2006 Chrysler Pacifica: sudden loss of power

Filed Sep 17, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · CA

Entered freeway battery light came on and lost power. Starting exiting freeway then car excelerating on its own. Engine was reving and humming so much I thought the engine would catch on fire. Car would not slow down. I had to put it in neutrual and hit the brakes as I exit the freeway to safely parked. Called tow truck for service.

Filed Nov 15, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 200,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled, lost power, and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the crankshaft sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the crankshaft sensors were replaced two times. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v432000 (power train). The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Jul 16, 2017 · Fuel system, Steering · 197,000 miles · TN

My 2006 chrysler pacifica seems to have some very common and related issues to an existing recall. My vehicle experiences all kind of issues related to a faulty fuel pump/tank design and possibly software issues also. My vehicle can be very hard to start. My vehicle can shut off without warning. (no other known issues) my vehicle tends to think the gas cap is bad. Displaying gascap in the odometer area. We experience power loss, stalls, poor fuel economy, fuel capor smell on occasion that could ignite, if for any reason the fuel system is slightly overfilled by even ten cents worth of fuel it can poor fuel onto the ground. This happens on top of the tank. Not at the filler hose. Check engin light code points to evaporative system. My vehicle was manufactured in august 2005. I believe the fuel pump module is bad as well as possibly software. If you do your own research you will find this car is know to have evap system and fuel system issues. Lots of them. One that comes to mind is a connector on the pump or model cracking and allowing fuel /air to escape. I am terrified my car might blow up with my children in it. I can't give exact dates because this happens all of the time. Evap codes return, fuel smells, poor engine performance power loss, if it does shut off while driving it becomes hard to steer. Etc etc

Filed Nov 17, 2014 · Electrical · 124,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. While traveling 65 MPH, the contact's knee inadvertently struck the ignition switch and caused the vehicle to lose power and stall. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v432000 (power train). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000. Updated 01/09/15*lj updated 6/11/2015

Filed Apr 7, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 123,522 miles · AZ

Vehicle was bought 1 year ago from used car dealership, no carfax available, had 120,000 miles,ran great for 4 months. Started having stalling problems, check light coming off/on, had diagnosed as possible fuel pump gage reading wrong, catalytic converter possible. Had check light reset, continued to have major stalling of engine at any speed. Replaced both primary and secondary fuel pump, catalytic converter, 02 sensor (rear). Total repairs $2,718.74, still has same problem. Problem when vehicle stalls, loss of power unexpectedly, loss of control due to shutdown causes concern, accident waiting to happen, expenses beyond expectations for general maintenance of vehicle. No help from chrysler dealership. Says mileage too high, no warranty for defect, beyond dealership scope of concern for customer.

Filed Mar 18, 2013 · Engine · 163,000 miles · NM

My husband was on the hwy doing 55 when my car just went whew and lost all power, we had it towed to the garage where they told us the motor had a crack on both sides of it. The mechanic said he had never seen anything like it and had no idea what would have caused it. The car had just had an oil change the week before and had the required amount of oil, antifreeze in it. Did this happen because of a possible defect?

Filed Jul 31, 2012 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · AE

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power and stalled without warning while driving 40 MPH. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but was unable to shift the gear into drive or reverse. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jan 6, 2012 · Engine · 87,527 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated the vehicle would stall and lose all power while traveling at high speeds intermittently. After pulling to the side of the road and restarting, the vehicle would drive normal. The failure recurred on several occasions. The dealer made four attempts to duplicate the failure but to no avail. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The current mileage was 106,000 and the failure mileage was 87,527.

Filed Jun 21, 2011 · Engine · 127,500 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle would lose power and stall without warning. When the vehicle was turned off for a few minutes the function returned to normal. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic but was unable to locate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 127,500 and the current mileage was 127,525.

Filed Jan 17, 2011 · Lights · 48,806 miles · IL

Drivers side headlamp worked intermittantly and then lost power. There is no power leading to the low beam headlamp assy. 2005 models had a recall for this exact problem, but chrysler tells me that my 2006 shows no recalls per my VIN. This is very dangerous that my headlights can fail while driving and cause a crash. Also replacing bulbs will not help this situation because the problem is in the integrated power module (fuse box). So you cannot even drive your car home if this problem happens to you on the road. Very dangerous and a horrible design by chrysler.

Filed May 14, 2010 · Steering · 49,573 miles · TX

Everytime it ran, I have trouble with the power steering on my 2006 chrysler pacifica. It works great majority of the time except in the rain and definitely not if the road is wet. It stalls and I lose all power steering and the wheel tightens up. I'm forced to go in the direction at which the wheel is locked up. I've reported to chrysler dodge in san antonio but they say it's nothing they can do about it. It's a safety hazard and I'm afraid it's going to lead to a wreck when I can't complete a turn or stall in traffic. This has been ongoing since I bought the car in 2006. Today was another big rain day in san antonio, tx so it happened again and my husband contacted the dealer service department who once again said there is nothing they can do. Can someone do something? Is this happening to other pacifica drivers or has it happened? Will someone have to die before anyone notice this is a problem?

Filed May 3, 2010 · Steering · 53,922 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. While driving at speeds of 25 MPH in inclement weather, the vehicle lost power steering capabilities. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 53,922.