Problems with 2004 Chrysler Pacifica STRUCTURE

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the front passenger side frame rail was rotted. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the failure mileage was 141,000.

Car runs and drives well. however, our mechanice says the subframe is rusted so it will not pass inspection.

Took a short drive. turned off the vehicle. after a couple minutes smoke and flames were coming out of the hood. grabbed a fire extinguisher opened the hood and put out the fire on the passenger side. the air filter housing was melted.embers were still spreading along the insulation attached to the hood. manually removed the spreading embers with some tools. not sure the cause. also why is the insulation made of a material that is not fireproof?

The sub-frame has rusted through, my mechanic is concerned about the possibility of the engine falling out if not addressed. it seems to be a common problem with the pacifica model but i did not find out about it until i took it to my mechanic to find out why the car would "bounce" while driving down the road. it is especially noticeable when the car is shifting. he was shocked at the amount of rust he found underneath.

Front frame cradle rusted out. was getting oil changed the garage i took it too brought it to my attention that is was very unsafe

Takata recall stationary, rusted crossmember

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. while the vehicle was at tire discounters (7771 five mile road, cincinnati, ohio 45230, (513) 618-1613) for a routine oil change, the engine cradle subframe was found to be severely corroded. the engine cradle subframe was not replaced. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 35,000.

I bought this vehicle used and then found out that the engine cradle has a rust hole in it which may make it unsafe to drive. i also learned that it is a common problem with this make and model and that chrysler has no intention of addressing this problem. chrysler obviously made this part sub-standard and should provide a replacement for the substandard part. it is definitely a safety hazard.

I took my car in for an oil change and the mechanic informed me that the main sub frame was rusted and my car would not pass inspection without this being repaired. i see there is a major problem that chrysler will not address. i need help

Cradle rot. apply brakes & engine shifts forward.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. while checking for the sway bar link under the vehicle, the contact noticed that the side panel frame was corroded all the way through. the vehicle was taken to south chicago dodge chrysler jeep (7400 s western ave, chicago, il 60636), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive on the highway. the manufacturer was contacted and opened case number: 33832631 before referring the contact to nhtsa. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Engine cradle rusted out-had to be replaced. chrysler failed to properly coat the engine cradles which allowed rust to damage the cradles and create a serious safety defect.

There was a klunk in front end-took to mechanic-the subframe on the vehicle is rusted and is a safety hazard.

Subframe severely rusted to include areas around bolts to frame. appears to have happened over time.

Engine cradle rusting through: i took my wife's 2004 chrysler pacifica with 185,000 miles on it to our local mechanic for a small transmission leak. once he got the car up on the lift he noticed the engine cradle was rusting through. he told me he thought there was a recall on it. i went on the internet and seen that there were hundreds of folks with the same issue. i contacted chrysler case number: 3571359 and they told me i had to have a authorized chrysler service dealer inspect the vehicle and they would see what they could do. i took our vehicle to the local chrysler service dealer and had it inspected. they said that the cradle was perforated and rusted through and that it was past it's warranty by years and mileage. i sent that information to chrysler and they emailed me back and said that they reviewed the information that the dealership reported but it was nothing they could do. the car is past the years and mileage of it's warranty. i sent them an e-mail saying how disappointed i am about there decision to do nothing about an issue they knew they had. my wife ...