2005 CHRYSLER Pacifica

Engine cradle,motor mount and sub frame completely rotted out. structural integrity at a total loss. Vehicle is no longer road worthy. This problem Chrysler is continuing to ignore is definitely a Hazard other vehicles and their occupants if catastrophic failure of the above named structural components were to occur. How many complaints have to be made about the same failure of their design, how many people have to endure hardship over loss of transportation, how many people have to be injured due to loss of vehicle control due to structural failure of the front Sub frame? Something has to be done about this. It’s been a problem put in front of their face with nothing done and no accountability taken for way too long. It’s time for you to do what you are here to do. I thought the saying was safety first. Not safety first as long as it’s your problem and not mine. This is not the last you will hear about this matter. From me or the thousands of othe Chrysler Pacifica owners nationwide. I myself refuse to go quietly into the dark night. Do better, better yet, do your job. Thank you for your time. I look forward to seeing your actions on this matter

Sub frame rotted and chrysler refuses to recall even thought there are over 100,000 complaints. Vehicle unsafe to drive due to motor possibly falling out.

I just brought my car in for an oil change. It currently has about 140,000 miles on it. I did buy this vehicle used and still owe $1,000 on it. The mechanic refused to do an oil change because the said that the engine cradle is completely rusted and unsafe to drive. I just got back from a long road trip and knowing that my engine could have fallen out and caused a major accident scares me. I have read online since this incident and I realize that I am not the only one this has happened to and it sounds like it may be a major flaw in the vehicle. I am now concerned for others that own this vehicle and the accidents that my occur due to this issue.

I just recently purchased a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. Took it to the shop to get the air conditioner fixed and was told that the subframe was completely rusted through. After looking all of this up it is an ongoing problem with Chrysler. I am paying more to fix the rotted subframe than I did for the car.

Subframe severely rusted. If an oil change mechanic hadn\'t pointed it out to me my family could have been in potentially grave danger. Chrysler new about the problem for years but never notified us of the potential dangers. We purchased the car new in 2005.

unfortunately i had a 2005 Pacifica. bought car when it was about one year old. Just last year I gave it to my son. He recently took it in for a wheel alignment and was told that his engine frame had rot and should be replaced. Looking up history found that Chrysler did take care of a limited number of Pacificas with that condition. If you were in a rust belt state and it was built within a six week period.
Do I have any options. Replacement of frame is around $4,000. – $5,000.
home telephone number is 586803-4106 and cell is 586-571-5300
I feel bad as Pacifica has only 64,000 miles and is still in beautiful shape. He is getting married and I thought the Pacifica would help them out\'

The engine is rusting out. The estimate to repair, from a repair shop, is $2900. This is more than the value of the car. I cannot pay this.

Engine cradle rust, mechanic said it is no longer safe to drive.

I just found out today about the serious issue of engine cradle rot for the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica and wanted to notify the appropriate agencies incase i do have a serious issue before i can afford to have my car repaired.

The biggest problem is the underside rusting out everywhere, especially the Cradle. The Cradle is rusted so bad theres cracks and rust holes all over. The mechanic told us not to drive it because it was to dangerous. My wife drives around several little kids daily. Come to find out, this is a common problem with Chrysler. They took no responsibility and told me they would do nothing to help. They would repair it for a gross amount of money (over double other shops estimates). NO THANKS CROOKS!!! Now it sits in the driveway rusting even more while we try to figure out how and when we can get it fixed.

Cradle Rot. Advised that this car is unsafe to drive.

severe under carriage rusting

2005 Pacifica bought from dealer now out of business. Vehicle failed Pennsylvania state inspection in July 2017 for rotted sub frame / K frame. Had just spent $600 on a catalytic converter. Now the estimate is $3100 for a new sub frame… This cost totals the vehicle and I\'ll have to buy a new one and I\'m out $600 to boot.
This should have been a recall. I was never notified. This is a manufacturing defect. Rust prevention undercoating not done or not done properly. Some say it was skipped entirely.

This was during the time that Chrysler was aligned with Daimler Benz. I can\'t imagine the lack of quality now that it\'s Fiat Chrysler – YUCK!!! I\'ll never buy another Chrysler product, not even a Mopar bottle opener.

If anyone knows of a class action suit or some government intervention, please let me know. The vehicle is worse than useless, it\'s dangerous.

The subframe has rusted very prematurely. Almost no rust on rest of frame but subframe is rusting through. Seems like something was missed during production. Ive been researching and ive found that this is a typical problem. I can send pictures.

the cradle is rotting out. costs more to fix than car is worth

mechanic at chrysler dealership says my subframe is rotted out. he adds that it may be fixable at FAB Shop.

Cradle rot has holes caused my transmission to shift roughly and front end shake lost my drive gears so now can\\\'t drive it and it\\\'s a very clean car that just sets .It\\\'s a damn shame Chrysler should fix it but they don\\\'t care so now I need a cradle and transmission

We purchased a 2005 Pacifica with no rust on the body and few minor misc repairs that we did so we could have a reliable car for the next 4-5 years. After tires and a bit of engine stuff we went to get the brakes and muffler done.
Upon the car being in the air the mechanic noticed some severe rusting and some holes on the engine cradle.
After checking the internet and finding all the complaints and stories from other Pacifica owners we checked it again and the frame is rusted thru at the bottom and cracks go up the sides to the top. Vehicle is very limited for driving and we have to get it fixed ASAP.
From all the history we found on this issue it is evident that Chrysler is more concerned about their profit than the safety and well being of their customers.
Chrysler has not addressed the seriousness of this issue by alerting Pacifica owners of the seriousness and the danger they are in. Also they are not offering to pay for a defective product to be repaired, that they manufactured.
Seems like Chrysler motto is Profit before Integrity.

ENGINE CRADDLE ROTTING FROM RUST

Motor cradle rot.

Motor cradle rot

Front Subframe is rotting out.

The subframe is rusted through and I am unable to drive as the steering or engine may fall-out or quit working. Also the transmission is slipping.

front engine cradle/sub-frame rusted out

Official Chrysler Service Center has been the only the only place I do my every 3 month oil change – 4 times per year. not once have they mentioned the rusting issue of the Cross Member . I only found out this week when I had a local service shop change my break and do a regular transmission service. they asked me to look under the car, I took pictures. they had never seen one so bad as mine- cracks, holes, accident waiting to happen. they told me there had been recalls on cars that were build same year as mine 2004, in salt belt areas ( I live in NY ). I called Chrysler and they said \" not my vin\" and will take no responsibility to repair or pay for this issue where theydid not properly coat the engine cradles and thus the rust and engine could potentially fall out!

My engine cradle is rotting out,worried my engine is going to fall down out of the car a hurt me or my family.

The engine cradle is very rusted.

Took my Pacifica in to have the crank sensor replaced. Mechanic noticed the engine cradle severely rusted with holes and a large crack running from top to bottom. He advised this was not drivable and would be a great hazzard for me and my children to drive in this vehicle. The engine will drop at any time. Very scared and not sure what to do at this point with a means of transportation and money to fix the cradle. He stated he would not fix, only option would be to completely replace the cradle and the part and labor if available would be close to $4000.

Dealer says the engine cradle needs to be replaced because it is rusting out.

Our 2005 Chrysler Pacifica (156,595 miles) passed our annual state inspection, but we needed to travel 1000 miles, so we asked our mechanic to give it a more thorough look just to make sure it could handle a long distance trip. The underside of the engine cradle looked fine, but he happened to feel it move, so he used a camera to inspect the hidden upper side. Good thing he did! The engine cradle was practically rusted through, and the engine could have dropped out if we hit a significant bump. I was shocked to discover that this is a problem that Chrysler knows about, but only recalled a hand-full of cars. This is a disgrace. My family could have died, and many others are at risk for a known problem that is not easily spotted on a routine inspection. Not to mention, we had to pay nearly $3000 for repairs. We could not trade in the rust heap for a better car since the Pacifica has no resale value, also thanks to this \"cradle rot\" problem. FOR SHAME CHRYSLER!

engine cradle or K-frame rusted to the point of needing replacement for safety reasons

We have a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica Touring edition with 69005 miles. Beautiful automobile, we store it in the winter, no rust anywhere on the body. We brought it in to the dealer for an oil change and NYS inspection. The dealer informed us that the front and rear cradle of the frame had rusted and deteriorated so badly that the vehicle would not pass NYS inspection and was unsafe to drive. The cost to repair was $4626.00. I found a service bulletin that stated that Chrysler was extending the warranty on the Pacifica to vehicles in the Canadian market and salt belt states to 150,000 miles but for reasons that they would not explain, my vehicle was covered even though I live in upstate NY, an obvious salt belt state. This is clearly a latent defect in this model and should be recalled and repaired by Chrysler.

I took my vehicle in for new tires and alignment. I was told that i have rust rot in the subframe. Which now I have learned is called cradle rot. I contacted Chrysler and they will not do anything.

Engine cradle rusted through.

Discovered that the Engine Cradle is completely rusted through. The engine could fall out. Not sure how to go about fixing this.

sub frame and frame rusted through .car serviced every 3000 mi at dealer and they never told me about rust problem even thouth tsb issued 2009 and 2010.

K. Frame that holds the motor is rusted and rotted needed replaced so engine doesn\'t fall out and cause an accident.

Both struts busted through the hood of the car 6 months apart the first was on the highway at 70 miles per hour almost caused a bad accident.

Cradle rot on the under carriage

Subframe rotting out. Auto technician told us the car could be very unsafe to drive in this condition.

My mechanic discovered that the engine cradle of my Chrysler Pacifica 2005 is almost destroyed by rusting. He was surprised for the damage, the frame has big holes. In his opinion, I have to stop my car because is too dangerous for me and my daughters. The engine can fall out at any moment. The worst thing is the cost of repair my car: almost 4.000 dollars.

When changing the front struts found that the engine cradle is rusted through in several spots.

sub-frame is rotting out Chrysler says there is nothing they will do about it

Car in for routine oil/service on 5/31/16 with only 22634 miles. Was told front subframe completely rusted through & not safe to drive. Research shows Chrysler was aware of this problem and that Chrysler skipped a step and proper coating was not applied to cradles allowing rust damage. I want Chrysler to cover the cost of repairs. I was told I\'ve been driving a time bomb and am lucky have not been killed and that engine could actually fall out. I will also be filing complaint with CAS and NHTSA.
Can you assist it having Chrysler agree to do the right thing and cover these costs?

Major engine cradle rust. I was told by my mechanic to get rid of this car unless I wanted to spend upwards of $4,000 to get a new sub-frame/engine cradle on. I was told tha there is so much rust under the car that it is falling apart and that my mechanic could actually fit his fist into one of the holes where the rust is. I was instructed to either get rid of it or park it because driving it is a hazard to myself and my family (which includes small children and elderly)

PAINT HAS BLISTERED ON PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR AS WELL AS PASSENGER SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL. Chrysler said out of warranty will not cover.

