2005 Chrysler Pacifica: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Jun 1, 2015 · Body, Engine · 137,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While driving approximately 5 MPH and making a left turn, a clicking sound emitted from the steering column without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions whenever the contact made a left or right turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the engine cradle had excessive rust and was fractured. As a result, the engine cradle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.

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 Apr 23, 2014 · Steering · 116,000 miles · OH

While driving and turning the steering column makes a horrible whining noise, then stopped completely. I could not turn the wheel and the car stalled. I had fixed it once before. It cost $1,200.00 and now it is doing it again. The repair shop will not fix it again, they said it is a dealer problem. I have been round and round with the chrysler corp. And of course, they will not fix it or reimburse me. Rusted undercarriage is also worrying me - just waiting for an accident and looking up lawyers. But money is so much more important to this company rather than human life. I had purchased insurance for this vehicle for just such an emergency - and when I called, both times, they denied the coverage. I cancelled the policy after paying $1,500.00 into it and got back 355.00. Never, ever again with this company.

Filed Jun 4, 2012 · Tires, Transmission · PA

Vehicle occasionally stalls when making a left turn. A popping sound occurs when turning to the left, the sound seems to be coming from the left tire hub. Also there is a clicking sound when the transmission shifts gears. *tr please send me any information regarding recalls for these problems,as I am a single mother who transports small children daily in this vehicle, with limited resources.

Filed Jun 14, 2005 · Body, Steering · 3,804 miles · MA

Popping/clicking upon turning, stopping, taking off- had car just 2 days and had to bring back to dealer- read all of the service bulletins, and safety recalls, defects and complaints - found it to be the power transfer unit - ptu - seems that this is a problem with 2005 pacificia's. Dealer had 3 days. Internal side molding on psg 2nd door defective / pulling away from frame / exterior back black panels faded already/ wet carpet on driverside floor - smells/mildew car is new!