2005 Chrysler Pacifica: excessive oil consumption

Filed Feb 21, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · WA

I just want to voice my feelings on this company (chrysler) concerning the chrysler pacifica 2005 awd why wasn't this car recalled as a whole. It is a piece of crap I bought this car as a reliable family car being that I am a single mother of 5. I researched this car to make sure that it was going to be the right fit. I have had to buy 3 batteries for this car which to me seems to be a lot. The car burned oil constantly and no one could tell me where the oil was going, I had to have the motor mount changed I had to replace the egr valve failed my emissions because of it right after meaning seconds after it was changed the check engine light came back on while at the shop showing that the catalytic converter needed to be changed! Not only did I have to pay for the egr valve but I also had to buy a two year waiver for my emissions in order to get my tabs because there was no way that I was going to be able to afford a catalytic converter. Got the catalytic converter changed and the check engine light went off for about a month or so but came right back on. Had to get the radiator repaired and now there is 5 different codes popping up p0305, p0404, p0736, p179, and p0720 im sure these codes mean nothing to you but I needed to address. I don't understand how so many complaints were made and these are from families people who spend a little more money on something that is not a mini van to end up with some crap!!!!! No one wants to spend their hard erned money on car repairs when I have to make life decsions on food on the talbe or fix my car well we are eating rice. I am attaching links from online complaints. Http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/chrysler_pacifica.html http://www.edmunds.com/chrysler/pacifica/2005/consumer-reviews.html no family should have to go through this.

Filed Feb 2, 2011 · Engine · IN

We purchased a used 2005 pacifica in 2009. It has gone through 3 catalytic converters, 6 oxygen sensors and the dealership says it needs to be done again. The gas pedal sticks requiring one to stomp on it to get it to go down sometimes. Big safety concern. It has lost it's power steering and acted like it was going to die on four occasions when turning shortly after being started. We owe twice what this car is worth and have no idea what we are going to do. It goes through oil like mad too. The dealership says that's normal. A quart every other week is not normal. The tailpipe is black. The dealership says they don't know what to do unless they continue replacing the 1000 dollar parts. There has been no word from chrysler so far. I spoke to a friend of the family who teaches car repair and he said there is obviously a serious engine problem.

Filed Nov 15, 2010 · Engine · 69,500 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the vehicle was burning excessive amounts of oil. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The contact was informed by the manufacturer that the oil consumption rate was normal and provided no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 69,500 and the current mileage was 77,146.

Filed Feb 13, 2008 · Engine · 29,989 miles · 00

I purchased a 2005 chrysler pacifica in michigan in 2006 and imported into canada. The vehicle has 31,000 miles on it and the engine is burning oil rapidly. I noticed a noise coming from the engine and found the oil level to virtually not appear on the dipstick. The check oil light never came on. This could have LED to the failure of my motor while I was driving. I have also had a cylinder misfire and spark plugs replaced due to this.

Filed Feb 5, 2008 · Engine · 30,000 miles · TX

I brought my 2005 pacifica in for the engine light coming on to the dealership where I bought it (ancira). They cleared the memory and gave it back, it immediately came back on when I picked it up so I left it. They did some things to the engine to fix it. The engine began burning oil after ancira dealership serviced it for engine light problems. I brought it to boerne chrysler superstore because I did not appreciate how I was treated at the ancira dealership. The engine was replaced at the boerne chrysler superstore but now leaks oil. I would like chrysler to buy this vehicle back because it has done nothing but cause us problems. I am surprised I was not stranded for it burning oil. I have 2 small children and the thought of it possibly leaving us stranded is frustrating. We purchased a new vehicle with the expectation of not having these serious engine issues. The least chrysler could do is reimburse us the $100 copay because it is under the extended warranty now even though the engine problems were occurring under the beginning full coverage warranty. We have purchased two dodge trucks and this vehicle and all of them have had to be serviced before 40,000 miles. We have lost faith in chrysler/dodge and will no longer consider purchasing one.

Filed Oct 23, 2007 · Engine · 28,000 miles · IN

2005 chrysler pacifica noticed loud engine tapping after a couple thousand miles after purchase. Checked oil and it was about 2.5 quarts low. I had the oil changed, all was fine.. Drove another 2000 miles,checked oil and 2 quarts low again. Had a dealership look into it and they said they found no leaks. Was told 2 quarts in 2000 miles is not normal. They said it would cost me $2000 to tear into the engine and find the problem. I guess I should top off the oil and trade it in.

Filed Jun 19, 2007 · Transmission · CA

The 2005 chrysler pacifica was burning oil at 1 quart per 1000 miles. The dealership took the engine apart and replaced the valve seals. This helped and slowed the oil consumption,, but did not fix it. Now the car was still burning 1 quart 1000 miles, which chrysler claimed was perfectly normal , according to their policy. The manager at the dealership stated that this was not a problem that pacifica's had and seemsed to be unique to this car ,and a few others. Chryslerwas still refusing to fix the problem. If allowed the oil to burn at 1quart. Per 1000 miles, then at 3000 miles oil change the vehicle will be 3 quarts low, leaving only 2.5 quarts. Of oil inthe car. This was 2 quarts. Below the minimum level for safe driving according to the chrysler pacifica owner's manual.