2005 awd chrysler pacifica, gas pedal binds requiring driver to overpressure the pedal to move forward. Once overpowered the car can lurch forward from the sudden over fuel condition.
2005 Chrysler Pacifica fuel system complaints
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Gas gauge drops from 1/2 to empty in seconds if you don't get to a gas station quickly the vehicle will shut off. There is no warning. Vehicle still has gas but will shut off. We have been stranded several times on the interstate. Very dangerous for a family. According to searches I have made lots of 2005 pacificas have the same problem starting at around 45,000 miles. I haven't found any answers to the problem.
First noticed gas gage suddenly dropped from 3/4 tank to empty, low fuel warning and check engine light came on. Fuel gage would again rise up to full then drop to empty. Called dealer who asked for my VIN number and told me my car was not subject to recall. Gas gage is no longer functioning at all & I have no idea how much gas I have in my tank - I'm unable at this point to afford the repair. New problem has arisen, yesterday and today my car has stalled, causing me to engage park and restart my engine. First time I was going up a small hill and this morning I was maneuvering around a round about. Seems very similar to other reports on this particular model and those who have registered a complaint.
Fuel tank valve defective, allowing fuel into charcoal chamber, also issues with other valves related to the gas tank. Fuel module PCM and tank replacement were required.
My wife and I own a 2005 chrysler pacifica, which we are having a problem with the gas pedal sticking. While accelerating the pedal sticks and jerks you forward until you have smooth acceleration while pushing the gas pedal. I feel this is a safety problem. We have been to the dealers about this and they say everything is fine but have noticed the problem themselves. I have noticed that there is alot of the same problems after browsing the internet that others are having the same problem. This is going to get someone killed if this isn't looked into. Thank you.
2005 chrysler pacifica, started having problems at 50,000 miles. Abs sensors had to be replaced and recall for fuel module...but most upsetting the car stalls at low speeds or while making turns..ie: pulling into parking spaces,etc.. I have brought it to dealership and like many others without engine light on they cannot duplicate problem, therefore we are sent on our way with no fix!! I have 4 children and I am terrified to drive this car!! Why wont chrysler stand behind these vehicles!!!
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that she has been experiencing failures with the fuel tank. Whenever she attempts to add fuel to the vehicle, it will not take more than five gallons, and the dial never indicates that it is more then 3/4 full. Also, the dial will move from half a tank down to empty within 60 miles. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer more than six times and they replaced the level kit sensor, which did not repair the failure. Within weeks, the dealer replaced the fuel pump module, which also did not repair the failure. A month later they repaired the full tank hoses, but the failure persisted. A year later, the fuel pump module was replaced once again. After all of these repairs, the failure has not yet been properly corrected. The failure is causing the vehicle to stall while driving 15 MPH. The failure mileage was 61,000 and current mileage was 84,000.
I have had my 2005 chrysler pacifica for less than a week when my fuel gauge went from 1/2 of a tank to empty while driving. Then it went back up to 1/2 of a tank a minute later. When I went down a hill the vehicle stalled and had to be put in park and restarted. I have two small children and this scared me. I looked up my VIN number but found no recall, however I found this similar problem in other 05 pacificas and I found that they had been recalled. I have my car back at the dealership getting fixed but am desperate to find out if this recall could be my problem.
Car stalls and reads that the tank is empty even when there is gas in the vehicle. It occurs regularly. Nothing has been done yet. I was told egr system, then throttle body, and now I supposedly need a $1000 fuel pump job. Very irritated.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. Whenever the fuel tank reaches the half full mark, it immediately drops to empty. The failure causes the vehicle to shut off within a mile of being driven. The contact did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the failure. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. Two years prior to the failure, the vehicle was serviced for the PCM module, which has been changed three times since the contact has owned the vehicle. The current mileage was 53,000 and failure mileage was 48,000.
I have a 2005 chrysler pacifica that has a stalling problem. At slow speeds it stalls out on me and on the highway when traffic slows down.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that when she placed fuel in the vehicle, the gauge showed that the tank was full. The vehicle would only take a few gallons and nothing more. She would attempt to force more gas into the tank, but it would spill out. The vehicle shut off on the contact due to the lack of gas not indicated by the fuel gauge. The dealer replaced the level sensors the first time. The second time the vehicle was taken to the dealer, they replaced the modular fuel pump and the primary pump. On april 20, 2007, the dealer repaired the hoses on the fuel line. On march 11, 2008, the contact attempted to fill the tank, but it only took six gallons. While driving at an unknown speed, the fuel indicator went to empty and the vehicle shut off. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced both fuel pumps. The dealer informed her that she had not run out of gas. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 73,904 and failure mileage was 60,233.
