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.
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The engine cradle is completely rusted through and motor mounts as well.I took into a shop,he refused to fix my idle pulley and told us it's unsafe to drive our 2006 chrysler pacifica.
Year2006 make/modelchrysler pacifica mileageabout 99,000 driving for 13+ years; had been getting check engine and ABS signs on dashboard now and then for about 6 years; in humid days recurrences were more than in colds. Va inspection, both emission and safety, passed every year, last one being in july 2019, without any issue. Since late july ABS sign ceased to appear any more, and check engine light is appearing steadily. In diagnostics p0700, p0732 and p0720 codes were returned. Now a days, when I come to a stop/red light, on full brake, engine makes a jerk, and speedometer reading jumps from 0 to 20 MPH. Also, break pedal experiences a push-back, causing tendency to drive forward. Over 30 MPH gas pedal demands more compression, and engine motion roaring also surges, no rattling. What kind of risk I am carrying in driving the vehicle, what are my options, cost for remedy and is it worth to invest in fixing the problem(s)?
I always got my pacifica checked and the oil changed on a regular basis at the same dealership. The last time I got an oil change, they asked me to come out to look at the undercarriage of my vehicle. They showed me where my "engine cradle" was so rusted, the engine was ready to fall out. I was mortified, because I drive on the interstate every day. Chrysler quoted me a price of $4000. I did not have that kind of money. They determined the car as unsafe to drive. I went home and looked on the internet and found that there were thousands of people like me with the same complaint. Chrysler knew of this engine cradle rust problem and did nothing about it. I called the corporate office of chrysler, and all I got was the run around. This was very dangerous, my engine could have fallen out on the highway. I'm a senior citizen and don't have $4000 for a new engine cradle. Chrysler should have been made to recall all the cars with this rusted cradle. Very danderous, and chrysler has done nothing to compensate the owners of these vehicles. This is a very serious safety hazzard that is life threatening. My vehicle is very well kept, and looks like new. I was the only driver.
I have failed motor mounts and was told I should make a report as it is such a common issue that a recall should be issued.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. While driving 65 MPH, the contact experienced sudden engine failure without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was informed that she should have the vehicle towed to a chrysler dealer. Fred martin superstore (3195 barber rd, barberton, oh 44203, (330) 753-4444) diagnosed that the engine rod bearing was defective. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v432000 (power train). The contact called the manufacturer back and was informed that the remedy for the recall had already been performed on the vehicle. They also informed the contact that because they found no defect with the vehicle, the recall repair was never performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 107,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. While the vehicle was undergoing state inspection, the contact was informed that the engine cradle was severely corroded. The contact was concerned that the engine could separate from the subframe due to the severe corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 100,005. *bf
Engine cradle mount (severly rusted through). It is so bad, I can no longer safely drive this car.
Car engine sometimes shuts off when doing left hand turns, the engine looses complete power when this happens. I have to shift the car into park to turn it back on. There are evap codes on but the check engine does not turn on for these codes, smell of un-burnt fuel sometimes makes it in the cabin. Thankfully the stall has not happened with cars coming towards me. The gas cap warning on continuously even though I have purchased many new oem gas caps. This may be related to: the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v113000, 06v432000, the federal safety agency action number: ea06013, I informed chrysler but they said my VIN is not in the current recalls and was referred to contact the federal safety agency. My pacifica has also developed a ticking noise that has reduced the gas mileage and engine power which I believe this to be part of an internal recall which again chrysler says my vehicle is not part of even though my VIN matches the specifications below: customer satisfaction notification f35 engine connecting rod bearing debris effective immediately, all repairs on involved vehicles are to be performed according to this notification. Rapid response transmittal rrt #06-025 has been cancelled. Models 2006 lx chrysler 300, dodge magnum and charger 2006 cs chrysler pacifica note: this notification applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a 3.5l engine ('g', 'v' or '4' in the 8 th VIN position) with engine build date codes from 900586 through 900766. Important: those vehicles that have already had this repair performed, as determined by our warranty records, have been excluded from this notification important: some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this repair on these vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also perform this repair on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the vip inquiry process.
I have been told that my engine cradle is rusted beyond repair and will need replacing. Chrysler recalled 2004-2005 in rust belt areas to replace engine cradle. This issue affects 2004-2008 which my car is a part of. This rust issue could cause the motor to fall out from the engine cradle and cause serious safety risk
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. An independent mechanic noticed that there was extensive rust and corrosion to the point that the engine cradle could fracture. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.
The front subframe is rusted threw with a fist size whole .. Now I have to pay labor and buy piece chrysler refuses to help knowning the issue they cause could hurt my family an kids driving in this truck is unfar
The car stalls while in motion on an incline, making a left or right turns up an incline, and making u-turns on flat surface. The engine would just die, then I would have to put it in park and it would restart. This happened in city streets in speeds under 25mph. This has happened over a dozen times, 3 times this month. Mechanic cannot fix the problem.
