2004 Chrysler Pacifica: windshield wiper failure

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 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 Nov 21, 2009 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · NJ · fire

My 2004 chrysler pacifica had a fire in the rear side wall on the driver's side. The car was parked and unoccupied when this happened. I contacted chrysler and an investigator was sent. The investigator told me the "hottest part" or starting point for the fire seems to be in or around the rear of the motor for the rear wiper blades which was inside the side wall of the car. I received a form letter from chrysler stating the report was inconclusive and they have no liability. I do not agree with their report and have requested a copy of their investigator's report which they have refused to send. The is no way this fire and damaged caused by this fire was anything other than a defect or problem with either wiring or a motor inside the side wall of the car.

Filed Aug 27, 2005 · Visibility · NY

There has been no accident for me but I am sure if you search you can find this problem. The windshield wipers freezes up when the weather is very cold and wet. The defroster does nothing to help keep the wipers in good working order.

Filed Dec 14, 2003 · Visibility · 2,200 miles · MA

Windshield wipers freeze in light to heavy snow. Defroster pattern not low enough or wide enough. Windshield has ice form on it when the wipers clear the defrosted part of windshield. Ice then forms on wipers and fails to clear windshield. Car has to be stopped and manually cleared of ice and snow.