2004 Chrysler Pacifica: engine failure

Filed Mar 29, 2016 · Acceleration · 86,806 miles · TN · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. While the vehicle was placed in reverse, the accelerator pedal seized. The contact's vehicle accelerated backwards and crashed into another vehicle. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,806.

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 Mar 5, 2012 · Engine · 85,500 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit a loud knocking noise once started. The contact did not notify the dealer or the manufacturer of the issue. A local mechanic diagnosed that the contact would need to replace the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,500 and the current mileage was 85,700.

Filed Feb 15, 2012 · Fuel system · 74,000 miles · SD

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact noticed the fuel gauge reading fluctuated whenever the vehicle was in operation. In addition, the engine stalled twice at different times. On one occasion, the engine failed to restart and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the engine started. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the fuel tank and sensors would need to be replaced. Also both fuel pumps were faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000. Updated 03/14/12*lj the consumer stated the fuel gauge was bouncing up and down on a regular basis. Updated 03/19/12

Filed Nov 2, 2011 · Engine · 117,000 miles · MO

1st time: driving straight around 20-45 MPH when engine light came on & engine started acting up. Stopped shortly at a stop light & engine died. Had to wait several minutes before the engine would start & engine light stayed on until we got to auto mechanic's shop approx 2 miles away. Multiple times in the last 2 months: sometimes engine light comes on as we are stopping or decelerating or turning left after a stop light changes. Engine then acts up & subsequently dies shortly after that. After a few minutes we are able to start it & drive it home or to the dealer. Both the auto mechanic's & at the chrysler dealer's diagnostic machines identified fault code "p0508 iac circuit low" & told us we had to change out the idle control motor (chrysler part # 4593851-aa). We have had this part changed out & the throttle body cleaned twice now with no resolution of the problem. We also have noticed on occasion when we have our foot on the brake at a stop, the engine may arbitrarily race for a couple of seconds. Fortunately our foot is on the brake when this happens.

Filed Apr 14, 2011 · Engine · 120,000 miles · IN

I took my 2004 pacifica in for an alignment and when they got it up saw that my engine cradle had rusted badly and was falling apart. I have searched the internet to see if there has been a recall and have not found one but have found many other complaints of the same thing happening. I got an estimate today and he said the new engine cradle will cost me $3600 plus around $500 for labor. This is horrible. This is the nicest car I have ever owned. It was never wrecked and I don't know how in the world this could even happen. It has to be a defect that chrysler should be taken care of because there are so many having the same problem.

Filed Oct 15, 2006 · Electrical · 3,000 miles · NY

On monday, 10/6/2003 my wife was driving her new 2004 pacifica while transporting our 4 year-old daughter to her pre-school class. As she was driving through the community development, she prepared to make a turn into a busy intersection when her car suddenly lost all power to the engine, steering and brakes. This intersection is frequented by fast moving tractor-trailers from the distribution center, as well as the brewery. Fortunately, none of these tractor-trailers were present when her car''s engine died and she came to a stop in the middle of the intersection. Had this occurred during a different moment, the outcome of the stall in the intersection would have been tragically different. My wife had the composure to successfully re-start the engine and proceed to a safe location where she called me on her cell phone.

Filed Feb 28, 2006 · Fuel system · 35,000 miles · TN

We have a 2004 chrysler pacifica purchased on a lease in 2004. In june we began to encounter problems with the fuel level indicator. Even though the tank was full it would drop to empty and indicate low fuel. It then would bounce back to half full or full. Then drop again to low fuel. We took in back to dealer and was told it was a defect in the fuel tank float and the entire tank would require replacing. Since it was not a drive train problem it was not under warranty. We paid $750.00 to replace the fuel tanks and float. 3 months later it happened again, this time the dealer replaced at no cost, but it would appear the pacifica may have defects, which should have been made by the manufacturer. We were told by the dealer that this problem could cause engine failure while driving.