My 2006 chrysler pacifica touring with the 3.5 l v6 tends to burn excessive oil. It appears that a lot of people with this engine seem to have this same issue. Between my 3000 mile oil changes, my vehicle will lose 1-1.5 quarts of oil. There is no visible leaks and we are not seeing any smoke coming from my tail pipe. Some websites have indicated the engine design being at fault. They say the engine gets too hot and remains too hot causing the oil to prematurely break down and turn to sludge. I started noticing the issue at about 60k miles. I'm now at 72k miles. I've contacted chrysler and they indicated that 1 quart per 1000 miles is nothing to worry about and within manufacturer tolerances. This is ridiculous for a 2006 vehicle. Here are some sites where a lot of users have complained: http://www.astralautorepairs.com/forum/index.php?topic=2.0 http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f12caf4 http://www.chryslerforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5440 the astralautorepairs site seems to have explained the cause of the issue and a non-conventional fix that hasn't been thoroughly tested.
2006 Chrysler Pacifica engine complaints
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Burns oil, brakes flutter , check engine light on no one can figure out why or how to turn it off I live in california so light on gives me an automatic fail on my smog test all of this is ongoing and has been for over a year.
2006 chrysler pacifica stalling ..... With no warning in middle of intersections and worse on the highway in traffic was told by many dealers that it was the oil switch as the oil light comes on when it happens also was told that it was the incorrect oil filter on my chrysler filters must be used on that engine , this is my wife's car and now it is happening about every time she stops and or left turn , she has been in many situations where she was almost in an accident to the point that she doesn't even drive the car anymore in seeing all the complaints about this I would hope that a recall would be issued before someone looses a life.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. While turning left at approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The electrical system continued to function and the oil warning light illuminated on. The contact was able to restart the vehicle as it resumed normal operation. The failure recurred three times. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 73,000 and the current mileage was 74,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. While driving approximately 35 MPH a tapping noise could be heard in the engine. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer to have the failure diagnosed. The contact will have the vehicle diagnosed by the dealer. The failure and current mileages were 41,000.
2006 chrysler pacifica - throttle sticks for first 1/4" of travel. This causes rapid acceleration in stop and go traffic. This occurs more often in warm or hot weather. Chrysler has not repaired issue. Mechanics have not been "able to reproduce events".
My chrysler pacifica 06 has a lifter problem and have heard of other pacifica's with the same issue. Believe a recall should be issued on this and chrysler is refusing.
Loud ticking noise and rattling in the engine. 4th time since buying the pacifica I've had to take it in to get the same issue fixed. The noise sounds like the car is a truck. The issue is the valves, shafts and shaft head. I was also advised that if I were to continue to drive the pacifica, the engine could blow. This is a defect when they made this car. I know for a fact it's not the dealer I take it to b/c I've been to one in ga, one in orlando, fl and now in miami, fl. I knew what it was before I took it in and every single time chrysler looks at me like, "just another women complaining b/c she doesn't like the sound." it's b/c I don't want my engine to blow in my face while driving. I am in tune with my pacifica and know that sound well. They have had to change the valve shafts each time and even a shaft head. I've owned the car brand new 12/2006, no miles, have had it service regularly like warranty states yet the problem keeps coming back. It has 58,900 miles on it so it shouldn't have this issue almost every year. Last incident has been selected. Previous incidents, every year since 2007.
2006 pacifica has major knocking noise. Sounds like a lifter and after checking online I found that several other people with this year model have had the same problem.
2006 chrysler pacifica using over a quart of oil per week, there are thousands of same complaint all over the internet with the same response that I have received from chrysler dealers. "1 quart per week or 1 thousand miles is a perfectly normal oil burn off rate" this is a serious safety issue and financial issue especially involving a car this new and it started at 37,000 miles. The car is not leaking oil, it just disappears and from other stories I have read it says that the piston rings do not fit the engine cylinders. Correct me if I am wrong but couldn't this problem cause engine failure or fire. Not to mention leave a person stranded after the engine blows.
Extreme oil consumption have to put an xtra bottle of oil in every other week...dealership told me nothing they can do and its common on every pacifica... / ABS sensor problems -light kept turning on randomly and brakes fluttering randomly when trying to stop/ faulty engine temperature sensor- car overheated several times causing major smoke to billow out of hood had to replace sensor/ tie rod replacement before 40k miles/ now gas pedal sticking along with separate terrible engine noises-- sounds like struggling and making a hollow sound as if you are blowing into an empty glass bottle..no one can tell me what is causing it or how to fix it..nothing but a money pit with one problem after another! Very upset that chrysler is getting away with this while we all suffer and keep throwing our hard earned money out the window!
I have a 2006 chrysler pacifica that emits a strong natural gas smell. The problem started 3 days ago (2/20/10). I went to the chrysler dealership today to fix the problem. They confirmed the smell of natural gas, but could not offer a solution to the problem. They drove the car and upon braking and acceleration the fumes were emitted. The chrysler mechanics said that 'they could not find anything mechanical that would cause the smell.' my lungs hurt and my nerves are really getting bad! Just by driving around trying to find someone who can fix it! I drive with the windows down and I'm still affected by the fumes. We just had a snow storm and I'm freezing in my car, trying to breathe! I live in detroit, we are the hardest hit by this recession and I need a car to keep my job! I have to travel to my customers. I don't have another vehicle, nor can I afford one. Please help.
