2005 Chrysler Pacifica: loss of power steering

Filed Nov 20, 2018 · 169,300 miles · FL

I took my car into the mechanic to have the water pump replaced which he did. But he also told me that it was not safe to drive because the cradle holding the engine in was all rusted out. And that the engine could just fall out at any moment. And that the car would stop I would lose steering. He did show me he pictures on his phone. And told me he would look for a cradle for my car. So I went home to check this problem out on the internet and found that other pacifica's were having this problem also. So I think chrysler needs to compensate us and get this problem fixed before somebody is killed. Luckily my mechanic let me know this so that I would not be driving on a highway. After realizing I could make a complaint I ask my mechanic if he still had the pictures on his phone. No he did not he had dropped his phone in the water while fishing. But if you look on the internet you will see other people who have had this problem also with their pacifica's. And there are youtube video showing how this must be repaired and how to put a new cradle on to the pacific. It's not an easy or fun job and it is an expensive job if you can find a cradle.

Filed Oct 3, 2014 · Body, Engine · 171,515 miles · MI

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.

Filed Jul 21, 2014 · Suspension · 99,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering and there was a loud clunky noise under the vehicle. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road where he noticed that the suspension cradle was hanging under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician has not been able to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

Filed Nov 6, 2013 · Body, Engine · 153,000 miles · NY

Vehicle was submitted to authorized new york inspection station for yearly state-required inspection. Vehicle failed inspection. Inspector cited multiple holes in the "cradle" frame member supporting engine, steering, and suspension parts. "cradle" was completely perforated in several places by corrosion, and showed signs of additional corrosion which would ultimately lead to more holes. Cradle was judged structurally compromised. Inspection station consulted ny dmv and it was determined and reported to me that vehicle is unsafe, and that replacement of cradle would be required to return vehicle to service and to pass new york state inspection. It was explained to me that a minor impact -- such as encountering a pothole at speed, or hitting an object with the frame or body of the vehicle -- could cause collapse of the front end structure of the vehicle, loss of steering control, loss of the engine from the engine compartment, collapse of the suspension system, and potential resultant fire, explosion, and injury or loss of life to occupants of vehicle or others in the vicinity. *tr the consumer stated the vehicle left his wife stranded. She was unable to steer or brake while driving many times, the previous year. On one occasion while driving, the engine light illuminated, and the vehicle just stopped, leaving his wife in the middle of the road. The consumer replaced a faulty sensor. Updated 03/27/14

Filed Sep 28, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · 130,000 miles · KY

I was pulling into a left hand parking spot when the vehicle stalled/completely shut off. Dashboard lights were still on. I was able to coast backwards down a slope and back into another open parking spot. I had no power steering, and brakes were very hard to depress. I looked up the problem on the internet and looked up open recalls. I found a recall similar to what happened, but when I called both daimler-chrysler and a local chrysler dealership and gave the last 8 characters of my VIN, they informed me there were no open recalls for my vehicle. From what I researched, this might happen several times and I am quite concerned with my safety.

Filed Oct 23, 2006 · Electrical · WV

We had been traveling at a speed of 55 MPH on a 2 lane highway. My husband slowed the car to make a left hand turn. The car was going 20 miles per hour when it stalled completely. We lost power steering, brakes and all ability to control the vehicle. Luckily my husband reacted quickly and forcefully enough to avoid hitting an oncoming car. The car was taken to the dealership and the problem was unable to be reproduced. Returned home the the car and it happened again. I even offered to take the service manager with me to the location where the incident occurred. He refused. Nothing more was addressed by the dealership.

Filed Jul 23, 2006 · Steering · VA

Now I am in shock, we have a 2005 chrysler pacifica we purchased in march of this year, used 23,000 miles. Thought it was a pretty nice vehicle until this week it lost steering while turning left (it may have stalled, am not sure because stereo was still on. Was able to stop and restart it and it was ok. Happened 2 times 1 day apart. Took it to the dealer who kept it 2 days , could not duplicate it so cannot detect the problem. Come on now. I just got on this site that listed all the problems in the 2005 pacifica, and out of 157, over 3/4 of them had the exact problem yet chrysler cannot figure out what is going on. And let me tell you this much, today my daughter took my 3 grandchildren to meet their dad 280 miles away on the busiest highways and mountains in the u.s. Plus my son went with her for the company. Now that is my whole family, thank the good lord they made it safe, but after getting on here this evening and reading how many times this has happened I am in total shock needless to say sick at my stomach. You better believe next week when she goes back to get them she will rent a car. And I will be on the phone all week until I get some answers. What are they waiting for, a whole family to get killed and a huge law suit before they do something about this.

Filed Mar 29, 2006 · Electrical · 8,560 miles · FL

2005 chrysler pacifica- the biggest problem "engine stalling while driving," leaving me unable to control the car! No breaks, and no steering! There are also problems with the radio, comes on and off all by it's self, and door locks some times work and other times do not.

Filed Nov 24, 2005 · Engine, Fuel system · 3,450 miles · FL

2005 pacifica 3569 miles has stalled 5 times when turning left every time with the exception of once it stalls twice in the same day, causing a loss of power steering.

Filed Nov 10, 2005 · Electrical · 23,447 miles · WV

I was making a left hand turn across 2 lanes of traffic when my engine stopped, power steering stopped, and the oil light came on. I immediately contacted the dealer. They were unable to duplicate the problem and told me to come back when the problem was more persistent. I have two children 2 and under and taking the chance that we will be in a collision when the engine and power steering fail is not an option.

Filed Oct 22, 2005 · Engine · 26,957 miles · TX

On the chrysler pacifica 2005 model, when the gas is below half a tank, when stopping or making turns the engine will stall. This is very hazardous as when the engine stops there is no power steering or power brakes. I was within inches of hitting another car. I took the car to the dealership and this is a known problem, but no solution. I believe this is a very dangerous problem and needs to be fixed as the number of accidents this can lead to is large, especially for smaller people that may not be able to muscle the steering when the car stalls. Please get chrysler to do something about this as soon as possible as it's not safe to drive my new expensive car until this is taken care of.

Filed Aug 11, 2005 · Steering · KY

On three occasions, while slowing down and turning, either into parking spots or parking lots, the oil pressure light came on and the power steering went out. It is possible that the engine died, but not sure because all three times we immediately put the vehicle in park and turned the key to the off position. Once the car was restarted, the problem went away. The vehicle has been to the dealer twice, both times we were told that no codes were stored in the computer. Both times we were told that they test drove the vehicle and could not duplicate the problem.