The ABS light comes on no matter what I do. Took to the dealership, they reset the ABS but the problem came back a month later. Took it back to the dealer and was told that their engineers were aware of the problem and don't know how to fix it. How am I supposed to know if my brakes are in proper working condition if the chrysler engineers can't figure it?
2005 Chrysler Pacifica brakes complaints
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The ABS light started to just flash on and off, even when not braking. Then ABS started to malfunction causing problem with braking. While I was driving it in downtown nashville at about 25mph, braking down hill, I tapped on the brakes to slow down and I could feel the pedal rapidly pulsating and noticed the ABS light turn on and the car was having difficulty stopping. Thought I would run the stop sign. In last seconds normal braking occurred. Abs light began coming on intermittently, took to shop following day. Had front and rear brake replaced. Light starting coming on again within a few days, when light comes on problem with brakes.
While having my brakes pads and rotors replaced, my mechanic found my engine cradle was badly corroded. There are gaping holes in the frame and he said it's very dangerous to drive. I had seen a report on tv about the 2005 pacifica having this problem and I called chrysler. Like many, they told me my car was made in august 2004 and the window of extended warranty on the engine cradle was feb 23, 2004-march 31, 2004. I highly doubt the problem was corrected. I live in chicago and we do use salt on our roads, but I take good care of my car. I am very disappointed in chrysler for not recalling the defective engine cradles! Does someone have to die to get these car companies to do something??
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle shook with the illumination of the ABS light. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.... Updated 10-17-13 *bf when braking the car started shaking. Steering was lost, and the ABS light illuminated. Upon inspection it was found the front engine cradle had rusted so to the point there were big holes. The only thing holding the engine cradle together was the motor mounts.
I just got my ABS light fixed and it came back on I looked online and seen alot of ppl are having this issue I just paid 300$.
My ABS light keeps coming on intermittently. The brakes lock up without warning. Today I had to swerve onto the shoulder to avoid a collision. This has happened before but without incident. This is a serious safety hazard and should receive special attention immediately!
I was driving down the highway and the ABS light came on. Moments later I had to come to a sudden stop and had very little braking power. I had to swerve severely to avoid an accident. Since the light comes on frequently and braking is severely effected. Nothing the mechanics do lasts long. I can't sell the car and I'm afraid to drive it outside of the neighborhood. Apparently everything the service code may indicate is extremely expensive. I can't believe this car hasn't been recalled yet. With so many cars having this problem there has to be a common fix.
Two month after I bought my pacifica my ABS light came on and has continued to come on even after it was fixed. Apparently it is the sensor that keeps having issues. It reads a different speed than the other sensors. Also I keep having an issue with my engine light coming on randomly. I have taken the car in for evaluation 3 times and every time they tell me I need to turn the gas cap so many times to stop this from coming on. This actually does not solve the problem, as it is still continues to come on and turn off randomly. Again I assume a sensor, the automotive places are sure I just need to turn the cap,how many times will it need to be turned 20 cause 3, 4, 5 ,6 none of these stop the problem, super annoying chrysler cannot just fix the problem, they made the car it cannot be that hard to fix.
There is a very strong fuel smell that is seeping into the passenger compartment of the car. It seems to appear around 40 to 50 MPH and is very strong in the last week. At 125,000 mi the ABS sensors turns on and off constantly. When you first press the brakes it does not grab the rotors and continues to not stop until the ABS light comes on and the brakes perform normal. This is very scary because the car almost went thru several intersections without stopping. The fuel indicator drops to almost empty when it falls below half a tank for about 6 months.
