded. the contact was concerned that the engine could separate from the subframe due to the severe corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. a dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 100,005. *bf*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the control arm and vehicle frame were corroded. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was towed to huntington jeep chrysler dodge ram (1220 e jericho turnpike, huntington, ny 11743, (631) 629-6920) where the corrosion was confirmed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and did not assist. the failure mileage was 138,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the wheels began to rock while the vehicle was in motion. an independent mechanic diagnosed that the entire front subframe was rusted through. the dealer and the manufacturer had not been contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 169,000.

I have been told that my engine cradle is rusted beyond repair and will need replacing. chrysler recalled 2004-2005 in rust belt areas to replace engine cradle. this issue affects 2004-2008 which my car is a part of. this rust issue could cause the motor to fall out from the engine cradle and cause serious safety risk

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. while driving various speeds, the vehicle made a loud rattling noise and began to shake and shimmy. an independent mechanic stated that the motor cradle and the subframe were severely rusted and corroded. the contact stated that the independent mechanic was able to place a hand through the subframe. in addition, the rear passenger side wheel protruded outward at an angle when the brake pedal was depressed due to significant subframe damage. the contact described the rear passenger side wheel as "rolling back on itself". mcdonald chrysler dodge jeep ram big rapids (14061 northland drive, big rapids, michigan 49307, (231) 796-2651) was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 246,000.

On 10/11/18 i took my vehicle to a mechanic for a state inspection and was informed by the mechanic that sub frame was rusted to the point that its unsafe to drive and will not pass inspection. i was advised that there would a be a recall on this and i contacted a chrysler dealer and i called chrysler and was told that there was not. doing research i found that this is a problem with that has been reported hundreds of times. the estimated cost to repair this would be between $2000-$4000 and chrysler is aware of this very unsafe problem with this car. i was advised that i cannot drive this car anymore due to this issue. i am the sole provider and transportation for three young children and cannot afford to be without this vehicle. i have spoken to a local chrysler dealer and also spoke to chrysler customer service about this. the told me that the potential danger would be my engine falling out while driving.

The cradle and frame is completely rusted out. my motor can drop out any second. it is a hazard to be on the road. i cannot drive it. the car is at a shop.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that there was rust on the subframe of her father's vehicle. the contact also stated that an unknown part fell from the bottom of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to fred martin chrysler (3195 barber rd, barberton, oh 44203, (330) 753-4444) where the rust on the subframe was confirmed. the dealer made repairs, but the rust was still crusted on the subframe. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

There have been numerous reports regarding the chrysler pacifica having under body frame damage. my mechanic inspected the undercarriage of my vehicle when performing an oil change recently and noticed that both sides of the frame are severely rusted and have holes in them. he advised that it will not be safe for driving in a short period of time. he advised that this is a major safety issue and should be under recall! please advise.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for tire replacement and was informed that there was engine cradle rust. the local dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the local dealer. the failure mileage was 132,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. when the contact changed the oil in the vehicle, he noticed that the k frame was cracked. the contact took the vehicle to fields chrysler jeep dodge ram glenview (2800 patriot blvd, glenview, il 60026, 847-446-5100) and was informed that the defect would not be covered under warranty. the contact was given a quote for the repairs. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. while driving 40 mph, there was an abnormal vibration coming from the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine support was rusted, and it was a matter of time before the engine and transmission would separate from the subframe of the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. courtesy chrysler dodge jeep ram (440 28th st se, grand rapids, mi 49548, (616) 452-2143) was notified of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 185,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. while driving, there was an abnormal squealing noise and the contact noticed that the subframe was deteriorated. the contact called a local dealer (putnam chrysler dodge jeep, 157 providence pike, putman, ct 06260) and was informed to schedule a service appointment. the contact was referred to the manufacturer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 183,340.

Engine cradle/sub-frame rotted completely due to rust, one side broke free yesterday, leaving the engine only supported by one side of a still incredibly rusted and rotted engine cradle. the vehicle is no longer safe to drive, and is my only means of transportation along with a necessity for me to do my job and earn money. i have no other options, and i am now without a car i very much need. chrysler is aware of this issue, but only issued a recall for pacificas manufactured in march-april 2004 that also were sold in salt-belt states. i live in wisconsin, so it is a salt-belt state. however, my pacifica was manufactured in october 2005 so it is not eligible for the recall. my final payment of a 48-month auto loan is due in 2 weeks, and my car is a total loss. i need a solution to this problem.

