I recently purchased a 2005 chrysler pacifica I got my vehicle into the shop to have the air conditioner fixed. I received a call from the shop telling me my vehicle was unsafe to drive that the subframe in the front is rusted through. After doing some research this is an ongoing problem with pacifica engine cradles the cost to fix it will be 4,000 that's what I paid for the vehicle.
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Severely rusted sub frame. I purchased this car new. Chrysler has know about the problem for years but I was never notified me to periodically inspect the sub frame. If a mechanic hadn't noted the hazard I would be in grave danger continuing to drive the car. With only 35,000 miles on the car, and the car looking in pristine condition, I never expected this kind of problem.
Our sus in is rusted would not pass inspection pension witch holds the engine needs replaced we count on this car it is not safe to drive
My sister took my vehicle in for service to add freon to have it ready for this summer.our mechanic drove the car in town and back to his shop and notice a rattling noise coming from my engine. He inspected it and notice the motor mounts are very worn out and the engine cradle cover was very loose which would be a safety hazard if I continue to drive my vehicle in that condition. Once he went in to replace the mount he notice they were in very poor quality and had no supported padding. As if the padding was very poor quality as to why they were worn out. I am lucky our mechanic notice this if not it would of jeopardize my road safety if I would of continue driving it. I did some research on line and notice other people have had the same problem and I truly believe this needs to be open again and be investigated. I find chrysler poor judgement of not notifying there customers of their 2004-2005 pacifica owners of this issue besides there corrosion engine cradle covers recall only for the 2004 pacifica and dismiss the 2005 pacifica yet at the time they were aware of the motor mounts poor quality and dismissing the issue. When yet in fact is still a safety issue for the 2005 pacifica of having poor quality motor mounts in there vehicles and knowing they had used poor quality products at that time. I do believe this would of cause my own safety if my mechanic did not notice this in my own vehicle. I want to make sure no one else is put in this situation for not knowing of this issue.I think a recall needs to be in place on the motor mounts for the 2005 chrysler pacifica's. It will prevent any future owners road safety if there were one in place. I am disappointed that chrysler did not notify this to its 2005 pacifica owners of this road safety issue. I found a similiar complain listed as:the federal safety agency id number: 10044109
My sub frame is rusting out to the point that I'm concerned of the safety of the vehicle.
My 2005 chrysler pacifica started making noise in front passenger side in the suspension and wheel area while on the interstate. A short time later the front passenger wheel started shaking and wobbling uncontrollably at speeds of 65mph. Their was no warning! Thank god I was entering town and was close to home. I got the car home and had friend who is a mechanic investigate the problem. What he found was scary!!!!! The whole sub frame and engine cradle was almost completely gone due to severe rusting in the exact area where the suspension components attach to the frame. Super bad day when I showed the pictures to 3 different local automotive shops with well over 100 yrs of experience combined and all informed me that the estimated cost to repair was 4000.00 up to 5500.00. Completely absurd! Car is worthless and only has 100,000 miles on it. You should make chrysler own up to every pacifica that has this problem, not just a few that was manufactured in a few months. Their is overwhelming evidence that they didn't coat the frame properly. I will be sharing my pictures and when you see them ask yourself if you would want your family driving these cars and having to spend a very large amount of money to fix them properly. Chrysler is doing nothing because the federal safety agency isn't making them. Please take my small portion of this ridiculous nightmare and consider at the least making chrysler be partially responsible for their lack of consideration for the human life and the well being of its customers. This is a dangerous hazard that should be immediately addressed. Thank you!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for an oil change, the contact was informed that the k member had severe corrosion and needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
Cross member under engine rusted all the way through
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.
During routine wheel alignment I was told that they cannot perform due to the excessive engine cradle rust and that the vehicle was not safe to drive.
My vehicle started making a clunk noise from the engine area and stopped shifting out of second gear. I took vehicle in to a repair shop for transmission service and was told by the repair shop that the vehicle is unsafe to drive because the engine cradle has corrosion and has rusted to the point that the engine is about to fall out the vehicle which most likely caused the transmission to fail. This was discovered while my vehicle was being lifted on the hoist. The repair shop said they are afraid to keep the vehicle on the hoist because someone could get injured while underneath it.
Engine cradle has rotted away on passenger side, well on it's way on the drivers. Cross member twists when steering and handling is dangerous with the motor and sub frame twisting when you hit a bump. We've stopped driving it as direction of mechanic for fear of motor falling out and it has in other cases! We noticed it last year after seeing a news report on the issue but it wasn't this bad then, now we won't drive it.
