We took our car in to locate a possible leak and while investigating the leak, our repair shop noticed a golf ball size hole and rust on the passenger cradle arm and reccommended us not to drive. After researching I have found we are not the only owners of the 2005 chrysler pacifica with this issue.
2005 Chrysler Pacifica body complaints
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The forward engine cradle is completely rusted through. My mechanic said it is unsafe to drive.
Frame has a 7 inch rusted out gash that the car serviceman has said he's never seen anything like it before. Called chrysler and they refuse to cover the cost because its after warranty,and after reading many articles,this seems to be a very common and very unsafe issue for 2004 and 2005 pacificas.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for an unrelated service where they noticed that the front cross member was completely rusted. The dealer advised the vehicle was not safe to drive. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
While getting oil change, technician noticed considerable amount of corrosion on the sub frame, also referred to as the engine cradle. Independent technician (sycamore tire co.) and chrysler service department deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive: sub frame needed to be replaced.
I am a single mom of 2 boys 8 & 4. I drove 3 hours away with my sister who is married with a 1 yr old boy and home totaling more than 6 hours. The next day I was driving out of the church parking lot with my boys in the car when I hear a huge clunk. I thought I had just blew a tire, which was infuriating because I'd just spent $400 on replacing tires 2 days prior, but when I got out the tires were fine. I drove 1 mile home and told my brother in law and dad about the problem. They both crawled under and saw the sub frame all rusted out and cracked. I took it to a neighborhood mechanic who quotes around 2k to fix. I had another come look at the car and quoted around the same. Both said it was not to be driven at all. The noise was quite likely the engine rocking around, and could have literally fallen out. I called chrysler and was told that I was out of the window to get any help. The wear and tear was normal for my cars age and mileage. I would not get any help. I just want it noted that I have read articles with many complaints. Does someone have to die first? A 6 hour drive and 3 children very easily could have been without their moms if my engine had fallen out when I was going down the highway at 75mph. Shame on chrysler and shame on anyone who knows about this problem and does nothing!
I noticed that something was looking weird about my car and something seemed hanging really low. I went to have it looked at right away and they told me that my cradle was rotting and it needed to be fixed or my engine was going to fall to the ground if I did not get this taken care of. I have had nothing put problems with this car. It seems like once I fix one thing something else goes wrong. I have spent over 3,000 dollars on this car so far to fix it and now this. I am beyond irritated.
I wanted to bring to your attention a safety condition with certain years on the chrysler pacifica. Many of the pacificas engine cradles are severely rusted; to the point of if a break occurs the engine will fall out of the vehicle. This issue is mainly on years 2004-2005. (I own a 2005 model with severe rusted engine cradle.) the estimated cost of this repair is between $2,500 and $3,000. I have contacted chrysler several times about this safety issue, the 1st time was nov of 2013 with the most recent being 4/1/2014. Chrysler just says ?we?re looking into it?. (ref case# 24293830) I have contacted the minnesota attorney general who sent a letter to chrysler, but they declined coverage on my pacifica. I have also filed a complaint with the federal safety agency. Chrysler has acknowledged this issue by extending the warranty on certain build dates, (see letter below): checkout an nbc news report on this issue: www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/minivan-owners-want-chrysler-to-concede-rust-problems-241535881.html. My vehicle has been diagnosed by two mechanics, one of which is roseville chrysler-jeep. And both agree that the engine cradle must be replaced. My vehicle is in perfect condition. The rusted engine cradle would never be noticed by a common person. Someone could have this issue and not know it unless a mechanic would happen to notice it. Luckily mine did! In light of the recent gm issues with ignorance of the power steering issue I would think that chrysler would try and get ahead of this serious safety issue. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Own a 2005chrysler pacifica limited fully loaded whichwas purchased new. The car was built in august 2004. I took it in for inspection in december 2013 and it was discovered the engine cradle supporting the engine was badly corroded and would need replaced to pass inspection and is a safety issue. Chrysler has acknowledged this defect in cars made in a 6 wk period and awarded an extended warranty to these vehicles but not mine.. This is a design flaw in the cheap material used in production and I should given the extended warranty. My wife and grandchildren were at risk while driving it and didn't know it I am a decorated veteran and will be contacting the president, mrs obama and initiating a class action lawsuit and the local newschannel.. I have no choice but to fix it but seek reimbursement for the extended warranty.chrysler needs to own up and do the right thing before some lives are lost. Core values: integrity first, service before self & excellence in all we do! You don't want to end up like gm do you?
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that there was an excessive rattling noise from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the upper and lower tie rods in addition to performing a front-end alignment. The mechanic also stated that the front sub frame was excessively corroded. The manufactured was made aware of the failure. The sub frame was not repaired. The failure mileage was 132,000. Updated 06/10/14*lj updated 06/13/2014
Was having oil changed when tech called my attention to the subframe having holes and corrosion.I live in a salt state (ohio).
