2005 Chrysler Pacifica: engine failure

Filed Aug 1, 2022 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated upon attempting to reverse out of the garage into the driveway, the gear shifter remained seized in park(P). There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the gear shifter assembly needed to be replaced. However, the parts to repair the vehicle were not available. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the parts had been discontinued. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 150,000 miles · AZ

I drove out from car wash I was going about 35mph then I turned right on to the freeway soon as I reached 50mph my vehicle made a weird noise and shut off as im on the freeway. There were no warning lights on whatsoever although I got a "gas cap" message. The steering wheel locked I had to pull off the free way(no accident, thankfully) the breaks were hard to push down I had no choice but to let it roll through traffic I got to a safe place I put it in park waited about 30 minutes to try starting it, it would not start. Smoke came out from back passenger rear tire. Let my car sit over night tried to start it the next morning, again it would not start. I had it towed it into shop they could not find the problem I had left my vehicle in the shop for a week other mechanics discovered the problem. Later they told me I need a whole new engine. I only got to drive it 2x before it stalled. I really like it and wish I can get it fixed I do believe it has to do with the power train, fuel propulsion, and engine.

Filed Feb 18, 2019 · Body, Steering · 206,000 miles · MN

Engine cradle rusted out an cost me $1600 for replacement major safety issue chrysler seemed to get away with an now I keep blowing power steering hose on front drivers side right next to transaxle I'm a big chrysler/mopar guy an it's a shame they are not even willing to look at or consider a recall or replacing these parts an fixing thelse issues someone is going to end up dead because the motor fell out or they lost there steering an killed someone or them selfs. I replaced engine cradle about 6 months ago from today's date 2/18/19 an been dealing with this steering issue for the last couple months now an ill replace the hose once again today 2/18/19 whicham cost me an my wife a day off work vary disappointed with how chrysler deals with safety issues

Filed Nov 30, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 150,194 miles · AZ

I just came out from car wash I turned right on to the freeway soon as I reached 50mph my vehicle made a weird noise and shut off. The steering wheel locked I had to pull off free way(no accident, thankfully) go to a safe place put it in park try starting it it wouldn't start. Smoke came out from back passenger rear tire. Let my car sit over night tried to start it next morning, wouldn't start. Towed it into shop they couldn't find the problem but later they told me I need a whole new engine. I only got to drive it 2x before it stalled. I really like it and wish I can get it fixed

Filed Jun 9, 2018 · Body, Suspension · PA

Our sus in is rusted would not pass inspection pension witch holds the engine needs replaced we count on this car it is not safe to drive

Filed Jan 3, 2018 · Engine, Suspension · 21,676 miles · CA

While driving the car the engine mounts break away from the engine, causing a rough vibration on the floor pan of the vehicle. This problem started happening on 10/31/05, 11/04/05, 10/26/06 to present, I have to constantly replace the engine mounts on this vehicle and I believe the breaking of the mounts affects the suspension of the vehicle. The breaking of the axle and tie rods from the pressure of the engine jerking with the mounts break. I've bought engine mounts with lifetime warranties being I have to replace these mounts so often.

Filed Mar 15, 2016 · 121,837 miles · MD

Engine cradle rusted out and I've been told it is unsafe to drive. October 2015 I had my car towed to heritage chrysler at 9219 harford road -baltimore, md 21234 because it stopped running. I got it back in december 2015 after they put in a timing belt and replaced the engine. A week after getting it back I had a leak. I took it in and they told me that I needed to have a transmission axle seal replaced. I took it to glen burnie transmission to have the seal replaced and they would not do the work. They showed me how the engine cradle had rusted and they were afraid the engine cradle would break if they remove it. I was informed that it was unsafe to drive because I could hit a bump or pothole and loose the engine and transmission. They could not believe heritage chrysler would put in an engine with the cradle looking like this. I called mr. Anderson (the service manager at heritage) and have yet to receive a return call back from him. I have the pictures taken of this problem I contacted chrysler online and was told nothing can be done. Please help me get this problem fixed.

Filed Oct 30, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 162,940 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH and attempting to turn right, the vehicle stalled without warning and the steering while seized. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 162,940.

Filed Apr 21, 2015 · Body, Engine · 138,600 miles · MI

I took my 2005 pacifica for a routine oil change last week, and our mechanic discovered a large area of the engine cradle was completely rotted away on the passenger side of the undercarriage. He said it's not safe to drive until something is done to fix it, because the engine could fall out of the car at any time. After doing some research online, we discovered that we are not the only ones who have this problem on this make and model. We took the car to our local chrysler dealer, and they will have to install a new engine cradle at an estimated cost of $2300. I then contacted chrysler customer care, and they took a stance of plausible deniability, telling me that this is a problem unique to my pacifica. I explained that there is irrefutable proof that it isn't unique to my vehicle. All pacificas are prone to this failure. When I asked about the extension chrysler issued for the warranty on pacificas because of this very issue and why owners were never notified, the representative did not deny there was an extension; however, he informed me that my car is too old and well past any warranty mileage (which it isn't at 138,600 miles). At that point the representative became rude. When I asked to speak with a superior, he informed me there was no one else I could speak to on this issue and there is nothing chrysler will do to assist me in the matter. All in all, I'm (1) alarmed that chrysler is not addressing this significant safety hazard in this model, and (2) frustrated that they refuse to do anything to correct the problem. I'd even be happy with a compromise, for instance, if they would supply the part and we would pay for the labor, but they shut the door in my face. Hoping the federal safety agency can investigate and call them to account for such shoddy construction.

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Engine, Suspension · 110,000 miles · KS

I took my newly purchased 2005 chrysler pacifica to my mechanic to get the brakes serviced, and was told that the engine cradle was completely rusted out and the engine was in danger of falling out! My mechanic was extremely concerned (he is a friend and an honest mechanic who runs a very reputable repair and body shop in ottawa, ks). I called chrysler before I purchased the car to see if their were any recalls on it, and was told their was not. The car is otherwise in perfect condition, no damage and very little wear inside and out. It was clear to my mechanic that this was due to some defect in the vehicle, and should not happen on a 10 year old car that is in as good of condition as mind is with only 110000 miles on it. To have a new engine cradle put it, it would cost over $4000. I cannot afford that, so we are putting in a reconditioned one, inspected to make sure it has no wear or rust on it, and we are painting and putting additional undercoating on it as to prevent any such recurrences. After looking online, I have since learned this is a widespread problem, and is effecting a large number of owners, and is much more widespread than chrysler is willing to admit. I called them, and my car is supposedly not one effected in their 3-4 week window of production, yet it was completely rusted to the point of possibly causing a serious and even fatal car accident.

Filed Aug 28, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · TX

I was driving on the freeway, and all of a sudden the car turns of. I had my niece in the car. The steering wheel wouldn't move. I could've crashed and caused a major fatal accident. Shortly after that I needed to replace the engine. Luckily I had warranty. The dealership couldn't figure out why the car would turn off. This happened about 3 times. And still does. Now im having problems with the motor. I've doesn't over 8000 dollars fixing this car out of my pocket. The car is almost paid off. I need help. I feel like chrysler has stolen money from me since I purchased this car. Not fair. Not right.

Filed Aug 12, 2010 · Engine · 79,500 miles · IL

Engine failed while on the interstate. Engine was properly maintained. Oil changes every 3-5000 miles and had a bearing break and engine totaled before 80,000 miles.