While driving on highway 105, vehicle ran over some road debris (piece of metal) that subsequently punctured fuel tank. Fuel tank was temporarily patched to stop leak. Fuel tank is made of high-density polyethylene plastic and is unshielded in the forward area of the tank, exactly where it was struck by the road debris.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While driving 65 MPH, the fuel gauge went from half a tank to empty. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accept fuel. The check engine light illuminated and the headlights were inoperable. The dealer stated that the fuel pump and wiring harness caused the failures. The fuel pump, headlight bulb, and the wiring harness were replaced; however, the failures continued. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v066000 (exterior lighting: headlights) and the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v432000 (powertrain: automatic transmission control module (TCM, PCM)). The failure mileage was 68,000 and current mileage was 69,000. Updated 03/14/08. *lj the consumer stated the fuel gauge was not reading properly
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle coasted to a stop and failed. The vehicle was pushed into a parking lot. The following day, gasoline was added and the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle failed six times and was then taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that both fuel pumps needed to be replaced. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current mileage was 67,350 and failure mileage was 65,000.
Vehicle fuel indicators very erratic, shows full tank then quickly drops to empty showing no miles to empty and car stalls out. Dealership replaced fuel pumps and problem persists. Keep gas tank above 1/2 to avoid stalling. Dealer does not know what to do. Referring them to safety recall f44 ? Fuel pump module and/or reprogram PCM (does not apply to this VIN allegedly). Waiting on response.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact was involved in two crashes. In the first crash, the contact struck a deer and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair, but the more it was repaired, the more failures were found. In the second crash, the vehicle automatically accelerated uphill at a high rate of speed and spun out. The vehicle flipped over repeatedly and landed upside down, nearly killing the contact. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. After the crashes, she received a safety recall notice for the fuel pump module or program PCM. The speed, recall number, and mileages were unknown.
Headlamp failure, causing replacement several times since purchase in 7/05. Sluggish driving/acceleration, accelerator sticking.
Check engine light at approximately 40,000 miles. The check light has come on the vehicle indicating cylinder three misfired. I have taken vehicle to the shop the first time and had the coil replaced. The same light came on with the same warning. This time the spark plugs were replaced, the injections cleaned out, the throttle body cleaned out. I just got it back yesterday and I feel confident that I will have the same thing over the next few days. When this happens, the vehicle idles rough and the car has no power. This vehicle has been maintained higher than the standards call for in the manual. Looks like chrysler is good for about 40,000 miles, then be prepared to spend some money. I plan to trade the vehicle for a toyota, though I had supported american made vehicles in the past, with a product like this, you can't afford to. The total cost thus far has been $600.00. It appears that chrsyler knows the problem exists because of the bulletins, yet they will not recall the car ,and do what is right for the consumers. People can't afford to pay for a vehicle and repair it at the same time with so few miles. The pacifica is a great riding car ,and I otherwise thoroughly enjoyed it.
I have had multiple problems with this vehicle since its purchase date. 1/12/05- initially vehicle stalled while driving ~10 MPH after slight right curve. No problem found. 6/9/05- the 2nd time it occurred was on a hill , coming to a stop to turn right. No problem found. 7/22/05- during left turn at an intersection, straightening wheel to right stalled. After speaking with chrysler technician, fuel tank believed to have problem, replaced fuel pump. 2/27/06- stalled again- no problem found 9/26/06- sensor failure occurred on ABS and traction control. 12/12/06- vehicle lost all front lights in dash and wipers. -replaced body control computer. 1/16/07 vehicle stalled while driving on state route at 45 MPH- no problem found.
Bought 2005 chrysler pacifica in july 2006. Since that time I have had numerous problems with the vehicle. When the gas gauge is at approximately 1/3 tank of gas it suddenly drops to empty and begins stalling upon turns. I took the vehicle back to the dealership and they did not know what the problem was and asked me to bring the vehicle back when it was at approximately 1/3 tank so they could do testing. I was without my vehicle one whole day for this and did not have time to take it back again. Next, I received a recall notice that claimed to fix the stalling problem. Yesterday I took my vehicle in to have the recall performed. Again, I was without my vehicle all day. Today, after the recall, my vehicle is still having the same problems. The gas gauge dropped suddenly to empty and began stalling at this point. There are other problems that may be related. After the car is reading empty and I proceed to put gasoline in the tank it will only allow 13 gallons to be pumped, the owners manual claims that the vehicle has a 23 gallon tank. However, I have never been able to put more than 13 gallons of gas in the tank. Also, every now and then when I try to put fuel in the tank, the hose will continually shut off as if the vehicle is full. Sometimes this happens the whole time I am filling up and I have to just keep on clicking, clicking, clicking . . . To get the gas to go into the vehicle. These problems have caused our family much distress and the stalling is a very real safety issue. Thank you for your help with this. Susan ashcraft.
