2005 Chrysler Pacifica: engine overheating

Filed Aug 19, 2021 · Engine · OH

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

Filed Jan 27, 2018 · Body · 117,292 miles · OH

I took my pacifica in to have a coolant leak addressed as well as an oil change and tire rotation. After they changed the oil & rotated the tires they called me to say they had found the subframe/engine cradle had rusted through completely and would need to be repaired immediately. They suggested the coolant leak be addressed after the subframe was fixed as the vehicle wasn't drivable in its current state. The shop also said this kind of rust damage was absolutely not normal and the repair should be covered by chrysler. It appears, however, this is not the case.

Filed May 28, 2014 · Engine · 185,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while traveling 25 MPH, the engine light illuminated and the temperature gage indicated that the vehicle had overheated. The vehicle started to shake and the air conditioner fan stopped working. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fan motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 185,000.

Filed Jun 7, 2013 · Engine · 170,004 miles · MN · fire

While driving on the freeway I glanced in my rear-view mirror and noticed smoke coming from out the back of my pacifica. I proceeded to exit the freeway at the nearest exit and the car jerked and made a noise. I told my two daughters who were in the car with me not to panic and then drove to the nearest gas station. I assumed the car was overheating and when I pulled up to the pump to put in coolant, someone in the car next to me told me my car was on fire. Three good samaritans pushed my car away from the gas pump, the fire department was called, and I watched the front end of my car burst into flames. The only salvageable part of the car was the rear area. The fire department hosed it down with water and had to use an ax to break open the hood of the car. The car was a total loss and I have contacted chrysler who will send someone out to investigate the cause. I am awaiting on a response from them currently.

Filed Dec 28, 2011 · Engine, Seat belts · 116,000 miles · TX

When I initially purchased my vehicle, 2005 chrysler pacifica, from genesis auto sales located at 1005 springdale rd in austin, tx. 78721 there was noise by the front left tire. After bringing this to the companies attention they agreed to fix it. The kept the vehicle about a week. The day I picked it up my father looked it over and found duct tape on the part, cv joint. I took the vehicle back and also mentioned the horn also went out. The company agreed to fix this again as well as perform my inspection as the sticker had expired. The car was kept another 2 weeks. When the vehicle was picked up for a second time the car began overheating. At this time my father and mechanic looked it over and found a busted hose, but they noted that the cv joint was duct taped again this time covered in grease. He also noted missing lug nuts on all tires. I brought this up to the company again who refused to listen. I filed a complaint with dmv, bbb, oag, ftc and dps. Dps sent out an investigator who took pics as well and also noted that the tint on the vehicle was illegal and that not only were lug nuts missing but the lug bolts were broken off. All this as well as the motor mount have since been replaced. The bolts holding the cv joint and motor mount were also found not to be the proper size. On 12/24/11 as I was driving my seat belt became unbolted from the vehicle. I was able to place it back in where it came from but it is not secure. The company refuses to help with these problems and I will be pursuing legal action as all problems with the vehicle have been safety hazards and I am now unable to drive the vehicle for fear myself or my family will be injured as im not sure all problems have been fixed as different noises still occur.

Filed Nov 18, 2010 · Engine · 89,000 miles · DE

While driving and coming to a stop once I pressed on the gas to start again the car would make a bucking movement and then proceed to move on as normal. Well one day car started to over heat as oil gauge raised, so pulled the car over and let it cool down. Went to local gas station to pick up coolant and poured it in and then started car to see that it was all gushing out the front end. Could not drive it so had it towed to a local garage for repair. Come to find out that a front and rear motor mount had broken causing the motor to shift slightly every time I pressed the gas with this motor shifting it went over enough to loosen and undo the radiator hose which caused the car to overheat. The front and rear motor mounts were replaced, but it seems there may be more underlying issues due to the motors movement.

Filed Oct 19, 2007 · 32,000 miles · NY · fire

I was driving me chrysler pacifica and noticed a smell of fumes and when I stopped for a light and proceeded the car made a rumbling noise as if I was going over grating which I wasn't. Then I noticed s,oke comin out of the hood. I at first thought it was overheating but my temperature gauge was not on hot. I went to a gas station and they said it was probably a little oil spilled and that was it. It had stopped. I went to my destination, turned car off and came back 5 minuted later and car started up fine. Proceeded back on highway and again smelled fumes. Suddenly car just ceases on highway. Thank god I had my emergency lights on and I was in the rigth lane going very slow. I pulled over at which time smoke was billowing out of the hood and fire was coming out from under the car. I called 911 and car burst into flames! August of 2007 I brought my car to dealer because I received a recall notice on the fuel pump module and they fixed it. Thank god I wasn't in the left lane or there would have been a severe accident and my daughter and I might not have gotten out in time.