2007 Chrysler Pacifica: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Nov 5, 2021 · NY

The engine cradle has rotted and engine started to fall out. It took months to find a replacement, now I am told the bolts needed are discontinued and no one at Chrysler or Mopar can tell me what size bolts & nuts are needed to put it together. The control arm came but not bolts or nuts. The engine carriage came, but no nuts & bolts. So, over $1k in parts, looks like it will need to go to the crushers for a loss of $2500 (with cost of purchase). FYI one guy one ebay is selling 1 bolt for $105.00 plus shipping.

Filed Mar 17, 2014 · Suspension, Wheels · 82,000 miles · WI

Our 2007 pacifica continues to have problems. One chrysler dealer stated it was safe to drive and good to go. 2 days later studs on tire broke off. Other side studs were loose and had to be tightened. We took vehicle to another chrysler dealer who inspected vehicle and had a list of things wrong including ,rear and front motor mounts being broke. Power steering fluid leaking, transmission lines leaking, rear brake pads and front rotors need replacing and wheel alignment right camber off in front and rear alignment off and right toe is off. The first dealer stated they did a front and rear wheel alignment and less than3 weeks later the alignment is that far off. Something radically wrong with this vehicle, and/or first chrysler dealer. All of this after going through 3 plus sets of shocks and 2 tie rod ends and now another wheel alignment! Very unsafe, vehicle with still undiagnosed reason for all this. Chrysler insists the vehicle can be repaired. We do not trust that statement any longer. It is our belief that this car is defective. We believe something in the suspension or design is causing all of these parts to continue breaking, and continuous alignment,tire, brake problems. Now motor mounts and power steering, and transmission leaks. We did not get any value from this car purchase. Chrysler should be held responsible for the defective car we are stuck with. We could have been injured twice already by tires almost falling of car. Now we need to worry about fires from leaking lines and also worry about broken motor mounts. Help us please! This car needs to be taken off the road and we need to be reimbursed. In the meantime we cannot safely drive car any distances as we wait for an answer from chrysler corp. On what they can do for us.

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Suspension, Tires · 46,000 miles · WI

We owned a 2007 chrysler pacifica car for 3 months, 46000 miles approx, when purchased. After the first 3 months of ownership, the rear tires went completely bald , wires poking out, the car was bottoming out on every bump. The springs were weak we were told. The shocks were broken, the tires were completely out of line and the dealer did fix at their own expense. 2 new tires replaced , wheel alignment, two new shocks, and supposedly springs fixed. At approx. 8 months later the vehicle was again bottoming out. Once again we were told shocks broken. Chrysler was contacted and replaced shocks, dealer did wheel alignment and a tie rod end was replaced. In approximately 10 months we again noticed the car was making noise and bottoming out. Once again shocks were broken and the other tie rod end needed replacing. Chrysler customer care was notified from the first incident and subsequently at each additional occurence. The dealer paid at the first occurence, chrysler provided shocks at second occurence, on the last occurence chrysler required an inspection by a chrysler dealer. Another tie rod was replaced. We were told by dealer car was good to go. We took trip to pick up family at airport and had to be towed. Upon reinspection 2 days later, we were told 2 studs had completely broken off left rear tire, and tire could have come off on freeway at speeds of 65 MPH. They also discovered two lugs on right rear tire were loose. This was the second incident where our safety was at risk. 4 sets of shocks 2 tires 2 tie rod ends and 3 wheel alignments later. Very unsatisfied. The car is a safety hazard on the road. Suspension design flaw???

Filed Mar 4, 2014 · Suspension, Wheels · 81,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, a loud noise was heard from outside the vehicle as the steering wheel began to vibrate. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. There were numerous parts replaced on the vehicle over a period of time including two tie rod ends, four shocks and a wheel alignment was performed with each repair. Most recent ly, the lug nut studs were replaced due to the suspension defect. The contact was uncertain of the location of the parts that were replaced for any of the repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.

Filed Jul 19, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · MD

Rear engine mounts are defective in vehicle, the engine is shifting within the car causing it to hit the transmission. Additionally, the control arm within the car is broken and loose. There was a recall on the 2008 chrysler pacifica for the same problem because the driver can loose control of the vehicle while in operation. My 2007 is currently being looked at for this issue. Cause as stated by mechanic: internal failure of the steering gear and both lower control arms bushings broken and loose.

Filed Mar 7, 2011 · Steering · 38,829 miles · MI

2007 chrysler pacifica with 38,829 miles need to have both outer tie rod ends replaced. My wife and I are the first owners. I feel that the miles on vehicle are to low for such damage and very close to the basic coverage or the intent of coverage. I will be getting it repaired at my local chrysler dealership.

Filed Mar 2, 2011 · 30,609 miles · NJ

Purchased this car used in february 2008. Shortly thereafter I noticed a knock in the front when turning wheel at low speeds (ie, backing up). Also felt slight vibration on acceleration. Dealer unable to find anything until june 2009. Miles 38733. Front tie rod was broken and replaced by dealer. This did not resolve the knock or the vibration on acceleration. Knock continued and got worse. At 61000, the car was again brought in for the knocking. At first look, the mechanic did not see a problem. I explained that at extreme turn of wheel at low speeds, there is a distinct knock in front. After his further inspection, I was advised by service center that the car has two (2) broken motor mounts and this could be the source of the knock and vibration. Was taken to dodge dealer where purchased to confirm broken motor mounts. Parts were replaced under extended warranty. Still did not resolve the knock.

Filed Sep 23, 2008 · Body, Steering · IL

I purchased a '07 chrysler pacifica in february. I've had nothing but problems with the car. I had to have the motor mount replaced. I had problems with it shuttering and acting as though it doesn't shift between 30-35 MPH. I've had the torque converter replaced on it as well. After that I've had to have the tie rods replaced, and the struts. Since I've noticed that almost everyone is having the torque converter and motor mount problems as well as other chrysler vehicles this should be addressed. Since I've had the torque converter removed while it was still in shop I get my car back and when you let go of the steering wheel it veers completely to the left. Now the dealership is trying to clean their hands and saying it's a defect with the car; they have to contact chrysler. Hello-it didn't do this before I took it in and now it is since they've 'fixed' it. It's actually unbelievable since so many car manufacturers are failing you'd think they'd recall this problem, fix it and keep what reputation they have left.

Filed Jan 1, 2008 · Suspension, Transmission · OH

After the car was a month old a thumping started underneath upon starting. At times the thumping (shuddering) is severe and the engine does not start. After the transmission was reprogrammed (I doubt it was really done as there is no sticker underthe hood as required) the car, sometimes, lurches like a new driver with standard shift. The car, sometimes at around 32mph, surges or pulses. The climate control has not worked according to the instructions in the manual since day one. Now in coldweather, when it is directed to the floor, so much heat comes from the defroster that I get a headache and the floor is freezing. There is a clunking in the right front on nearly any road surface. I do not feel that it is a ball joint, but rather a strut. I scheduled an arbitration, but ncds did not botherto let me know if the arbitrator could make the meeting, so I did not attend. The meeting proceeded without me and the arbitrator and chrysler seem to feel that everything my car does is normal. I have been in the auto repair business for 40 years and have better things to do than make up problems.