2005 Chrysler Pacifica: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Mar 13, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 130,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the front end suspension was unstable. There were no warning indicators illuminated. An independent mechanic replaced the rack and pinion, provided an alignment more than three times, and replaced the shock absorber and upper and lower control arms on both sides; however, the failure continued. The vehicle swayed left and right, which caused the contact to apply force to maneuver the steering wheel to control the direction of the vehicle. The manufacturer had not issued any recalls for the suspension. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jan 3, 2018 · Engine, Suspension · 21,676 miles · CA

While driving the car the engine mounts break away from the engine, causing a rough vibration on the floor pan of the vehicle. This problem started happening on 10/31/05, 11/04/05, 10/26/06 to present, I have to constantly replace the engine mounts on this vehicle and I believe the breaking of the mounts affects the suspension of the vehicle. The breaking of the axle and tie rods from the pressure of the engine jerking with the mounts break. I've bought engine mounts with lifetime warranties being I have to replace these mounts so often.

Filed Mar 1, 2016 · Body, Engine · MN

Purchased 2005 chrysler pacifica limited 4 years ago. Currently 109,000 miles.. Had been hearing a clunky noise for a short time took it in to get checked😔 mechanic came back with ghastly news. Tie rods,bushings, water pump,rear axle shaft oilseal and worst of all cradle was rusting through. Over $7000.00 to fix all. I thought I would faint. No way could I do all the repairs. Upon reading all complaints chrysler should fix the rustimg problem. Shame on them for letting these cars on the road knowing this could happen to families purchasing their vehicles and possibly having a fatal accidemt occuring when the engine falls out.

Filed Feb 21, 2016 · 130,000 miles · MI

Driving down the road, our car started throwing itself into other lanes. Mind you, everything is good on the vehicle. Struts, tie rod ends, etc... Upon observation, you can see the engine cradle is rotted out. The rest of the car is good. Mechanics say the car needs to be removed from service. 130,000 miles...really? This is our only car. Chrysler (online) says "tough".....

Filed Apr 21, 2015 · Body, Steering · RI

I only purchased my vehicle 1 year ago. The first month I had it, I tried to have it inspected and was told my sub-frame was rotted. I contacted the chrysler company and there were no recalls. I contacted the dealer and they wouldn't help me. My check engine light is on because the o2 sensors are bad and now my power steering is leaking and I was told the steering rack is bad. I've also had to replace my inner and outer tie rods on both sides and also replaced the sway bar links. I am a single mom with 3 kids and this car has been a huge burden on me financially. I made a huge mistake buying a chrysler.

Filed Jan 29, 2015 · Brakes, Suspension · TN · crash

I have had my car from 2011 till current and replaced the front axles/tie rods at least 3 to 4 times a year. Last incident it broke while pulling out of drive way and I lost control and rolled down a hill into 4 lanes of traffic narrowly missing the gas pumps at the station across the 4 lane thank goodness no one hit me with my young child in the car. When I first had to take it to a dealer to get them changed 2 other cars in this small town I live in were there also having there's replaced. This should be a recall every person I talk to states this is a problem that is arising from a rusted cradle problem when manufacturing the car. I would like my car repaired where this will no longer happen and it is too expensive for me to fix. I have decided to look further into this issue and maybe come together with other with this issue. There should of been a recall by now. I had my oil changed and was told that my boot is busted and that I needed to replace the drivers side yet again and I do not have 119.00 to pay my local dodge for this yet again!

Filed Dec 14, 2014 · Suspension · 185,000 miles · PA

Have been hearing and feeling knocking noise in front suspension. Found rusted out engine cradle with stress cracks right at the connection to control arm on passenger side. Car is to dangerous to drive. This is a defective design by chrysler which they should cover.

Filed Aug 14, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · MA

There was a recall from chrysler made for 2004-2005 pacificas dealing with the engine cradle. They eroded and rusted through. Thousands upon thousand of cars were recalled. They than revoked it for a 2 month recall span. This problem has been deadly and fatal and has affected thousands of families. Chrysler refuses to fix the warranty that was organically wrote and sent out. They refuse to fix or acknowledge that the problem exist and is deadly for these people who drive the pacifica as their " family transportation". In the past month my 2005 pacifica has stalled out, died, had all roaders, breaks and control arms replaced. All new tires and now I find out my engine cradle has rusted out to where's its not drivable. Now the radio stopped working, the air wont turn on if blinkers are all, the entire electrical body has crapped out and chrysler refuses to fix the problems they set the original recall for. There are thousands of people driving these cars with kids, what will it take for someone to fix this issue? Death of thousands of kids? Multiple accidents?

Filed Jul 1, 2014 · Body, Suspension · 168,423 miles · IL

I took my car into the local dealership and they told me my front subframe is rusted out and unsafe. They said there was a tsb 13-001-12 that may apply since this a common problem. However due to the mileage it was not covered. This is a safety item that is present in these vehicles which has been documented by the news and all over the internet. This condition can lead to crashes and possible death.I contacted chrysler and they told me there isn't anything they can do. When I was notified about the issue at around 145k miles, there was only a small pin hole in the center of the cradle. At 168k miles there is a hole you can put your fist in. This is a major suspension component, not something subjected to normal wear like a tie rod. I would fully expect to pay for a tie rod, rack and pinion or ball joints. This is different, a major structural component. My vehicle is in good shape and I plan to keep it for the next 5 years. But with the cost of the subframe and the miles it is worthless. This is an issue that needs to be looked into. Hopefully it doesn't lead to too many deaths before something is done.

Filed Apr 24, 2014 · Body, Steering · 113,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at speeds over 50 MPH, a vibration was present. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that the engine cradle and the sub frame had rusted. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000. Updated 06/27/14*lj the tie rods and lower control arms were replaced. Updated 07/08/14

Filed Apr 15, 2014 · Body · IL

I own a 2005 chysler pacifica with excessive sub frame rust that holds up the engine of the car. A mechanic brought it to my attention when he was inspecting the tie rods. I saw multiple holes maybe 3" in diameter! There is also crack lines in the frame running from end to end. I'm afraid to have my wife drive it to work in the event the engine falls out of the car while driving. I called chrysler recall department and they said my year is not covered? My car was manufactured on may 21, 2003 and chrysler says cars manufactured forward from february 23, 2004 would be repaired! What difference does the manufacturing date make?! Faulty steel is faulty steel no matter when it was used by chrysler in their cars! Can chrysler be held accountable to [xxx] (we don't have the money to buy another vehicle! 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Body, Suspension · 132,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that there was an excessive rattling noise from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the upper and lower tie rods in addition to performing a front-end alignment. The mechanic also stated that the front sub frame was excessively corroded. The manufactured was made aware of the failure. The sub frame was not repaired. The failure mileage was 132,000. Updated 06/10/14*lj updated 06/13/2014