2004 Chrysler Pacifica visibility problems

Filed Oct 16, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 184,000 miles · VT

I was driving on the highway, and my lights all lit up, car stalled, and my dash board said no bus

Filed Jun 26, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 150,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. While driving approximately 55 MPH in the rain, the instrument panel lighting and the ABS indicator began to flash. In addition, the windshield wipers stopped working, the vehicle suddenly jolted forward, and stalled. The next day, after restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Sep 2, 2013 · Visibility · 150 miles · MD

Sunroof shattered while driving. Not caused by any projectile. Seems to have happened spontaneously.

Filed Oct 4, 2012 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 130,000 miles · MA

The windshield wipers and electrical systems failed during a mild rain. We got the vehicle to a chrysler dealer and contracted for them to put it on the lift. We've learned that the main wiring harnesses on many 2004 pacificas - such as ours - have collected water for years due to their design on the 2004 pacifica, and have completely corroded. This substantially compromised our safety, as we exited the road having lost windshield wipers, all electrical, etc., we attempted to use the horn which also was no longer working.

Filed Jul 5, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · 40,539 miles · PA

07/05/07 customer reported blower motor noisy, chrysler checked and found blower motor noisy and replaced the blower motor. Cost to customer $179.00. On 08/11/10 blower motor noisy on high speeds, chrysler removed and replaced the blower motor. Cost to customer $256.00. On 07/05/12 customer experiencing same problem with noisy blower motor. Will need to take vehicle to dealer to have blower motor replaced again.

Filed Jan 14, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · 118,000 miles · TN

Dash heater control panel--lamps for several functions have ceased working--blower fan, air conditioning, circulation/recirculation, front window defrost and rear window defrost making adjustments or changes at night impossible. There is no way to change bulbs according to the manufacturer service/shop manual. Additionally, the function status (LED) panel fades out leaving no information for what function is working, or what the status is, thus making changes impossible at anytime. Inability to control environment--specifically the functions concerning visibility make the vehicle a hazard to drive when the controls are inoperative or impossible to use.

Filed Jan 7, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · GA

Headlamps - the headlamps had to be replaced due to light beams not coming through the clear plastic cover. The cover became cloudy and visibility was limited which caused safety concerns. The chrysler dealership tried to clean but was not successful. Tire sensors - a year ago, we had an issue with the message center not responding to the tires. The chrysler dealership installed 1 tire sensor and several months later a new message center panel had to be replaced. A year later, we are replacing the other three sensors. We are told by the chrysler dealership that the batteries only last several years. They claim that these sensors are goverment regulated. Why are we putting parts into american made cars that have to be replaced every several years that cost $100 for each sensor plus labor. Either chrysler needs to produce a better sensor that lasts longer or the government should provide rebates since this is regulatory. These car issues should be considered a safety issue and reviewed for potential liabilities that can cause harm to the driver.

Filed Nov 14, 2011 · Visibility · 75,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated the windshield defroster failed and it was blowing inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic test. The failure was located within the heater computer. A local garage reprogrammed the heater computer several times, but the failure was not corrected. The windshield defroster continued to malfunction through the vents inside the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that they were not aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN information was not available. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 89,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2011 · Visibility · 110,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the heater motor failed and air conditioner failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the issue was common. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2010 · Visibility · 35,000 miles · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pacifica. The contact activated the defrost system; however, the front and rear windshield, side and rear windows were completely covered with ice. The defroster/defogger system failed to de-ice the accumulation on the windows. In addition, the defroster failed to clear off the fog and frost from the windows surface. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician stated that the defroster was functioning properly. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 35,000. The current mileage was 77,000.