Fuel pumps fail well driving

electrical: car does not start, does not turn over, sometimes after 10-30 times of turning the key it will start, this has happened countless times but the dealer has not been able to “duplicate” it and has not found anything wrong
engine: during the time I have had the car (6 years) it has simply stopped running while driving 4 seperate times. When this happens the power steering goes out and the power brakes go out. Fortunately, after pulling over the car has restarted right up. This probllem cannot be duplicated. This has happened once on the freeway and three times in around town driving.

Other owner of vehicle was stopped at traffic light behind a pickup truck when other driver rear ended our Chrysler, which in turn was slammed into truck in front of Chrysler. Drivers side airbag didnt deploy, in fact none of theme did. further more drivers side seatbelt broke. I filled a complaint with Chrysler Group LLC. at the end of Nov. 2012. Received letter from theme on Dec. 10, 2012 stating they would likely conduct an inspection on the vehicle, additionally they would expect to inform me of a decision within the next 12 business days. received 2nd letter on Dec. 29th 2012 informing me that were no issues with neither the airbags nor the seatbelts were tested and operated as designed. Long story short as of dec. 28th no one at collision center where the vehicle has been since sep. 2012 had seen ANYONE from Chrysler Group LLC. Further more they had several calls from CGLLC regarding the car, but never had anyone show up.

When my Pacifica gets somewhere below a 1/2 tank of gas, the fuel gauge plummets to “E” (sometimes it will rebound back) and it will attempt to stall at various times…usually when accelerating from a stop or in a turn or while making a U-Turn. Taken to Hoover Chrysler in Savannah Ga on 3 occassions. The first time was I told it was perhaps an fluke and that since no console lights come on, they have no way of figuring out what the issue it. The second and third time, the service people are very nice but have been unable to duplicate the failure. This is a 2005 and should not be having this issue.

We were hit on the front passenger side. We were traveling 45 to 50mph. The car that hit us was going aproximetly 25 to 30mph. (The car was deamed a total loss.) The air bags did not deploy.

The rear automatic lift gate motor started an electrical fire within the vehicle. Within minutes the entire vehicle was in flames.

One week after buying the vehicle, the transmission started to make a loud noise while shifting. The vehicle was taken in for service, where it was kept for over a week before the problem was identified. Once the transmission was identified as being the problem, a new transmission was order. Unfortunately, the part is still on back order and the dealership doesn’t know when it will become available. In the meantime we are driving a rental, when we should be driving a brand new card.

Motor burns a quart of oil every 1500 miles and Chrysler says this is within specifcations and there is nothing wrong with the motor. As of this date 06-06-06 there is only 9,888 miles on this vehicle.

Car stalls when turning left on numerous occaisions. Dick Scott Motormall of Fowlerville, Mi. refuses to fix the call until they contact the Chrysler DIstrict Rep. Chrysler rep will not return phone calls. Over 60 complaints filed with NHTSA.

After driving for couple of hours at highway speeds on expressways and bridges….was on residential street in front of my friend’s home and heard loud crunching noise and car couldn’t be moved. Looked to see the problem and saw greasy ball bearings and metal pieces on street.My friends and I knew it was very serious problem…but didn’t know what. Tow truck was called and it was hauled to Jacksonville Chrysler jeep Dodge, where it was purchased new. Found out if it had happened on highway…..I would have been killed as car would have tumbled end over end as front end dropped down from broken axle and back end went up and car would have begun to go end over end. Nearly had heart failure as I learned what could have been, except for God’s mercy to me. I want to know if this has happened before and don’t want it to happen to someone who might not be as lucky as myself.

My wife was backing up our car and hit another car. backup warning device either didn't work or was not loud enough to be heard. there was only a few hundred dollars damage but the warning system didn't warn.

2005 chrysler pacifica engine will randomly stall while turning. *nj the dealership had no idea what the problem was and they were unable to duplicate it. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. ever since the vehicle was purchased, the air bag sensor fails to activate when an occupant is seated in the front passenger seat, regardless of their weight. the dealer stated that there are two sensors in the seat that could not be repaired or replaced because that is how they were designed by the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 28,000 and current mileage was 46,000. updated 5/19/08 *cn the consumer also coplained about wind noise. updated

Just two weeks before the abs sensor light came on (at 38000 miles), we had the car serviced for faulty power seat control. the seat started to adjust on its own, the message stated that there was a problem with the memory selection. however, we had not programmed seating positions. in fact, we didn't have the keypad! the abs sensor came on suddenly. i was driving at a low speed of around 30 mph. i heard a rolling noise and felt the rolling or scrubbing underfoot. two weeks after that i began to hear the sound without engaging the brakes. we've had problems from the beginning. the servicemen couldn't find the problem when we presented it less than a month after purchase. then, another arose. then, another. unfortunately, the value of the vehicle is far less than what's owed (depreciation), and i feel "caught between a rock and a hard place." will someone make good on this?

In the 15 months that i have owned chrysler pacifica the air bag warning light on the dashboard has come on four times. in three of these instances the car was on the highway going a high rate of speed of 65 mph. the fourth time involved in-town driving. in each case the light stayed on until the next time the engine was turned off. i have brought this to the attention of the service department. they have checked it twice for codes. however, they tell me that no code has been recorded or that the system has erased any code that might have been recorded. the dealership has told me that there is nothing they can do to find out what the problem is or to fix it unless i bring it in when the light is on. this is almost impossible to do since it happens randomly, no-where near the dealership and not at a time when i can just stop and run my car in for service. they also told me that the air bags will not deploy when the light is on. i am very concerned for my family's safety since this has happened several times, and we could easily have been involved in an accident during one of these prolonged times when the airbag warning light has been activated. i am also concerned that the people who should know how to fix the problem can't seem to do anything without a computer diagnostic which they can't get unless they catch the problem as it is occurring. *ak

I bought a 2005 chrysler pacifica in july 2005, and the passenger airbag turns on and off randomly with my wife in the front seat. she weighs 100 lbs. chrysler has checked out the seat, and chrysler says it is normal, given my wife's light weight. chrysler says that the airbag shut off is for my wife's protection. however, she does not change her seating position to cause the airbag to turn off. i can't see how this airbag can be characterized as normal if half the time my wife is protected and half the time she is not. in which mode is my wife safest? she either is safe or she is not safe, but chrysler can't have it both ways. i think this is a defect in the passenger airbag system in the pacifica, and chrysler is not making any change to this.

When you hit the brakes a noise comes out of the rear brakes (more on the rear passenger side) and i feel a small vibration on the brake pedal. when i let go of the pedal the noise stops.this happens when the car is moving and is worse if you pulling a trailer at 50 to 60 mph. it's been happening since i got the car 6/15/2019.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while undergoing routine maintenance, the certified mechanic diagnosed that the engine cradle was fractured and had severe rust. the cradle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 94,000. updated 01/05/16*lj updated 02/14/17.*jb

Sub frame. holding in the engine and transmission rusting out. not coated properly when built. discovered while doing oil change.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while operating the vehicle, the transmission experienced very hard shifting. the vehicle was taken to an independent dealer who discovered that the engine cradle was rusted and corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000.

I took my vehicle in for new tires and an alignment and was told by the mechanic that i have rust rot in the subframe. which now i know is called cradle rot. i contacted chrysler and they said there was nothing they would do.

At the service dealer today i was told that my engine carriage frame is so rusted that it is not safe to drive. the sides are also severely rusted. i bought this car new and have serviced it every 3000 miles. i go through the car wash in the winter alot. i learned that chrysler was aware of this problem early on. why was i not notified of this, so my car could have been under coated ( which should have been done as soon as the problem was noticed) and i could still be driving it. i am 71 and on ss, and planned on this being my last car. now, it can't be fixed and i couldn't with a clear conscience trade or sell it. wouldn't want a family with kids in the car, going down the road and have the engine fall out. this is a safety issue that needs to be addressed before someone is killed. my car looks like brand new inside and out. i meticulously took care of it. at 153,000 miles, i think it is just getting broke in, only to find that underside is broke, rusted, done! please do something. thank you. *tr

During routine maintenance, my new mechanic showed me corrosion on my engine cradle and declared it unfit for travel. he shared that while chrysler is aware of this issue, they are not supporting the repairs, of which, will cost me $4500, out of pocket. without said support, i will unfortunately need to walk away from this car. it should also be noted, my previous mechanic was a chrysler dealership and this was never brought to my attention as a concern, including when i reported knocking coming from the front end of my vehicle and was seeking a solution.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving various speeds, the vehicle shook and shuttered. the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the failure codes indicated that there were issues with the torque converter and the fuel pump delivery. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

I took my car into to have a suspension check o replaced the strurss when my mechanic called me and told my that the frame or engine cradle was rusted out. he took some pictures and there are holes in the cradle. he advised me not to put anymore money into this car.

Engine cradle is rusted almost all the way through and engine can fall out.

My engine is about to fall through the suv because of rust and after reading up on this...this isn't the first case of this happening and i don't understand why this hasn't been recalled!!!

At 90,562 miles felt vibration under uphill load. dealer evaluated and serviced trans w/filters and fluid with no result. (see scan 0008) went on to install new torque converter with no result. (see scan 0009) took car in for tune-up, and mechanic saw that engine cradle was rusted through on 1 side about 18". took car to dealer for damage documentation and estimate of repair (see scan 0010) classified by dealer as major defect that will soon make the car road unworthy. my intention was to keep the car for at least another 80k miles.

Shifter locked in "park". pink safety tab broke.

The egine cradle is rotting out.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle spontaneously accelerated. the malfunction indicator and abs warning indicator illuminated. the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle did not stop. the contact manually shifted into park and removed the key from the ignition switch in order to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Due to failure of the corrosion protection on the engine cradle rust has created holes in the cradle that supports the engine. over certain rough roads there is a knocking sound.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the vehicle began to shake violently while the speedometer revved. the contact stated that an unknown code was displayed on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the local dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

Engine cradle is rusting through and is going to crack in half , the engine will fall out if not replaced. i was notified of this when my car was in for an oil change . thank god or we could have been in a horrible accident.

Body control module failure, lost headlights , wipers, could not close windows, airbag lights came on. if driving at night when module fails you lose all headlights and tail lights. was driving at the time of failure.

The front subframe is rotting out

The engine craddle is rusting out and needs replaced and chrysler will do nothing about it and its not just in my car but alot of other pacificas

Engine cradle is rotten fill with holes .need to be replace at tune of $4000 which i don't have chrysler know of problem but refuses to recall

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving various speeds or while the vehicle was idling, the contact heard a knocking sound coming from the engine. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine cradle and mounts were severely rusted with holes. the vehicle was determined to be unsafe to drive and was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 145,801.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving various speeds, the vehicle started to jerk and then stalled. while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated at a rapid speed. the contact was able to control the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the egr valve, water temperature sensor, and intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was 155,753.

My mechanic told me that my car has cradle rot, should not be driven. i went home did my research just to find out that this a common problem. chyrsler is aware of the problem, they used substandard material to create the main frame that supports the engine. there are thousands of people driving a time bomb. how do i get my car fixed?

