2004 Chrysler Pacifica: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Aug 5, 2017 · 64,000 miles · NJ

About two months ago I noticed the passenger side floor carpeting was getting wet every time it rained. I took the car to my auto mechanic and determined that the sub frame is coroded from rust and the floor is also damaged with holes in it also caused by rust - the mechanic told me the car could not be salvaged and should be taken to the junk yard since "the car is a ticking time bomb and is extremely unsafe to drive as the sub frame could brake at anytime causing death or serious bodily injury" - I decided to get a second opinion so I contacted an auto body specialist and was given an estimate for $5000 - $6000 to replace subframe and repair the floor damage - I then checked the internet to see if anyone else was having similar issues and discovered there are thousands of chryler pacificas built from 2004 to 2008 that also have sub frame and cradle rot issues that can cause the engine to drop out of the car but there has been no safety recalls - in conclusion, I dont understand how there are so many of these cars that clearly have a manufactures defect but aren't being recalled due to the serious safety issues found and why chrysler hasn't had to do anything about it - finally, please note that I am the original owner that purchased the car new in feb 2005 - the car only has 64,000 miles and is driven locally with only 5,000 miles put on it each year - the body of the car is very good condition and is also very well maintained - I have all service records including $4400 worth of work done in just the past three years alone including new tires, brakes (pads and rotors), exhaust system (cataytic convertor and muffler) tie rods, battery, oil pan, hoses, belts and more. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions.

Filed Apr 26, 2016 · Electrical · 105,238 miles · MA

Driving after 45 minutes to 1 hr stop for short break (approximately 15 minutes). Shut car off then upon returning to car the car won't start. Tries too or hesitates. Call triple aaa they hook it up to computer can't find anything wrong. Starter good, alternator good, battery good. Still won't start. Hook to jump pack might start. This has happened 5 times in 2 weeks. Garage can't find anything wrong either. Once started finish driving another 1/2 hour shut vechicle off for either 6 hours or more; starts fine as long as I don't stop anywhere. Help

Filed Jan 13, 2014 · Engine · 131,495 miles · WI

Bought this vehicle used, 11 months ago and have had it serviced regularly. Recently it started hesitating and shutting off at random, usually at lower speeds, but recently at higher speeds too, mechanic could find nothing. Had to have it towed to local garage after extreme cold snap because it wouldn't start. It had been flooded. Had oil changed and plugs changed, and mechanic found the engine cradle corrosion, as many other have reported. Just a matter of time before it is unsafe to drive, and the hesitating continues. I have contacted chrysler 3 times on this, and they continue to tell me that my car is way over the mileage and not within the extended warranty time frame. It is obviously a design flaw, and the parts made with inferior materials. Please issue a recall to include all pacificas and make chrysler take responsibility for this.

Filed Sep 30, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 89,000 miles · CO

I have almost been in four accidents in the past week and a half due to my 2004 chrysler pacifica stalling in the middle of intersections and roads without warning. As I accelerate the car starts to hesitate, sputter and then just dies out. The last time it did this in the middle of a busy road with cars going by at 50mph, I had two good samaritans and two police officers that were nearby help me to safety where I had to have the vehicle towed back to my home where it sits today. The first time it happened the check engine light came on, it said bad crankshaft sensor, so I replaced it. The second time it happened it said bad camshaft, so I replaced it. The third time it happened it said bad camshaft sensor again, so I replaced thinking I bought a defective one. This did not work either as the car ended up stalling for good two days ago. I know there have been recalls in the past for this exact stalling condition of the engine, but chrysler says my car did not show up as one of the recalled ones. I find this very concerning that this dangerous condition would not be covered by chrysler when they know it has been an issue on thousands of other similar pacificas.

Filed Nov 8, 2012 · Transmission · 113,813 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the transmission hesitated in a jerking motion. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The egr valve was replaced but the failure continued to occur. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v113000 (power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM, PCM) however, the contact's VIN was not included in the recall and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 113,813.

Filed Feb 22, 2012 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the transmission exhibited severe hesitation in a jerking motion and after a few moments the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was inoperable and had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Jan 31, 2011 · Engine · NJ · fire

I was driving my 2004 chrysler pacifica when the acceleration started to taper off gradually. Eventually it went down to 25 MPH. I was unable to go any faster so I pulled onto the shoulder. When I turned off the engine smoke started flowing out of the vents in the car. Within a couple of minutes fire was shooting into the passenger's foot well from the engine. The police was on the scene immediately and was unable to put it out -two fire trucks and 4 police cars arrived at the scene. They stated they had never seen a car go up so fast. There was nothing but the shell left. I was lucky that I didn't hesitate to pull over and get out of the car.