Braking issue; ABS light on; intermittent brake failure; front upper motor mount as well as motor mount by radiator; (front left cv axle recently repaired) braking problem persist 2005 chrysler pacifica just today, have a $706.00 repair quote: just paid 207.18 2 days ago to replace left front cv axel !
2005 Chrysler Pacifica: ABS light or ABS activating
82 of the 1,244 complaints about the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 82
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 50,021
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle spontaneously accelerated. The malfunction indicator and ABS warning indicator illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle did not stop. The contact manually shifted into park and removed the key from the ignition switch in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. After refueling the fuel tank the fuel pump failed each time. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ABS and check engine indicator kept illuminating, and the fuel pump and fuel cap needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000. Updated 05/10/17*lj
Since I purchased this in 2008, I have replaced the axle, 2 wheel bearings a few months ago, a few years ago 1 ABS sensor was replaced via warranty but they wouldn't replace the other - which went out 2 months later. They knew it was going to. I replaced the transmission 2 years, the fuel pump & catalytic converter last year, just replaced the oil pan gasket 2 months ago, the radiator 2 weeks ago due to coolant lead, and now the water pump is leaking coolant. This is just what I can think of off the top of my head. It has been one problem after the other with this vehicle and I have spent a fortune on it. I can't afford to replace it & my VIN doesn't show up on the recalls.
The car under it is knocking and hitting against the car itself when you go over a bump in the road, the breaks slip unless the ABS light is on and the power steering compartment is constantly empty which causes the steering to whine until you fill it back up.
When I drive my car I can hear my engine hitting the walls of my car. It is loose and also the breaks ABS light is on throughout my drive. If it is not on than the breaks slide.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While driving at 50 MPH, the battery and ABS warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was not able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power train control module (PCM) and the transmission control module (TCM) failed. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v432000 (power train). The vehicle was repaired under the recall however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
Abs light came onwhile traveling in florida. Car makes grinding sound. Light goes on after driving awhile. Does not brake properly if light comes on while coming to a stop. Replace all brakes and sensors and still no help. Chrysler knows they have a problem and it is going to take someone dying before this gets fixed. There have been thousands of complaints on this at much lower mileages than my car. Please do something. Either chryler knows what the fix is and does not care or at this point they really do not know what to do and will not take responsibility.
I was driving at lower speeds, approaching a stop sign; driving down a hilly road in downtown nashville, tn. My ABS light suddenly came on as I pressed the brake it temporary made a grinding noise and brakes temporary failed then as suddenly as it happened the brakes stopped grinding and then stopped. This is a braking issue that came happen suddenly with no sign or warning before it happened!!!!!!!! The ABS brake sensors or some mysterious other ABS related issue that is stomping mechanics.I took my vehicle in the next day and had brakes replaced but the problem continues. My brakes work fine but at times I would get the ABS light signal coming on then like a scrubbing noise seem to be coming from the front wheels well brakes causing difficulty in stopping. But not at all times. Sometimes this happens with no ABS light coming on! And this usually happens at lower speeds 30 and under even at 15-20 MPH when I am breaking for a red light or stop sign. I saw on sites where thousands of people hare having the same problem and were told by dealerships and mechanics that even after those are replaced the problem continues, no one seems to be able to find out what the real problem is and chrysler won't even try to fix my vehicle was working fine the all of a sudden, the issue. I think this is a dangerous situation.I think there should be a recall on the ABS wheel sensors and the module control or whatever the real problem is? Only chrysler knows butr they are not telling!!! I think if they won't address then the government should make them please include this int he current recall let's get these unsafe vehicles off the roadways!!! Now is a good time to doit, with the recall of other like vechiles from chrysler are already in recalln
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While driving at 65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact felt a vibration coming from the brake pedal. The contact had to shift the gear into neutral in order to stop the vehicle. The ABS and engine warning lights illuminated. In addition, "new fuel cap" was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times and the fuel cap was replaced. The dealer was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rotors needed to be resurfaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Abs and traction light comes on intermittently.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the brake pedal started to vibrate as it was being depressed. The contact added more pressure and the ABS warning light illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the master cylinder but failed to remedy the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?
82 of 1,244 owner complaints about the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica (7%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica
Stalling 220Check engine light 49Fuel pump 49Headlights 46Fuel gauge 41Harsh shifting 25Jerking 22Ball joint 21Engine failure 21Knocking 17Grinding brakes 16Fire or smoke 16Brake failure 15Loss of power 15Won't start 15Power steering loss 12Hesitation 11No deployment 10Sudden acceleration 9Oil consumption 7Overheating 7Steering lock-up 6Won't shift 6Adaptive cruise 5Misfire 5Seat belt 5Steering noise 5Sunroof shattered 5Transmission failure 5Warning lights 5
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