When driving the car would stall at stop signs or has issues maintaining speed going up hills. also i took the vehicle into a mechanic and they told me the sub-frame is completely rotted through and the steering is being held together with 1 bolt. they stated the car is unsafe to drive.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving various speeds and while depressing the brake pedal, the steering wheel would violently shake. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe was corroded through to the point that the engine could fall out. the subframe needed to be replaced. the contact called the milford chrysler dealer (located on 1470 boston post rd, milford, ct 06460) who stated that the vin was not associated with a recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 270,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while attempting to accelerate the vehicle, it stalled without warning. the vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to the contact's residence. an independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that there was no fuel. the contact noticed that the fuel gauge displayed that the vehicle was filled with fuel. the contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled numerous times without warning. the vehicle was towed to an unknown shop where the failure was undetermined; however, the failure persisted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that nhtsa campaign number: 06v432000 (power train) was repaired before she became the owner. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 184,000.

A few months ago, i noticed a shaking in the steering wheel of my 2005 chrysler pacifica. it seemed to became much worse, very quickly, to the point of where i could barely hold the car straight, so i took it in this week for a brake inspection. the problem isn't the brakes at all.. the entire unibody frame and engine carriage have completely rusted and deteriorated!! the mechanic told me that the vehicle wasn't safe to even drive home! he was able to push his finger through the carriage, and said that the engine is about to fall out onto the ground! both axels are also rusted almost completely off. it's horrible! i am attaching pictures.... and, as it turns out, chrysler knows about this pacifica rust issue! i decided to search the internet for "2005 chrysler pacifica rust", and it isn't just my car! chrysler knows that i, and so many others, are out here driving our babies around in vehicles with rusted out frames that could snap at any second!!! (ie. chrysler initially issued recall of 2004-05 pacifica, citing potential unibody rust.. later rescinded the offer.) (nhtsa [as early as oct 2004] 10008424, 10044109, 10045080, 10010501...) (class-action lawsuit filed in 2014 against chrysler by pacifica owners. lawsuit denied due to chrysler 2009 bankruptcy.) note: this message will only allow me to attach one photo. one photo doesn't adequately show the depth of the situation. both axels are rusted almost completely off, as well as the engine cradle. please contact me to view additional photos. thank you.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while refueling the fuel tank, the fuel pump nozzle stopped indicating that the fuel tank was full. after a few days of being driven, the vehicle stalled due to lack of fuel; however, the fuel level indicator displayed that there was fuel in the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the john offer dealer (located on 3220 sw topeka, topeka, ks 66611) where the vehicle was once repaired (diagnostic unknown); however, the failure recurred. the contact called the dealer and was informed that there would be diagnostic and repair fees. the vehicle was not repaired due to the diagnostic and repair fees. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would not repair the vehicle a second time. no further assistance was offered. the approximate failure mileage was 193,000.

Subframe nearly rusted through at welds. frame has almost no rust, but again, subframe so rusted car is unsafe to drive. i dont know what else can explain except something was missed in production. researching online i have found that to be a frequent problem with this vehicle. rust was found while performing oil change. there hasnt been an accident but the subframe that holds the engine is rusting through so i dont want to drive and find my engine on the ground.

Cradle is rusted & on the verge of falling apart. on checking online, realized that there was a recall for 2004 models but not for 2005. a mechanic on looking it up noticed that anti-rust was not applied at all, and hence resulting in the rusting.

My fuel gauge is not reading anything when it's on full i looked other recalls back in those times and that the fuel pump which is the primary wasn't reading the secondary fuel pump

Took my 2005 chrysler pacifica into the mechanic for front end noise. the mechanic discovered that my sub frame is rusted out. the mechanic is concerned that my engine could fall out.

Just got new tires no mention, they used floor jacks. getting new front struts and rear wheel spindles (getting ready for winter) and my mechanic showed me the cradle rot and said he wouldn't touch it and explained the safety issues related. cost potentially associated with repair. cost to repair is more than the vehicle is worth.

Front suspension/engine cradle rusted out

Front subframe ,engine cradle is rusted so severely that my mechanic said that it is no longer safe to drive, must be replaced at a cost of approx $2000.00 car was purchased by me new in 2005 and garage kept only 107,000 miles

Had my 2005 pacifica in the shop to replace the muffler when they got it up on the rack they found the engine cradle on the passenger side of the car was so rotted they advised me not to drive it. called the dealership and they estimated the cost for repair at $3700. chrysler was notified of the problem and advised me that they would not help financially with any repair costs. what will it take to issue a recall? people dying? do your job nhtsa. recall these cars before someone gets seriously hurt!

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for regular service and the technician discovered that the passenger side engine cradle was rotted and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 145,000. updated 10/26/16*lj the consumer stated the manufacturer acknowledges the make, model, and year had rotting issues, but refused to repair the vehicle. updated 08/22/2017*js

I was driving from work was stopped at a light and the car stopped. i had people push the car to the curb. i waited for help and the car started after about a half hour. i was driving the car about three months later with my 11 yera old in the car and the car started to slow down. i was able to turn into a parking lot and the car stopped. the car would not start, even though dashboard lights came on. i had the car towed to my home.

The car under it is knocking and hitting against the car itself when you go over a bump in the road, the breaks slip unless the abs light is on and the power steering compartment is constantly empty which causes the steering to whine until you fill it back up.

Engine cradle is badly rusted through and needs replacement at a cost of $2,600 estimate from mechanic.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving various speeds, the fuel gauge dropped to empty when there was still fuel in the cylinder. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. te failure mileage was approximately 147,454.

My vehicle has less than average miles on it and the engine cradle has rotted so badly that our mechanic said it is not safe to drive , the manufacturer did not coat this part properly which caused this problem

Dealership informwd me after my 100,000 mile warranty was up and paying them 2000 dollars to repair other things that the engine cradel was rusted and was dangerous. they let me drive off the lot and i have been back for other repairs and the rust is getting worse. chrysler told me there was only a few month period that they would warranty this problem. what can i do since i cannot afford to fix this problem?

Cradle rot on the under carriage

During a mechanical evaluation for a clunking noise and possible wheel bearing problem in the front end, the vehicle was raised on a lift for inspection. the engine sub-frame was found to be badly rusted with holes completely through the metal. the clunking noise was suspected to be the rotting sub-frame flexing while steering and acceleration/deceleration. the mechanic declined to make any repairs and i was advised to park the vehicle until the sub-frame could be replaced. i was also advised to call chrysler since a recall was issued on a portion of these vehicles. my vin number was not included in the recall, even though it had been manufactured at about the same time, was purchased in western pa and operated in the "salt belt". we've enjoyed owning this car and my wife wanted to retire the car to our home in florida. she had just driven the car from indiana to florida on the interstate two months prior to discovering this sub-frame problem...the thought of that makes me cringe. through no negligence on my part, i now have a vehicle that is unsafe to operate and the cost of repair will likely exceed the value of the vehicle..

We had been on a road trip and were driving home. we were making a stop to get gas and saw smoke coming out from the engine area. we smelt something burning and found that the firewall insulation had fallen down on the catalytic converter and began to burn. we were able to get the insulation pull out and away from the converter before it caused major damage to the vehicle. if we had not stopped there would have been a fire and destroyed the vehicle. we contacted the chrysler dealership and they said there was no recall and the part was obsolete and they could not do anything for us and also stated that the car was fine and could still be driven. the insulation is there for a reason and this was an unacceptable response from chrysler. we have still been trying to get resolution from chrysler and also called their care center and was given the same response that there was nothing they could do. and provided a phone number for a dealership that deals with mopar parts. again was told that the part was obsolete and not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. after refueling the fuel tank the fuel pump failed each time. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs and check engine indicator kept illuminating, and the fuel pump and fuel cap needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 176,000. updated 05/10/17*lj *cn

Subframe of the engine cradle. i was told during last inspection (april 2016) that the subframe of the engine cradle is rusted. the same was confirmed on 3/18/17 at firestone service center, bensalem, pa. it’s repair will cost a significant amount and it is not safe to drive as the the engine may fall out. it is a very high safety risk.

My cross-member has a foot long crack in it on the passenger side.the rusting of the cross member was first spotted on august 5. 2015.

Official chrysler service repair shop has been doing my oil changes every 3 months - 4 times a year since 2005 when i purchased the car. not once has their mechanic mentioned the rust of the cross member. i only found out and took pictures this week when i had a local shop change my breaks and do transmission service and they showed me the rust, could not believe that no one ever mentioned this as it was extreme with cracks and holes and that chrysler is aware of this issue regarding rust on cross member due to them not properly coating the engine cradle. chrysler has had certain vin #'s recalled, but claim not mine though build in 2004, i am in a snow belt state ( ny). they don't want to take responsibility. i am afraid to drive car, dangerous and engine can fall out - could cost $4000-5000 to repair front and back - and unfortunately i don't have finances to purchase a new car. i just want my car covered under their warrantee. this problem did not happen over night. i only have 127,000 miles and rarely drive in the snow as it is awful in the snow.

I have been doing a lot of research on my vehicles problems with excessive rust in the subframe. a lot of other owners of this particular vehicle are having the same problems. i need to bring this up because it's getting to the point where i'm not feeling safe to drive it. not sure if the manufactures didn't follow the proper steps on coating the undercarriage of a vehicle. i understand my vehicle is almost 12 years old, i expect some rust to be there but when you see holes big enough to stick your hand inside, it's a problem!! i really take good care of my vehicle and it's has a lot more to give, but this is unacceptable and unsafe. i have seen other vehicles around the same age and do not have such extense rot. i think the manufacturer should be held accountable for this.

On february 20th, 2017 i took my car in for an oil change and the tech pulled me in the shop to show me that my subframe is rusted.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving 25 mph, the contact heard a loud noise and the front end of the vehicle shook. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the contact's home where he took photos of the undercarriage of the vehicle. the photos were shown to a dealer where it was determined that the engine cradle was rusted and could fall out of the vehicle. the vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 124,000.

The engine cradle is very rusted

Since i purchased this in 2008, i have replaced the axle, 2 wheel bearings a few months ago, a few years ago 1 abs sensor was replaced via warranty but they wouldn't replace the other - which went out 2 months later. they knew it was going to. i replaced the transmission 2 years, the fuel pump & catalytic converter last year, just replaced the oil pan gasket 2 months ago, the radiator 2 weeks ago due to coolant lead, and now the water pump is leaking coolant. this is just what i can think of off the top of my head. it has been one problem after the other with this vehicle and i have spent a fortune on it. i can't afford to replace it & my vin doesn't show up on the recalls. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while the vehicle was undergoing routine oil service, the technician noticed that the entire frame underneath the vehicle was corroded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000. the vin was not available.