I own a 2005 chrysler pacifica which was purchased new. The car was built in december of 2004. The frame components supporting the engine are badly corroded, so much so that there is little structural support left on one side of the vehicle. It is no longer structurally sound. Chrysler has acknowledged this defect in cars made in a 6 week period between february and march of 2004, and awarded an extended warranty to these vehicles. My vehicle is exhibiting the same failure mechanism and chrysler should acknowledge that this defect is a design and/or production flaw which should also be covered by the extended warranty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the engine cradle was severely corroded and exhibited holes. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 65,087.
Started when backing and turning wheel to left a clunk occurred and left wheel felt 'stuck'. Thought it may have had something to do with the extremely frigid temperatures of the season. A short time later I felt clunking under my feet when driving over dips or bumps at any speed. For some I thought it was again the idler arms or ball joints as I have had many many suspension repairs. Oddly it was never mentioned by anyone at this chain repair shop that the engine cradle was of any concern. I did bring my car in to a different chain repair shop for a determination of the clunking problem and was shown when putting the transmission into reverse the engine fell way down then was shown the very rusted out engine cradle and given an estimate of $1800.00 for repair with a used cradle. I then took the car to an independent repair shop to verify the need of the cradle..the charges to be slightly less. I called chrysler and was told the car had to be taken to a chrysler dealership repair shop for an estimate but that it was already known that there would be very little to no benefit. However if there was any monetary benefit it would not begin to cover any of the repair cost. By the way, the right rear quarter panel and lift door are rusted also. When I purchased the car 3 1/2 years ago the rust was beginning-I can now stick a finger thru the rust on the quarter panel. Have seen only one other pacifica with surface rust. It's very embarrassing to me as not many cars on the road have any rust at all. Are my young passengers safe?? I am stuck with this money and possible death trap. I still have 1 1/2 years of payments. Bummer.
My vehicle was recently found to have a rusted out engine cradle during a routine inspection. I have contacted chrysler, and they will not take any responsibility for the repair. My mechanic has tried to find one in a junk yard to replace it, but every pacifica in the junk yard has a rusted out engine cradle. They know this is a problem and refuse to take responsibility. My state has mandatory inspections. I shudder to think of what will happen when someone is driving down the road unaware and their engine falls out.
Bought this car used from a dealer owned the car for approx 8 months we were making a right hand turn heard this really loud noise and the car would no longer run. We were told the subframe and motor mounts were broken. Now 1 1/2 years later my car has been acting very strange the transmission is slipping the car wont go if you step on the gas and my mechanic has informed me that once again I have broken motor mounts. I have owned this car for almost 3 years and have only put about 30,000 miles on it this should not be happening.
Took vehicle to mechanic for routine maintenance. Upon inspecting the underside of the vehicle the subframe of the vehicle is rusting and has holes some as large as three to four inches in diameter.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 126,422.
I am seeing a lot of complaints regarding rust and corrosion issues with the engine cradle on 2004-2005 chrysler pacificas. Please go back to the main frame page and click on the "service bulletins" tab under the 2005 chrysler pacifica recalls list, then click on the "associated document" in the first service bulletin labeled : service bulletin no.: wb-d-10-34 component(s): engine the federal safety agency id number: 10045080 it reads that, in an effort to demonstrate its commitment to your continued satisfaction, chrysler group pacifica's llc has extended the warranty for the front engine cradle to 10 years or 150,000 miles (whichever occurs first). This warranty coverage applies to chrysler pacificas model years 2004-2005. Please take your vehicle to your local chrysler dealer where it can be inspected and replaced free of charge if necessary! If you have already replaced this component at your cost, then you are entitled to a refund; but must submit a photo copy of your invoice and receipt to: chrysler customer assistance center po box 21-8007 auburn hills, mi 48321-8007 you may also call our customer service center for more information at : 1‑800‑247‑9753 (8am - 8pm est. Monday-friday) (9am - 5pm est. Saturday)
I was having my vehicle inspected and was informed that my engine cradle was rusting through. I checked out the problem on line and found out that this is a recognized problem with 2004 pacifica's and that chrysler has offered an extended warranty due to manufactures defect. However there is only a one month period (in-service date) that applies to the warranty. You can put your fist through the engine cradle. Engine vibrates and we are concerned that it will fall out of the car and kill someone. We wont let our kids drive it anymore and cant afford to replace it. It is apparent that this is a common safety problem that could result in serious injury and chrysler not only made no attempt to contact buyers, but also fails to accept responsibility for the manufactures defect. Please do your jobs and protect us from this obvious defect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I took my 2005 pacifica in for an oil change and was informed there was a major problem...engine cradle/crossmember bar was rusted through and had holes in it. I took it in to the chrysler dealership and was given an estimate of $2514 for parts and labor to make my car safe to drive. My vehicle was manufactured 9-04 so I missed that very small recall window. So much for a safe, family car...just hoping the manufacturer makes this right some day. Good luck to other pacifica owners.
