2006 Chrysler Pacifica: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Dec 3, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 155,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. While the vehicle was stopped with the brake pedal depressed, the speedometer displayed 20 MPH. Also, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and lurched forward. While braking on wet pavement, the ABS malfunctioned and caused the vehicle to slide. Also, a burning odor was present coming from the air vents and the fuel cap indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to tom ahl chrysler (672 kings ave, lanmor, oh) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failures could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 155,000.

Filed Jul 29, 2013 · Body, Engine · 107,000 miles · KS · crash

The vehicle was purchased june 11, 2013 and had the rear passenger tire replaced due to unfix-able flat tire. The dealer had me take vehicle to peerless tires co. The tire was replaced with wrong size and different brand of tire. Traveling during thunderstorm approximately 3,5 weeks after purchasing vehicle; the computer appeared to lock when vehicle slipped on pavement as awd attempted to engage causing loss of steering and power then skidded off the road. I made claim through my insurance and had vehicle inspected by local shop, and I had my mechanic look to see if damage to vehicle was noticeable was not handling correctly after accident. When accelerates or decelerates the vehicle will lunge forward. Took vehicle to peerless tire co. After mechanic pointed out the wrong size and model of tire on rear passenger side of vehicle. After accepting fault wanted to take vehicle to [xxx] paint and body to pay for the repairs. When the estimate was being done and vehicle was on lift...[xxx] and mechanic pointed out the whole motor carriage had completely rusted out and corroded. They had not seen anything like it. Took vehicle back to dealer and explained this issue. Had to go ahead with insurance claim and wait for adjustors to determine fault of accident.the vehicle is totally unsafe to drive, feels like the engine is tipping forward when accelerating or decelerating. After researching this issue im shocked and appalled that 2 previous model years have same issues which are not being addressed for the 2006. I don't want this vehicle repaired I want out from under it, since it was sold unsafe and is a recurring problem even after having motor mounts replaced and undercarriage treated or replaced. I expect more from mopar period. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 5, 2012 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, after accelerating the vehicle would shake and lunged forward before the vehicle stalled. The engine warning lights were illuminated at all the time. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 126,000.

Filed May 17, 2012 · Acceleration · 63,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal would intermittently become stuck in a partially depressed position. In order to release the pedal form that position, the contact had to apply more pressure to the pedal. The vehicle would surge forward or backward when this occurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the inside portion of the throttle was scraped out in order to remedy the failure. The dealer stated that the metal plate on the throttle got stuck and the remedy was a temporary fix. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 63,000 and the current mileage was 74,000.

Filed Jul 12, 2010 · Acceleration · 37,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. In an attempt to accelerate after the vehicle was stopped, the accelerator pedal would not engage immediately, yet, when it did respond the vehicle surged forward. The failure recurred approximately four times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the pedal was sticking. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure continued to occur intermittently. The failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 42,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Feb 24, 2010 · Acceleration · 40,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. Whenever the contact drove the vehicle, she noticed that the accelerator pedal needed more than normal pressure applied to it in order for it to accelerate; however, whenever the pedal was depressed the vehicle lunged forward. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileages were 40000.