Mechanic lifted my 2005 pacifica (150,000+ miles), to change what we thought was a bad crank shaft sensor. while on lift, noticed the engine cradle was over 75% cracked and rusted. he advised this is a very severe driving hazard for me and my 3 children to drive and due to the cracking, the engine could fall at any time. he would not repair and stayed if i were to find a mechanic willing to repair this, is be looking at least $3000. very upset and worried that this being my means of transportation, will it be safe if repaired ? *tr

Brought vehicle in to have the starter replaced and when they put it up on hoist they called me back to show me that's the engine cradle was almost completely rusted out and that it was unsafe to drive. this will cost a lot to repair. very upset about this

Tl the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the motor mount frame was severely rusted. the contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to steer the vehicle. the contact stated that the subframe needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not under recall. the approximate failure mileage was 214,000.

Our 2005 chrysler pacifica (156,595 miles) passed our annual state inspection, but we needed to travel 1000 miles, so we asked our mechanic to give it a more thorough look just to make sure it could handle a long distance trip. the underside of the engine cradle looked fine, but he happened to feel it move, so he used a camera to inspect the hidden upper side. good thing he did! the engine cradle was practically rusted through, and the engine could have dropped out if we hit a significant bump. i was shocked to discover that this is a problem that chrysler knows about, but only recalled a hand-full of cars. this is a disgrace. my family could have died, and many others are at risk for a known problem that is not easily spotted on a routine inspection. not to mention, we had to pay nearly $3000 for repairs. we could not trade in the rust heap for a better car since the pacifica has no resale value, also thanks to this "cradle rot" problem. for shame chrysler!

Rusted engine cradle

Dealer is saying the engine cradle is rusting out and that it needs to be replaced. there is almost no rust on the vehicle yet this important part of the frame is rusting out?

The front cradle is so badly rusted it broke in three different places.. i was driving home when i made a left turn and noticed the steering was real tight and did not release back.. i traveled further down the road and noticed it was swaying and hard to keep straight.. when i made it home i used a flashlight because it was dark out and seen where it had snapped. three different spots.. i'm mad because this was known issue and i was not notified by the dealership or chrysler that there was a defect prone to that make and model. no average person checks the undercarriage of a car when the body looks so good. *tr

I went for an oil change and was told that the engine cage is severely rotting away and driving my car is a road hazard. i only have 138,000 miles on my car and would like to drive it until it dies...but right now i was told the replacement part is no longer made and i would have to find a salvage car to find a replacement part. the quadrant remains that i bought a used car from a chrysler dealer that should have known about the recall on this part due to it not being manufactured correctly for corrosion resistance. apparently i am not the only one with this problem. if i were to sell it i would be passing a dangerous car on to someone else...i still owe on this car and it is worth less than what i owe let alone dangerous to drive to work 75 miles a day. chrysler needs to make amends or reparations for the lack of action regarding the safety issue here...and this is a big safety issue. *tr

Engine cradle or k-frame rusted to the point of the vehicle not being safe to drive. had to be replaced in order to continue to use the vehicle

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, it was discovered that the engine cradle was completely rusted. the dealer diagnosed that the engine cradle needed to be replaced due to the rust. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 67,725. updated 01/24/2017*ct *cn

Rusted frame. so bad engine may fall out. unable to drive.

Severe subframe rot, engine could possibly fall out.

When i took our 2005 pacifica in for its annual va state inspection on november 1, 2016 it did not pass. the primary cause for failure was the discovery of substantial rusting of the "sub k frame." it was rusted through on the right-hand side of the frame. i was advised that it was too dangerous to drive the car as the engine could fall and drop out of its cradle! the rusting was not visible 6 months ago when the car was last hoisted in the air for an oil change, so i can only assume that it rusted from the inside out. the mechanics stated they had never seen such rusting, and they were surprised to see it on a car that was otherwise well maintained and in such good condition for a car with almost 175,000 miles. i live in the northern neck area of va which is not an area of significant snowfall or an area where there is a heavy application of salt on the roads during the winter. i have 2 other cars - a 2003 dodge ram 1500 4x4 crew cab and a 2002 toyota camry, neither of which demonstrate any signs of rusting of the frame.

We have a 2005 chrysler pacifica touring edition with 69005 miles. beautiful automobile, we store it in the winter, no rust anywhere on the body. we brought it in to the dealer for an oil change and nys inspection. the dealer informed us that the front and rear cradle of the frame had rusted and deteriorated so badly that the vehicle would not pass nys inspection and was unsafe to drive. the cost to repair was $4626.00. i found a service bulletin that stated that chrysler was extending the warranty on the pacifica to vehicles in the canadian market and salt belt states to 150,000 miles but for reasons that they would not explain, my vehicle was covered even though i live in upstate ny, an obvious salt belt state. this is clearly a latent defect in this model rendering the vehicle unsafe and should be recalled and repaired by chrysler.

Power steering leak inspected lines.. found #2 cross member to frame rusted out( right side/ passenger side) no support to engine .one owner 79,000. miles..

Head lights cut off and on intermittently engine idles ruff

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the gear shifter ceased in the park position. the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer and bakersfield chrysler jeep fiat-3101 cattle dr, bakersfield, ca 93313, (661)832-3000) were contacted and informed of the failure. the failure mileage was 220,000.

Engine cradle sub frame rusted through on one side causing the car to pull to one side. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the vehicle started to jerk and loss motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact activated the hazard light and veered to the shoulder of the roadway. the vehicle was restarted and driven for several minutes before the failure recurred. the contact also stated that the fuel gauge failed to register the correct level of fuel. the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. a dealer was not contacted. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 06v432000 (power train) as a possible solution to the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 182,435.

The engine cradle is rotted and the engine may fall out. i’ve read what other people had said and it is a known issue that chrysler is aware of and is a extremely serious issue and to repair this issue is not cheap also. please help me

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated while driving 45 mph, when he heard an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact stated he inspected the vehicle and the center of the sub frame was rusted out. the contact called local dealer john jones auto group corydon located at 1735 gardner ln nw, corydon, in 47112, (812) 722-4146, and the dealer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was informed of failure. the failure mileage was 148,000.

Found out that my front sub frame/engine cradle is badly corroded and full of holes after having my tires changed.

2005 chrysler pacifica touring has rusted engine cradle. for some reason this car is not covered for the recall but it clearly is affected by what ever the manufacturer failed to complete on car to ensure it would remain safe. i have a big whole and motor could fall out. i need help on trying to get expensive item paid for. the suspension is horrible all issues just not a good car at all.

There is a default with the ignition switch when trying to start the car. there are five more chrysler pacificas that i know of with the same problem.

The frame has rusted through. the engine cradle is rusted. chrysler admits there is a problem but refuses to do anything about it. chrysler had a recall for this issue and then cancelled the recall. there was also a lawsuit filed, that was dismissed due to chrysler's bankruptcy.

Car loses power and cuts off due to pcm and fuel system

Engine cradle rotted through. firestone tells me it is unsafe to drive.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. whenever the vehicle was in reverse, the engine stalled without warning. the contact stated that the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was able to duplicate the failure. the technician advised the contact to take the vehicle to a chrysler dealer. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 157,000.

This is the second 2005 pacific that the rocker under the car is cracked and rusted away. i tookbthe car into monroe on jonestown rd harrisburg pa and they explained to me that it is so rusted that the motor will fall out and they wouldn't even do an oil change for me because they didn't want to damage it any farther.

I have to completely replace the under carriage/frame of my chrysler pacifica due to it corroding & rusting out the passenger wheel framework. this is a safety hazard seeing as if a large pothole was hit or an immediate braking were needed the entire tire could snap off & cause a major accident. i am fearful to drive my car.

The 2005 chrystler pacifica was traveling 35 mph in the winter on a paved road when it just died no warning. i had it towed to my house for further testing.the car tries starting but never turns over act like no fuel. i then hooked it up to my foxwell nt630 elite obd2 scanner it detected codes p0340, p2066, p0700, & p0461 code p0340 cam shaft position sensor a circuit bank 1 or single sensor (part replaced). code p2066 fuel level sensor b (performance). code p0700 transmission control system. code p0461 fuel level sensor a (range/performance) nhtsa campaign number: 06v432000 manufacturer daimlerchrysler corporation components power train potential number of units affected 127,928 summary: on certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump module and the power train control module (pcm) software may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions. remedy dealers will reprogram the power train control module. the fuel pump module will also be replaced on vehicles built from august 1, 2004 through september 30, 2004. the recall began on november 21, 2006. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. two separate defect conditions that could result in engine stall while driving in model year (my) 2005-2006 chrysler pacifica vehicles (nhtsa recall no. 06v-432). my 2005 vehicles built in august and september of 2004 are being recalled to correct a defect in the secondary fuel pump modules, which may have an improper press fitting on the inlet that can become dislodged and shut-off fuel flow. all my 2005-2006 vehicles built between july 8, 2004 and november 11, 2005 are being recalled to correct a powertrain control module (pcm) software issue with the evaporative emissions system which can also cause stalling. for both conditions, engine stall incidents tend to occur during left turns. nhtsa action number: rq06002

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving 30 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the front and rear subframe was rusted and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. a dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. the failure mileage was 160,000.

I purchased a 2005 chrysler pacifica from prime auto sales on 10/19/18 for $4573.13. on 8/24/19 i took the vehicle to midas to have brakes installed on the vehicle. midas did not even want to put the brakes on the car, because they say the car is unsafe to drive. they informed me that the engine cradle is completely rusted out and i should not drive the vehicle. they told me that it is illegal for a dealership to sell unsafe vehicles with this much frame damage. this is not something that happens overnight. they had to know this when they sold me the vehicle. also they misled me when i purchased the car by saying that it was an all-wheel drive vehicle when it was not. now, not only am i paying a car loan but because i have a loan i am required to carry full-coverage insurance on a vehicle that is not even safe for my family to ride in.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact looked under the vehicle and noticed that the engine cradle was rusted and the engine was about to fall out. the contact called two dealers, including dick scott chrysler dodge jeep ram at 734-451-2110 (located at 684 ann arbor rd w, plymouth, mi 48170) and was informed that the part was on backorder. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 161,000.

The vehicle is stuck in park. the transmission shifter interlock lever is broken (small pink plastic piece that attaches to a spring). the vehicle will not shift from park to reverse, neutral, drive, etc.

Cradle under car that holds motor in is all rusted out we were told not to drive car because it is rusted out so bad the motor could fall out as i look up on internet i see others with same problem why did this not call for a recall on these cars

The motor mint broke out of nowhere. no explanation. this is the second chrysler that the same thing happen to. and can’t find the screws to fix it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the entire front subframe was completely rotted and rusted. the dealer (trinity chrysler dodge jeep ram (1550 w springfield rd, taylorville, il 62568, (217) 824-3377) researched the failure and stated that the manufacturer no longer made the part for the subframe. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact stated that the vehicle could not be placed on a lift to assess the damage. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 110,000. the vin was unknown.

