2005 Chrysler Pacifica: jerking or lurching

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 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.

Filed May 24, 2018 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 170,000 miles · VA

When I was driving on the freeway (driving 45 mi/hr), it stopped moving accelerating (seems like the car is actually slowing down) even when I was stepping on the gas pedal. And then the car stalled.......it was a good thing I was on the very right side of the lane. The fuel pump module and/or the powertrain control module (PCM) software may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will need to reprogram/replace the PCM/TCM and/or replace the fuel pump module to correct this concern. In most cases, aside from stalling and engine revving up and down on its own, there's a lot of hard jerking when driving the vehicle. It seems like the engine has a mind of its own since when I accelerate, the car will not move or delay in moving forward and if I let go of the gas, the car moves forward. It's a safety concern.

Filed Apr 4, 2018 · IL

I started to drive my 2005 chrsyler pacifica and took it to the dealership and they said theres no problem with my car when they drove it no codes pull up showing up when they test that. It shifts hard from secound gear to 3 rd gear really hard I cant take off to fast or it does it harder so I half to make sure getting on the high way where I live no one is on either side of the road for me to go so for me to drive slow and pick up speed and it does it when I start to slow down once I slowed down it jerks from secound gear to 3rd gear and its scary I half to take my kids to school and I have 3 kids with me at all times in this car.

Filed Feb 22, 2018 · Body, Electrical · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. Within less than 30 days of the contact owning the vehicle, the contact stated that the vehicle jerked and the transmission slowly shifted in and out of gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the sensors could be the cause of the failure. The vehicle was also taken back to the dealer it was purchased from and the alternator assembly was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was also taken to bergstrom used car super center of appleton (2925 n victory ln, appleton, wi 54913, (920) 749-3232) where it was diagnosed that the frame had extensive rust, holes, and corrosion that could affect the motor, rendering the vehicle unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

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 Apr 12, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 155,753 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While driving various speeds, the vehicle started to jerk and then stalled. While the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated at a rapid speed. The contact was able to control the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the egr valve, water temperature sensor, and intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 155,753.

Filed Aug 10, 2015 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 130,000 miles · IL

I had been having issues with my vehicle sputtering while driving on and off for a few months. I had a tune- up done which worked for a few weeks until it started up again. I was driving my children to school when the car started to jerk front and back and the engine would alternate between reving up and sputtering like it was going to die out. I managed to drop my kids of at school and get back home. My husband took the car in and they service guy said that it would cost around $5000.00 to repair. He stated that the engine mount was cracked and the frame was rusted which had caused damage to some of the vehicle wiring. We took it to another shop and the service guy at this shop said the same. He told us that the vehicle was not safe to drive that the engine could essentially fall right out while I was driving it. Needless to say I decided not to drive the vehicle again. I used this vehicle to drive my children everywhere. I am extremely frustrated with this situation because I was not aware of this type of problem with my vehicle prior to this incident. I am thankful that nothing happened while I was driving with my children; but I can't help but wonder how may other people are out there driving around in this vehicle not knowing what could happen. My husband contacted chrylser which was a waste of time. I wonder how they can get away with this. Not only am I out of a car but I cant get much on a trade in because the vehicle isn't safe to drive.

Filed Feb 17, 2015 · Body, Engine · 114,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle would jerk and hesitate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the failure was due to damaged motor mounts and severe rusting of the subframe. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 114,000.

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Fuel system · MO

Car been having problems with ca gage and fuel. Car was just filled and only allowed 3 gallons in but said full on gauge. Car went about 5 miles before completely shutting off while driving down road causing jerk forward for driver. Updated 4/24/2015

Filed Apr 30, 2014 · Transmission · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would intermittently jerk forward followed by a knocking noise from the front and bottom of the vehicle. The contact had not taken the vehicle for diagnostic testing. Both dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Mar 3, 2014 · Body, Steering · 121,214 miles · MA

While operating my 2005 chrysler pacifica limited edition I heard a loud clunking, popping, sound coming from my front end, which was exacerbated when I turned either left, or right. Also, I have a constant shaking which I feel through my steering wheel, which becomes more pronounced while I am braking. Anytime I drive over any type of bump, pothole, or even just an uneven road surface it clunks. It sometimes makes a clunking sound even when I am operating on an even road surface. As I start pulling away from a stopped position, I often feel, and hear a jerking & lugging, which sounds like the engine is moving around inside the sub frame (engine mounts). I brought the vehicle to a local independent mechanic who informed me that the sub frame was so rotted, that the control arm has pulled off of the sub frame. He also stated that the part of the sub frame that holds the engine in place, is so rotted that the engine could actually break free from the vehicle, and could result in a serious crash. He showed me several holes, where the sub frame has actually rotted completely through, and I am able to see out the other side of the metal. He said that it would cost me thousands of dollars to replace the rotted parts. I am a stage 4 terminal cancer patient, and need my vehicle to travel back & forth, 60+ miles, for the treatments necessary to keep me alive. I am not able to work, and therefore cannot afford to pay the costs required to repair, and/or replace the rotted parts on my vehicle, as well as the damage that the rotted parts have caused to other parts of my auto. I had another mechanic check my vehicle, for a second opinion. He told me that there is no way that this is normal wear, rusting, or rot, for a vehicle that is not even 9 years old. He said exterior body panel rust, or rot could be very possible, but definitely not rot in the sub frame.