I took my 2005 chrysler pacifica in to get my inspection done yesterday. The mechanic put the car in the lift to check it, then he showed me where the engine cradle/subframe had corroded to the point where you could stick your fingers through the hole. I did some research and there are hundreds more like myself with this problem. Chrysler knows about the problem and does nothing about it. They recalled a minute portion of the same make and model with the same problem made in the same year. There are hundreds, if not thousands, with the same problem. May have no clue that they are driving a ticking time bomb, in which the engine could drop out at any time while they are driving. This car is supposed to be a family vehicle. I drove my two small children in this car for a long time, not knowing it could have wrecked at any time. Is it going to a serious injury, or worse, death for something to be done about these rolling death traps. I contacted chrysler and they said there is nothing they could do because my VIN doesn't fall in the recall range. Yet, my car is the same year, make, and model. Something needs to be done before some is injured or dies. I know there are hundreds more concerned people with same problem as me and something needs to be done.
The federal safety agency please notice how many people have submitted this problem. Over 50 just since this january. Subframe corrosion to the point the mechanic didn't even think it should be driven home. Engine, transmission, front wheels could all fall at any moment. Why hasn't anyone done anything about this? I see over 50 people have complained about this very problem since only this january. Luckily we noticed it, hate to think of all the other pacifica drivers out there that have no idea the danger they are in. What will it take? One death? Two deaths? How many people, chrysler? This is obviously a major problem and needs to be fixed at no cost to the consumer. Who has $2500 to repair their car? Not us. Will be contacting chrysler to no avail I'm sure but worth a try.
While operating my 2005 chrysler pacifica limited edition I heard a loud clunking, popping, sound coming from my front end, which was exacerbated when I turned either left, or right. Also, I have a constant shaking which I feel through my steering wheel, which becomes more pronounced while I am braking. Anytime I drive over any type of bump, pothole, or even just an uneven road surface it clunks. It sometimes makes a clunking sound even when I am operating on an even road surface. As I start pulling away from a stopped position, I often feel, and hear a jerking & lugging, which sounds like the engine is moving around inside the sub frame (engine mounts). I brought the vehicle to a local independent mechanic who informed me that the sub frame was so rotted, that the control arm has pulled off of the sub frame. He also stated that the part of the sub frame that holds the engine in place, is so rotted that the engine could actually break free from the vehicle, and could result in a serious crash. He showed me several holes, where the sub frame has actually rotted completely through, and I am able to see out the other side of the metal. He said that it would cost me thousands of dollars to replace the rotted parts. I am a stage 4 terminal cancer patient, and need my vehicle to travel back & forth, 60+ miles, for the treatments necessary to keep me alive. I am not able to work, and therefore cannot afford to pay the costs required to repair, and/or replace the rotted parts on my vehicle, as well as the damage that the rotted parts have caused to other parts of my auto. I had another mechanic check my vehicle, for a second opinion. He told me that there is no way that this is normal wear, rusting, or rot, for a vehicle that is not even 9 years old. He said exterior body panel rust, or rot could be very possible, but definitely not rot in the sub frame.
Frame member supporting engine has developed sever rust compromising the structural integrity of the vehicle. Chrysler has acknowledged this problem with this part on vehicles produced prior by extending the warranty to 10 years 150,000 miles for this frame member. Chrysler will not provide any assistance with the repair to my vehicle.
I have a 2005 chrysler pacifica that has failed inspection due to extensive engine cradle rust. This vehicle's body and undercarriage is immaculate except for the engine cradle "k frame". I have contacted chrysler and they are unwilling fix the problem because it is 20k miles over the power train warranty even though there is no other rust issues on the vehicle. After doing research, I have discovered that I am not alone in this battle! I am within 8 months of the previous recalled vehicles from chrysler for this same issue and I believe that chrysler should extend their recall as this is a potential dangerous issue that is growing with this specific model vehicle.
Our regular mechanic has determined that the undercarriage of my car is rusted and rotted to the point where it is unsafe to drive . Car was brought in due to electrical failure as mentioned above . I have never received recall notices . I spoke with a chrysler rep today and there is nothing we can do because its not with in the recall time frame .
The engine cradle or subframe is entirely rusted through, I have been told by a mechanic that they engine could likely fall through the bottom of the car. The hole in the subframe is large enough to put your hand through on one side and cracking on the other.
The front sub frame of my vehicle is rusted or corroded, making it unsafe to drive. I have contacted my local chrysler dealer as well as chrysler customer care about this issue. Both say there is nothing they can do for me. When I spoke with my dealer and the customer service representative from chrysler, both informed me there have been many other owners reporting the same issue. Numerous on line posts and a cbs news report have indicated many owners have gotten relief in the form of an extended warranty by chrysler for this part. The repair cost for this issue is well over $3000. Persons who are affected by this manufacture defect should not have to be responsible for this cost. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
While getting routine service the mechanic noticed both sides of the engine cradle were rotted. The car should not be driven till repairs are made. Seems that there are alot of these cars with the same problem as mine. A total recall is needed before someone dies...
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