I have an 05 chrysler pacifica that in january of this year i was informed that i needed motor mounts, after taking it to a couple of mechanics to see what the issue was i was told to replace the motor mounts would be anywhere in the area of $800 to $1,200 , so my pacifica sat all winter. after checking around some of my friends told me they knew of a mechanic who would be able to do it provided i bought the parts online. i found the parts online for under $100 for four motor mounts i set up an appointment this summer with the mechanic to have them installed, he was able to install three of the four motor mounts he was not able to install the fourth one because of rust damage to the subframe or engine cradle.i called chrysler to see if they would be able to help me they told me i needed to get in touch with my dealer to see if they would be able to do anything.i went to my dealer explained my situation they never even looked at the car and told me that there was nothing they could do being that my car was not manufactured in canada and was not part of the recall, (have a nice day) and sent me on my way.my car has just under 115000 miles on it and still fairly good shape. i'm retired on ss can't afford a new or used car or trade it in because it's there's not much value on a 15-year old car with just under 115000 miles on it. i live in northern nj with salty winter roads which is why i don't understand why my car not being manufactured in canada has anything to do with it.

Took to get a wheel alignment and they said it was a cracked framed and check engine light always on saying a fuse

"takata recall" my entire undercarriage has completely rusted out the muffler fell off and the bolts that hold the frame to the bottom of the car rusted out and are hanging there unconnected.the mechanic put his fingers right through the motor mount and explained that my car ..after i have made my last payment is undrivable. we do not ive in a state that has salt on the roads and my car is housed in a garage at all times.the repairs are over 4800. i cannot sell it as it is unsafe to drive. the mechanic explained if the car was driving fast enough and a bump was hit the motor would come up into the driver and front seat killing anyone in it not to mention other vehicles on the road. i love my car and am very sad that this problem isnt on the recall list as other pacifia owners have had the same issues once it hits 100k mies.

Gas tank jumps to empty when it reaches half a tank. fuel not being transmitted properly and causes the car to stop running

My 2005 chrysler pacifica touring needed tires so i took it to bell tire,and they called me and wanted me to come to there shop so they could tell me what was wrong and found that sub frame is completely rusted through and was not safe to drive...

Takata recall the car lurches forward and bangs when stopped, also while stopped the car registers 20mph. when driving speed reaches 60mph the car has power surges and shutters, the car makes a loud whining noise while driving like it is stuck in high gear. the car has a high rpm speed of 4-6rpms while driving. the service engine light is on at all times.

Recently bought a 2005 chrysler pacifica. after doing some research online i discovered that there has been thousands of complaints about the engine cradle rusting out due to chrysler improperly coating the framework. i naturally went out to look at mine to make sure it did not have the same problem. i was very disappointed. i bought this vehicle for a family vehicle and now do not feel safe driving it with my 4 children and cannot afford the repairs as my savings was used to purchase said vehicle. one would think after thousands of such dangerous claims that the nhtsa would do something about this

We took the vehicle for an oil change and the mechanic noticed severe rusting along the engine cradle. the mechanic said its almost to the point of being unsafe to drive as the engine may drop out of it. my wife purchased this car approximately 2 years ago from a chrysler dealership in southeastern michigan. at the time it had 41,000 miles on it. today it has 60,000 miles

Braking issue; abs light on; intermittent brake failure; front upper motor mount as well as motor mount by radiator; (front left cv axle recently repaired) braking problem persist 2005 chrysler pacifica just today, have a $706.00 repair quote: just paid 207.18 2 days ago to replace left front cv axel !

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while the vehicle was undergoing an oil change, it was discovered that the frame rail was completely rusted. kings dodge chrysler jeep ram (4486 kings water dr, cincinnati, oh 45249, (513) 683-3000) was called and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified and agreed with the dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 220,000.

Exessive cradle rot or rust holding ip engine. makes it unsafe to drive. can put my hand in frame through rust hole. this was brought to my attention by northgate chrysler on colerain in cincinnati.the service manage says she sees a lot of this problem.

After doing a major repair of $800 on my car for a new water pump and timing chain. i was told that my cradle holding the engine in place could drop any minute because of the rust. my mechanic informed me that he would not recommend driving this vehiclebecause at anytime the egine and steringcolom could fall out any monent.the cradle hold these items in were rusted out so bad.. i looked online and noticed there was many people complaining of this. let's get something done before someone dies. thank you my mechanic toke pictures of all this rust. but i was unable to get them. but i'm sure i'm not the first to complain. please reconsider this recall. thank you.

Takata recall hi my pacifica has expierenced the very common & dangerous problem the engine cradle has rusted & rotted out. this is a big issue with these cars & can be deadly as once the cradle rots completely the motor falls out which obviously isnt safe. ive done lots of research & heard many horror stories i'm currently out of a car until i can afford the thousands of dollars to fix this. google noted some states have filed lawsuits against chrysler & it has accomplished nothing. ive owned this car 6 months & just curious if theres any help for me.

Our sus in is rusted would not pass inspection pension witch holds the engine needs replaced we count on this car it is not safe to drive

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the body frame was rusted out. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the dealer (bob brady dodge chrysler jeep ram, 4025 e boyd rd, decatur, il 62521), but was not diagnosed. the contact was informed that due to the severe corrosion, the frame could fracture while on the lift. the manufacturer was informed of the failure and stated that there were no recalls. the failure mileage was 205,000.

My vehicles service engine light has been on for a few months. i got the vehicle serviced twice and each time the light would not go off. a night or two ago i was trying to back my vehicle and it wouldn't back i was on a leveled surface in my aunt's front yard. instead when i would put it in reverse it would cut off each time. so thankfully i had enough room in front of me to pull forward. i thought this was the only problem but as of this morning i was driving and my car cut off in the middle of the road i was driving on level concrete turning to make a left turn. i thank god that there wasn't a carecoming up behind me. so now i'm dealing with a car that can't back or drive without cutting off.

My sister took my vehicle in for service to add freon to have it ready for this summer.our mechanic drove the car in town and back to his shop and notice a rattling noise coming from my engine. he inspected it and notice the motor mounts are very worn out and the engine cradle cover was very loose which would be a safety hazard if i continue to drive my vehicle in that condition. once he went in to replace the mount he notice they were in very poor quality and had no supported padding. as if the padding was very poor quality as to why they were worn out. i am lucky our mechanic notice this if not it would of jeopardize my road safety if i would of continue driving it. i did some research on line and notice other people have had the same problem and i truly believe this needs to be open again and be investigated. i find chrysler poor judgement of not notifying there customers of their 2004-2005 pacifica owners of this issue besides there corrosion engine cradle covers recall only for the 2004 pacifica and dismiss the 2005 pacifica yet at the time they were aware of the motor mounts poor quality and dismissing the issue. when yet in fact is still a safety issue for the 2005 pacifica of having poor quality motor mounts in there vehicles and knowing they had used poor quality products at that time. i do believe this would of cause my own safety if my mechanic did not notice this in my own vehicle. i want to make sure no one else is put in this situation for not knowing of this issue.i think a recall needs to be in place on the motor mounts for the 2005 chrysler pacifica's. it will prevent any future owners road safety if there were one in place. i am disappointed that chrysler did not notify this to its 2005 pacifica owners of this road safety issue. i found a similiar complain listed as:nhtsa id number: 10044109

When i was driving on the freeway (driving 45 mi/hr), it stopped moving accelerating (seems like the car is actually slowing down) even when i was stepping on the gas pedal. and then the car stalled.......it was a good thing i was on the very right side of the lane. the fuel pump module and/or the powertrain control module (pcm) software may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. dealers will need to reprogram/replace the pcm/tcm and/or replace the fuel pump module to correct this concern. in most cases, aside from stalling and engine revving up and down on its own, there's a lot of hard jerking when driving the vehicle. it seems like the engine has a mind of its own since when i accelerate, the car will not move or delay in moving forward and if i let go of the gas, the car moves forward. it's a safety concern.

Rusted subframe discovered when performing regular oil change

My sub frame is rusting out to the point that i'm concerned of the safety of the vehicle.

05 pacifica engine cradle rusted out. defective part rust in salt states chrysler offered no help to get a used one well know issue with these parts. chrysler never warned owners this was a know issue that could happen. you could be driving and have your engine fall out please make chrysler inform owners to check engine cradle before there defective parts kill someone.

My 2005 chrysler pacifica started making noise in front passenger side in the suspension and wheel area while on the interstate. a short time later the front passenger wheel started shaking and wobbling uncontrollably at speeds of 65mph. their was no warning! thank god i was entering town and was close to home. i got the car home and had friend who is a mechanic investigate the problem. what he found was scary!!!!! the whole sub frame and engine cradle was almost completely gone due to severe rusting in the exact area where the suspension components attach to the frame. super bad day when i showed the pictures to 3 different local automotive shops with well over 100 yrs of experience combined and all informed me that the estimated cost to repair was 4000.00 up to 5500.00. completely absurd! car is worthless and only has 100,000 miles on it. you should make chrysler own up to every pacifica that has this problem, not just a few that was manufactured in a few months. their is overwhelming evidence that they didn't coat the frame properly. i will be sharing my pictures and when you see them ask yourself if you would want your family driving these cars and having to spend a very large amount of money to fix them properly. chrysler is doing nothing because the nhtsa isn't making them. please take my small portion of this ridiculous nightmare and consider at the least making chrysler be partially responsible for their lack of consideration for the human life and the well being of its customers. this is a dangerous hazard that should be immediately addressed. thank you!

Chrysler pacifica engine cradle rot. new york state dmv refuses to renew my registration due to yearly inspection failed. the safety of the vehicle due to the engine cradle rot. salt corrosion.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while reversing at 2 mph, the throttle became stuck and the vehicle inadvertently accelerated and crashed into another vehicle, a dumpster, and a telephone pole. the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed and there were no injuries sustained. the vehicle was towed to a collision repair facility. the source of the failure could not be determined. the contact stated that the same failure occurred two years ago. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was 42,000. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. hall chrysler dodge jeep ram virginia beach (located at 3152 virginia beach blvd, virginia beach, va 23452, (877) 475-0721) was contacted and an appointment was made to have the vehicle diagnosed. the diagnostic test had not yet been performed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

I drove out from car wash i was going about 35mph then i turned right on to the freeway soon as i reached 50mph my vehicle made a weird noise and shut off as im on the freeway. there were no warning lights on whatsoever although i got a "gas cap" message. the steering wheel locked i had to pull off the free way(no accident, thankfully) the breaks were hard to push down i had no choice but to let it roll through traffic i got to a safe place i put it in park waited about 30 minutes to try starting it, it would not start. smoke came out from back passenger rear tire. let my car sit over night tried to start it the next morning, again it would not start. i had it towed it into shop they could not find the problem i had left my vehicle in the shop for a week other mechanics discovered the problem. later they told me i need a whole new engine. i only got to drive it 2x before it stalled. i really like it and wish i can get it fixed i do believe it has to do with the power train, fuel propulsion, and engine. *tr

Took the car in for exhaust work. the mechanic did a safety inspection and told me the sub frame is severely rusted out, and should be replaced soon. if not addressed soon it could become a safety hazard, due to lack of driver control issues.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the front end suspension was unstable. there were no warning indicators illuminated. an independent mechanic replaced the rack and pinion, provided an alignment more than three times, and replaced the shock absorber and upper and lower control arms on both sides; however, the failure continued. the vehicle swayed left and right, which caused the contact to apply force to maneuver the steering wheel to control the direction of the vehicle. the manufacturer had not issued any recalls for the suspension. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

I am the sole owner of my 2005 pacifica, bought it brand new and have had it serviced by the same chrysler dealership since i bought it. i brought it in for an oil change on feb. 19, 2019 and was informed the engine crossmember is rusted out and needs replacement asap. the dealership has never mentioned this previously, and they have changed oil every 3-4 months for 14 years. after receiving the news, i have researched this issue and chrysler (as well as the dealership) has known about this for years and has not said anything. repair cost is estimated at $3,000. i have garage kept this car since i purchased it and it looks is in great condition, both inside and out, until you look under the car.

