Since I purchased this in 2008, I have replaced the axle, 2 wheel bearings a few months ago, a few years ago 1 ABS sensor was replaced via warranty but they wouldn't replace the other - which went out 2 months later. They knew it was going to. I replaced the transmission 2 years, the fuel pump & catalytic converter last year, just replaced the oil pan gasket 2 months ago, the radiator 2 weeks ago due to coolant lead, and now the water pump is leaking coolant. This is just what I can think of off the top of my head. It has been one problem after the other with this vehicle and I have spent a fortune on it. I can't afford to replace it & my VIN doesn't show up on the recalls.
2005 Chrysler Pacifica: complete transmission failure
5 of the 1,244 complaints about the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 0%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 10 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
I have just performed routine (10/03/20014) maintenance on my 2005 chrysler pacifica. The mechanic called to inform me of significant corrosion problem with the cross member (cradle) that supports the engine, transmission, front suspension and steering. His visual inspection, as well as mine, showed more then 75% of the passenger side cradle rusted away. An open case # 25736224 has been established by chrysler customer support. My pacifica was produced september 30, 2004 which is outside of the assembly dates established by chrysler for extended warranty coverage. Failure of the cross member (cradle) would cause loss of steering, engine and transmission failure, and severed brake lines. Because this is a major safety issue it should be repaired by chrysler corporation.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and the transmission failed. The code stated that the transmission control module failed. The contact stated the dealer believed that either the pump or the cooler had failed in the transmission. Both failures were connected to the transmission control module. The contact was advised by the dealer that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06v432000 (power tran: automatic transmission: control module). The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileages were 92,000.
Motor mounts cracked 23,000 miles,cv joints bad,air compressor bad,belts squeal and chirping,engine stalls on take off, engine shut off on highway while driving dangerous,brakes failed, ABS sensors bad front right and left. Transmission failure. Headlights go out when signal light is on.
Was driving to work and was about to enter the interstate highway when the automatic transmission failed. Car would not move, no forward or reverse. The 2005 chrysler pacifica had 1,077 miles on it and we had the vehicle just one month. Vehicle was towed to the dealer. They advised us that rear carrier gear had failed in the transmission due to a manufacturing defect (not properly welded). Part was replaced by the dealer.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles
- Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure
- Generic powertrain control module (PCM) procedure
- Powertrain control module initialization
- Power transfer unit (PTU) click/pop sound
- Powertrain control module initialization
- Popping/clicking/snapping sound in front end
- Rear axle seal weepage diagnosis
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This could cause a crash to occur without prior warning.
- 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.
Recall number 06V432000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?
5 of 1,244 owner complaints about the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica (0%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2017.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica?
There is 1 recall and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica
Stalling 220ABS 82Check engine light 49Fuel pump 49Headlights 46Fuel gauge 41Harsh shifting 25Jerking 22Ball joint 21Engine failure 21Knocking 17Grinding brakes 16Fire or smoke 16Brake failure 15Loss of power 15Won't start 15Power steering loss 12Hesitation 11No deployment 10Sudden acceleration 9Oil consumption 7Overheating 7Steering lock-up 6Won't shift 6Adaptive cruise 5Misfire 5Seat belt 5Steering noise 5Sunroof shattered 5Warning lights 5
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