2005 Chrysler Pacifica: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Sep 21, 2020 · Engine, Lights · 80,000 miles · MI

Head lights cut off and on intermittently engine idles ruff

Filed Nov 15, 2018 · Lights · 195,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the low beam headlights malfunctioned. The contact stated that the headlights independently turned off and on while driving. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 195,000. *dt headlights malfunction updated 1/29/19*jb

Filed Oct 18, 2017 · Lights · 144,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the headlights stopped working. The contact operated the switch to turn the lights back on, but the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v066000 (exterior lighting). The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

Filed Apr 29, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 86,540 miles · PA

Body control module failure, lost headlights , wipers, could not close windows, airbag lights came on. If driving at night when module fails you lose all headlights and tail lights. Was driving at the time of failure.

Filed May 21, 2016 · Electrical · 84,298 miles · MA

2005 chrysler pacifica I purchased from original owner with only 63000 miles. Car while driving, car just accelerates to high speed on its own for no reason. Have to put it in neutral to avoid death or injury. Today while driving normally, all warning lights came on & we ended up stranded due to weird electrical failure where we can't even get car out of park. Passenger headlamp has gone out several times, now drive fog lamp out. There appears to be many mechanical & electrical failures with this car. It's truly horrifying how poorly engineered and dangerous these cars are & I'm forced to drive this wagon with my family as we can't afford to replace it. Would like to start a class action lawsuit against chrysler for endangering the public with their dangerous cars. How many people need to die before all these pacifica's are recalled and repurchased by chrysler for book value?

Filed Aug 4, 2015 · Lights · 143,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While driving 40 MPH, one of the headlights failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the headlamp flickered for a few days prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed a headlight malfunction. As a result, the fuse box, the headlamp wiring, and the bulb needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact mentioned that the failure was directly related to the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v06600 (exterior lighting: headlights). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143, 000.

Filed Jul 8, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · IA

Purchased the car aug, 2014. Previous owner also had same issues. Has been in shop several times, unable to pinpoint cause/remedy situation. Seat controls do not work, remote keyfobs do not work, interior lights, head lamps, no electrical function present unless key is in ignition, in the "on" position. When shutting off the car, all lights on the dashboard light up and the only way to shut them off is to push on and then off the hazard lights. This will cause all electrical to go out, including the head lamps and all interior lights. If you do not turn them off by using the hazard lights, it will kill the battery. We have replaced the fuses in for the seats several times. They work for a bit and then blow out again. The mechanics have gone as far as to replace the wiring assembly and still no remedy. I don't know how there is not a recall on this vehicle.

Filed Jun 26, 2015 · Lights · 105,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the headlights failed. The contact was able to replace the headlight bulbs; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited symptoms of a previous recall; however, the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v066000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000. Ma 09/03/15 the consumer stated the driver's side headlight was replaced 3 times but, continued to malfunction. Updated 12/9/2015

Filed Jan 21, 2015 · Fuel system, Lights · 84,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Lights · 100,000 miles · TX

The headlights intermittently would not work and then stopped working completely. I believe this is due to the wiring harness issue that was recall on many other 05 pacificas under 05v066000. My VIN does not pull up that it was affected in this recall, but I have this and another issue that I submitted a complaint for that should be covered under the recall. The chrysler company said even though it appears to be the same issue in the recall, since my VIN does not show to be apart of that recall, they will not do anything to help fix the costly issue. I do not know where else to go for help. I submitted a complaint through chrysler and they said they would not help unless there was a recall expansion that eventually included my VIN, but not to count on it. I told chrysler that just because this VIN was missed in the investigation that it was the right thing to do for them to fix it.. I was told they could not and would not help. Thank you..

Filed Sep 9, 2014 · Electrical · 170,100 miles · IN

While driving home, late evening, I reached to turn on windshield washer and when I did that, the headlights went out, radio and A/C went dead, taillights went out. The only electrical components still working were dashlights, doorlocks, turn signals, and security system. Engine and power steering still worked. Fortunately, there was not much traffic, or it could have been a dangerous situation. I managed to pull into a parking lot and parked to assess things, but found I could not shift out of park because of interlock. Car was towed to mechanic, who diagnosed power distribution module failure - replaced the box, but it still has the same symptoms. So far, 12 days in the shop, with no solution in sight. I think such a general system failure does present a safety issue.

Filed Jun 26, 2014 · Lights · 103,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the low beam headlights were activated and then failed to illuminate. A certified mechanic replaced both bulbs and the failure persisted. There was a recall related to the similar failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v066000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified and they informed that the VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.