Multiple issues with this car! I will start with the problems that didn't almost kill myself and my children. The ABS light would stay on and the dealer had no resolution. The car would stall while turning. I replaced the battery five times in four years. While idling in the driveway the drivers seat reclined by itself, would not respond to the controls and started smoking! The dealer claims they could not diagnose the problem! Lastly, while driving my sons to school, the car was handling poorly and because it was dark and raining, initially I believed that it was wet road conditions. To maintain control of the car, I was traveling in the slow lane and my speed was approx. 30 MPH. Upon approaching the top of a small hill, the steering began to vibrate violently, at this time I believed that the car had a flat tire and that was what had caused the poor handling while driving. I immediately hit the button for my hazard lights and began to try to ease into the emergency lane and attempt to stop the car. It was instantly apparent that the car brakes and power steering were not working, which left me struggling at 30 MPH and accelerating because of the I was now on the downward side of the hill, to try to maintain control of the car! I was able to keep the car from completely veering to the right and ultimately hit a 5 inch concrete curb that is a turn out for the corner gas station. Upon hitting the curb the car then sprang to the left back into the highway lane. Miraculously, no other vehicles were traveling in that lane at that moment! Once, we were out of the car, I learned that the car did not have a flat tire but a part of the front end had broken and caused the passenger front tire to collapse into the wheel well...unbelievable! I believe this to be a defect of the car, in addition to he multitude of other defects of this car!!
Abs warning light keeps coming on intermittently. I have had it worked on and reset but it keeps coming on. The mechanic says the diagnostic code doesn't make sense. It is becoming costly to keep having it checked. There should be a recall as there are many pacifica's that have the same problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while having a state inspection performed on the vehicle she was notified that the engine cradle was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who verified the failure and stated that it needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 76,000. ..updated 05/10/13 *bf updated 05/31/2013
I was pulling into a left hand parking spot when the vehicle stalled/completely shut off. Dashboard lights were still on. I was able to coast backwards down a slope and back into another open parking spot. I had no power steering, and brakes were very hard to depress. I looked up the problem on the internet and looked up open recalls. I found a recall similar to what happened, but when I called both daimler-chrysler and a local chrysler dealership and gave the last 8 characters of my VIN, they informed me there were no open recalls for my vehicle. From what I researched, this might happen several times and I am quite concerned with my safety.
I was traveling with my children down a state highway when I noticed that my "miles to next service" light was saying my next service was due in 4555 miles. How odd, I thought, but didn't have time to ponder it further as I was going around at curve at 45 miles per hour with cars both behind me and oncoming, when I realized that my steering had inexplicably given out. I attempted to brake, only to realize that my brakes, too, had malfunctioned and weren't working. I threw on my flashers and did everything in my power to get that car safely to a halt at the side of road. It was only due to my efforts that my children and I were able to safely evacuate the vehicle before more dire consequences occurred, because the chrysler pacifica was completely dead. Thankfully, a kind passerby helped me push the car off the road before someone hit it, and I called aaa for a tow. I still don't know what caused this potentially lethal malfunction, but I had adequate fuel in the car and had the oil changed less than two weeks prior so it wasn't simple owner neglect. No, it was a chrysler malfunction that could have caused my children and I our lives today.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH and applying the brakes, the vehicle did not respond. The contact had to brake again before the vehicle responded. There were no warning lights illuminated.the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where no failures were found however, the brakes were replaced as a precaution. The failure recurred after the repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The current mileage was 137,737. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.
The emergency brake release handle has failed and has been replaced 4 times since the car was purchased in august, 2005. The most current failure event was on or about 9/15/11.the indicated date of first incident is an approximation of when the handle first broke. Since then the handle seems to brake every 12-16 months. When the brake release handle fails the entire emergency brake assembly falls to the floor, thereby rendering the emergency brake/release inoperable. It is apparent that the cause of the failure is a defective design of the handle. On each side of the part there is a small "ear" with a hole in it. The part connects to the dashboard by 2 small pins that slide into the holes. To release the emergency brake the handle is pulled outward thus causing the handle to pivot on the pins which, in turn exerts enough stress on the two "ears" that over time causes them to break, resulting in the brake release assembly separating from the dashboard and falling to the floor.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While driving at various speeds the ABS light would intermittently illuminate on the instrument panel . The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic. The technician stated the anti lock brake sensor needed to be replaced. After the repair was performed, the failure occurred a second time. The anti lock brake sensor and the master cylinder was replaced. The failure continued after the repairs and the ABS light illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 18,480.
