I was doing my oil change, when I noticed that my engine cradle was rusting through. I immediately called, both local chrysler dealers, was told that although chrysler is aware of the problem I was not covered. I called chrysler directly, it was explained to me that although my state is listed in the extended warranty, but because it was originally sold in a state not listed, I was not covered.
2005 Chrysler Pacifica engine complaints
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I purchased this car new in 2005. It has 140,00 miles on it. This week my wife took it in for a oil change and they said the motor is ready to fall out as the engine cradle is rusted out. They said the cost to fix this was $3-$4 thousand dollars. We don't have this kind of money and it's the car my 16 year old daughter drives 22 miles to school. I have resurched this issue and it's one that you are aware of and don't seem to care about. After the gm issues I'm disappointed that you have not made owners like me aware of this. Does someone need to get killed before you force chrysler to recall these?
Add me to the list for, "went in for routine work" and came out paying $2000.00 because my engine cradle was rusting out. No help from chrysler, something needs to be done about it, no salvage part was available, and who would want to put a used rusty engine cradle in anyway. An engine cradle is not a part that anyone should ever have to replace in their lifetime. My repair was only $2000.00 but that is because I only had to add 15% to the cost as I work at a mechanical shop. The part alone was still over $1200.00...sorry, but I think it's bs !!!!!!!!!!!!! I do alot of highway driving with my grandchildren in the vehicle, what would I of done if the engine fell out while I was driving ?????????
Add this to the ever-growing stack of complaints about the engine cradle rusting out on pacificas which fall outside the dates chrysler specified in their service bulletin. Clearly those dates were dates of assembly, not of frame manufacture, because many pacificas continued to have improperly rustproofed frames put in well after the dates chrysler identified as problematic. This is an issue they knew about and tried to hide, and when they were discovered they tried to downplay the extent of the problem. That is criminal, as this issue is potentially extremely dangerous! Please do something to force them to address this fault before someone dies! Time is running out, as these vehicles are old enough now to where many of them are going to start breaking because their owners are completely in the dark. Protecting the public is your job, and this is a huge, and dangerous issue! Help us, please!!
While driving from canada (montreal) to largo (florida) the chrysler pacifica 2005 started to loose power and speed (highway 75 near brooksfield, fl). I could not drive the car on the shoulder as a temporary cement wall was on the right hand side for construction. A few second later, as the construction site was over I pulled my car on the shoulder and 3 cars had already stopped (they saw the fire underneath my car)and the drivers waved at me to stop. I tried to stop on the shoulder but I didn't have any brakes on the car. Fortunately, the highway was going up so the car stopped by itself and started going backwards. I turned the steering wheel to be able to stop in the guard rail and then fire was coming out from the motor (out of the fenders). The 3 person mentioned to me that the fire was coming out from underneath the motor while driving so that was the reason they stopped to indicate the fire. My mother in law (80 years old with pace maker) and myself had only a few seconds to exit the car because black smoke was already in the car. I lost everything in the fire (medication, clothing, passport, wallet, etc...) as my mother in law lives in florida, I am filing this complaint for her and for myself also. I am a health and safety coordinator and I wish that this situation never comes back in the future. Fortunately, I am still alive to explain this incident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the vehicle over heated and the temperature gauge warning illuminated. The contact mentioned that while having the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic, the vehicle caught on fire. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 73,000.
Rusted engine cradle. Known issue by many pacifica owners. Alot of owners complaining via internet. Am sure you have received hundreds of complaints for this rusted frame issue where the engine can fall out while driving and killing passengers. Chrysler is aware of the issues and never notified owners of this vehicle and the aforementioned problems.
Engine cradle rusting out on passenger side. No help from dealer or chrysler customer care. They have known about this problem for some time. So many of these vehicles are still on the road and people do not realize they are driving a death trap. Cant imagine what would happen at 70 MPH and the engine falls out.
Upon taking car in for routine nys inspection was informed of severe engine cradle rot. Estimated repair $4000. Car has less than 114k miles and is only 9 years old. I cant afford to repair and even though I have opened a case with chrysler they are not willing to help me. Chrysler admits issue when they offered extension of warranty on 2004 and 2005 models but refuses to issue a recall or fix the problem at their cost. Owners are stuck with a costly repair option . Chrysler should be addressing this safety issue .
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated to respond and then surged forward. A whistling noise emitted from the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,000.
Engine cradle/frame assembly is severley rusted. This was detected by conrad's located in green, ohio 10/23/14 when servicing the vehicle. It is verified by duanne's automotive center, north canton, ohio 10/25/14. Chrysler never sent me a recall notification for the rust condition. It was a recall item. It is very dangerous. It is costing me in excess of $1200.00 (parts and labor to install used cradle assembly - new is not available for purchase) to replace.
After getting a routine oil change the dealership told me that my engine cradle (subframe) had a hole in it about the size of a grapefruit. It was rusted through. The engine could fall out. Contacted chrysler and they will not fix the problem. The car drives terribly. This is extremely dangerous and should be recalled.