Engine cradle rusted out an cost me $1600 for replacement major safety issue chrysler seemed to get away with an now i keep blowing power steering hose on front drivers side right next to transaxle i'm a big chrysler/mopar guy an it's a shame they are not even willing to look at or consider a recall or replacing these parts an fixing thelse issues someone is going to end up dead because the motor fell out or they lost there steering an killed someone or them selfs. i replaced engine cradle about 6 months ago from today's date 2/18/19 an been dealing with this steering issue for the last couple months now an ill replace the hose once again today 2/18/19 whicham cost me an my wife a day off work vary disappointed with how chrysler deals with safety issues

I started to drive my 2005 chrsyler pacifica and took it to the dealership and they said theres no problem with my car when they drove it no codes pull up showing up when they test that. it shifts hard from secound gear to 3 rd gear really hard i cant take off to fast or it does it harder so i half to make sure getting on the high way where i live no one is on either side of the road for me to go so for me to drive slow and pick up speed and it does it when i start to slow down once i slowed down it jerks from secound gear to 3rd gear and its scary i half to take my kids to school and i have 3 kids with me at all times in this car.

To my understanding i just bought my 2005 chrysler pacifica 3 weeks ago and went to get the oil changed and the mechanics could not get the screw out and they told me that my sub frame that hold the engine was all rusted out and can cause me to have a fatal accident and i was also told that there was a recall on these vehicles about that and i will need to know how to get my car repaired on the subframe, i seen it with my own eyes how the sub frame is rusted and cracked and corrison, i am glad they told me now i can't drive my pacifica due to this and can't get my oil changed, the oil mechanic took a picture..please help me take care of this

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for an oil change, the contact was informed that the k member had severe corrosion and needed to be replaced. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified and did not assist. the failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

Tl* the contact's daughter owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while the contact's daughter was driving various speeds, she heard an abnormal noise under the hood. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine cradle rotted and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact called grava chrysler dodge jeep ram srt at (781) 391-8950 (29 mystic ave, medford, ma 02155) where it was confirmed that no recall was associated with the vin. the manufacturer was notified and confirmed that no recall was associated with the vin. the failure mileage was 160,000. *tt *as

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving various speeds, the mount on the a-arm fractured from the subframe of the vehicle. as a result, the vehicle made loud noises and the steering was affected. in addition, the frame fractured on one occasion and the contact had a welder weld the frame back together. the dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 206,000.

Front sub-frame has rusted through rendering the vehicle unsafe to drive. this is the exact same failure as many other reports you have received on this vintage, make and model vehicle. fca has refused to offer any assistance toward the repair and my local mechanic reported that new replacement sub-frames are not even available - leaving consumers with the choice of recycling the vehicle at a salvage yard, repairing it with what is obviously flawed oem components, or keep it as lawn decoration. i have taken the vehicle off the road and am thankful the problem was discovered prior to my wife or son experiencing a catastrophic failure while driving. it is only a matter of time before someone looses a life because of this defect. be proactive and force fca to repair these failures - regardless of mileage - or this organization is part of the problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. within less than 30 days of the contact owning the vehicle, the contact stated that the vehicle jerked and the transmission slowly shifted in and out of gear. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the sensors could be the cause of the failure. the vehicle was also taken back to the dealer it was purchased from and the alternator assembly was replaced; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was also taken to bergstrom used car super center of appleton (2925 n victory ln, appleton, wi 54913, (920) 749-3232) where it was diagnosed that the frame had extensive rust, holes, and corrosion that could affect the motor, rendering the vehicle unsafe to drive. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

My car would not pass inspection because the frame had not been coated properly and had rusted out. it was decribed to me that this "engine cradle rot" issue is common among 2004-2005 pacificas. there has been no recall for the 2005 chrysler pacificas yet however the situation is very dangerous as the engine was not properly suspended and could fall through. it is my understanding that crysler did recall 2004 models but not 2005 models yet.

Transmission all the sudden acted like it wasn't ahifting just driving normally on regular paved road, rpms high and dies and has a knock under the hood. tried looking up what is wrong and apparently there are thousands of them that have done same thing. would like to get it fixed but seems no one knows how to fix it

Cross member under engine rusted all the way through

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the key was difficult to turn in the ignition to start the vehicle. in addition, the fuel gauge was showing a low fuel amount after the vehicle had been filled with fuel. the vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. an independent mechanic inspected the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the manufacturer issued a safety recall (f44 – fuel pump module and/or reprogram pcm). the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v432000 (power train). the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

I just came out from car wash i turned right on to the freeway soon as i reached 50mph my vehicle made a weird noise and shut off. the steering wheel locked i had to pull off free way(no accident, thankfully) go to a safe place put it in park try starting it it wouldn’t start. smoke came out from back passenger rear tire. let my car sit over night tried to start it next morning, wouldn’t start. towed it into shop they couldn’t find the problem but later they told me i need a whole new engine. i only got to drive it 2x before it stalled. i really like it and wish i can get it fixed

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the low beam headlights malfunctioned. the contact stated that the headlights independently turned off and on while driving. a dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 195,000. *dt headlights malfunction updated 1/29/19*jb*jb

I took my car into the mechanic to have the water pump replaced which he did. but he also told me that it was not safe to drive because the cradle holding the engine in was all rusted out. and that the engine could just fall out at any moment. and that the car would stop i would lose steering. he did show me he pictures on his phone. and told me he would look for a cradle for my car. so i went home to check this problem out on the internet and found that other pacifica's were having this problem also. so i think chrysler needs to compensate us and get this problem fixed before somebody is killed. luckily my mechanic let me know this so that i would not be driving on a highway. after realizing i could make a complaint i ask my mechanic if he still had the pictures on his phone. no he did not he had dropped his phone in the water while fishing. but if you look on the internet you will see other people who have had this problem also with their pacifica's. and there are youtube video showing how this must be repaired and how to put a new cradle on to the pacific. it's not an easy or fun job and it is an expensive job if you can find a cradle.

I was traveling down the road and was turning slightly at a curve at the road, i was traveling at approximately 25-30 mph and the car just shut off completely. it did start back up and has driven ok but was told it was a previous recall issue but i haven't been able to find it so i'm taking the next step.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact received notification for an unknown manufacturer recall concerning the structure; however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. the dealer (connor chrysler dodge jeep ram, 701 e porter ave, chesterton, in 46304, 219-926-7100) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were unavailable for the recall repair. the manufacturer was contacted, but offered no assistance. the contact stated that the cradle frame under the vehicle was rusted. the failure mileage was unknown. *tt consumer stated: took my car for oil failure light - auto repair shop would not work on my car because they said my saddle motor support was rotted out name of shop is portage tire & auto - 3520 scotsdale st portage, in 46368. phone 219-762-0405. updated 10/19/18*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while the vehicle was undergoing an inspection by an independent mechanic, the technician informed the contact that the engine cradle was severely corroded all the way through. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 185,000. the vin was not available.

I recently purchased a 2005 chrysler pacifica i got my vehicle into the shop to have the air conditioner fixed. i received a call from the shop telling me my vehicle was unsafe to drive that the subframe in the front is rusted through. after doing some research this is an ongoing problem with pacifica engine cradles the cost to fix it will be 4,000 that's what i paid for the vehicle.

Engine cradle and motor mounts rotted. possibility of engine falling out if not fixed, i have been quoted $950 to fix by callahan's brake and muffler shop in pontiac, mi. vehicle was under inspection. i have already incurred cost from the same problem and yet again here i am looking at the same issue.

Sub frame rotted out, i am confused that you said that this item is a a consumer satisfaction issue. it is a crumple zone in case you have a frontal impact. so based on it,s function it should be a safety issue ????. the strongest part of the car is the first part to rot away, that is totally unacceptable. i need feedback on this ??????

Car was stationary in residential driveway. transmision would not shift out of park. the simple release mechanism did not help. took consol apart. as described on youtube videos, could see that the pink plastic part was broken so spring did not operate. found opening so i could rotate the pink part with finger and get out of park. this problem sounds exactly like problems covered by recall k39, but my model is apparently not covered. why is it not covered? should chrysler cover the repair?

Severely rusted sub frame. i purchased this car new. chrysler has know about the problem for years but i was never notified me to periodically inspect the sub frame. if a mechanic hadn't noted the hazard i would be in grave danger continuing to drive the car. with only 35,000 miles on the car, and the car looking in pristine condition, i never expected this kind of problem.

I took my vehicle to the mechanic to have a repair done. while there the mechanic informed me that the engine cradle had completely rusted out. he informed me that driving the vehicle was quite dangerous due to the cradle being so rusted which could result in the engine falling out of the car. as this was something quite dangerous i called chrysler to have them help me and check to see if there was a recall. nothing was done.

My mechanic discovered that the frame is very badly rusted making the car unsafe to drive. when he tried to find a replacement part, quickly found out that this problem is widespread on this type of car from the same year. we cannot drive this car without a $2500 repair and the car is only worth about $4000. so it is basically junk because of the rusted frame.

Dangerous...my 05 pacifica engine mount and subframe are completely rusted and the engine is on the verge of dropping out potentially causing serious injuries or death. i found this out during an oil change. now as i drive the steering wheel shakes and front passenger side makes knocking noise. i don’t have the money to fix it or the credit to get a newer vehicle. my only choice is to drive it until something bad happens, then maybe chrysler will do what’s right and send out a recall. please help all of us complaining about this same issue. there are hundreds if not thousands of complaints of this exact same issue. i loved this vehicle, now i’m scared to drive it at all.

I took my pacifica in to have a coolant leak addressed as well as an oil change and tire rotation. after they changed the oil & rotated the tires they called me to say they had found the subframe/engine cradle had rusted through completely and would need to be repaired immediately. they suggested the coolant leak be addressed after the subframe was fixed as the vehicle wasn’t drivable in its current state. the shop also said this kind of rust damage was absolutely not normal and the repair should be covered by chrysler. it appears, however, this is not the case.

The engine cradle of my 2005 chrysler pacifica is rusting out. mileage is 175734. the estimate to repair is $2900 and more than the value of the car. i like this car but cannot afford the repair cost.

While driving the car the engine mounts break away from the engine, causing a rough vibration on the floor pan of the vehicle. this problem started happening on 10/31/05, 11/04/05, 10/26/06 to present, i have to constantly replace the engine mounts on this vehicle and i believe the breaking of the mounts affects the suspension of the vehicle. the breaking of the axle and tie rods from the pressure of the engine jerking with the mounts break. i've bought engine mounts with lifetime warranties being i have to replace these mounts so often.

