2004 Chrysler Pacifica: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Aug 29, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · 158,500 miles · WI

The vehicle does when in reverse and you step on the accelerator. Gas gauge reads empty even with fuel in it and fluctuates between empty and full. Vehicle stalls when going around a corner or coming to a stop.. Foul smell coming from the exhaust into the cab. All dash gauges go off. Check engine light is on. Received two different codes 1) o2 sensor bad & 2) p1861.

Filed Jul 30, 2019 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the fuel tank would not allow fuel to fill to full capacity. The vehicle did not pass an emissions inspection due to the failure. In addition, the fuel gauge was ineffective and provided a false reading. As a result, the vehicle ran out of fuel without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Mar 19, 2019 · Fuel system, Transmission · 52,000 miles · CA

Motor mounts have snapped and been replaced 3 times since purchase! Body is too heavy for the frame. Now loud thuds at braking and accelerating. Always have had a fueling issue. Had fuel pumps, sending units, lines, fuel filler nozzle, everything but the tank replaced. Fuel gauge drops to empty even with fuel, when trying to fuel it will not allow it pump will shut off. Usually starts to do this when gas mileage is under 200 remaining. So frustrating. Yet chrysler denies ever having heard of these issues! I see forums with my same complaint, yet it's a mystery for chrysler! This has all been a continuous problem since I purchased the car in 2011.

Filed Oct 28, 2018 · Fuel system · 200,000 miles · IA

Gas gauge needle drops to empty when it gets to the half tank mark. I have had the car stall as if out of fuel when it still has half a tank of gas. I am constantly having to add fuel to the tank and it is slow going, because the nozzle constantly shuts off from fuel bubbling out. If the car is parked on a sideways slope, the fuel needle will go back up to the accurate amount, but once on flat land goes back to empty. I can't remember the last time I was able to drive from full tank to low fuel light without refueling. Specs may show 14 gal. Tank, but in truth, only 7 or so gal. Is all that it operates on.

Filed May 18, 2018 · Fuel system, Transmission · 195,900 miles · CA

When fueling gas pump automatically shuts off not letting gasoline into fuel pump. When half a tank of gasoline is left in car it automatically goes down to empty on fuel gauge. Egr valve problem, RPM too high when idled, feel like car slows down on own when driving on highway. Engine light on with p0507 code: idle air control system RPM higher than expected and p1861 fuel line disconnected

Filed Apr 10, 2015 · Fuel system · 177,000 miles · KS

A similar incident has occurred on my 2004 chrysler pacifica as stated below. "on certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump module and the power train control module (PCM) software may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions." the manufacture is stating that because of my vehicle's VIN# it wasn't part of this recall# f44. It is clear to me that the same conditions that have happen to the vehicles part of recall# f44 should pertain to any vehicle built prior to the dates associated with this recall chrysler is recognizing for repairs. All pacificas should be under the #f44 recall notice, not just a certain portion. I've had to replace the exact same items listed as a necessary repair to correct the problem. As like recall# f44, I to had to replace the fuel pump modules, for the left and right side. However, the difference is it was out of my own pocket for these repairs. All this happened to me too..... And I agree with this person..... So I am re-posting it... The fuel gauge started to mess up telling me it was empty and it was not. It would go all over the place form 3/4 to empty.this went on for two days then I was going down the road at 65mph and it sputtered and I pulled over and it was not running and would not start back up. The guy replaced both fuel pumps because of this now I have to pay for this out of my pocket. I was broke down far form my house and any chrysler dealer, so I had no choose but have it done so I could get back on the road. From what I have read this has happened to many people. Your help would greatly be appreciated...... [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 10, 2015 · Fuel system, Suspension · 164,000 miles · AR

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the fuel gauge malfunctioned and indicated that the fuel tank was half full. The contact mentioned that the gauge quickly decreased to empty as the vehicle stalled. Also, the contact indicated that while accelerating at any speed the front end of the vehicle would shake and vibrate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 164,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2014 · Fuel system · 152,000 miles · PA

When the fuel gauge reached 1/3 full it dropped to empty and the low fuel light came on. We immediately stopped to fill up but the tank only took 11 gallons leaving us to believe the 23 gallon tank was about half full when the low fuel light came on. After reading the claims listed here I am concerned that this is a serious problem. This has happened before but we thought it truly was empty because when the tank is full the gauge reads full. It is the jumping to empty so quickly that is the problem. There does not seem to be a problem filling the tank (yet).

Filed Jun 24, 2014 · Fuel system · 205,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the fuel gauge malfunctioned and failed to read the correct fuel level in the vehicle. Also, the contact stated that while refueling, fuel was spew back out of the filler neck. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the jet and primary receiver fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 205,000.

Filed Apr 15, 2013 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the driver noticed there was a half of a tank of fuel. Shortly thereafter, the fuel gauge rapidly moved to empty and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a refueling station where the tank only allowed ten gallons despite having a twenty gallon tank. As he took the vehicle home, the gauge again rapidly moved to the halfway mark and then empty. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis who referred him to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with having bad modules and needed a new fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to another dealer who confirmed the diagnosis and also offered to pay for half of the repair. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 150,000.

Filed Feb 28, 2013 · Fuel system · 102,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the fuel level gauge dropped from indicating that the vehicle was one half a tank full to empty. The contact was able to continue driving an additional ten miles before the vehicle stalled. The contact added a small amount of fuel to the vehicle and the fuel level gauge displayed the tank as being three-fourths full. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where the contact was informed that the fuel tank would need replacing. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 102,000. Updated 04/30/13*lj the consumer stated the fuel gauge was almost at a half tank. She then heard the gas low warning chime and when she looked down, the gauge was ready empty. The vehicle shut down and the consumer had to steer the vehicle off to the shoulder with great force and difficulty. The consumer stated the primary pump was replaced in december and the secondary fuel pump was replaced april 6, 2013. The consumer also stated when she pump gas, it had to be done really slow, otherwise, it would fill the pipe and shut the pump down. It would take about 5- 10 minutes just to put 7 gallons of gas in the vehicle. Upadted 05/08/13

Filed Jan 8, 2013 · Fuel system · 144,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while refueling, the fuel pump would shut off however, the fuel level gauge would read as empty. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 144,000.