2005 Chrysler Pacifica: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Jul 11, 2012 · Engine · 97,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact was traveling 70 MPH with the cruise control engaged when the vehicle shifted to a lower gear and failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed the valve retainer springs in the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 97,000 and the current mileage was 99,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2008 · Acceleration · 40,256 miles · GA

I was making a 800 mile trip in my 2005 chrysler pacifica and noticed that the throttle was starting to stick when my cruise control was disengaged. The only way to fix it was to stomp on the gas pedal. I pulled over to see if there was something stuck around the pedal or even the throttle cable but couldn't find anything. The throttle only stuck when the tac was at around 2700 to 3000 rpms. When I made it to my destination I got on the internet to see if there was anything posted about this problem. To my surprise there were quite a few and some of them within the same mileage and or conditions. Most of them took there car to the dealer who either charged them for a new throttle body or pedal assembly or even the throttle cable. I just went out and looked at mine and discovered that a hose that came from the cars air intake was rubbing against the throttle spring and cables. I loosely zip tied the hose to the alternators mounting bracket and haven't had another problem. But the hose was being cut by the cable. I caught mine before it was to bad.

Filed May 12, 2007 · Acceleration, Electrical · CA

Our 2005 pacifica touring awd was purchased new in 2005, we had a problem with the cruise control at about 4000 miles. When driving out of town the cruise control shut off, the indicator light on the instrument panel still had the cruise light on , but the set light went off. We could not use the cruise control until we pulled over and restarted the engine. This happened again around 16000 miles. Both times the dealer said they could not recreate the problem. Around 17, 500 miles the radio would not delay and stayed on after the ignition was turned to off. *ak about two weeks later the map lights would not work when the engine was running. It was brought to the dealer and we were told that the body control module (bcm) was bad and it would be replaced. The part was ordered and installed. In january of 2007 my wife (seven months pregnant) and members of her family drove the pacifica to kansas for a family wedding. On the return trip while driving through texas around 10:00pm the instrument panel, brake lights, turn signals, radio, air conditioner/heater all failed. The only working interior/exterior lights were the automatic headlights. She called me and I notified the dealer, who told me to have her bring it in "when she gets back". Thankfully a family member in the car had a GPS enabled cell phone with a speedometer and they made it back without incident. The bcm was found to be the problem and a new unit was ordered and installed. In march of 2007 the map lights once again stopped working and the vehicle was brought to the dealership yet again. Once again the bcm was the problem and it was replaced. We notified chrysler customer service and they had the dealer technician check the wire splicing for the instrument panel thinking that was the problem. The technician could not find anything that would cause the bcm failures and we were told that it should not happen again. Needless to say we are worried that this may start happening again.

Filed Feb 8, 2007 · Transmission · 11,000 miles · WV

We bought a 05 chrysler pacifica in july of 05. We have had the car back to the dealership for numerous problems. 1. Replacement of a rear tire because of lots of cracks in the sidewall. 2. Vibration in the front left above the left wheel, we were told it was a loose computer and it was fixed. 3. Left rear rotor began wearing a significant groove, dealership machined both rear rotors. 4. Accelerator began sticking especially after cruise control was used. This has occurred twice and both times the stated that the throttle body needed to be cleaned. Problem has since re-occurred. 5. The dash cap had to be replaced because of a hump in the right side near the defrost vent and because of a sag in the center part of the dash, dealer replaced the dash cap. Left rear passenger door jam lacks sufficient paint, dealership noted it and stated that it was not a necessity to fix. 6. In the tailgate section when you raise the liftgate the trim molding was sagging, dealership replaced it. 7. Carpet behind the rear seat was loose, dealership repaired that. 8. Leaking red fluid from the front right passenger side. 9. From about 8,000 miles there has been a clicking popping noise from the front wheels, it started when you turned the car from either directions and progressed to clicking and popping anytime all the time. The dealership has tried to fix it numerous times by replacing axles hub bearings, hub assemblies, gaskets none of which has worked. After the 8th attempt to have it fixed we have quit driving it because we feel it is a safety issue. We are currently pursuing a lemon law in oh.

Filed Jul 21, 2005 · Electrical · 220 miles · OK

I bought a 2005 chrysler pacific on july 18, and drove it home from the dealer. The next day, with 17 miles on it I drove it to work, a distance of approximately 72 miles. Returning home on the highway, I slowed from 65 MPH (using cruise control) to make a left turn onto the turnpike entrance. The car oil light came on and the car cut off or stalled. I had difficulty contollling it to a safe place as the highway I was exiting from (hwy 82 from tahlequah to 412) has no shoulder. Iimmediately tried to restart it but it wouldn't do anything, no clicks, noise, anything. I walked about 1/5 of a mile to a convenience store to call someone. After 15 minutes I returned to the vehicle and it started up. I called the dealer and they told me to bring it in. The next day (today) they called and said they "had found a loose wire near the starter" that must have caused the problem. This sounds completely wrong to me. Why would the car stall and cut off while driving? I have no confidence in the vehicle, but the dealer says they have never heard of the problem.