During routine wheel alignment i was told that they cannot perform due to the excessive engine cradle rust and that the vehicle was not safe to drive.

My vehicle started making a clunk noise from the engine area and stopped shifting out of second gear. i took vehicle in to a repair shop for transmission service and was told by the repair shop that the vehicle is unsafe to drive because the engine cradle has corrosion and has rusted to the point that the engine is about to fall out the vehicle which most likely caused the transmission to fail. this was discovered while my vehicle was being lifted on the hoist. the repair shop said they are afraid to keep the vehicle on the hoist because someone could get injured while underneath it.

I just noticed the rotting engine cradle on my car and found out it is a well known issue by fca and many other consumers suffering the same condition. i have not had repaired yet

Rusted through sub frame.

I have owned this vehicle for almost two years with minimal issues. all of a sudden three days ago, i was driving on the freeway and the accelerator stopped working. the car did not shut off just kind of sputtered like it wanted to cut off. i had to maneuver my way to the side of the road. eventually i ended up having it towed to my home. now i am without a vehicle. i was told it could be the pcm, ecm or the transmission.

Engine cradle has rotted away on passenger side, well on it's way on the drivers. cross member twists when steering and handling is dangerous with the motor and sub frame twisting when you hit a bump. we've stopped driving it as direction of mechanic for fear of motor falling out and it has in other cases! we noticed it last year after seeing a news report on the issue but it wasn't this bad then, now we won't drive it.

Rotting subframe. rust holes 6inches plus wide. engine at risk of falling out. far beyond what normal rust would be.

Engine cradle rusted out engine can dropout of car while driving car. discovered when geting new tires. not drive car until i fine out how bad it is

While driving, the fuel gauge will fluctuate erratically and, occasionally, i will completely lose power while driving

Was told that on my type of vehicle there was a recall on the k frame/cross member. from them rotting out. car passed emissions inspection bit because of the frame would not pass. mechanic told me there was a recall. dealership said otherwise.

My pacifica has cradle rust underneath the vehicle,my steering wheel is tilted to the left and it is very unsafe to drive my vehicle anywhere. i work in the city of chicago and we deal with the elements everyday and now my car is swaying left to right and would not drive straight...please help

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while stationary, the dealer noticed that the engine cradle was rusted. ryan auto mall in buffalo, minnesota diagnosed that the cross members within the engine cradle were rotted and rusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving approximately 35 mph, the headlights stopped working. the contact operated the switch to turn the lights back on, but the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v066000 (exterior lighting). the approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

I took my car to the chrysler dealer for a routine oil and misc filter change on october 4, 2017. i was shown the deterioration/disintegration of the cross member/cradle rot of the car. of course, they showed me the cradle rot issue after the $334 of work they'd done! i'd inquired about a vibration or loud hum sound coming from the front end of my car on march 22, 2017 when i had an earlier oil change. on the service order, it was noted as "engine performance concern," but i said i thought it was with the acceleration or rotation of the tires that was making the sound. "the technician supposedly checked it out and said it was found to be operating normally at this time. they said it was probably "tire noise." today, i now understand why the front end of my car has been louder than what i remembered it. today i just discovered the actual issue with my car is typical of many 2005 pacificas. i'm sure i am not the first 2005 pacifica owner that has had their vehicle serviced at their facility, and that they did not have knowledge of this problem with this particular year of pacificas. this problem has been occurring for a significant extent of time; i'm quite disturbed that the dealer's negligence in not informing me of this problem much earlier can or could result in serious injury to myself as well as other drivers. i'm sure i am not the first 2005 pacifica owner that has had their vehicle serviced at their facility, and that they did not have knowledge of this problem with this particular year of pacificas. i still see several 2005 pacificas driving on the streets, roads and interstates. i just hope these pacifica owners will be made aware of this serious issue. i have religiously taken care of my car because i really love it, and i intended to keep it for a few more years and several thousand more miles. i'm looking for a car. now

Body frame rusting outler pacifica

The entire underside is rusting and falling apart. the biggest problem being the cradle. it is so bad theres cracks all over and big rust holes. the mechanic shop told my wife not to drive because its to dangerous!! she drives several young kids around everyday. so now it sits rusting even faster till we can get it fixed. chrysler accepts no responsibility. of course this is a common issue and i'm glad there's a class action lawsuit on this! it has 120,000 miles and to think the engine could drop out while she's driving kids around. that could kill everyone including other drivers around her. this will be my last chrysler/dodge/jeep vehicle and my kids will never own one. it's not my first, and i've had major issues with every single one. my fords and chevy's have never fallen apart like chrysler/dodge does.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle restarted after several attempts. a unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v432000(power train). the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power train control module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,474.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while attempting to refuel the vehicle, the fuel pump would shut off each time after dispensing 2/10 of a gallon of fuel. in addition, while operating the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed false readings that indicated the fuel tank was half full before the vehicle stalled due to no fuel. also, the fuel mileage range displayed false information, indicating that the fuel mileage range was 120 miles before the vehicle stalled due to a lack of fuel. the vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who replaced filters and valves, but the failure continued. the manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 120,000.

I purchased a 2005 chrysler pacifica used from a family member in 2015. i had it serviced at the same garage that they did prior to purchasing it. i took the car in for a flat tire repair and was told that it was unsafe to drive due to cradle rust. the frame that suspends the engine is rusted and it was deemed unsafe to drive. this problem must have taken a considerable amount of time to develop. it had never been mentioned in the many years of routine service in which the car had been inspected and repaired. i was told that it would be approximately $3000 to repair this problem. in researching this, i discovered that there was an admission from chrysler that pacificas manufactured in 2004 and 2005 had not been properly protected from rust in the cradle. this is a manufacture problem. this has created a situation in which this car is unsafe to drive. the car is in good shape otherwise and has been reliable. i would not have known that it was unsafe to drive if i had not taken it in to repair the tire. i purchased it to drive to and from college and now i have no transportation. i am thankful that i was not injured due to this problem, but many people are still driving these cars and are unaware that there is a dangerous problem. this is a serious safety concern and it should be fixed by chrysler. thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

Extensive under carriage rusting

Sub frame rust, do to chrysler not correctly coating the subframe on the 2005 chrysler pacifica, the sub frame rusts away making the engine unsecured potently causing the engine to drop potently causing a multiple car incident or death

2005 pacifica bought from dealer now out of business. vehicle failed pennsylvania state inspection in july 2017 for rotted sub frame / k frame. had just spent $600 on a catalytic converter. now the estimate is $3100 for a new sub frame... this cost totals the vehicle and i'll have to buy a new one and i'm out $600 to boot. this should have been a recall. i was never notified. this is a manufacturing defect. rust prevention undercoating not done or not done properly. some say it was skipped entirely. problem is reported on the web often and is well known. vehicle cannot pass state inspection and cannot be driven safely. engine could fall out the bottom. if anyone knows of a class action suit or some government intervention, please let me know. the vehicle is worse than useless, it's dangerous.

2005 chrysler pacifica. consumer writes in regards to severe corrosion and engine cracks. *ld updated 09/12/2017*js

The engine cradle is rusting out causing a safety issue. the rest of the car is in excellent shape

This is a real problem the sub-frame that holds the engine to the car is rusted through the engine cradle is rusted thru and will become a hazard to drive without repairs the cars are dangerous to drive because the engines can fall out.

Dealer reported on 8/15/2017 that my car has an engine cradle problem. there are holes in the cradle now due to rusting. he also told me it is a safety problem.

Sub-frame broke on me. it is the exact part that was recalled for the 2004 pacifica. however there is no recall for 2005? the sub frame broke while i was driving, with a children in car seats in the vehicle. this is a real safety concern, especially in the "salt belt" chrysler's self admitted insufficient protective coating on the sub frame of these cars, should be enough proof, to raise eyebrows and remedy this safety issue. i cannot afford to repair all the damage this caused, and pacifica's cannot hold a resell value, as selling this to another person, is just like handing them a ticking time bomb. why is there no solution or help on this issue? i am not alone with these issues. i suppose it will take deaths from this faulty part before any real action is actually taken. having a strong piece of metal to keep my motor from falling on the ground isn't to much to ask, or is it? the only option i have to keep my primary vehicle on the road, is to try welding the sub frame and hope for the best.

Takata recall i recently took a loan out and purchased a 2005 chrysler pacifica from a dealer nearby. when my mechanic looked at it he could not understand how the dealership passed the safety inspection a month ago. he said the rust was spread all across front engine cradle or the vehicle. he did not think i should be driving the vehicle because the engine could drop out due to the rust. looking up any safety recalls and noticed there were none. only a service bulletin that states chrysler will only fix the problem if you are located within the salt states and the vehicle is within the 10 year or 150,000 miles. i am 6 months past the 10 year with only 105,000 and located in a salt state. i purchased my vehicle just over 30 days ago so the dealership will not do anything. chrysler should really make good on fixing this major safety hazard if they want buyers to trust their product. i am now paying a loan on a car that is unsafe to drive. this is a safety issue!!!

We found that our car had a leak, which turned out to be a hole in the water pump. the service technician also told us that the subframe is rotting out and we should seriously consider looking for a new vehicle as this could become a very dangerous problem out on the road.

Received notice on our annual inspection from garage that underbody all rusting out, specifically left front frame rail. chrysler only doing a "silent recall" for this vehicle if built between february - march 2005. ours built october. not eligible. we have never been informed of this rust/corrosion problem by chrysler.

When changing the front struts found that the cradle is rusted through in several spots. i have been advised not to drive the car until it can be repaired. at this time i'm not sure how much or if it can even be repaired. at this time unable to upload photos as they are on someone else's phone, not on computer. will provide if need be.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for routine repair, the mechanic diagnosed that the subframe was corroded. the vehicle was taken to multiple mechanics who diagnosed that the inner cradle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 146,000. updated 09/29/16*lj the consumer stated newer models have been recalled for the same failure. updated 10/19/2017*js

Engine and undercarriage rot ,82000. car engine works ,but is unsafe to drive

I was informed during a routine oil change that my engine cradle was rotted out and could potentially fall out while driving. apparently this is a common problem with this vehicle. it only had about 64,000 miles on it and other than a small amount of rust on the rear wheel wells, it is fairly rust free.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle stalled. in addition, the check engine and the engine oil warning lights illuminated. the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 06v32000 (power train) but the vin was not included. the failure mileage was 208,404.

I bought this car in 2011 all i have had with this car is problems after problems. first i was driving and the car stopped running it was something electrical then now my sub frame is no good it is rotted out rust all over the sub frame and i have two little girls in my car all the time and to top it off i'm still paying on this car to the bank what do i do not. i need someones help this is to much money for one person to pay when this was not my doing it was the car makers doing.

