2005 Chrysler Pacifica transmission problems

Filed Jun 5, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · IN

2005 Chrysler Pacifica was purchased from a friend’s grandfather who kept the car garaged the car is literally like new inside and out the under carriage looks like new no rust I was impressed but had a rattling in the front end I figured it was a strut took it in to have struts and all front end parts replaced to my surprise I get a call from the shop engine cradle and it bushings rusted out tried buying a replacement unavailable after doing some digging it’s a common problem among the Pacifica I’m afraid to drive it was told when it completely fails it’s going to be catastrophic incident. I understand it a 20 yo car but no rust anywhere on the body or the undercarriage but the engine cradle is almost completely rusted out to the point that the car is not safe to drive something is definitely wrong and reading others reporting the same issue I don’t know there car’s condition but like I said mine is rust free even the undercarriage but the engine cradle is totally rusted out something is wrong here Chrysler had to know something about this it should be recalled or at the very least make the engine cradle available for purchase and fix the rusting issue with it!! I have literally replaced the entire suspension front and back new shocks and struts tires brakes trying to fix the rattle to find out it’s the cradle bushings and cradle are the issue and it’s no longer offered and used ones are all damaged by rust it’s pretty bad the car is going to have to be junked unless I put another used damaged engine cradle on it ! What to do ?

Filed Jul 5, 2023 · Transmission · 73,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that upon start the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to operate as needed without warning. The contact called and informed several dealers of the failure and was informed that there was a defect with the power train. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

Filed Aug 1, 2022 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated upon attempting to reverse out of the garage into the driveway, the gear shifter remained seized in park(P). There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the gear shifter assembly needed to be replaced. However, the parts to repair the vehicle were not available. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the parts had been discontinued. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Filed Sep 21, 2020 · Engine, Lights · 80,000 miles · MI

Head lights cut off and on intermittently engine idles ruff

Filed Jul 20, 2020 · Transmission · 220,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the gear shifter ceased in the park position. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer and bakersfield chrysler jeep fiat-3101 cattle dr, bakersfield, ca 93313, (661)832-3000) were contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 220,000.

Filed Apr 8, 2020 · Transmission · 182,435 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle started to jerk and loss motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact activated the hazard light and veered to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was restarted and driven for several minutes before the failure recurred. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge failed to register the correct level of fuel. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v432000 (power train) as a possible solution to the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 182,435.

Filed Nov 22, 2019 · Fuel system, Transmission · 140,000 miles · KS

Car loses power and cuts off due to PCM and fuel system

Filed Aug 30, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 160,000 miles · IA

The 2005 chrystler pacifica was traveling 35 MPH in the winter on a paved road when it just died no warning. I had it towed to my house for further testing.the car tries starting but never turns over act like no fuel. I then hooked it up to my foxwell nt630 elite obd2 scanner it detected codes p0340, p2066, p0700, & p0461 code p0340 cam shaft position sensor a circuit bank 1 or single sensor (part replaced). Code p2066 fuel level sensor b (performance). Code p0700 transmission control system. Code p0461 fuel level sensor a (range/performance) the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v432000 manufacturer daimlerchrysler corporation components power train potential number of units affected 127,928 summary: on certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump module and the power train control module (PCM) software may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions. Remedy dealers will reprogram the power train control module. The fuel pump module will also be replaced on vehicles built from august 1, 2004 through september 30, 2004. The recall began on november 21, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Two separate defect conditions that could result in engine stall while driving in model year (my) 2005-2006 chrysler pacifica vehicles (the federal safety agency recall no. 06v‑432). My 2005 vehicles built in august and september of 2004 are being recalled to correct a defect in the secondary fuel pump modules, which may have an improper press fitting on the inlet that can become dislodged and shut-off fuel flow. All my 2005-2006 vehicles built between july 8, 2004 and november 11, 2005 are being recalled to correct a powertrain control module (PCM) software issue with the evaporative emissions system which can also cause stalling. For both conditions, engine stall incidents tend to occur during left turns. The federal safety agency action number: rq06002

Filed Mar 5, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 150,000 miles · AZ

I drove out from car wash I was going about 35mph then I turned right on to the freeway soon as I reached 50mph my vehicle made a weird noise and shut off as im on the freeway. There were no warning lights on whatsoever although I got a "gas cap" message. The steering wheel locked I had to pull off the free way(no accident, thankfully) the breaks were hard to push down I had no choice but to let it roll through traffic I got to a safe place I put it in park waited about 30 minutes to try starting it, it would not start. Smoke came out from back passenger rear tire. Let my car sit over night tried to start it the next morning, again it would not start. I had it towed it into shop they could not find the problem I had left my vehicle in the shop for a week other mechanics discovered the problem. Later they told me I need a whole new engine. I only got to drive it 2x before it stalled. I really like it and wish I can get it fixed I do believe it has to do with the power train, fuel propulsion, and engine.

Filed Jan 9, 2019 · Fuel system, Transmission · 140,876 miles · LA

Takata recall the car lurches forward and bangs when stopped, also while stopped the car registers 20mph. When driving speed reaches 60mph the car has power surges and shutters, the car makes a loud whining noise while driving like it is stuck in high gear. The car has a high RPM speed of 4-6rpms while driving. The service engine light is on at all times.