I own a 2006 chrysler pacifica with a rusted, rotted, and broken sub-frame & engine cradle which could have resulted in catastrophe had it given out at high speeds & the engine fell out of the car or hit the ground. there have been many, many reports of this issue - just the ones that i've found, but there's been no investigation that i can find. there are no recalls except the one recall issued for chrysler pacificas in snow-belt states that were built during a 6-week period in 2004, this only covers the 2004-05 models. even though this is a well-known problem in all 2004-2008 chrysler pacificas, not just the ones built in that small window of time from february-march 2004. my car was manufactured in october 2005. there is no recourse for owners, except to pay $4,000-$5,000 out of pocket to repair it, if it's repairable. mine is not. i lost any value that was in my chrysler pacifica, which aside from this major structural issue is in excellent condition. i wasn't able to trade it in on a new vehicle, i was simply out a car i took care of and paid good money for. i even washed and waxed the car often during the winter months to prevent rust, as i do with all my cars living in northern wisconsin. this is not simply a rust issue, if it was then this would happen to all other makes and model of cars, too. there are 80 year old cars with better sub-frames than my 12 year old car. there is absolutely nothing i can do about this. and i'm not alone. there was a class action lawsuit about this filed in ohio but it was dismissed by a federal judge. there are numerous other complaints online, i'm sure a lot of them are on your own website. so please help us out with this!!!! we can't afford to hire lawyers that are willing to take on chrysler!!! we need your help!!! there are a lot of these cars still on the road today! please take this seriously!!!!

Subframe rot. told must be replaced now as it is a safety hazard and a pot hole could cause a lack of steering causing a crash.

Took car in for routine oil change. tech came back and said that the engine is about ready to fall through due to the frame and engine cradle rusting through.

The cross member that supports the drive train is rusted at the joints where it meets the frame of the vehicle. this affects both steering and shifting, as the motor will actually shift on initial pull off; and because the steering is anchored on the same member, looseness in the steering wheel can also be felt. i noticed the rusting about a year ago when i went to do my first oil change as the car owner. on 9/12/2017 i was riding home and heard a metallic clank, as if something had fallen off of the vehicle. upon arriving at home, i looked under the vehicle. you can see that the cross member is rusting and twisting under the load of the engine. i am leary about driving the vehicle, but it is my only mode of transportation.

The subframe has rotted. the rockers rotted. my electrical system is failing. i have only owned this vehicle for 7 months.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. the contact heard an abnormal cracking noise while driving. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the subframe was cracked and rusted. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 205,000.

2006 pacifica with 105,000 miles. took in for service and mechanic found badly corroded engine cradle. i can peel the rust away and put my fingers in the holes and gaps in the center support tie in. in addition to stress cracks in the lh side of the engine support. dealer told me no warranty coverage, no recall. cant afford repair and car is unsafe to drive. frame rusted out after only 11 years old!! what happened to "made in america" stood for quality and being a good thing.

A-frame on car has rusted out which at any time could snap cause the transmission and engine to drop which will cause the right passenger wheel axle and bearing to break and snap off which is a hazard. also emergency parking break has rusted out of nowhere and fell into the drum of back wheel and rubs causing a hazard and loud noise., chrysler could not explain why either one of these things happened when neither are being used and the car was purchased certified new used from dealer 5yers ago. all of this was discovered while driving and i heard a snap and a rattling sound while driving and decided to take it to a shop and they found the bigger problem.

Engine mount/cradle has rusted through. the car doesn't have 100,000 miles yet. this issue probably started years ago and no mechanic notified me before the warranty ran out. i understand that chrysler isn't covering 2006 models even though they know this is an issue. i was told continuing to drive the car was dangerous, but this is a very costly fix - more than the car is worth - considering chrysler will not take responsibility for not coating the engine cradle to prevent this from happening. it is affecting steering and handling of car as well.

We took our car in for a front end alignment and thank god we did. our motor was moments from falling out of the car! there was so much rust and corrosion that the shimmy and pull and lunging we felt was the weight of the motor coming loose! the fact that this has been a recall on chrysler pacificas of adjacent years and due to the number of online complaints we found when searching for a recall should be enough of a reason for chrysler to apply a recall but apparently they want to wait until people die because their engine falls out of their car going 70 mph on a highway. we ended up paying about $2500 to have it fixed. this is unacceptable. a safety issue like this should have been dealt with years ago.

My vehicle has failed new hampshire state safety inspection because of sub frame rust. i am told that this could result in a failure that could cause the vehicle to suddenly loose handling ability or loss of the engine motor-mounts ability to hold the engine in the vehicle. this has been estimated to be a very costly repair. my concern is that premature failure has cost me harm to either drive the car because i like it or even to trade it because of this unexpected failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. the contact noticed that the front frame was fractured. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 108,495.

