2004 Chrysler Pacifica: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed May 8, 2017 · Acceleration · 127,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that on several occasions while attempting to drive, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed and while the vehicle was idle then the accelerator would make a rev noise. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

Filed Jul 29, 2015 · 108,000 miles · MI

I took my pacifca to the parkway dealer at 21560 hall road clinton twp mi 48038 due to a stalling issue. 586 465 7262. Usually early morning after first starting the car, then driving a short distance. The car would either stall out or the engine would rev and attempt to accelerate. When trying to accelerate on it's own, I needed to put firm pressure on the brakes to hold it in check. The technicians at parkway failed to successfully analyze and diagnose the stalling and unintended acceleration issues. Instead, he told me the vehicle was not safe to drive to due severe engine cradle (subframe) rot. 2 channels - lower portion have rusted through. After investigating this issue, I found that it is common among pacificas manufactured in 2004/2005. I addressed this concern with the dealer to no avail. I also raised a case with chrysler customer service and they also refused to do anything to replace the subframe, despite acknowledging a warranty extension letter issued for 2004/2005 pacificas because of the subframe problems and also a service bulletin.

Filed Sep 21, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 77,000 miles · MO

After replacing a both motor mounts in july of 2012. They broke again in november 2012!! This time it was so bad that when I turned the corner the engine died and would not start back up. Eventually after trying to turn it over so many time the battery died. We had to have it towed to the shop after the holidays to find out how much it would cost to fix ($1200) and exactly what the issue was. The tech informed me that besides the mounts being broke, when I turned the corner the engine lifted and cut thru all of the wires leading to the failure of the car's power control module. This resulted in a loss of speedometer, other electrical functions, and the loss of three ignition coils. I just want to know why they keep making "rubber" engine mounts if the[xxx] things are useless in the first place? There has to be a reason all these cars are having the same issue and if I had known about this before I financed this "pos", I would never have put my childrens lives in danger.!! I had the car fixed and everything was going fine until last night, once again! I was driving on the highway and some stupid person slammed on her brakes in front of me so I hit mine and when I did my car lunged forward and I heard the god awful "pop" sound again!!! Now I am back to square one and within a years time this car will have had 3 sets of motor mounts put on it. Someone please tell me there is not a defect somewhere, because whoever handles these issues at daimler/chrysler needs to drive one of these cars for themselves and see what we have been dealing with for so long. Also, another issue is the check engine light and it has to do with a very small leak inside the gas tank. I have been told this is a recall, but have not been able to get anyone to fix it. I just want some answers, more so for my kids sake so I can try and get it fixed completely or a new car so they are out of harms way. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 10, 2013 · Engine · 142,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated the while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle lunged forward with force. The contact was able to shift into neutral and stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home where the contact inspected the vehicle and located the failure as the engine motor mount being fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 142,000.

Filed Apr 24, 2012 · Acceleration, Electrical · 100,000 miles · TN

This vehicle has suffered through a wide variety of problems as outlined from online complaint boards. Today has started sudden acceleration while stopped at traffic lights almost taking me into traffic your investigation on these are closed but I never had satisfaction speaking to chrysler officials and was informed by my dealer a couple of years ago that the vehicle was made by the ;old; company and the new company does not honor problems.what is disturbing is that a close inspection by me has revealed that the wiring harness going to the control computer was routed under the drivers side flexible motor mount and the harness has been damaged by the mount compressing this harness right on top of a bolt on the frame causing fraying of several control wires .the poor design has indeed created most of the problems with the vehicle and could cause wrecks and perhaps even deaths. Chrysler has informed me they do not accept suggestions from the public but for the safety of the citizens still driving these vehicles,I see a lot on the road, please contact them as to this problem which while not covered under their warranty should be as this flaw only shows up with mileage. The wiring harness has not been priced by me yet but if past experience is the guide chrysler parts are significantly higher than competitors,even if the last 'genuine' part had product of south korea right on the box. The problem is poor design.

Filed Mar 19, 2012 · Acceleration · 72,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the accelerator pedal became stuck. As a result, the vehicle suddenly accelerated abnormally. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000 and current mileage was 74,000. Updated 08/27/13*lj the dealer fixed the vehicle, at no cost to the consumer. Updated 08/29/13

Filed Jul 20, 2010 · Acceleration · MO · crash

2004 chrysler pacifica. Consumer states unintended acceleration *tgw the consumer experienced sudden acceleration on two separate occasions. The first time the incident occurred, the consumer hit the drivers side door of a parked vehicle. The second time, the consumer hit a concrete post, which caused over 6,000 in damages.

Filed Jun 7, 2010 · Acceleration · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that there were several times when the accelerator pedal became stuck. Each time, the failure occurred when the contact was parking. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the fuel module needed to be replaced but the dealer could not figure out why the vehicle surged forward. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 78,000.

Filed Sep 6, 2004 · Acceleration · 210 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Auto accident. 2004 chrysler pacifica was stopped in traffic. A car attempting to cut in front of non-moving chrysler pacifica from right side, severely impacted pacifica on front passenger side of pacifica. It immediately surged forward at a high rate of speed and, despite having both feet pressing on the brake, pacifica could not be stopped until, in desperation, driver through the pacifica into park. Another note, despite the severity of impact, not a single air bag deployed. Pictures are available. Car was towed to orlando chrysler in orlando, fl.