2005 Chrysler Pacifica was purchased from a friend’s grandfather who kept the car garaged the car is literally like new inside and out the under carriage looks like new no rust I was impressed but had a rattling in the front end I figured it was a strut took it in to have struts and all front end parts replaced to my surprise I get a call from the shop engine cradle and it bushings rusted out tried buying a replacement unavailable after doing some digging it’s a common problem among the Pacifica I’m afraid to drive it was told when it completely fails it’s going to be catastrophic incident. I understand it a 20 yo car but no rust anywhere on the body or the undercarriage but the engine cradle is almost completely rusted out to the point that the car is not safe to drive something is definitely wrong and reading others reporting the same issue I don’t know there car’s condition but like I said mine is rust free even the undercarriage but the engine cradle is totally rusted out something is wrong here Chrysler had to know something about this it should be recalled or at the very least make the engine cradle available for purchase and fix the rusting issue with it!! I have literally replaced the entire suspension front and back new shocks and struts tires brakes trying to fix the rattle to find out it’s the cradle bushings and cradle are the issue and it’s no longer offered and used ones are all damaged by rust it’s pretty bad the car is going to have to be junked unless I put another used damaged engine cradle on it ! What to do ?
2005 Chrysler Pacifica engine problems
434 complaints (35% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 97,300. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 434
- of this car's complaints
- 35%
- typical mileage
- 97,300
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine53
- Engine: gasoline10
- Cooling system3
- Exhaust system2
- Cooling system: fan2
- Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
- Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
- Exhaust system: emission control1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chrysler Pacifica engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Stalling 220Check engine light 49Engine failure 21Knocking 17Loss of power 15Won't start 15Oil consumption 7Overheating 7Misfire 5
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Engine stalling
In a november 8, 2006 letter, daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) submitted a defect information report to the federal safety agency concerning two separate defect conditions that could result in engine stall while driving in model year (my) 2005-2006 chrysler pacifica vehicles (the federal safety agency recall no. 06v‑432).my 2005 vehicles built in august and september of 2004 are being recalled to correct a defect in the secondary fuel pump modules, which may have an improper press fitting on the inlet that can become dislodged and shut-off fuel flow.all my 2005-2006 vehicles built between july 8, 2004 and november 11, 2005 are being recalled to correct a powertrain control module (PCM) software issue with the evaporative emissions system which can also cause stalling.for both conditions, engine stall incidents tend to occur during left turns. There were 17,375 vehicles built during august and september 2004 that were affected by both the fuel pump module and PCM software conditions.there were 30 voqs submitted to odi, 58 consumer complaints to dcc and 829 field reports relating to vehicles produced during this period.while these are mostly related to the fuel pump condition, some may have been caused by the software fault.the resulting stall while driving failure rate for this period is 5,278 incidents per 100,000 vehicles.there were two crashes alleged to have resulted from these incidents.there were 1,021 warranty claims for fuel pump module replacement that appear related to engine stall (5.9% claim rate). The population for the remaining vehicles included in 06v‑432 (I.e., those only affected by the software condition) is 114,523.there were 97 voqs, 124 consumer complaints to dcc and 454 dcc field reports relating to these vehicles.the resulting stall while driving failure rate is 589 per 100,000 vehicles.there were seven crashes alleged to have resulted from these incidents.there were 3,211 warranty claims for PCM reflash that appear related to engine stall in the total population of 131,898 vehicles (2.4% claim rate). All calculations are based on unique vins (multiple/repeat failures not included in these calculations) with no duplication across categories.dcc's recall will reprogram the PCM software and replace the fuel pump modules in all affected vehicles.this engineering analysis has been closed.
EA06013
Engine stalling
On february 27, 2006 rq06-002 was opened in response to 60 complaints of engine stall, mostly during left-hand turns, in model year (my) 2004 to 2006 chrysler pacifica vehicles that were outside the scope of recall 04v‑113.in march 2004, daimlerchrysler initiated recall 04v‑113 on 34,561 my 2004 pacifica vehicles to correct a condition that could result in engine stall while making a left-hand turn after a cold-start.during rq06-002 it was determined that recall 04v‑113 did correct the specific cause of the engine stalling condition for that specific population.however, two other conditions were identified that could also cause engine stalling during turning maneuvers:(1) an issue with misbuilt fuel pumps that primarily affected about 17,000 my 2005 pacifica vehicles built during august and september 2004; and (2) a software condition affecting vapor purge in about 131,000 my 2005-06 pacifica vehicles built from july 2004 through november 2005. An engineering analysis, ea06-013, has been opened to further examine the scope, frequency and safety consequences associated with each of these conditions in the subject vehicles.
RQ06002
What 2005 Chrysler Pacifica owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My engine in my car just shut down in the middle of driving. I was told it was a recall and was fixed yrs ago but it has happened 3 times since. Twice after getting gas and one time driving in the school parking lot. Lost all control of power steering and time of engine trouble. Car started back up and engine light came on and went back of and back on. Also smelt burning wires but couldn’t find anything
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power in the middle of the road. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure reoccurred consistently. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V284000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 195,000.
Like other Pacificas 2004-10 my front subframe is rusting away. The repair cost will be $1500.00 if I am lucky. Please help!
I have had two pacificas 2004 and 2005 both did the exact same thing. Started with an odor of exhaust or fumes of some sort in the same week. It lost power, overheated, had to pulled home. Would start if cold for short period of time. In less than the same week. Went to have someone work on it and the battery was dead where I had tried to start it to many times/ my fault. However as soon as it got connection the key wasnt even in the switch and the motor was rolling over. That one sat at that time. Found 05 within a week or two and figured one for parts if break down. Nothing at all wrong starting out. Only drove the 05 apprx 3months and started the exact same thing from odor to overheating and I do not know alot about vehicles but seems to have jumped time. However I am a single woman and do not carry a license mechanic and im now stranded with no vehicle to get around while I have two pacificas seem same issues just drove one a little longer. I may be rough on thing but exact problems seems to be a malfunction on ur part........VIN to other one2c8gf68414r644267...and I do not have invoices because I cant afford to get them fixed. I have my titles and sale prices and only few months of owning. So I just expect to at least see if its chryslers problem
Head lights cut off and on intermittently engine idles ruff
Engine cradle sub frame rusted through on one side causing the car to pull to one side.
2005 chrysler pacifica touring has rusted engine cradle. For some reason this car is not covered for the recall but it clearly is affected by what ever the manufacturer failed to complete on car to ensure it would remain safe. I have a big whole and motor could fall out. I need help on trying to get expensive item paid for. The suspension is horrible all issues just not a good car at all.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. Whenever the vehicle was in reverse, the engine stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was able to duplicate the failure. The technician advised the contact to take the vehicle to a chrysler dealer. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.
Cradle under car that holds motor in is all rusted out we were told not to drive car because it is rusted out so bad the motor could fall out as I look up on internet I see others with same problem why did this not call for a recall on these cars
Questions about the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica engine
Does the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica have engine problems?
Owners have filed 434 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, 35% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2005 Chrysler Pacifica engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 97,300 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
Other 2005 Chrysler Pacifica problems
Body 413Suspension 187Transmission 130Fuel system 120Electrical 94Brakes 82Acceleration 58Steering 54Lights 38Airbags 18Visibility 15Seats 9Tires 9Wheels 9Seat belts 8Driver assistance 6Locks 4
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