2007 Chrysler Pacifica AWD: loss of power steering

Filed Mar 8, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 60,000 miles · NH

I was driving approximately 30 MPH when my power steering stopped working and I noticed my engine had also stopped. I struggled to steer to the side of the road. I turned the key off (the engine was already off). I waited a minute and started the vehicle without a problem. I drove directly to my mechanic where he could not find a problem. This has happened 2 more times (for a total of 3 times). All when I was driving between 30 - 40 MPH. The first indication of a problem is when I loose power steering and notice the engine has cut-out.

Filed Mar 19, 2014 · Engine · 95,000 miles · OR

The vehicle shuts off while driving. This has occurred six times since february 1, 2014 (a period of about seven weeks). Each time I have been lucky enough to guide the vehicle off to the side of the road, in spite of the loss of steering and braking. The vehicle restarted with no major problem each time. Also, the engine spontaneously revved as the vehicle lost forward momentum on one occasion (on a date preceding the fifth shutoff event), but regained normal operation within seconds. On that occasion I took the vehicle immediately to the dealer for analysis; they updated a computer module. The shutoff has occurred twice since the dealer fixed the computer component. All events occurred within two to five minutes of driving the car after it had been sitting for several hours (cold start?). My research shows that this is a frequently reported problem with the 2007 pacifica, and that the vehicle was recalled for the problem in model years 2004 - 2006. I provided a printout of my research to the dealer, and they have had the vehicle for five business days without being able to reproduce the problem. I reported the problem by phone to chrysler, but their complaint line does not offer solutions (and apparently does not provide feedback).

Filed Apr 22, 2013 · Engine, Steering · 91,250 miles · NE

Just bought this vehicle from dodge dealership. One four different occasions a couple at low speed 40 the vehicle stalls or turns off. You lose power steering (hard to control) and braking(hard to press pedal). No engine lights or warning lights to show failure anywhere. Vehicle starts right back up and may not do it again for weeks. From what I have been reading there is no sure findings to the cause and maybe a tsb out there by now shows the problem. I am worried about the quality or safety of my family should the wife be driving the vehicle at a rate of speed and it cut out on her and she panic or be in rush traffic. It not only endangers her but any vehicle around her. Before I take it to the dealership and pay lots of money I don't have I need to know what my options are and why it appears this has been an issue and not resolved. If you put in google 2007 pacifica awd stalling while driving you get more than enough responses and it LED me to here even. I would whole heartedly appreciate any and all information and actions I can do to get this fixed and resolved for my family.

Filed Feb 14, 2013 · Engine · 77,000 miles · CT

While traveling at highway speeds the car simply turned off (engine stops just like you turned the key to off). Total loss of power steering and power braking. Coasted to side of road, where car was restarted. This problem is similar to a problem in may 2012 when the car while traveling at highway speeds turned itself off. Stored code at the time was c121c. Dealer was unable to determine cause in may 2012.

Filed Jan 2, 2013 · Engine, Steering · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and then the check engine light illuminated. To restart the vehicle, it had to be shifted into neutral. The contact also stated that the power steering assist would fail intermittently. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 104,000.

Filed Sep 20, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 55,000 miles · MI

Engine stalls / shuts off at low speed - this has occurred 18 times since and seems to be getting progressively worse. Now it is occurring at higher speeds (50mph) when turning around bends. Loss of power steering contributes to the problem. The interior power remains on while a oil display light flashes. Once stopped the vehicle will restart and no further problem is detected. These types of stalling problems occur intermittently. The same sort of scenario happens every time the engine shuts off (stalls).