Cradle rot on the under carriage
2005 Chrysler Pacifica suspension complaints
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Takata recall I recently took a loan out and purchased a 2005 chrysler pacifica from a dealer nearby. When my mechanic looked at it he could not understand how the dealership passed the safety inspection a month ago. He said the rust was spread all across front engine cradle or the vehicle. He did not think I should be driving the vehicle because the engine could drop out due to the rust. Looking up any safety recalls and noticed there were none. Only a service bulletin that states chrysler will only fix the problem if you are located within the salt states and the vehicle is within the 10 year or 150,000 miles. I am 6 months past the 10 year with only 105,000 and located in a salt state. I purchased my vehicle just over 30 days ago so the dealership will not do anything. Chrysler should really make good on fixing this major safety hazard if they want buyers to trust their product. I am now paying a loan on a car that is unsafe to drive. This is a safety issue!!!
I bought this car in 2011 all I have had with this car is problems after problems. First I was driving and the car stopped running it was something electrical then now my sub frame is no good it is rotted out rust all over the sub frame and I have two little girls in my car all the time and to top it off I'm still paying on this car to the bank what do I do not. I need someones help this is to much money for one person to pay when this was not my doing it was the car makers doing.
Vehicle inspection revealed cradle was rusted through an is a road hazard.
Rusted engine cradle,frame is in bad shape and can brake leading engine to fall out from vehicle.this may lead to catastrophic accident.
My daughters 2005 chrysler pacifica touring edition doesn't look bad physically and runs well but after routine tire rotation we were told and show that the cross member or subframe engine cradle is completely rusted and unsafe to drive. We were told by chrysler extended warranty only for those made 2-23 to 3-31-14 so can't assist. This is a good car but now unsafe and we don't have a ton of $ to sink into an older car.
When I drive my car I can hear my engine hitting the walls of my car. It is loose and also the breaks ABS light is on throughout my drive. If it is not on than the breaks slide.
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.
Engine cradle is rusted out. Completely failed. Engine is near to falling out.
Mechanic noticed rusted out sub-frame when doing regular service on vehicle. Told us it needs to be replaced.
I'm one of the victim of the engine cradle rot, that occurs in the 2004 and 2005 pacifica. I found out about it when I jacked up the car to get under it, it was hidden. The failure of the cradle was 100%. It failed on the passenger's side of cradle and was rusted from front to back
My mechanic informed me that the engine cradle on my car is completely rotted out and is a serious issue which is a fatality hazard. He gave me a copy of chrysler "extended warranty period" written notice for this issue for pacifica model years 2004-2005. I called them and they stated that I'm not covered because my car was built in 8/04 and not between 3/04-4/04. The notice does not state that the cars need to be built in a particular month. Their statement makes no sense to me and I think they are lying. All of the signs of their notice is what I have have been experiencing for over a year, the "corrosion resulting in drivability vibration and/or shake." could you please help me I love my car but can't afford the repair cost and they need to stand by their awareness of the defect and written warranty coverge notice. The notice is labeled as "[xxx]". Thank you. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
On the highway there were these vibrations in the pacific so my husband and I took the car to the mechanic which recommended new suspension so we got those. The problem wasn't fixed my husband took it to another mechanic for new tires, suspension and alignment to be told that our only means of transportation was not fit to drive because the subframe completely has rotted out. Thank god he did that, I'm horrified my child was in it all this time. My husband and I called the number 1 800‑992‑1997 daimlerchrysler. To be told there is nothing that can be done for us the mileage of the car was outside warranty. The mechanic's quote for is over $2000. I'm not sure what to do right now to get to work and manage my usual weekly errands.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While driving at an unknown speed on wet pavement, the rear of the vehicle skid and slid. The vehicle fish tailed, became very unstable, and was difficult to control. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear suspension failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. Updated 02/23/16
During routine yearly state inspection, inspector found that engine cradle was rotted out.. The engine cradle has big hole on right side from rot. I have been told by numerous body shops that this part of frame should never rust through.
The cradle mount for the engine has rusted making the vehicle unsafe to drive! This 2005 chrysler pacifica has very little body rust and the engine is in good condition. This problem is very common according to many mechanics I have visited. All of them say that the engine could fall out at any time.
I recently changed my own oil on this vehicle. When I was underneath of it I observed 1 medium sized rust hole thru the subframe and 2 smaller rust holes in the subframe. This is an issue with these vehicles after I further looked into the issue that others were having with this vehicle. I have pictures of this issue. This is known as cradle rot. The lower motor mount of the engine is bolted into this subframe. And if continues to get worse the engine can fall out of the vehicle. Not only I have 3 holes in it there is a lot of rust on this subframe that looks could be more of an issue in the years to come. I do not understand thru all the years of being under vehicles this is by far one of the worse I have ever seen. I do not feel safe now driving this car. Especially with my family in it. This car may be 10yrs old but has low miles and is in very good condition. You would never know by looking at this vehicle inside and out that there is something majorly wrong underneath it, unless you yourself crawled under it. And the vehicle has always been garage kept.
