Tl* the contact owns 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle started to jerk and loss motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact activated the hazard light and veered to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was restarted and driven for several minutes before the failure recurred. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge failed to register the correct level of fuel. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v432000 (power train) as a possible solution to the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 182,435.
2005 Chrysler Pacifica: wrong fuel gauge reading
41 of the 1,244 complaints about the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica describe wrong fuel gauge reading.
- owner complaints
- 41
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 52,000
- recalls
- 0
Wrong fuel gauge reading by model year
What owners say
The 2005 chrystler pacifica was traveling 35 MPH in the winter on a paved road when it just died no warning. I had it towed to my house for further testing.the car tries starting but never turns over act like no fuel. I then hooked it up to my foxwell nt630 elite obd2 scanner it detected codes p0340, p2066, p0700, & p0461 code p0340 cam shaft position sensor a circuit bank 1 or single sensor (part replaced). Code p2066 fuel level sensor b (performance). Code p0700 transmission control system. Code p0461 fuel level sensor a (range/performance) the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v432000 manufacturer daimlerchrysler corporation components power train potential number of units affected 127,928 summary: on certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump module and the power train control module (PCM) software may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions. Remedy dealers will reprogram the power train control module. The fuel pump module will also be replaced on vehicles built from august 1, 2004 through september 30, 2004. The recall began on november 21, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Two separate defect conditions that could result in engine stall while driving in model year (my) 2005-2006 chrysler pacifica vehicles (the federal safety agency recall no. 06v‑432). My 2005 vehicles built in august and september of 2004 are being recalled to correct a defect in the secondary fuel pump modules, which may have an improper press fitting on the inlet that can become dislodged and shut-off fuel flow. All my 2005-2006 vehicles built between july 8, 2004 and november 11, 2005 are being recalled to correct a powertrain control module (PCM) software issue with the evaporative emissions system which can also cause stalling. For both conditions, engine stall incidents tend to occur during left turns. The federal safety agency action number: rq06002
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the key was difficult to turn in the ignition to start the vehicle. In addition, the fuel gauge was showing a low fuel amount after the vehicle had been filled with fuel. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer issued a safety recall (f44 ' fuel pump module and/or reprogram PCM). The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v432000 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
While driving, the fuel gauge will fluctuate erratically and, occasionally, I will completely lose power while driving
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While attempting to refuel the vehicle, the fuel pump would shut off each time after dispensing 2/10 of a gallon of fuel. In addition, while operating the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed false readings that indicated the fuel tank was half full before the vehicle stalled due to no fuel. Also, the fuel mileage range displayed false information, indicating that the fuel mileage range was 120 miles before the vehicle stalled due to a lack of fuel. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who replaced filters and valves, but the failure continued. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While attempting to accelerate the vehicle, it stalled without warning. The vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that there was no fuel. The contact noticed that the fuel gauge displayed that the vehicle was filled with fuel. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled numerous times without warning. The vehicle was towed to an unknown shop where the failure was undetermined; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v432000 (power train) was repaired before she became the owner. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 184,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While refueling the fuel tank, the fuel pump nozzle stopped indicating that the fuel tank was full. After a few days of being driven, the vehicle stalled due to lack of fuel; however, the fuel level indicator displayed that there was fuel in the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the john offer dealer (located on 3220 sw topeka, topeka, ks 66611) where the vehicle was once repaired (diagnostic unknown); however, the failure recurred. The contact called the dealer and was informed that there would be diagnostic and repair fees. The vehicle was not repaired due to the diagnostic and repair fees. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would not repair the vehicle a second time. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 193,000.
My fuel gauge is not reading anything when it's on full I looked other recalls back in those times and that the fuel pump which is the primary wasn't reading the secondary fuel pump
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While driving various speeds, the fuel gauge dropped to empty when there was still fuel in the cylinder. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Te failure mileage was approximately 147,454.
Gas gauge fluctuates to empty with light and chime announcing no gas, but there is a three quarter tank full of gas. The engine turns off and steering locks without power. Used car purchased yesterday and we were stranded until we filled the tank with three gallons the car was in motion the first time it stalled. The second time it was idling at a stop light. The third time was in a parking lot. I turned the engine off than back on it resumed . We were heading in a straight directions.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle ran out of fuel although the fuel gauge indicated 1/2 tank of fuel was present. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel sending unit was faulty. The contact indicated that the failure caused the check engine light to illuminate and the driver side headlight to stop working. The light bulb was replaced, but the failure continued to occur. The failures were not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 84,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to intake fuel when the nozzle was inserted in the fuel tank. The contact mentioned that the fuel gauge incorrectly read half full, but it was empty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica fuel gauge
Is wrong fuel gauge reading a common problem on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?
41 of 1,244 owner complaints about the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica (3%) mention wrong fuel gauge reading. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica
Stalling 220ABS 82Check engine light 49Fuel pump 49Headlights 46Harsh shifting 25Jerking 22Ball joint 21Engine failure 21Knocking 17Grinding brakes 16Fire or smoke 16Brake failure 15Loss of power 15Won't start 15Power steering loss 12Hesitation 11No deployment 10Sudden acceleration 9Oil consumption 7Overheating 7Steering lock-up 6Won't shift 6Adaptive cruise 5Misfire 5Seat belt 5Steering noise 5Sunroof shattered 5Transmission failure 5Warning lights 5
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