2007 Chrysler Pacifica: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed May 14, 2017 · Steering · 187,000 miles · MD

Grinding noise from power steering when drving

Filed Dec 10, 2015 · Transmission · 117,000 miles · TX

When depressing the accelerator, the car makes a grinding or clunking noise . We lifted the hood, put the car in drive and depressed the parking brake. We then applied accelerator and the front of the engine lifted from the motor mount a good 2 or 3 inches. This is extremely dangerous and this actually started doing this shortly after I purchased it in june of 2014. It had 97000 miles and now has 117000 miles. I am fearful of having the engine come completely off the frame. I am taking it to my independent mechanic next week. I cannot believe with all the complaints that this model has that it has not been recalled. I guess since no one has died yet or been seriously injured the manufacturer must feel fairly confident that they will just wait till everyone stops buying them. Well, I am selling my car after it is fixed. I have already had to have the shifter replaced because that went out about 3 months ago and my mechanic had to replace it. I think I should be reimbursed for that as well, and you can be sure I am keeping all of my receipts for repairs that I should not even have to make on an 8 year old vehicle.

Filed Mar 3, 2011 · Steering · 28,000 miles · IL

When turning to the right or the left I can hear a rubbing type noise. I took it into the two different dealers on two separate occasions complaining of the noise, but the dealers could not duplicate the problem. When I turn I hear a rubbing noise and now when I reverse there is a loud grinding/rubbing noise similar to the noise that I get when turning. The noise generally occurs first thing in the morning after I have started my car and reverse it. If my car has been sitting for a while it will do the noise then too! I'm unsure what is causing the noise and since the dealers can't duplicate it they have not done anything either. I'm quite concerned as to what can be causing these noises and I do believe that they are linked! I noticed another pacifica owner had the same problem as I did so now I know it's not just my car.

Filed Feb 2, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · CA

There is a noise coming from suspension or steering. It occurs when backing out and turning. Two loud clunks. One when backing up and turning, one when straightening up the wheels. Also, when turning while driving, many times there is a noise coming from steering - feels like a short grind resonating into the steering wheel. At first I though it was a tire hitting on something on the car. I've been complaining about this since the car was new ( 2007 chrysler pacifica). Not until last year, did dealer take this seriously and took a look at it. Car was in for a total of three or four times. Once for as long as three weeks. I am being told the cross member was replaced. Unfortunately, the car is still making the same noises and I am afraid it is a safety issue. Dealer says there is nothing wrong with the car. I think it is a big safety issue. Sure feels like something isn't right.

Filed Jul 21, 2010 · Acceleration · 31,820 miles · CA · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that her vehicle was parked with the engine on when she walked away from the vehicle. When she returned to the vehicle and turned the ignition off while the vehicle was in park it suddenly accelerated backwards into her driveway on a busy street in front of her home. She finally managed to get into the vehicle but she could not remove the keys from the ignition. She was able to gain control of the steering wheel and slow the vehicle down. When she forced the vehicle into neutral gear the vehicle made a squealing noise and continued to accelerate backwards. She had to use the manual transmission option in order to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that she sustained some abrasions and whip lash when the failure occurred. The police were not notified. The vehicle was parked in her driveway when the complaint was filed. Chrysler was not notified. The failure and current mileages were approximately 31,820.

Filed Dec 17, 2009 · Steering, Suspension · 100 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pacifica. She would hear loud thumping and grinding , when turning the steering column. She had to use great force in order to turn the steering column. The manufacturer was contacted and after numerous attempts to correct the failure they stated they did not know what the caused the failure. They also stated they were working on a technical service bulletin to address the failure. The failure mileage was under 100 and the current was 39, 386. Updated 01/27/10*lj the rack and pinion was replaced as well as the sway bar links. Updated 01/28/10 *jb.

Filed Sep 8, 2008 · Transmission · 34,000 miles · MO

I purchased a 2007 chrysler pacifica in may 2007. Starting in january 2008 I started having problems with the car...shuttering, idle problems. In march 2008 I had to have a new torque converter put in the car. Now, august, 2008 and 8000 miles later I got in the car one morning and it was making a horrific squealing noise and come to find out again I have transmission problems and need another torque converter plus a transmission pump. Apparently the pump is on backorder and I am 1 of 3 people in the united states on a waiting list waiting for one. My car has been sitting in the shop for over 3 weeks now because of the problem. The chrysler mechanic has no idea when the part may come in. This is ridiculous in my opinion. An almost brand new car with these kind of problems. The craziest thing is that after owning the car for 6 months last year, I find out that chrysler doesn't even put a transmission dipstick under the hood. You have to take the car to a chrysler dealer to have it worked on or checked. That is just wrong. I don't know if there is any type of lemon law or what on this because I have researched and found out I am one of many who has had these transmission problems with the 2007 chrysler pacifica. Please advise me if I have any rights in this matter.