2007 Chrysler Pacifica: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Oct 6, 2015 · Driver assistance · 130,000 miles · MS

I pulled into a gas station for fuel and upon applying brakes, felt a slight shudder. After turning off the engine and fueling up, I started the car and put it in drive and it immediately shut the engine off. I tried a second time, same result. I was able to drive in reverse to a parking spot, and continued trying to drive forward, the engine would shut down each time. I noticed the electronic stability control light on the instrument panel was on. Not knowing what it meant, eventually called a tow service for help. Fortunately, home was only 45 minutes away. This is the same car that we have reported to this site for problems with the fuel system, that is, fuel gauge not working properly and also great difficulty in filling the fuel tank!!!

Filed Jul 8, 2015 · Engine · 125,000 miles · IL

Within minutes of pulling out of my driveway my 2007 chrysler pacifica touring simply shut down. Unfortunately, it was a shock to me when I lost acceleration and power steering in the middle of driving and it took me a few seconds to figure out what had happened. I pulled over with some difficulty and put the car into park. I was able to re-start the vehicle and returned home. Since that date, my husband has been driving the vehicle as it was our teenager's primary means of transportation prior to the incident. I shudder to think what could have happened to her as she is a new driver and my own reaction to the incident was inappropriate. I should have put the car into neutral and re-started it, but thank god I did live and learn. Since that incident my husband has experienced the same loss of power on three additional occasions. I am in constant fear that the car will shut down while pulling out into traffic. It has already happened once. Thankfully other drivers were aware and were able to slow down in time for my husband to re-cover. As I have read many other incident reports concerning my vehicle having the same issue, I am hopeful that chrysler will address the problem before someone ends up injured or dead.

Filed Sep 9, 2011 · Steering · 22,000 miles · MI

When turning the steering, mostly to the right, at low speeds there is a rubbing, vibration coming from the front of the vehicle which is quite loud and can be felt as a shudder through the steering wheel. I took the vehicle into my local dealership but they were unable to replicate this problem due to the fact that it is an intermittent issue. I no longer have warranty on the vehicle but feel that chrysler should take care of any issue that is reported during the warranty period but not fixed during that time. I fear that eventually a steering failure will occur which may have major consequences.

Filed Dec 9, 2010 · Transmission · 41,600 miles · WA

Driven shuddering occurred intermittently at speed 30-65mph. Almost stall car twice.

Filed Sep 15, 2010 · Transmission · 118,000 miles · CA

While driving my vehicle (2007 chrysler pacifica) begins to stall and shudder. The electronic throttle control light began flashing. The vehicle has had 3 incidents where the vehicle will not start at all, and I was stranded - all related to the etc.

Filed Jul 29, 2008 · Transmission · 14,000 miles · NY

My 2007 fwd pacifica has been to the service center 4 times since I purchased it (april 2008) - for the same issue. The transmission shifts very "clunky" and shudders in & out of gear while driving. At the 3rd shop visit the torque converter was replaced & computer reflashed - problem came back in about 300 miles. Last visit - reflash again - dealer called chrysler & was told that they (chrysler) is aware of the problem but are not doing anything at this point in time. The car is still shifting horrible - much worse if I use the AC, sometimes the engine fan comes on & won't shut back off (until the next morning), and now while I am at red lights, the car feels like it is about to stall & shakes very bad (the first time this happened I actually thought someone rear-ended me - that's how bad it shakes!) I talked to the dealer where I purchased it about returning it - but they will not give me close to what I paid for it.

Filed Apr 9, 2008 · Transmission · 13,500 miles · AR

2007 pacifica transmission shudders when lugging down,most noticeable when car is in 4th gear at 1800-2500 RPM. Also have very harsh shift when going into and out of 2nd gear. After two complaints and test drive was told that it was normal and also that the tsp's out did not apply to my vehicle VIN. The service manager sent my complaints to chrysler and they directed local dealer to reprogram transmission and replace torque converter. Due to number of same complaints chrysler should take initiative and have recall instead of making each individual owner go through this nonsense.

Filed Jan 29, 2008 · Transmission · 1,100 miles · PA

Purchased new 2007 chrysler pacifica. At approx. 1,000 miles driven shuddering occurred intermittently but frequently. Returned to dealer in early oct. 2007. Said could not duplicate. Problem still occurred. Returned to dealer again a few days later. Told we had defective torque converter. The part was ordered and replaced in nov.2007. Shortly after replacement shuddering returned. Again intermittent. Usually occurs between 20-40 MPH and often times on inclines. (similiar to driving over rumble strips) continued reporting the problem and returning to dealer. Over 6 times now as of jan.2008. Each time their response is they cannot duplicate the problem. Other issues such as driver's side speaker not working right, now it's on the 3rd attempt to fix. Recently, the passenger side mirror was stuck in place and controls wouldn't move it. That was fixed. Left blinker stays on intermittently. When brought to their attention, they claim they cannot duplicate problem. Contacted chrysler 2x in january esp. Regarding torque converter problem. During the course of all this we became aware of numerous others who have same problem. Also read tsb's issued prior to and after purchase of our vehicle. One states problem cannot be duplicated. Yet, chrysler's response is that if it cannot be duplicated bring it to another dealer! I told them at this point and the info. I gathered I do not believe it is a dealer problem, they have a faulty product.. I have 3 young children and purchased a vehicle to have a safe & reliable vehicle. One of my chidlren has epilepsy and I never no when she'll need emergency care. I have tried unsuccessfully for months to resolve this problem, first with the dealer & now with chrysler. I am not one to file complaints or take other avenues, but this experience with chrysler has left me no alternative. To date, my vehicle has been out of service 11 days.

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 17, 2007 · Transmission · 600 miles · MI

Transmission shudders at 1800 RPM, chrysler says there working on a tsb to correct problem but in "might" not be out for several months.

Filed Sep 24, 2007 · Transmission · 22,500 miles · GA

Shudder at idle and harsh transmission engagement and or clunk when shifting out of reverse.