Abs light on my 2005 chrysler pacifica keeps coming on and going off. Have read on the internet that this is a major problem with the pacifica's. Usually has something to do with wheel sensors or speed sensors. If all these vehicles are having the same problem there should be a chrysler recall to fix this problem.
Tl*the contacts owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the ABS indicator would illuminate on the instrument panel intermittently and the vehicle would hesitate to stop when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic diagnosed that the anti lock brake module caused the failure to occur. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. The consumer stated the ABS light illuminated and the brakes went down to the floor when applied. The consumer stated the brake must be pumped prior to stopping. The brakes would sometimes catch when applied and lock up. The brake pads and sensors were replaced. The vehicle would stall upon acceleration and there was a slight kick coming from the from the front of the vehicle. The front bumper was loose. Also, there was an electrical issue underneath the ashtray; the plastic showed signs of melting and the leather on the dashboard showed signs of being parched or smoked. The shift gear would sometimes be too hot to touch. Updated 09/07/11
Purchased used 2005 chrysler pacifica aug 2010 and ABS light has been coming on intermittently since that time but goes off when the engine is turned off. Brake pads replaced jan 2011. March 2011 brakes started going all the way to the floor. Have had them checked by two different mechanics and they are unable to diagnose the problem with the ABS light unless the light is on when they are looking it over. My brakes going to the floor happens at least 4 to 5 times a week. I am trying to be very cautious in driving but am still very concerned that I may be involved in an accident with my brakes failing me.
The ABS light keeps coming on in my 2005 pacifica so I thought something was wrong with the breaks so I got the front brakes repaired and the problem stopped for about 3 days, then it started again so I got the back brakes done and the same results, so finally I took it back to the car lot that I purchased it from and they cleared the code but the next day the same result. The brake pedal would go all the way down and it seem like when I hit the pedal that the vehicle doesn't want to stop. This is an on going problem that needs to be dealt with. I called a chrysler dealership and they don't have any recall on the brake pedal. Something needs to be done before a life is lost because of a faulty brake pedal .
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While driving at any speed, the vehicle would abnormally veer toward the right. The contact also stated that the brakes would involuntarily engage when driving at any speed. Once the brakes disengaged, the vehicle would surge forward momentarily. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 73,500. Updated 5/24/11 *cn the vehicle stalled while in reverse, a water pump was installed and the vehicle surged forward
2005 chrysler pacifica. Consumer states defective airbag *tgw the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated in september 2009. Also, there were problems with the transmission control module, brakes, wheel sensors, a clogged throttle body and for the past 18 months there has been a popping sound coming from the left side of the steering components. The dealership made repairs three times, but the popping sound eventually came back. The drive shaft was replaced three time and the rack and pinion was replaced three times.
In the past two years I have had to replace the ABS vehicle sensors on my pacifica three times... Even the dealer service tech says this should be a recall.
2005 chrysler pacifica ABS braking light comes on unexpectedly and brakes begin to fail. Dealers say it is the ABS sensor but they continue to fail.
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?
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.
Abs seems to come on but brakes don't hold sometimes. Warning light comes on for brakes. Seems to slide right through an intersection and wont stop vehicle.
I have a 2005 chrysler pacifica. Abs light keeps coming on. Dealer has repaired it twice. Problem keeps re occurring...
The ABS system failure almost resulted in a tbone sliding through an intersection, unable to stop in nov and in march coming down a slight incline and the ABS light came on and could not get stopped resulting in missing a pedestrian by 3 inches and having to hit a snow bank. Then the ABS light kept coming on at various times, hard to get stopped in town when it comes on.
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