Went to chrysler dealer for oil change. was told that the engine cradle is rusted, where center structure meets side arms of cradle is severely rusted. cracks are forming on side arms. advised cradle will eventually fail. estimated cost to repair $4,000-5,000. recommended getting rid of the car (not sure who i would get rid of it to as it is basically worthless at this point). dealer wouldn't even recommend selling me an oil change 4 pack because they don't think the car will last that long. vehicle only has 133,000 miles on it and we had anticipated driving it for many more years.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. while the vehicle was undergoing a front end alignment, the technician discovered that the subframe and engine cradle were severely rusted and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 160,000.

Had to get transmission rebuilt-and the transmission mount replace-catalac converter replace--than a thugging and clanging started--another mechanic replaced both tire inner and outer rods replaced, and now mechanic is saying the subframe is cracked and corroaded and may have to have sub frame mounts replaced

Engine cradle is rusted through. where center structure meets side arms of cradle it is severely rusted. vehicle only has 64,890 miles on it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. the contact experienced an abnormal noise in the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe was deteriorated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 160,000.

I bought my car at a dealership put money down, it passed inspection in october of 2015. i had it reinspected in june of 2016 then not only 8 months later the whole bottom of my car was all rotted out, i had it looked at, i was told it shouldn't have been inspected 8 months before and this was february of 2017 when i was told this. i went back to the dealer that i bought it from but failed, talked with one of the owners of the dealership but failed. i'm on disability and i couldn't afford to get another car but had to because of dr appointments ect. so this incident put me in the arms of severe financial hardship. from what i was told by a couple garages my car was very unsafe to drive, with the sub frame being rotted out, the rocker being all rusted all the way through i believe the reinspected an unsafe vehicle from the date i had it reinspected by the dealership. if you need repair paperwork from the dealer and from another source i do have how much and what needed to be repaired.

Took my 2006 chrysler pacifica in for an oil change and my mechanic said that i have a huge rust problem with the engine cradle. did some online research in case i missed a recall, did not find a recall. but did find a ton of complaints from other chrysler pacifica owners with the same problem.

takata recall its all rusted front subframe to much dangerous to hi way and to all motorist and the people if this subframe will collapse if drive.

Tremendous amount of rust on frame and multiple open holes allowing you to see through the frame were discovered when a local service center replaced the front struts .shocked that previous visit to a chrysler dealer to replace an alternator made no mention of the condition of the frame.

The front engine cradle is rotted with hole, when driving and transmission shift engine feels has it going to fall out.because the cradle is week it wearing out the engine mont.

The engine cradle sub frame has rotted to the point where the car will not pass a ny safety inspection. all other frame components are in good shape, so it begs the question as to what was different about the manufacturing of the sub-frame? the issue is repairable, but it is a pretty costly fix (approx $2000) and it involves finding a replacement part from a vehicle outside of those states that routinely deal with road salt in the winter.

Driving 70mph on interstate, car suddenly feels as though it is hydroplaning but road surface is dry, no control over steering. took to dealership who said rear suspension had collapsed the weight from this had shredded both new back tires down to steel belt $1200 repair bill...also undercarriage is starting to rust out, have seen complaints of this on internet..chrysler will do nothing. *tr

'excuse me, but i believe you dropped your engine back there.' sounds ridiculous, right? and it is ' unless you own a 2004'08 chrysler pacifica which has the dubious nickname of 'engine-dropper.' ok, i made that up ' but those cars do have a known issue where the engine cradles rust, rot and split apart to the point where the engine can actually fall out, so that nickname is entirely possible. but why these years specifically? and what is chrysler doing to correct this dangerous problem? (spoiler alert: it's not much)

The engine cradle and the sub frame has severe corrosion and the mechanics told me it is no longer safe to drive and repairing it will require more than $5000. the car only has 60k miles on it.

Our 2006 pacifica was making noise when turning and we took it in to be looked at. turns out, the crossmember is rusting through and needs replaced asap before it causes major damage and a potentially life-threatening accident. it is apparently a common problem with this car made from 2004-2008, and it is due to chrysler's negligence. they knew it was a problem and they have done nothing to recall or replace the problem part outside of a very narrow swath of 7000 cars. we are scared to drive our small children in this car until we get it fixed (and spend $2500 we don't have!)

Tuesday, october 25, 2016 the engine cradle rusted through and the engine lowered and the cradle itself was dragging along the street. my wife was leaving our town of owosso, michigan to go to doctor appointments in lansing, michigan about 35 miles away. the pacifica had 119,101 miles on it and was otherwise in excellent condition. we had purchased the car from a chrysler dealership about 15 miles away about seven years prior with 42,000 miles on it. it had always been serviced at the dealership until the dealership was sold in february 2016. without repair the value of the vehicle was just scrap metal, repair was an absolute to salvage any value, the repair cost $3214.07. *tr