My wife has a 2006 chrysler pacifica and as of yesterday 2/22/2010 the accelerator pedal has stuck in the up position 3 times while she has been driving and 1 time while I was driving the vehicle on 2/21/10. The pedal sticks up so that it can not be pushed down. We have had to turn the vehicle off and restart before we can easily push the pedal down. I am concerned that a time may come where we are pulling out in traffic and the pedal sticks potentially causing our vehicle to not accelerate and causing an accident.
2006 Chrysler Pacifica acceleration complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. While driving approximately 15 MPH on normal road conditions the accelerator pedal became stuck. The accelerator pedal released after several attempts. There was a separate occasion when the identical failure occurred and the pedal released only in the "neutral" position. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician stated the failure was contributed to a carbon build-up in the throttle body. The vehicle was repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. While attempting to engage the accelerator pedal it became stiff which made it difficult to move the vehicle. Within a few minutes the contact engaged the accelerator pedal and was able to move forward without any resistance. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 57939.
When accelerator is released it (sticks in up position / has a catch) making difficult to press. This occurs at all speeds (from a stop to 80 MPH). This could be a major hazard when driving in heavy traffic or needing to pull out into heavy traffic. Problem is persistent since purchase mileage 35,000 with current mileage 49,250.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. When the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, it extended to the floor as if it were stuck. The dealer stated that the carbon needed to be cleaned from the throttle body butterfly at the cost of $90. The contact is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The failure and current mileages were 53,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. While accelerating, the vehicle hesitated. The dealer stated that there was carbon build up on the throttle body. The cost to repair the failure was $200. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage updated 06/11/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate properly while driving 60 MPH. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the sensors. The contact also noticed that the vehicle was using excessive fuel at low mileages and she smelled a strong odor of gasoline coming from the vehicle. She took the vehicle back to the dealer and they stated that the wires in the electrical system were damaged. The repair would cost $3,000; however, the dealer could not diagnose the failure pertaining to the fuel system. The vehicle has not been repaired. Weeks later, the driver side head lamp failed, reducing all visibility. Several months later, the vehicle would vibrate abnormally and was taken back to the dealer. The technician replaced another sensor. Days later, the contact noticed that the accelerator pedal would become stuck in a fixated position, but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. Lastly, while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled without any warning. She took the vehicle to the dealer, but they could not diagnose the failure. She is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 200 and current mileage was 32,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was constantly sticking. The failure only occurs when the vehicle is at a complete stop and the accelerator pedal is depressed. The contact must apply maximum pressure on the pedal in order for the vehicle to move. As a result, the vehicle takes off very quickly. The dealer stated that there was carbon build up on the inside of the throttle and suggested that it be cleaned. The current mileage was 41,500 and failure mileage was 40,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the engine surged. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage is 7,500 and failure mileage was 3,544.
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