Hello there, i just recently bought a 06 pacifica with 120000 miles on it. the other day i went to my local tire service shop and the head mechanic there told me that the frame on my car was corroded and rotting away which the engine could fall out while driving. when i looked this up online i as shocked to discover that this is a common problem and i'm not the only one. i also seen a recall for the 04&05 models up to 150000 miles was for this exact issue. i was told by 2 car professionals to go park this car and not drive it again until its fixed. i am a single low income mother with no options.
Engine cradle is totally rotted through.engine mounts are bad to.engine about to fall out from rusted engine cradle
I have been informed my car has dangerous and fatal cradle rot and should not be on the road. this was discovered while replacing the shift cable. i understand at one time there was a recall on 2004-2008 models to only a few owners (i was not one). present owners should be made aware of this highly dangerous situation. i am sure my auto is not the only one. my auto has been well maintained. this situation makes it completely worthless and i am stuck! i have pictures, but not available to me at this time. my mechanic has them. can't imagine what would happen, unknowingly, driving down the highway at 60 m/p/hr and drop an engine!
I started the car and could not shift, move the windshield wipers, run radio, put the front windows down....lights work, trunk lid raised.
I keep having issues with my shifter. this is the second time. i see alot of other people online have the same issue. something must be done. i was in drive at the time. in motion and it just stopped on me. ita stuck in drive. i have to keep my emergency brake on just to park it. its like its in drive but neutral
I purchased this vehicle a week ago, took it to wal-mart to have front tires replaced so i could have front struts replaced and an alignment. wal-mart could not do the job because of sub frame rot.
The car stalls while in motion on an incline, making a left or right turns up an incline, and making u-turns on flat surface. the engine would just die, then i would have to put it in park and it would restart. this happened in city streets in speeds under 25mph. this has happened over a dozen times, 3 times this month. mechanic cannot fix the problem.
The chassis that connects under the engine from left front tire to right front tire , was diagnosed by a certified auto repair shop. that the metal was not treated properly to stop the metal from corroding and the possibility of the engine falling or steering compromised ,i was instructed by chrysler in detroit michigan to take the automobile to the nearest dealership zieglers in schaumburg il 60172 , to have a dealer look at it , and the dealer wants to charge me almost $150.00 because they want a case # first but the people we talked to at chrysler in detroit , noeloyn and angelica at 1-800-247-9753 said they were just going to make a notation of it . this problem became known to myself when the temp dropped below 20 degrees around new year day , driving . i heard and felt like something was wrong with the suspension . i took it to a mechanic , who then referred me to a body shop ,elmars on north ave in glendale heights ,il 60139 who said the chassie part under the engine was not coated to stop it from deteriorating, but it is so ...
My car has 93000 miles and everytime i drive it it shuts off when i come to a stop unexpectedly and then i have to put the car in park and the car will start back up and i had took it to chrysler and they said that they will charge me to look at it and to expect it i feel like it's unsafe and i don't know when the car will turn off i researched it and other cars like minds was having the same problem and they was issued or recall and my vin isn't popping up under the recall list but i think i'm having the same issues as the others and sometimes when i drive or when i'm at a standstill my vehicle turns off
Subframe rotting, vehicle well maintained , now scarred to drive that i see that for myself
Cradle that supports the engine, front suspension and driveline is rusted through. the vehicle is in otherwise very good condition and only has just over 42,000 miles of use. i was told today that it will not pass new york state vehicle inspection due to this rot. i am now in the process of paying for the replacement and repair. internet search notes that chrysler has known of this very important safety defect for years! no notification to owners and no resolution is completely unacceptable
Subframe is rusted to the point of dangerous driving. was told to park the car until repairs made. was having brakes installed when mechanic noticed the severe rust..including struts. i replaced entire exhaust system related to severe rust
Sub frame rusted
Purchased a used pacifica 2006 and had oil changed and from further work because of striped oil plug discovered sub frame completely rotted. having to loan money from family, has caused a hardship on my wife and i as we are both on disability.
Engine cradle rot discovered at state inspection.