2006 Chrysler Pacifica: wrong fuel gauge reading

Filed Jul 17, 2019 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · NJ

I am having a problem with the fuel gauge. The fuel gauge will read full and when the fuel gauge gets to half a tank the gauge drops to empty. Also while filling the tank the nozzle from the gas pumps will always cut off, it will pump a few dollars and then stop and you have to pump the fuel in very slow. I have changed the fuel pump in the tank three times and the gas tank twice. Nothing works this has been a problem now for about two years. I have been stranded on the road due to the fuel gauge dropping to empty and it is very scary.

Filed May 13, 2019 · Fuel system · 195,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the fuel tank gauge would not indicate the fuel level properly causing the vehicle to stall even though the fuel tank was full. The vape leak and engine warning lights illuminated. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. An independent mechanic diagnosed and repaired the valve, solenoid and a new fuel cap however the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 195,000.

Filed Jan 27, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 142,000 miles · IL

I can't completely fill my fuel tank. At 1/2 tank it bottoms out to empty. The fuel gauge is completely unreliable.when making a left hand turn when the fuel is low it will stall and sputter. I was lucky enough that the dealer I bought it from changed the fuel pump right after I bought it because I ran out of fuel on a trip to ohio from illinois but it didn't fix the issue. I only drive it in town because I'm afraid of running out of fuel. Apparently this is very common with this vehicle and I feel there should be a recall. This issue could cause an accident, someone to be stranded in extreme cold/heat. It's unreliable and a major threat to someone's safety. Chrysler should be ashamed.

Filed Jan 3, 2019 · Fuel system · 181,000 miles · ID · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. The contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The odor was making the contact ill and it was very difficult to concentrate while driving. The contact stated that if the fuel tank went down to a half a tank, the fuel gauge automatically displayed empty. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated often. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 181,000.

Filed Dec 19, 2018 · Fuel system, Transmission · 162,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the fuel gauge also changed from a half tank to empty very quickly. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump and power train control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v432000 (power train). A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2017 · Fuel system, Transmission · 129 miles · OH

Vehicle shuts off unexpectedly, gas gauge suddenly drops to empty, vehicle will suddenly register invalid key fob. Vehicle has suddenly stopped on city street 5 times in pass 3 mos. Researched year, make and model, found there is a recall. Called dealership, they state my VIN number is not included in recall. I feel car is unsafe to drive. Can't afford repair to PCM, nor TCM. Would cost over 1,000 dollars at dealership. Car not repaired as of 7-24-2017

Filed Jul 12, 2017 · Fuel system, Transmission · 165,000 miles · PA

Since I have owned the vehicle (2013) there have been problems with getting the car running again. First while in motion the vehicle would tremor (in the front) before shutting down, particularly if going above 25-30 MPH. When the car was shut off by key ignition and turned back on it would start again. Codes for oxygen sensor would come up, had that fixed. Problem began again a few months later. Multiple times while driving on the highway/open road the sensors on the panel all lite up and the car shut down. I had the alternator replaced twice for this issue; thinking that was the problem. Prior to the second alternator rebuild/replacement the fuel gauge would fluctuate after reaching half a tank. Most of the time it would read empty when the tank was half full; or empty when the tank is full. I noticed the gauge would drop if a turn was made or the car hit a bump/pot hole in the city street/highway. I attempted to replicate conditions to get the gauge to go back to normal, this did not always work.occasionally it would wave around while driving. The car began to read code for fuel system issues. Had this tested, fuel system was fine; yet problem consisted. With a half full tank, the car would repeatedly read empty, not allow any additional gas to be put into the tank (would cut off at pump as if tank were full), and shut down while driving in different road conditions as if there were no gas in the car. Right now the gas gauge continues to read empty when there is gas in the tank, I have trouble filling the tank as it cuts off the pump repeatedly not allowing new gas to be put in, the car cuts off often while driving.

Filed Jun 21, 2016 · Fuel system · 128,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the fuel gauge indicated that the tank was empty after indicating three quarters of a tank of fuel one minute earlier. The contact attempted to add fuel to the vehicle, but the tank was full. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel lines and fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the failure occurred approximately a month and a half. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.

Filed Nov 17, 2015 · Fuel system · AL

My 2006 chrysler pacifica keeps sending a message saying gas pump, and then my fuel gauge keeps dropping to e even after I just filled it up. I have replaced the gas cap and I am still getting the message saying something is wrong with the gas cap, and the gauge keeps dropping. I can not tell how much gas I ever have and have to constantly stop after a few days to fill it back up. I took it to oriellys to let them run the code on the vehicle and it said that it was the gas cap, so I replaced the gas cap and they reset the sensor and its still saying the same thing.

Filed Nov 13, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 198,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. While driving 75 MPH, the vehicle suddenly was empty on fuel but the fuel gauge indicated a full tank. The contact also stated that the vehicle was only able to refuel up to half a tank and the fuel gauge continued to display that there was a full tank of fuel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump, fuel tank and fuel wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 198,000.

Filed Jul 31, 2015 · Fuel system · 195,260 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to properly detect the fuel levels after a half tank. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v432000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer was not able to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 195,260. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 22, 2015 · Transmission · NC

2006 chrysler pacifica. Consumer writes in regards to fuel pump module and/or reprogram PCM recall. *smd the consumer stated the problem occurred long before the recall was issued. One day while attempting to make a turn, the vehicle stalled. Then the fuel gauge started dropping immediately from half-full to empty. The vehicle sat at the dealer for two weeks, while they tried to diagnose and fix the problem. The consumer has since sold the vehicle. *jb updated 11/20/15*lj updated 9/17/2017