At 90,562 miles felt vibration under uphill load. Dealer evaluated and serviced trans w/filters and fluid with no result. (see scan 0008) went on to install new torque converter with no result. (see scan 0009) took car in for tune-up, and mechanic saw that engine cradle was rusted through on 1 side about 18". Took car to dealer for damage documentation and estimate of repair (see scan 0010) classified by dealer as major defect that will soon make the car road unworthy. My intention was to keep the car for at least another 80k miles.
2005 Chrysler Pacifica body complaints
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Engine cradle is rusted almost all the way through and engine can fall out.
My engine is about to fall through the SUV because of rust and after reading up on this...this isn't the first case of this happening and I don't understand why this hasn't been recalled!!!
Just got new tires no mention, they used floor jacks. Getting new front struts and rear wheel spindles (getting ready for winter) and my mechanic showed me the cradle rot and said he wouldn't touch it and explained the safety issues related. Cost potentially associated with repair. Cost to repair is more than the vehicle is worth.
Front subframe ,engine cradle is rusted so severely that my mechanic said that it is no longer safe to drive, must be replaced at a cost of approx $2000.00 car was purchased by me new in 2005 and garage kept only 107,000 miles
Engine cradle is badly rusted through and needs replacement at a cost of $2,600 estimate from mechanic.
My vehicle has less than average miles on it and the engine cradle has rotted so badly that our mechanic said it is not safe to drive , the manufacturer did not coat this part properly which caused this problem
Cradle rot on the under carriage
During a mechanical evaluation for a clunking noise and possible wheel bearing problem in the front end, the vehicle was raised on a lift for inspection. The engine sub-frame was found to be badly rusted with holes completely through the metal. The clunking noise was suspected to be the rotting sub-frame flexing while steering and acceleration/deceleration. The mechanic declined to make any repairs and I was advised to park the vehicle until the sub-frame could be replaced. I was also advised to call chrysler since a recall was issued on a portion of these vehicles. My VIN number was not included in the recall, even though it had been manufactured at about the same time, was purchased in western pa and operated in the "salt belt". We've enjoyed owning this car and my wife wanted to retire the car to our home in florida. She had just driven the car from indiana to florida on the interstate two months prior to discovering this sub-frame problem...the thought of that makes me cringe. Through no negligence on my part, I now have a vehicle that is unsafe to operate and the cost of repair will likely exceed the value of the vehicle..
We found that our car had a leak, which turned out to be a hole in the water pump. The service technician also told us that the subframe is rotting out and we should seriously consider looking for a new vehicle as this could become a very dangerous problem out on the road.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for routine repair, the mechanic diagnosed that the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was taken to multiple mechanics who diagnosed that the inner cradle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000. Updated 09/29/16*lj the consumer stated newer models have been recalled for the same failure. Updated 10/19/2017
Engine and undercarriage rot ,82000. Car engine works ,but is unsafe to drive
I was informed during a routine oil change that my engine cradle was rotted out and could potentially fall out while driving. Apparently this is a common problem with this vehicle. It only had about 64,000 miles on it and other than a small amount of rust on the rear wheel wells, it is fairly rust free.
Received notice on our annual inspection from garage that underbody all rusting out, specifically left front frame rail. Chrysler only doing a "silent recall" for this vehicle if built between february - march 2005. Ours built october. Not eligible. We have never been informed of this rust/corrosion problem by chrysler.
I bought this car in 2011 all I have had with this car is problems after problems. First I was driving and the car stopped running it was something electrical then now my sub frame is no good it is rotted out rust all over the sub frame and I have two little girls in my car all the time and to top it off I'm still paying on this car to the bank what do I do not. I need someones help this is to much money for one person to pay when this was not my doing it was the car makers doing.
I brought my cart to my mechanic for a routine service and when my mechanic put it on the lift, he called us shortly after, and wanted us to come in to see the vehicle on the lift.. The car's frame was rusting through on both the front and back. He told us it was unsafe to drive and that he saw this on other pacifica's he serviced. He stated he never saw this occur on other brands now we have no vehicle to drive. The car is in good condition and has about 85,000 miles. If this car was driven on the highway, as we planned for the holiday weekend (july 4) without bringing it to a mechanic, we could have been killed. How does safety of passengers get compromised when it appears that 7000 cars were produced and hundreds of complaints with this specific problem on this model have been filed!.
