2004 Chrysler Pacifica: jerking or lurching

Filed Jun 1, 2015 · Body, Engine · 120,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. While driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle jerked and the contact heard a noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine cradle was corroded and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Feb 1, 2015 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 110,000 miles · OH

Husband took car in to have motor mounts fixed. Have been bad since we bought the car, on 1/28/12. Along with a lot of other issues we didn't understand. Ac stopped working. Stalled while driving 55 MPH., always shook after a certain speed, electrical, car jerked forward at a stop, tire pressure always read 2-3 tires low even after having new tires put on and aligned. Defog never worked. Weird sound in front of suspension, power train module, etc., etc. But the worst of all is when we tried to have the motor mounts fixed back in december . Car guy fixed motor mounts, husband drove car home, later that night went with kids for ice cream, came out and car would not start. Had it towed back, worked on it forever could not figure out, then had it towed again 2 weeks later, to another shop, where they said the car was done! The engine cradle was so rusted that they wouldn't even let us take the car, because it was so bad! Not sure if I am under the extended warranty, but would hope that chrysler takes care of all the people, who have endured all of these problems, and expenses associated with all! Before someone gets really really hurt, dies, or kills someone else!

Filed Jan 21, 2015 · Brakes, Transmission · 150,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact attempted to engage the brakes and the vehicle jerked forward. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Dec 31, 2014 · Fuel system, Transmission · 147,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while at a stop light with the brakes depressed, the vehicle jerked forward as the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle as the vehicle failed to accelerate over 40 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power train control module and the fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 04v113000 (power train) and 03v471000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 147,000.

Filed Dec 15, 2014 · Body, Steering · 140,000 miles · MI

My steering wheel started to jerk to the right when accelerating and it was hard to keep the car on the road. It felt like the front wheels were going to fall off. I took the car to the shop and they informed me that the sub structure cradle was rusted through and had failed. This also took out the transmission mount and idler arm. Had I been going any faster when this failed it may have caused the car to swerve into on coming traffic.

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 Sep 28, 2012 · Engine · 35,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. While stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle exhibited an abnormal clunking noise as the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle also jerked forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the motor mount would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred two additional times and the motor mount was replaced three additional times. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed May 29, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 102,000 miles · PA

On numerous occasions I will be driving my car and it will just stall out completely. I have no control over my car. There is no inclination that it is even going to happen. I have almost wrecked my car. At higher speeds my car jerks and stutters and will randomly shut off too. I will be stopping to make a right or left turn and my car will stall out and I have almost wrecked my car with my four children in the car!!!!!!! I see there is a recall on some chrysler pacifica's for this exact problem, but for some reason it is not on mine and it is a major issue!!! I am very concerned with my family's safety when driving my car.

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 Apr 12, 2011 · Electrical · 123,000 miles · OH

I bought my 2004 chrys. Pacifica 2 months ago from a carlot. I test drove it and it was driving really good. I paid for it and pulled off the lot and it started trying to stall on my everytime I pushed the gas it would do it then stop for about a min then start again. It would jerk as it was trying to stall I finally made it home and called the carlot and they said to take it to their car shop so on my way there I stopped at autozone and hooked it up to their computer to see what it was that was messing up. The computer "said" it was the crank sensor. So we took it to the shop and they changed the crank sensor and the motor light went off and it stopped doing it. They had it for a week and that next friday when I got it back I drove it to pay a couple bills and it started it again it did it about 12 times until it finally stalled and would start back up but stall right away until it would not even start again. I left it in that spot and my husband come and picked me and my 3 kids up and the next day the shop said to bring it back to them and my husband went to pick it up and take it to the shop and it started right up and drove home no problem but the check engine light was still on then drove it to the shop and it done it 2 more times. The shop had it for another week and changed the crank sensor again and found out the motor mount was broke to and fixed that. I got the car back again and had it for 2 days and it started doing it again. Took it to another shop and the shop said that it could be all the wiring harness and said it would cost me 3,000!!!!!!!! To fix I can not afford that so here I am only 2 months from buying a 10,000 dollar car that I can not drive this is terrible and something needs to be done about this happening to the same kind of cars all the time I am a mother of 3 and going to school and working I need my car.

Filed Oct 28, 2010 · Acceleration, Engine · 85,000 miles · MD · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal would intermittently become stuck in the open throttle position. When the failure would occur, the vehicle would jerk violently before accelerating and stalling. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the independent mechanic discovered that all of the engine mounts were fractured. The engine mounts were replaced at the contact's expense. After repairs, the failure recurred sporadically and the engine would vibrate and exhibit an unusually loud rumble. The contact was sitting idle at a gated entrance. The vehicle abnormally accelerated up to 15 MPH and crashed into the gate while the brakes were depressed. A police report was available. The contact was unable to drive the vehicle from the scene and the vehicle was towed to her insurance company's lot. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was awaiting a response from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximatley 85,000 and current mileage was 118,343.

Filed May 10, 2010 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 66,000 miles · CT

At any given time when pressing on the accelerator, the accelerator locks up and does not depress. After several attempts it releases and lurches forward. This has been going on for at least 6 months now. It happens about 4 or 5 times per week. No repairs done to date. Vehicle should be recalled for this defect.