2005 Chrysler Pacifica: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Sep 17, 2015 · Brakes · 119,523 miles · GA

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.

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · TN

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

Filed Sep 29, 2014 · Body · 82,400 miles · NY

My pacifica 2005 started making popping grinding noises while stopping and taking off plus while turning. I called chrysler and was told that it was the axle gasket and that it was safe to drive but to take care of the problem quickly. Well come to find out it was a rotting subframe. There is a recall for this issue for 2008 and up. I called chrysler back and they said sorry wrong year. I could have killed my family because of this issue that chrysler won't admit too. I only have 82,400 miles on my car.

Filed Jul 13, 2010 · Brakes · 57,822 miles · AZ

I own a 2005 pacifica that suddenly began displaying the ABS dash trouble light two years ago. Subsequently the brakes pulse and grind as long as the light stays light. At times it feels as though the vehicle is approaching total brake failure. I took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed the problem and replaced the front right brake sensor. The vehicle returned to normal operating condition with no brake problems. A month later the same brake issues reappeared. I returned to the dealer who the replaced the same sensor and another (front left) sensor. The vehicle returned to normal operating conditions for approximately three more months. Now the light has come on again. In reviewing the internet while searching for "2005 pacifica ABS brake problems", I have discovered that chrysler has designed in a revenue stream for a poorly designed ABS brake system. There are many internet complaints regarding this very issue. Why has a recall not been issued? Are you protecting what remains of chrysler's assets? Fair is fair. The ABS light remains lit on my vehicle and the dealer wants to bolt on the same replacements. Why is a safety issue regarding the braking system of a vehicle not high on the priority list?

Filed Jun 8, 2010 · Brakes, Steering · 40,000 miles · TN

Problem #1: ABS light comes on. When brake is pushed down, grinding noise starts, and brake does not slow car down properly. Occurs daily, multiple times. Came within inches of crashing into people, property, multiple times. Mechanic says it's wheel speed sensor & expensive to fix. We do not have the money. Problem #2: gas pedal sticks. When changing car from park to drive, gas pedal will not go down. You have to press on gas hard, thus sending the car rapidly forward or backwards, just to get it to go. Happens daily, every time I change it from park to drive. Problem #3: power steering locks up while making a turn. While making a left hand turn at an intersection, power steering locked up and could not turn the car, when I hit brakes to stop, they did not work properly either, almost sending my children & myself over an embankment. This has happened 4 times in last 3 months. Car has been looked at 3 times, with a diagnostic ran on it each time. Response is that car is unsafe to drive, park it and never get behind the wheel again, is what I have heard from all 3 mechanics. Would love to park it & save my family from harm, but it's necessary to have a car where I live, and we have no extra money to buy a new car, so there's no options. Cost to repair is already at over $800.

Filed Feb 4, 2010 · Brakes · 68,000 miles · VA

I was just leaving out of the gas station, went to put on brakes and ABS light came on at the same time I put on brakes and felt like a grinding against something. Took car to shop put new brakes on, but didn't resolve the problem. Took car back to the shop because the ABS light came back on. Brakes sill having the same problem. I have had this problem checked out 3 times,and they cannot find and problem,but there is something going on with the brake pedal, in it or surrounding it. I have a 2005 chrysler pacifica, and I think it might be concerning the chrysler recall concerning the brake booster rod retaining clip. The brake failure occurs 2 to 3 time month. I thought putting on new brakes would solve the problem,but its coming from somewhere around the brake pedal not the brakes. Had it checked out again nothing was found wrong with brakes. Mechanic said nothing was found loose or missing.

Filed Jul 27, 2009 · Brakes · 24,000 miles · TN

We own a 2005 chrysler pacifica touring edition. About 3 months after we bought it (and the warranty ended), we noticed that the ABS light would come on. Sometimes it would stay on continuously, sometimes it would come off and on. When the light is on, and you press on the brake, the pedal begins to shake a little, and it's very hard to push and you hear a grinding noise. The car does not stop quickly at all, it just slows down a tiny bit. I've had more than 2 instances where I pressed the brake rather firmly and it didn't slow down enough and I didn't stop until I was in the middle of an intersection. I had both of my children with me at the time as well!! We took it to chrysler where they told us it would cost us roughly $80 an hour for them to figure out what was wrong. We just don't have that kind of money right now. The problem still happens frequently, but there's nothing we can do about it. From the research I have done on this problem, it is a very large problem with the pacificas. I've seen thousands of complaints online for this exact issue. Please put a recall on it, so that those of us who can't afford $80 an hour can make sure our children are safe on the roads. I'm afraid to even drive my kids to school for fear that the brakes will completely go out. Thank you so much!

Filed Jul 9, 2009 · Brakes · 49,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the ABS light illuminated a few months after the vehicle was purchased in october of 2008. In addition, the brakes were experiencing issues. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they stated that there was nothing wrong. The brakes continued to perform abnormally and produced a whistling sound. The brakes also pulsated and made a grinding noise as if they would lock up. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that the pads were fine; however, the dealer installed cheap brake pads on the vehicle. The ABS light illuminates intermittently and the contact must pump the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The brakes were repaired and the noises stopped; however, the ABS light still illuminates. The failure mileage was 49,000 and current mileage was 73,400.

Filed Apr 14, 2009 · Engine · 38,000 miles · TX

I have a 2005 chrysler pacifica with 38,000 miles on it. I have been hearing a noise as I accelerate the vehicle. Also the ABS light has been coming on. I hear a loud grinding noise. I took it to the dealership. And they are telling me the motor mounts are bad. The mileage on this car is too low to be having motor mount issues. This is predetemination of the motor mounts. They tell me my warranty does not cover this. They said it is a wear and tear item. This is not right chrysler needs to recall this item. The dealer says the part is not available. It has been on back order since december 08. This is a big problem. I am having to drive this car with bad motor mounts. Chrysler needs to take care of this issue.

Filed Sep 20, 2008 · Brakes · 48,500 miles · CA

At approximately 48,000 miles the ABS light came on. It eventually went off but then the brakes failed. The pedal went all the way to the floor before the car came grinding to a halt. The ABS light now goes on and off and the brake pedal goes all the way to the floor at least once a day. After researching the problem and speaking to a mechanic, I found that the sensors had failed. It is a frequent occurrence among other 2005-2006 chrysler pacifica owners I've come into contact with across the internet.

Filed Jun 12, 2008 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · TX

Motor mounts cracked 23,000 miles,cv joints bad,air compressor bad,belts squeal and chirping,engine stalls on take off, engine shut off on highway while driving dangerous,brakes failed, ABS sensors bad front right and left. Transmission failure. Headlights go out when signal light is on.

Filed May 21, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 47,000 miles · TX

I began having a problem about 2 months ago with my ABS light coming on. It would come on and turn off randomly. Recently the light came on permanently and my brakes began grinding. We took it to the dealer and were told that the ABS sensor is bad. Not only that, but the motor mounts cracked and must be replaced. My vehicle is only 3 years old, and has 47000 miles on it. After doing some research, I have found that both of these issues are a common problem on this make and model vehicle. The dealer that we purchased it from admitted that this is a problem, but I was not able to find any recall information regarding either problem. I feel that both problems are dangerous, since the brakes did not work properly in my situation. If cracked motor mounts are not taken care of, they could possibly cause additional damage to the engine components. I think that chrysler should be held responsible for fixing these problems at their cost. I've seen many other people complaining that even after they've "fixed" the problem, they continue to have the same problem. I think both of these items should be considered for recall.