2005 Chrysler Pacifica: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Mar 3, 2018 · Engine · 164,000 miles · IL

Transmission all the sudden acted like it wasn't ahifting just driving normally on regular paved road, rpms high and dies and has a knock under the hood. Tried looking up what is wrong and apparently there are thousands of them that have done same thing. Would like to get it fixed but seems no one knows how to fix it

Filed Feb 2, 2018 · Engine · 151,000 miles · OH

Dangerous...my 05 pacifica engine mount and subframe are completely rusted and the engine is on the verge of dropping out potentially causing serious injuries or death. I found this out during an oil change. Now as I drive the steering wheel shakes and front passenger side makes knocking noise. I don't have the money to fix it or the credit to get a newer vehicle. My only choice is to drive it until something bad happens, then maybe chrysler will do what's right and send out a recall. Please help all of us complaining about this same issue. There are hundreds if not thousands of complaints of this exact same issue. I loved this vehicle, now I'm scared to drive it at all.

Filed Aug 29, 2017 · Engine, Steering · 4 miles · MI

Sub-frame broke on me. It is the exact part that was recalled for the 2004 pacifica. However there is no recall for 2005? The sub frame broke while I was driving, with a children in car seats in the vehicle. This is a real safety concern, especially in the "salt belt" chrysler's self admitted insufficient protective coating on the sub frame of these cars, should be enough proof, to raise eyebrows and remedy this safety issue. I cannot afford to repair all the damage this caused, and pacifica's cannot hold a resell value, as selling this to another person, is just like handing them a ticking time bomb. Why is there no solution or help on this issue? I am not alone with these issues. I suppose it will take deaths from this faulty part before any real action is actually taken. Having a strong piece of metal to keep my motor from falling on the ground isn't to much to ask, or is it? The only option I have to keep my primary vehicle on the road, is to try welding the sub frame and hope for the best.

Filed Jun 5, 2017 · Suspension · 133,406 miles · WI

Due to failure of the corrosion protection on the engine cradle rust has created holes in the cradle that supports the engine. Over certain rough roads there is a knocking sound.

Filed Apr 13, 2017 · Body, Engine · 145,801 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While driving various speeds or while the vehicle was idling, the contact heard a knocking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine cradle and mounts were severely rusted with holes. The vehicle was determined to be unsafe to drive and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 145,801.

Filed Oct 23, 2016 · Body · 135,000 miles · MN

During routine maintenance, my new mechanic showed me corrosion on my engine cradle and declared it unfit for travel. He shared that while chrysler is aware of this issue, they are not supporting the repairs, of which, will cost me $4500, out of pocket. Without said support, I will unfortunately need to walk away from this car. It should also be noted, my previous mechanic was a chrysler dealership and this was never brought to my attention as a concern, including when I reported knocking coming from the front end of my vehicle and was seeking a solution.

Filed Aug 31, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 109,000 miles · IN

The car under it is knocking and hitting against the car itself when you go over a bump in the road, the breaks slip unless the ABS light is on and the power steering compartment is constantly empty which causes the steering to whine until you fill it back up.

Filed Jun 14, 2016 · Body, Engine · 150,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While operating the vehicle, a knocking noise was present and the motor seemed to shift when coming to a stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that the engine cradle was rusted and corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jan 5, 2016 · Body · 120,000 miles · PA

I took my vehicle in for inspection and it failed due to the engine cradle being rusted out, the cost of repair is $2500-$4000. I googled "engine cradle rusted out" and the articles that were listed first all pertain to chrysler pacifica 2005. I proceeded to call chrysler about my problem and was told they are not extending warranties to cover the problem but that they would "document" my call. I was also told that if I made any repairs to my vehicle pertaining to this problem that I should keep my receipts. I am a single mother trying to raise 3 teenagers and do not have this kind of money to put into repairing a vehicle that isn't even worth the cost to repair it. Furthermore, chrysler knows about this problem and has not issued a recall to all pacifica owners to fix it. They are allowing their customers to drive a vehicle that is extremely unsafe. I am very upset because I have allowed my teenage son to drive my car not knowing that it is literally a ticking time bomb, the engine could have fallen out at any time. Now I am stuck with a car I cannot drive because I can't get inspected and it is a hazard to me and other cars on the road to drive. I have read many complaints on this site alone pertaining to this same problem, so I am not the only one and it is not just a handful of cars affected. It is time for chrysler to stand up and accept the blame for this and make it right for me and hundreds of others

Filed Dec 14, 2014 · Suspension · 185,000 miles · PA

Have been hearing and feeling knocking noise in front suspension. Found rusted out engine cradle with stress cracks right at the connection to control arm on passenger side. Car is to dangerous to drive. This is a defective design by chrysler which they should cover.

Filed Aug 4, 2014 · Body, Engine · 108,836 miles · WI

After taking our 2005 pacifica to a chrysler dealership to be looked at for rattling and knocking noises in the front end and complaints of the car sounding like it was going to fall apart, especially when driving over bumpy roads; I was advised that the engine cradle, subframe, sway bar links and frame bushings needed to be replaced due to rust and corrosion. The cost would be between $3000.00 and $4500.00. We were advised the car was very unsafe to drive. We asked the dealership to take pictures of the front end when they put it up on the lift. When we received the pictures via email, we were horrified by what we saw. We were grateful that we were not involved in what could have been a tragic accident had we not taken the car in to be looked at. We wondered why this happened as we have 3 other cars older than this car. They have been inspected and do no have this problem. After some investigating we have found out this is a common problem with this vehicle, year and make and chrysler is well aware of it, they have no plans to do a recall or advise owners of the problem, or at least not until there is a fatality or some horrific accident due to this faulty product chrysler is putting in their vehicles. We have lost all faith in chrysler.they must think very little of human life.

Filed Apr 30, 2014 · Transmission · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would intermittently jerk forward followed by a knocking noise from the front and bottom of the vehicle. The contact had not taken the vehicle for diagnostic testing. Both dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.