I drive a 2006 chrysler pacifica touring. I have had issues with the ABS light coming on and off. It does not make a difference the speed I am traveling and when I come to a stop it begins to vibrate and I rearended the people infront of me. I have also had issues with my car stalling for no apparent reason. It is hard to believe that there is not a recall on this particular unit. I have called the dealership and also chrysler and they said no problems have ever been documented...they need to start checking this site and see that all of the problems are the same.
2006 chrysler pacifica: uses a quart of oil every 1000 miles, ongoing since purchase with 35,000 miles, current mileage 49,300 their are no leaks nor have their been any, no smoke from exhaust either.
Engine dies during left turns. At least third incident occurred today (12/8/09). This is a major safety issue.
Lifter failure starting at low mileage.
I am also having a problem with a ticking sound in my engine. Took it back to the car dealership to fix, but they will not honor our warranty. I do not even think they know what it wrong with it. It is just becoming louder and louder and I do not know what to do.
Pressed the gas pedal and a loud noise like a bump came from the engine. Took the car to the dealer and they said it was the motor mount. They said the motor mounts are on back order and they don't know when they could do it.
I have a 2006 chrysler pacifica touring with around 40k miles. These days I have heard the ticking noise from engine. I tried to fix this problem from many mechanics, but they can not fix it. The noise makes me crazy. I could not find anything wrong. Furthermore, many mechanics could not find what is the problem.
We bought a 2006 pacifica touring this car burns a quart of oil 1000 mile. Its like clockwork, I have to check it all the time!!!! Because it consistently burns oil. No vehicle with 37000 should do that we have a 2003 chevy with a v-6 with 137000 miles and it doe not burn near the oil if any. This need to be seriously looked at by chrysler my problem is at 37000 miles our warranty expired!!
I bought my car january 31, 2009! There is a knocking in the engine and I have been told that it is the valve lifters. The dealer where I bought the car will not do anything about it.
2006 chrysler pacifica fwd 3.6ohc with 31k miles 1) events leading up: to failure driving the car as usual; 450+ miles into a 575 mile trip 2) failure: the lifters started pinging/knocking. Knocking noise became louder / more severe as driving continued. 3) lifter assembly is currently being replaced. Other owners of this same model (different years) have posted their experiences of this failure (www.chryslerforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7626).
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. The contact noticed that the display on the instrument panel would sporadically fail. In addition, the vehicle would stall without warning. On one occasion, the piston rod failed and caused the engine to stall while idling. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the battery, alternator, and computer (icm). Shortly after the repairs, the failure resurfaced. All of the remedies have been insufficient in correcting the failures. The failure mileage was 27,922 and current mileage was 59,999.
Own 2006 chrysler pacifica, local dealership reported front motor mount was broken but dealership told me it can be dangerous if not repaired but part is on backorder and there is nothing that can be done. After reading blogs this is a national issue.
Broken motor mounts and axle. Abs sensors had to replace battery and both headlights all before 50000 miles. 2006 chrysler pacifica is a safety hazard and I don't know why these motor mounts have not been recalled. Furthermore motor mounts on 2 month back order unable to fix so putting more stress on my car needing more repairs.
My 2006 chrysler pacifica started leaking fluid a few days ago. I took it into the shop and they told me that the rear motor mount is defective. The part is back-ordered. Supposedly they say it is safe to drive. I am worried that if I am in an accident or have to go on a bumpy road that something serious could happen. The dealer said that this part shouldn't need to be replaced...according to what I have read it seems to be a problem with the pacifica having defective motor mounts in their cars. Chrysler should be responsible for this, it is not a part that "normally" wears out (let alone at 32,000 miles). The worst part is that our car just came off of the 3 year warranty one month ago...ugh.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. While accelerating at 25 MPH, the engine made knocking noises. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they discovered that the engine mounts failed. New mounts were ordered in january of 2009, but the dealer stated that they would not arrive until march 10, 2009. The contact received the parts and is aware of numerous complaints regarding the engine mounts for this vehicle. He would like the manufacturer to repair the vehicle for free since they realized that there was a major defect. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 54,000 and failure mileage was 50,000.
I was driving down 436, when I felt my engine lift up, and slam down on the frame. Turns out both engine mounts broke on my 3.5l v6 touring chrysler pacifica. I called the dealership, and the parts have been on backorder for over 5 months, and wont do anything about it, I cant even drive this $42, 000 piece of '!@#$% any more.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. While driving approximately 70 MPH on normal road conditions, the engine stalled unexpectedly. The engine restarted and resumed normal operation. On a separate occassion, when the engine restarted, the contact noticed an excessive amount of white smoke and fumes coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing, but they could not duplicate the failures. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on a separate occasion for the same failures, but there was no resolution. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were unavailable. Updated 04/15/09. *lj updated 04/16/09.
Car burns way to much oil could result in blown engine...should not have to add oil every 100 miles when there is no leak.
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