I put my 2004 chrysler pacifica in the shop on 9/2/2015 for an oil change and inspection and to my surprise was told the "subframe is rotting out". My mechanic stated this is a common problem for the pacifica. I did some research and found a considerable amount of complaints for the same exact issue. Apparently, chrysler provided an extended warranty for a very small number of cars effected by this safety hazard. Chrysler is not taking this defect seriously; should provide corrective action before fatalities occur.
Subframe has rusted out near the engine. Unsafe to drive
Extensive undercarriage rust was found during a routine oil change. This rust effects the motor bolts as well as motor support carriage. The mechanic has advised that the car is not safe to drive. The car has 81,268 miles and has been well maintained. Upon investigation, I discovered this problem has been consistently reported by owners of this vehicle. The car has been used to transport children on the highway and after examining the rust damage chrysler should have notified owners of this serious safety risk and should be responsible for the repair.
Engine cradle rusted out
Engine cradle is rotted out
Went to have vibration in the front checked and the mechanic discovered the big hole from the rot on the engine cradle went to a local body shop to get repaired . A new cradle is 3600 $ a used one is 600 we opted to order a used one and hopefully my wife and children and grandchildren will be safe . No thanks to chryslers negligence in ignoring the issues . They seem to forget who made them a company the consumer.
I took my 05 pacifica in for inspection. I was told will not pass because my subframe is rusted with holes and very dangerous to drive. Chrysler did acknowledge this defect and extended the warranty to 10 yrs 150000 miles. Then layer revised it to manufacture date of 6 weeks. I fell short 7 days of this so I am not covered. Evidently the same faulty material was used. I am beyond upset how chrysler is aloud to manufacture a vehicle that is dangerous, and could have killed me or my family. Why do I have to wait for enough complaints in order for chrysler to step up and handel. Not only is my subframe rotted, my motor mounts also are for the second time in in a few years. No one needs their subframe nor motor mounts changed more then once in a vehicle 10 yrs old unless it's a defect in material. I am now without a car, or the thousands of dollars to fix. I also was told these parts are national backorder...hmmm I wonder why. Why does it take someone to get the story on the news for chrysler to step up. This is outrageous, all these complaints of the same issue. Please look into this. Most chrysler owners don't know to put in a complaint here. Think of the hundreds that never did. How many is considered enough please, I need my vehicle. Thank you
I took my car in for an oil change and was told my engine cradle is rusted and repairs could cost between 4000 - 5000. I called chrysler and was told me vehicle was not included in the extended warranty coverage. I have seen multiple complaints about this issue yet they refuse to acknowledge there is a problem. This is a serious condition and could result in the engine falling out. Very dangerous and would like to get help addressing this problem.
During an oil change, massive rust was found in the engine craddle, sub frame. Failure of these parts would be catastrop. Chrysler has acknowledged this problem with a small subset of these cars but clearly applies to all as similar symptoms are showing in cars outside the group sleected for relief. This is wrong, this is not safe, this is not fair.
I am the original owner of 2005 chrysler pacific. I sent my car to a local garage today and was told the front sub frame was completed rusted and not safe to drive. I called chrysler and was told my card is out of the cut off window for x26 recall. However it is the same problem as stated in the recall letter, and chrysler is not willing to compensate any thing. 82,000 mile on my car.
Had my car in to be serviced and they told me my engine cradle was rusted out and that it was dangerous to drive and that there was a recall on the 2004/2005 model year. So I brought it t the dealer and they said my car wasn't covered even though the letter I was given a copy of didn't specify anything but the 2004/2005 model year. So I called chrysler customer service and they said that my vehicle wasn't in the dates listed to be fixed yet I have the problem they all are complaining about. So I was able to get a manager to look at the issue and they never called back. So I called them back last week because we are at the deadline of the of the recall and the are refusing the claim. This is a dangerous issue and have a car that's ready to break any day. Please help me get my car fixed and keep my family safe.
While having a flat tire fixed on a lift noticed my whole engine cradle is rusted out from driverside to pasenger side of the underbody.chrysler had a10 year one hundred thousand mile warranty.my auto did not make their cut off period. I have the same rust the rest of the pacificas had or have. Went to small claims court I won after the third round was defeated. Can you send me anything to help me in the forth round.
Vehicle subframe (engine cradle) is rotted out and vehicle is unsafe to drive. Chrysler issued a recall for this but only for a 6 week period for 2004 models. Looking online I see hundreds of complaints of the 2005 pacifica. I have photos. Subframe is about to fall apart and this will cause the engine to drop. This is a major defect. Chrysler needs to address this issue. How many owners look under their car at the subframe? It;s a hidden defect that will kill someone one day. Subframes are not supposed to rot away at the 10 year point. This is a major major defect. Please let me send you photos.
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