The entire underside is rusting and falling apart. The biggest problem being the cradle. It is so bad theres cracks all over and big rust holes. The mechanic shop told my wife not to drive because its to dangerous!! She drives several young kids around everyday. So now it sits rusting even faster till we can get it fixed. Chrysler accepts no responsibility. Of course this is a common issue and I'm glad there's a class action lawsuit on this! It has 120,000 miles and to think the engine could drop out while she's driving kids around. That could kill everyone including other drivers around her. This will be my last chrysler/dodge/jeep vehicle and my kids will never own one. It's not my first, and I've had major issues with every single one. My fords and chevy's have never fallen apart like chrysler/dodge does.
Sub-frame broke on me. It is the exact part that was recalled for the 2004 pacifica. However there is no recall for 2005? The sub frame broke while I was driving, with a children in car seats in the vehicle. This is a real safety concern, especially in the "salt belt" chrysler's self admitted insufficient protective coating on the sub frame of these cars, should be enough proof, to raise eyebrows and remedy this safety issue. I cannot afford to repair all the damage this caused, and pacifica's cannot hold a resell value, as selling this to another person, is just like handing them a ticking time bomb. Why is there no solution or help on this issue? I am not alone with these issues. I suppose it will take deaths from this faulty part before any real action is actually taken. Having a strong piece of metal to keep my motor from falling on the ground isn't to much to ask, or is it? The only option I have to keep my primary vehicle on the road, is to try welding the sub frame and hope for the best.
The engine cradle is rusting out causing a safety issue. The rest of the car is in excellent shape
Dealer reported on 8/15/2017 that my car has an engine cradle problem. There are holes in the cradle now due to rusting. He also told me it is a safety problem.
Due to failure of the corrosion protection on the engine cradle rust has created holes in the cradle that supports the engine. Over certain rough roads there is a knocking sound.
Our vehicle has 88,000 miles and it just failed a safety inspection because the engine cradle is rotting/rusted and the engine is in jeopardy of falling out of the car. The dealer (good brothers dodge) acknowledges the safety concern and that chrysler has had problems with these. They supplied a $3,200 estimate to repair. According to the dealer, the engine could fall out while driving down the road and the vehicle shouldn't be driven. There appears to be a pending class-action lawsuit regarding this very issue and chrysler unwillingness to acknowledge and take responsibility for the defect and safety hazard.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the vehicle began to shake violently while the speedometer revved. The contact stated that an unknown code was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
The engine craddle is rusting out and needs replaced and chrysler will do nothing about it and its not just in my car but alot of other pacificas
Subframe of the engine cradle. I was told during last inspection (april 2016) that the subframe of the engine cradle is rusted. The same was confirmed on 3/18/17 at firestone service center, bensalem, pa. It's repair will cost a significant amount and it is not safe to drive as the the engine may fall out. It is a very high safety risk.
My cross-member has a foot long crack in it on the passenger side.the rusting of the cross member was first spotted on august 5. 2015.
Engine cradle or k-frame rusted to the point of the vehicle not being safe to drive. Had to be replaced in order to continue to use the vehicle
When I took our 2005 pacifica in for its annual va state inspection on november 1, 2016 it did not pass. The primary cause for failure was the discovery of substantial rusting of the "sub k frame." it was rusted through on the right-hand side of the frame. I was advised that it was too dangerous to drive the car as the engine could fall and drop out of its cradle! The rusting was not visible 6 months ago when the car was last hoisted in the air for an oil change, so I can only assume that it rusted from the inside out. The mechanics stated they had never seen such rusting, and they were surprised to see it on a car that was otherwise well maintained and in such good condition for a car with almost 175,000 miles. I live in the northern neck area of va which is not an area of significant snowfall or an area where there is a heavy application of salt on the roads during the winter. I have 2 other cars - a 2003 dodge ram 1500 4x4 crew cab and a 2002 toyota camry, neither of which demonstrate any signs of rusting of the frame.
Severe subframe rot, engine could possibly fall out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While undergoing routine maintenance, the certified mechanic diagnosed that the engine cradle was fractured and had severe rust. The cradle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000. Updated 01/05/16*lj updated 02/14/17.
I took my car into to have a suspension check o replaced the strurss when my mechanic called me and told my that the frame or engine cradle was rusted out. He took some pictures and there are holes in the cradle. He advised me not to put anymore money into this car.
Just got new tires no mention, they used floor jacks. Getting new front struts and rear wheel spindles (getting ready for winter) and my mechanic showed me the cradle rot and said he wouldn't touch it and explained the safety issues related. Cost potentially associated with repair. Cost to repair is more than the vehicle is worth.
Front suspension/engine cradle rusted out
The car under it is knocking and hitting against the car itself when you go over a bump in the road, the breaks slip unless the ABS light is on and the power steering compartment is constantly empty which causes the steering to whine until you fill it back up.
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