In july 2009, during the vehicle safety inspection, the first signs that the engine cradle was rusted and even perforated in some places were reported. Now, it is getting worse and worse,vibrations can be felt when driving and great concerns are made on this vehicle safety. Updated 12/08/14
While having my oil changed my mechanic called me over to show me the rusted engine cradle. I have researched and have found this to be a problem with many chrysler pacifica 2004-2005. I contacted chrysler and was told there was a recall but only for vehicles built from feb 2004-march 2004. If so many people are having this problem then why is it such a small time frame? The same issues still apply to the vehicles manufactured outside that small window. Is the safety of the consumers whose vehicles were manufactured during that month time frame more important than the hundreds of people who have evidence of the same rusting of the engine cradle? When I purchased this car, I did so for safety and quality and now feel like both are lacking.
Brought to garage due to constant stalling. Mechanic advised subframe was rotting out. Car only has 83,600 miles. This definitely is not normal wear and tear - defective materials.
I purchased this vehicle not to long ago. Then when having my brakes done, my mechanic pointed out the huge rust holes in the engine frame of my car. He said it wasn't safe to drive the vehicle because the engine might fall out. I contacted chrysler but the said there was no recalls on the vehicle.
I have just performed routine (10/03/20014) maintenance on my 2005 chrysler pacifica. The mechanic called to inform me of significant corrosion problem with the cross member (cradle) that supports the engine, transmission, front suspension and steering. His visual inspection, as well as mine, showed more then 75% of the passenger side cradle rusted away. An open case # 25736224 has been established by chrysler customer support. My pacifica was produced september 30, 2004 which is outside of the assembly dates established by chrysler for extended warranty coverage. Failure of the cross member (cradle) would cause loss of steering, engine and transmission failure, and severed brake lines. Because this is a major safety issue it should be repaired by chrysler corporation.
Engine cradle was found to be rusting out. Saw issue on news, websites, etc.
Chrysler 2005 pacifica has significant engine cradle and other undercarriage rust issues. Today at my auto repair shop I took several photographs of the rusted engine cradle, undercarriage and other suspension areas with heavy rusting. Called chrysler care 1‑800‑247‑9753 and they kindly told me there was nothing they can do to assist in the repair cost. Numerous reports online of repairs being selectively reimbursed by chrysler. How many complaints are required for a recall to be issued or is a class action developing for this issue. Thanks.
Took car to be inspected and was told the engine cradle was rusting out and the car would not pass inspection. Dealer quoted me $2,000 to replace; got second opinion and paid $1,700 to have the cradle replaced. Just discovered this website (09/2014), otherwise would have filed this complaint earlier. Seeing the number of complaints on this same issue on this website makes me feel chrysler should reimburse me for the money I spent to have this repair done.
Car failed inspection because of rusted out engine cradle (undemember),
9/23/14 took my pacifica to shop to have AC fixed once on the lift they informed me that the subframe was rusted out and my car was unsafe to drive. So scared to drive vehicle, I was informed that it would cost 3000. To 5000 to fix. I don't have that kind of money being retired. Chrysler informed me that my car was not built between feb. And march 2004 so they wont cover it. How ridiculous is this that they don't stand behind there products. Are they waiting for someone to die from this error.
When taking the car for an oil change, it was pointed out that our engine cradle was very corroded and rusted through. We have since discovered that this is a known issue with this year, make, and model of car. However, our car was manufactured outside the very narrow range of dates for which an extended 10 year, 150k mile warranty on the engine cradle was made available. The body shop has quoted us $4000 to repair the vehicle, and said the car is very unsafe to drive in it's current condition. Given that this issue is so common for this car, it is only a matter of time before someone is killed driving one. Chrysler should be forced to issue a recall on all 2004 and 2005 pacificas in order to repair this problem before it is too late for some family.
On 9/10/2014 my wife was in a minor fender bender and our 2005 chrysler pacifica had to be taken away on a flatbed tow truck. Upon inspection of damage to our front end from the accident the body shop informed they found that our vehicle was unsafe to drive. In addition to the damage and upon my shock and horror they found our passenger side subframe/engine cradle was almost completely rusted out!!! The cost to repair/replace the subframe and labor will be $1500!!! I am in the process of having them replace it because my wife and 2 small children are in this SUV daily. I'm thankful that this was found now before it was too late and something god awful would have happened. I'm in the process of talking with chrysler and am looking for assistance in this matter. Thank you for your help.
The cradle that holds the engine is rusting away.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being inspected for routine maintenance, the mechanic informed the contact that the engine was rusting and the engine cradle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,429.
While replacing a set of tires at a local shop, the service manager informed me of a rusted engine support frame. He also stated the danger of the engine falling out of the vehicle. The vehicle has been well maintained at the local chrysler dealership with maintenance and inspection reports every 3000 miles. Never once has this rusted frame been reported at the chrysler dealership! The last service report during an oil change stated, "checked over everything looked ok". The dealership has reported other maintenance and repair issues but never this one. Is chrysler trying to hide this potential safety problem? I've been a long term owner of chrysler products and never had a problem with a rusted-out engine support. The car currently sits in our garage with my wife refusing to drive the vehicle because of the potential safety issue.
I took my car in today for an oil change and was told that the engine cradle was severely rusted and unsafe to drive. The repair would cost $2700. I called chrysler customer service for assistance however my car was built august 18, 2004 and not during the time of the extended warranty was issued for cars built feb 23 - mar 31, 2004. I have the same issue as the cars built earlier in the year, however, I am out $2700. Why isn't this extended to other pacifica's built in 2004 with the same problem?
Engine cradle rusted through. Still holding engine however, hearing a popping noise when placed in gear. Mechanic stated vehicle not safe to drive. Have owned since 2005 and now not able to drive it.
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