2007 Chrysler Pacifica: jerking or lurching

Filed Jul 30, 2019 · Engine · 148,000 miles · FL · fire

My 2007 chrysler pacifica 4.0 has always ran pretty great, rides smooth. This particular day it jerked and reved to 3000 rpms when I put my vehicle into reverse, I then switched my gear into drive and the truck jerked again then started smoking on the drivers side of the engine. By the time I could park the engine caught fire and spread quickly. I grabbed what things I could before the fire department got there. They had to pry my hood open because it melted the latch to open it and they continuously soaked the whole engine for about 5-7 minutes. Fire seemed to originate around the battery compartment area.

Filed Jan 13, 2016 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would jerk. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the jerking would happen often when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred four days later according to the contact. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle cross member had corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Oct 2, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 100,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pacifica. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle jerked forward and accelerated independently without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front engine mounts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear engine mounts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. In addition, the contact also mentioned that the vehicle failed to shift into the reverse position and stalled intermittently without warning. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Dec 18, 2013 · Engine · 31,201 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle surged with hesitation in a jerking motion. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three separate occasions where the engine motor mount was replaced each time. The failure recurred and the vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 31,201.

Filed Apr 29, 2013 · Engine · 75,000 miles · CA

At approximately 40,000 miles, while a computer-related recall repair was being performed, I was informed by the chrysler dealership that motor mounts were a potential problem & to keep a watch on it. I thought this was an odd comment at the time, as the car was barely 3 years old (and, of course, out of warranty). Fast forward to approximately 70,000-75,000 miles, and we started having issues. They are particularly noticeable when I am slowing to a stop, and then re-accelerate (for instance, the light changed green right as I was slowing to a stop, so I would take my foot off the brake & then accelerate instead) - the car won't move right away, and then it suddenly "clunks" into gear & lurches forward. The force is so strong that I have almost rear-ended someone on several different occasions. I have contacted chrysler regarding the issue - have been told it isn't covered as my car is out of warranty. I thought chrysler would certainly issue a recall, due to the sheer volume of complaints online regarding this same issue - but so far they have not. I finally brought my vehicle in to be repaired - I was told four mounts are bad! I drive almost all freeway miles in suburban area - no gravel roads, etc. - this should not be occurring. I am still hoping for a recall as this is dangerous and I feel whoever supplied these bad parts should have to stand behind their premature failure.

Filed Aug 20, 2012 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that when the accelerating, the vehicle would jerk abnormally. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 200,000.

Filed Dec 21, 2010 · Engine · 10,000 miles · PA

Shortly after purchasing this vehicle from the dealer in october 2008, I noticed that the car seemed to lurch when I stepped on the gas from a full stop. I brought it back to the dealer on several occasions, but they did not think there was a problem. In 2009, they went out of business and I took the car to be inspected by another dealership. They found that two engine mounts were broken. Luckily it was covered by the warranty. At my last inspection, it was found that my other two mounts have broken. This I had to pay out of my own pocket, as the warranty expired. I am wondering if I am going to have to keep replacing these every year? Also, is this a fire hazard? Is this a hazard in a car accident? I think chrysler needs to be held accountable for this problem and come up with a solution to permanently fix the engine mounts.

Filed Apr 26, 2008 · Transmission · 20,000 miles · UT

Car jerks forward or backward when moving car into gear.

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.

Filed Dec 19, 2007 · Transmission · 26,200 miles · IL

I took my car in for transmission issues, ever time I would change my gears the SUV would jerk. I took it in, and they said I had a broken front and rear motor mound. So they replaced the front, and orders a rear. After leaving the that day my esp/bass light came on and my power light can my car rear tires were locking. I called them the next day and took it in 2 days later due to being booked, and they fix the rear mound, but said nothing was wrong with the esp/bass light and the other lights. My transmission is still jerking when driving. So I took it to their other dealership, I told her my engine light cam on and will not turn off now. My car seem to want to die. I got scared, and stopped waited 30mins then turned it back on, and lights were still on. So now my transmissions jerks, they said they fixed my motor mounds and that would fix it, but didn't. My brakes are now knocking, and they said it will do that because the car notices water on road so they knock. Lol that full of it. Yesterday there was no rain, and they were knocking when I would brake. Very scary. My car sometimes feel like it's going to die when I take off. They said there's nothing wrong. When I hit a bump, the front end sound like there's something loose . Feels like my engine is just sitting there. One of the tech told me when I went in the last time which was 12-17-07 the had a recall on motor mounds due to my engine being so powerful it brakes the ones on there due to using same 06 models mounds. So I told them why haven't I been informed of this. They said well when they brake you just come in. Just to let you know, I haven't even paid my first car note. I picked it up yesterday, and still it jerks and when I push the brake in the shifter is knocking now!! I told them I going to see about the lemon law, they said I don't have one. Where do I stand. I have three children and I feel this car is unsafe for us, they make me feel like I'm crazy when I tell them about what's going on.