Rusted engine cradle
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While the vehicle was undergoing an oil change, the mechanic noticed that the engine cradle was corroded and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to call the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 131,000.
Have had a mechanic tell me after vehicle inspection that engine cradle on passenger side was almost completely rusted out. He feels the car is very unsafe to drive. Contacted fca was told no recalls or assistance would be provided. Didn't we the taxpayers bail this company out for no help.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While the vehicle was undergoing an oil change at a local service center, the technician noticed that the subframe and the engine cradle were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 128,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while at a local dealer for service, the technician made the contact aware that the subframe had corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While operating the vehicle, a knocking noise was present and the motor seemed to shift when coming to a stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that the engine cradle was rusted and corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000.
I recently had some work done on my chrysler pacifica and my mechanic found that I had two large rotted out holes in my engine cradle. I called chrysler and the gentleman in customer service stated over and over again that my auto was ten years old. I went to go use the warranty that I purchased at cars 4 you, llc and found out that the dealer never submitted the application for the warranty but pocketed the money from the finance company. Honor finance knew what the dealer had done to few people but did not feel the need to warn everyone who bought an auto from the same dealer. Here I am with a pacifica that I owe 6,000.00 no warranty and two large holes in my engine cradle. Never ever will I buy a chrysler product. Their motto is customer satisfaction is priority one but this must be for the first ten years only.
I bought a 2005 chrysler pacifica in may of 2016. When I took it to a garage due to a clunking sound in the front end it was discovered that the engine cradle was rusted through on both sides. Many areas under the car are very badly rusted like a car three times as old.
Took the 2005 chrysler pacifica in for an oil change. The technician brought this to our attention and would not perform the oil change because he did not feel safe. Now I have to find some way to come up with $3000 ‐ 5000 to repair. I still owe $7000 on it. My wife and 2 children ride in this on a daily basis and now the engine could just drop out of it.
Subframe near engine mount is rusted through.
While having my brakes done, the mechanic informs me that the engine cradle/cross brace is nearly rusted through and that the engine may fall out at any moment. There is only a single bolt holding the engine in. I don't yet have pictures to upload. No recall warning was ever received and I have owned this car for 8 years.
I am the original owner of this 2005 chrysler pacifica. I recently took it in for appraisal as a trade-in towards a newer vehicle. The dealership informed me that the car was unsafe due to sever cradle engine rot. They also told me that there was a class action suit against chrysler for this very issue on this very vehicle. The car is unsafe to sell in spite of it being in great operating condition and the rest of the exterior being in good condition. Chrysler never notified me of this known defect. Now I am stuck with a car that I cannot sell because it has been deemed unsafe. I do not feel that I should be responsible for repairing this rot (if it even can be repaired), as it now appears (from what I have read online) that chrysler was very well aware of this defect and chose to deceive their customers rather than make it right for them. What do I do now?
Typical rust through of engine cradle sub frame (k frame) of a pacifica SUV almost causing the engine to drop through to the ground. Discovered the rust through, and subsequent engine shift, in mid october 2015 @ approximately 144,000 miles, while car was up on a lift. Car was no longer drivable due to this condition. Had a local chrysler dealership's repair shop to replace the cradle frame and motor mounts shortly thereafter. They disavowed any help or their involvement in getting chrysler to cover the repair of a known defect. Called chrysler's customer service and was told my pacifica was not part of the extended warranty issued for a small number of and short production run of pacificas. Am attempting to again contact chrysler customer service via letter and ask for help with the cost of repairs. Also trying to join the class action group that is suing chrysler over this issue. Law firm in columbus, oh is lead counsel on the case. I love this car for all its attributes and that is was developed, built and sold while mercedes benz owned chrysler, giving it a much higher quality in my opinion. Present day fiat chrysler doesn't seem to want to help out on this issue.
Rusted engine cradle with fractured frame mounting discovered when searching for a drip source under the vehicle. This is a known manufacturing defect, yet the corporation did not warn me of this problem, despite a recall for other pacificas made within a very narrow manufacturing window of time. This is unacceptable and now provides a risk to driving. What am I to do?
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