2005 Chrysler Pacifica: won't start

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 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 Sep 2, 2016 · MN

I was driving from work was stopped at a light and the car stopped. I had people push the car to the curb. I waited for help and the car started after about a half hour. I was driving the car about three months later with my 11 yera old in the car and the car started to slow down. I was able to turn into a parking lot and the car stopped. The car would not start, even though dashboard lights came on. I had the car towed to my home.

Filed May 28, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 193,600 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the vehicle was inoperable. The radio remained active, but the vehicle would not start. The battery was replaced. The vehicle was taken to auto zone where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module switch malfunctioned. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 193,600.

Filed Jun 30, 2013 · Acceleration · 117,000 miles · SC

Driving on the highway at about 55mph the car begins jerking lights flashing car slows down and would not accelerate. The car has done this several times resulting in the car shutting off and wouldn't start until the next day.

Filed Aug 31, 2011 · Electrical · 168,217 miles · NC

Electrical system failure. A similar complaint was filed under odi id 10362111. Just as in other complaints, there will be periodic flickering of the electrical components (lights, radio, AC). My ABS light and brake lights and alarm come on. The electrical arching can be heard through the speakers a series of pops. On some occasions the vehicle will not start right back up once it has been stopped. I originally noticed the problem about 8 months ago but dismissed it as a symptom of some other issue. It wasn't until the problem persisted that I realized it was unrelated to the other problem with my vehicle.

Filed Apr 23, 2010 · Electrical · NJ

I have had so many things go wrong with my chrysler pacifica 2005. Suv. On friday april 16 2010 the car stall coming off the exit ramp of route 80 in paterson ,during rush hour. On monday april it was dead and required the battery to be charge. The battery had been charge on sunday april18. The car had to eventually be towed tuesday april 20, 2010. This car has been in chrysler's dealership twice in march. March 3rd for a oil change that ended up costing 392.80. March 24 it was towed in because it wouldn't turn over. You couldn't even jump start it. They replace ignition switch and cylinder. Again they replace the crankshaft seal .{ this was suppose to be fix on march 3 2010 I paid for it. Which brings me to the present the car is still at the dealership, this is the fourth day, they still don't know what's wrong with it. It could be the alternator they tell me.chrysler never offered me a loner car because they didn't have any. How about I rent a car? Goodluck getting your money back. My car has many problems starting back to jan. 2009. I'm sure you can get the car history. It was purchase at chrysler plymouth of paramus in 2005 brand spanking new.

Filed Jun 17, 2008 · Transmission · 97,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While attempting to start the vehicle, the contact noticed that it would not start properly. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the power train:automatic transmission:control module failed. They further stated that the cost of the repair would be $881. The vehicle has not been repaired. She is in the process of notifying the manufacturer to see if her VIN is included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v432000 (power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM, PCM)). The failure and current mileages were 97,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2007 · Acceleration, Brakes · 2,826 miles · NC

My problems began on 10/03/05 @ 2,826 miles. Since that time there have been a litany of problems through eighteen months. Wheel sensors -6 were replaced. Front end noise like a rubbing sound. Returned to dealer several times. Accelerator sticking. Returned to dealer several times each time they lubricated the linkage but after two weeks the problem continued. At this point nothing else was done concerning the accelerator. Next, problem a defective axle, replaced. Power module replaced. Doors would not lock and car would not start after installation of the power module. The car had to be towed to the dealer. It was repaired. Parking brake assembly fell apart in the rear brakes as I was driving down the highway. Parking brake assembly replaced by the dealer. Front end vibration again brought to dealers attention. Another wheel sensor replaced. On 5/24/07 brought my pacifica back to the dealer concerning the front end noise. They replaced the power steering pump on 5/30/07. On 6/04/07 returned to the dealer noise in front end still there. Also, the accelerator still sticks. Concerning the front end noise, they said that a power steering line was leaking and they repaired it. The accelerator butterfly was finally replaced after over a year of complaints. On 6/08/07 I returned the car because of the same noise in the front end every time you turn left or right. At this point they decided to replace the steering rack. I picked up the car on 6/14/07 the vibration rubbing noise was still there. I returned to the dealer on 6/15/07. The service manager told me that they could not fix the car and to take the car home and wait for chrysler to call. It has now been 6 weeks and they have not called. I have called the dealer several times for up dates , they say that they do not have any information. Chrysler's letter, dated 6/26/07 states, " we consider this matter closed," even though the car has still not been repaired.

Filed Mar 14, 2007 · Electrical · TX

Car would hesitate when starting, and then just would not start. When service dept. Tried, they said it worked just fine. But when I got it, it did the same. It would hesitate, then shook a lot, then just would not start. Needed new starter.

Filed Dec 26, 2006 · Fuel system · 53,054 miles · FL

Tl* - the contact called received recall notice 06v432000 . She stated that repair was done on 12/18/06 for the fuel pump. The contact states that on 12/19/06 the vehicle wouldn't start. The vehicle was towed by aaa to dealership, the dealership told her that the replacement fuel pump was defective, and they replaced it again. The contact stated that on 12/22/06 after 2nd replacement she was driving at a speed of 80 MPH when the vehicle lost power, there was no indication or warning lights. The contact was able to pull the vehicle off to the side of the road, she turned off the ignition switch and turned it back on, and the vehicle started up.

Filed Nov 8, 2006 · Electrical · 35,500 miles · CA

My 05 pacifica will not start randomly, will just click click click. A small jump will get it going again. Battery, alternator, electrical all supposedly check out. Happens randomly. One it happened just 10 minutes after I had driven the car. Chrysler dealer claims it happens to many. It stranded me.