The cradle break and rust and tbe power train. No work properry
Wgen I put the gas pedal no runing like aspec and tge crudle is rust
Took vehicle in for exhaust repair. When hoisted up the mechanic informed me of engine cradle rot. He said the drip hose is dripping onto the engine cradle. Called chrysler custome assistance, they sent me to roseville chrysler in roseville, mi for inspection, under case #32879012. Service advisor bryan collins told me the same thing engine cradle rot due to drip hose dripping on engine cradle. Chrysler customer assistance said no recall on vehilcle and it is out of warrenty. My responsibility for repair. I explained that it was an enginering design error and the drip hose should have been long enough to route it past the engine cradle.
Motor mounts are broke
The engine cradle is rusting out due to chryslers inability to want to fix the problem. Might have to send the car to the junkyard
Took car in for routine oil change. Tech came back and said that the engine is about ready to fall through due to the frame and engine cradle rusting through.
The cross member that supports the drive train is rusted at the joints where it meets the frame of the vehicle. This affects both steering and shifting, as the motor will actually shift on initial pull off; and because the steering is anchored on the same member, looseness in the steering wheel can also be felt. I noticed the rusting about a year ago when I went to do my first oil change as the car owner. On 9/12/2017 I was riding home and heard a metallic clank, as if something had fallen off of the vehicle. Upon arriving at home, I looked under the vehicle. You can see that the cross member is rusting and twisting under the load of the engine. I am leary about driving the vehicle, but it is my only mode of transportation.
Frame rotted out under engine, garage said engine could fall out. This happened several years ago just took it in for an alignment and they told me the car wasn't safe to drive.
Sub frame rusted
I just purchased my vehicle a month ago and I already have engine cradle corrosion I was told the vehicle is not safe to drive and was told it can snap at any minute which can cause fatalities or serious injuries. I was also told my vehicle has no resale value because of this issue. I was driving on city expressway and streets and noticed it sounded funny driving took it in to get looked at and the mechanic explained the issue was serious
2006 pacifica with 105,000 miles. Took in for service and mechanic found badly corroded engine cradle. I can peel the rust away and put my fingers in the holes and gaps in the center support tie in. In addition to stress cracks in the lh side of the engine support. Dealer told me no warranty coverage, no recall. Cant afford repair and car is unsafe to drive. Frame rusted out after only 11 years old!! What happened to "made in america" stood for quality and being a good thing.
Car began to make loud, abrupt knocking noise from right side, passenger front of vehicle. We took it to three separate repair shops for evaluation and at all three repairs shops were told that our engine cradle was so badly rotted and rusted that the car was not drivable. It was a huge safety concern as the engine and transmission can both drop out of the vehicle at any moment without warning. This has been a known issue to chrysler and they are not assisting current owners with repair.
Engine mount/cradle has rusted through. The car doesn't have 100,000 miles yet. This issue probably started years ago and no mechanic notified me before the warranty ran out. I understand that chrysler isn't covering 2006 models even though they know this is an issue. I was told continuing to drive the car was dangerous, but this is a very costly fix - more than the car is worth - considering chrysler will not take responsibility for not coating the engine cradle to prevent this from happening. It is affecting steering and handling of car as well.
The engine cradle is rusted out making this car extremely unsafe to drive. This car has been maintained throughout its life and is in excellent shape otherwise. However, the cost to replace the cradle has been quoted at $2500.00.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that there was premature rust and corrosion, which deteriorated the quality of the engine cradle. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the engine cradle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure to determine if they could provide a solution and determine if the same oem part was in production or if a new manufacturer designed the engine cradle. The failure mileage was not available.
Engine craddle rust & crack
I was on freeway doing 60_70 miles per hour when I noticed my car felt like it was not accelerating and gas pedal felt stiff like when car is off. I had my whole family in car and I could of wrecked if I didn't notice in time to put car in neutral and restarted it some how before we got rear ended. I got off freeway somehow and turned car on and off again a few times and it seemed like it was a one time thing . A few miles later it did same thing and I was stalled out in middle of on coming traffic . Cars braked and swerved out of my way to avoid rear ending us . My children were scared cause of this happening out of the blue. I now have no desire to even drive my car with any of my family in it incase this happens again. I contacted chrysler but they claimed my VIN wasn't part of the f44 recalls but I know it is same issues...I will be taking car to chrysler first thing in morning to leave them car to find out why my family almost got in accident due to this issue. So in total it stalled out on me 6 times twice on freeway the rest on city streets just to get home ....this is a serious issue that could of killed everyone in my vehicle if I didn't react fast enough to avoid that from happening..
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