11/18/06 - car stalled in parking lot in ocean city, md. Was able to restart it 8 hrs. Later. 11/19/06 - car stalled on chesapeake bay bridge (us 50) near end heading westward. Was able to coast onto shoulder. Car towed to dealer tate chrysler jeep, inc., glen burnie, md. 11/22/06 - received in mail daimler chrysler's safety recall f44 --fuel pump and or reprogram PCM stating that a problem could cause engine to stall and cause a crash without warning. I took the recall notice to the dealer. Service manager said that was not the cause of the problem. He said half of the engine would have to be replaced. Final cost --$4976 parts and labor. Work was completed on 01/05/07. On 01/11/07, after about 300 miles of driving, engine stalled on baltimore-washington parkway (md295). I was again able to coast off onto the shoulder. Car was towed back to tate chrysler, where it is now located.
Rick hendrick jeep/chrysler, north charleston, sc did not perform the necessary job duties to remedy the safety recall of the fuel pump on my 2005 chrysler pacifica. The dealer had my vehicle for 4 days, but the recall was not properly corrected which caused major danger to myself and my family! I first began to smell gas on tuesday evening after I filled my gas tank and continued to smell excessive gas on wednesday so I called the service department. I was told to bring my vehicle back to be checked out, but they claimed nothing was found! So I returned home on their word. The very next day, thursday, I proceeded to fill my gas tank again to take a road trip out of state that evening, but as my tank was filling so was the ground of the gas station...I was very upset at this point!!!! I called rick hendrick's service manager who didn't exhibit any remorse for my endangerment! I was quite irate at this point because I felt endangered and was suppose to be on my way out of town, but could not leave due to rick hendrick's service department lack of responsibility to take care of me as a customer satifactorily! I told the s.m. That I wanted to be compensated for the two gas fill-ups that I had lost due to their problem, but he did not compensate me! My vehicle and myself was towed to the dealer, and finally they found that they were at fault...not myself! They did not put the correct seal on my vehicle, therefore, the gas was leaking out! I was not treated satisfactorily once I arrived at the dealer. This was a total inconvenience traveling 50 miles each time for their problem! I want compensation, and a formal apology from rick hendrick! I also contacted the general manager who has never called me back regarding this matter, therefore, I will seek other recourses. I will definitely not recommend anyone to purchase a vehicle from there, and I have decided not to give them my business any longer!
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.
Accelerator sticks in idle position. The problem is continuous once engine reaches operating temperature. Occasionally accelerator sticks requiring very heavy foot pressure to break loose causing the vehicle to lurch forward.
I brought my car to the dealership in late august for regular maintenance. I told them I was having a long crank when starting the car. They said I probably did not put the gas cap on tight and air got into the tank. I disagreed with this but supposedly diagnostics these days pick up on everything. A week later I was driving down an incline and my gas gauge dropped from 1/2 tank to e. I immediately pulled into a gas station and the tank took 15 gallons. We run through a tank of gas maybe once every two weeks. Usually, I top off the tank. Therefore, I did not notice this problem again until last weekend. In this instance, when the gas gauge got to just below 1/2 tank , dropped to e and stalled. We were in highway traffic. We immediately restarted the car and got to a gas station. The car would only take 8 gallons. I am bringing it to the dealer tomorrow. Btw, still have the long crank...it has never gone away.
My 2005 chrysler pacifica stalled while turning left at a slow speed. This happened while going around a roundabout in the road. Unsafe because the power steering and brakes make controlling car very hard.
About a month and a half ago, my chrysler pacifica 2005 started to have a couple of probably related problems, one of which can be dangerous. The car will stall when turning left. If a car is coming up behind me, I could get rear ended. The other problem is that my fuel gauge will show a half tank one minute and almost empty the next. When I have filled up, it would only take 15 gallons, meaning that there are still 8 gallons left. I have an appointment in one week with my local dealer and hope that they can fix this, as it is potentially dangerous.
2005 chrysler pacifica when gas tank gets to half full, needle drops suddenly to empty and car stalls. I had a tsb software update at dealer, did not fix problem. I had right side fuel pump module replaced, did not solve problem.
Dt*: the contact stated while stopped at a traffic lights the vehicle would stall without warning. This occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was restated and driven to the dealer each time where the problem could not be duplicated. Updated 9/18/2006 - the vehicle is manufacturers with two fuel tanks and two fuel pumps. It was later determined that the secondary pump failed leaving the vehicle with the use of only on tank. The cv joint failed which caused a clunking sound when putting the vehicle in reverse or drive. .
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