I brought my cart to my mechanic for a routine service and when my mechanic put it on the lift, he called us shortly after, and wanted us to come in to see the vehicle on the lift.. the car's frame was rusting through on both the front and back. he told us it was unsafe to drive and that he saw this on other pacifica's he serviced. he stated he never saw this occur on other brands now we have no vehicle to drive. the car is in good condition and has about 85,000 miles. if this car was driven on the highway, as we planned for the holiday weekend (july 4) without bringing it to a mechanic, we could have been killed. how does safety of passengers get compromised when it appears that 7000 cars were produced and hundreds of complaints with this specific problem on this model have been filed!.

The car will just go from half of a tank to e. my husband and son were stranded, because when they left the house it was at a half and then dropped all the way down to e, car stopped. this is very dangerous and i am very upset. we have taken the car back to the car lot at least 5 times, the fuel pump was replaced x 2, then they changed the fuel sensor. the car has never stopped dropping down to e. this is very frustrating, chrysler should recall these cars. plz help me and thousand more thnx and god bless

Have had a mechanic tell me after vehicle inspection that engine cradle on passenger side was almost completely rusted out. he feels the car is very unsafe to drive. contacted fca was told no recalls or assistance would be provided. didn't we the taxpayers bail this company out for no help.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while the vehicle was undergoing an oil change at a local service center, the technician noticed that the subframe and the engine cradle were corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 128,000.

Rusted engine cradle

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while the vehicle was undergoing an oil change, the mechanic noticed that the engine cradle was corroded and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to call nhtsa. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 131,000.

Car in for oil change. informed front subframe complete rusted through. not safe to drive. 2005 car only has 22634 miles. research shows chrysler aware of this problem and hundreds of complaint/class actions filed. states chrysler missed step and did not coat engine cradle allowing severe rust damage. estimate $3181.85 and i want chrysler to cover charges to fix. info found says chrysler only agreed to fix cars built during 2/23/04 - 3/31/04. can you assist in getting chryster to do the right thing and fix at their own expense?

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while operating the vehicle, a knocking noise was present and the motor seemed to shift when coming to a stop. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that the engine cradle was rusted and corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 150,000.

Took the 2005 chrysler pacifica in for an oil change. the technician brought this to our attention and would not perform the oil change because he did not feel safe. now i have to find some way to come up with $3000 ‐ 5000 to repair. i still owe $7000 on it. my wife and 2 children ride in this on a daily basis and now the engine could just drop out of it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while at a local dealer for service, the technician made the contact aware that the subframe had corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 160,000.

I recently had some work done on my chrysler pacifica and my mechanic found that i had two large rotted out holes in my engine cradle. i called chrysler and the gentleman in customer service stated over and over again that my auto was ten years old. i went to go use the warranty that i purchased at cars 4 you, llc and found out that the dealer never submitted the application for the warranty but pocketed the money from the finance company. honor finance knew what the dealer had done to few people but did not feel the need to warn everyone who bought an auto from the same dealer. here i am with a pacifica that i owe 6,000.00 no warranty and two large holes in my engine cradle. never ever will i buy a chrysler product. their motto is customer satisfaction is priority one but this must be for the first ten years only.

I bought a 2005 chrysler pacifica in may of 2016. when i took it to a garage due to a clunking sound in the front end it was discovered that the engine cradle was rusted through on both sides. many areas under the car are very badly rusted like a car three times as old.

While having my brakes done, the mechanic informs me that the engine cradle/cross brace is nearly rusted through and that the engine may fall out at any moment. there is only a single bolt holding the engine in. i don't yet have pictures to upload. no recall warning was ever received and i have owned this car for 8 years.

Subframe near engine mount is rusted through.

2005 chrysler pacifica i purchased from original owner with only 63000 miles. car while driving, car just accelerates to high speed on its own for no reason. have to put it in neutral to avoid death or injury. today while driving normally, all warning lights came on & we ended up stranded due to weird electrical failure where we can't even get car out of park. passenger headlamp has gone out several times, now drive fog lamp out. there appears to be many mechanical & electrical failures with this car. it's truly horrifying how poorly engineered and dangerous these cars are & i'm forced to drive this wagon with my family as we can't afford to replace it. would like to start a class action lawsuit against chrysler for endangering the public with their dangerous cars. how many people need to die before all these pacifica's are recalled and repurchased by chrysler for book value?

Vehicle inspection revealed cradle was rusted through an is a road hazard.

I am the original owner of this 2005 chrysler pacifica. i recently took it in for appraisal as a trade-in towards a newer vehicle. the dealership informed me that the car was unsafe due to sever cradle engine rot. they also told me that there was a class action suit against chrysler for this very issue on this very vehicle. the car is unsafe to sell in spite of it being in great operating condition and the rest of the exterior being in good condition. chrysler never notified me of this known defect. now i am stuck with a car that i cannot sell because it has been deemed unsafe. i do not feel that i should be responsible for repairing this rot (if it even can be repaired), as it now appears (from what i have read online) that chrysler was very well aware of this defect and chose to deceive their customers rather than make it right for them. what do i do now?

Typical rust through of engine cradle sub frame (k frame) of a pacifica suv almost causing the engine to drop through to the ground. discovered the rust through, and subsequent engine shift, in mid october 2015 @ approximately 144,000 miles, while car was up on a lift. car was no longer drivable due to this condition. had a local chrysler dealership's repair shop to replace the cradle frame and motor mounts shortly thereafter. they disavowed any help or their involvement in getting chrysler to cover the repair of a known defect. called chrysler's customer service and was told my pacifica was not part of the extended warranty issued for a small number of and short production run of pacificas. am attempting to again contact chrysler customer service via letter and ask for help with the cost of repairs. also trying to join the class action group that is suing chrysler over this issue. law firm in columbus, oh is lead counsel on the case. i love this car for all its attributes and that is was developed, built and sold while mercedes benz owned chrysler, giving it a much higher quality in my opinion. present day fiat chrysler doesn't seem to want to help out on this issue.

Rusted engine cradle with fractured frame mounting discovered when searching for a drip source under the vehicle. this is a known manufacturing defect, yet the corporation did not warn me of this problem, despite a recall for other pacificas made within a very narrow manufacturing window of time. this is unacceptable and now provides a risk to driving. what am i to do?

Rusted engine cradle,frame is in bad shape and can brake leading engine to fall out from vehicle.this may lead to catastrophic accident.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving 10 mph and making a right or left turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v432000 (power train). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Gas gauge fluctuates to empty with light and chime announcing no gas, but there is a three quarter tank full of gas. the engine turns off and steering locks without power. used car purchased yesterday and we were stranded until we filled the tank with three gallons the car was in motion the first time it stalled. the second time it was idling at a stop light. the third time was in a parking lot. i turned the engine off than back on it resumed . we were heading in a straight directions.

Took my 2005 pacifica to my local mechanic for an oil change. was told that the lower sub-frame on the front passenger side was rusted and corroded. he said it could have been due to condensation from the a/c or road salt. will soon be replacing the vehicle since it's no longer under warranty. very shameful that i see a lot of complaints about rust damage on the lower frame and still no recall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the subframe was rotten and would not pass inspection. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 76,836.

Engine cradle rot i've had the car since 04/27 2016,bought it from a dealer i know knew this model had rust issues they put it on the lot anyway.

Vehicle sub-frame has rusted, engine cradle rusted. car unsafe to drive. why has a recall not been issued. i brought vehicle in for an oil change. if not informed by my mechanic the engine and transmission could have fallen out with disasterous consequences. a sub-frame should not rust out on a 10 year old vehicle.

Engine frame rusted out.

My engine cradle is rusted/rotted out and completely unsafe to drive. i was told it can't pass inspection and will be approximately $2,000 to fix. after researching online, this is a very common problem with the 2004 - 2008 pacificas. a recall is needed.

Driving to work and i notice that the small snow build up in the center of the road was hitting my under carriage so i go to my mechanic on the way home and he looks under the car. i didn't realize when i had him take a look it would be the last time i could drive that car unless i wanted to pay thousands of dollars to fix the rotted subframe that holds my engine in. chrysler knows this is a problem but refuses to fix it. my mechanic says this should never happen with a car, which makes sense that you need your engine and transmission not to fall out! is there a number of injuries and fatalities that have to happen before the makers will recall a car for a problem they know is happening?

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving at high speeds, the front end of the vehicle shook violently. when the vehicle was taken in for routine maintenance, the technician stated that the engine cradle was severely corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 204,446.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine oil change, the technician noticed that the engine cradle was corroded and cracked on the right side. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 154,500.

My engine cradle is rusted/rotted out and completely unsafe to drive. i was told it can't pass inspection and will be approximately $2,000 to fix. my mechanic told me not to drive the car anymore, since the engine could fall out.after researching online, this is a very common problem with the 2005 pacificas. will there be a recall? would appreciate it if someone would get back to me asap, since i need my car to get to work. thank you. *tr

The engine cradle is rotted so bad the the engine is ready to fall out .

Engine cradle rusted out and i've been told it is unsafe to drive. october 2015 i had my car towed to heritage chrysler at 9219 harford road -baltimore, md 21234 because it stopped running. i got it back in december 2015 after they put in a timing belt and replaced the engine. a week after getting it back i had a leak. i took it in and they told me that i needed to have a transmission axle seal replaced. i took it to glen burnie transmission to have the seal replaced and they would not do the work. they showed me how the engine cradle had rusted and they were afraid the engine cradle would break if they remove it. i was informed that it was unsafe to drive because i could hit a bump or pothole and loose the engine and transmission. they could not believe heritage chrysler would put in an engine with the cradle looking like this. i called mr. anderson (the service manager at heritage) and have yet to receive a return call back from him. i have the pictures taken of this problem i contacted chrysler online and was told nothing can be done. please help me get this problem fixed.

Front subframe/engine cradle rusted through could cause engine to fall while in operation. no service bullitons or recalls. seems to be a known isdue with this vehicle

Engine cradle rust. oil change last week, mechanic said he would not let his wife drive this car. 190,000 miles, mechanically just fine, clean, no body rust. engine cradle is a rotted, rusted mess. we may try to weld some thick steel to it in an effort to save the car. nothing to lose at this point, cannot sell it and it's not worth much just sitting.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the subframe on the vehicle was rusted. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe failed and needed to be repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 154,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while parked, the contact smelled fuel coming from the vehicle. the contact also stated that there was an odd smell coming from the vehicle that was not fuel related. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame was rusted out and needed to be replaced. the power steering was leaking and the contact was informed that the fuel pump may need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Driving down the road, our car started throwing itself into other lanes. mind you, everything is good on the vehicle. struts, tie rod ends, etc... upon observation, you can see the engine cradle is rotted out. the rest of the car is good. mechanics say the car needs to be removed from service. 130,000 miles...really? this is our only car. chrysler (online) says "tough".....

Purchased 2005 chrysler pacifica limited 4 years ago. currently 109,000 miles.. had been hearing a clunky noise for a short time took it in to get checked😔 mechanic came back with ghastly news. tie rods,bushings, water pump,rear axle shaft oilseal and worst of all cradle was rusting through. over $7000.00 to fix all. i thought i would faint. no way could i do all the repairs. upon reading all complaints chrysler should fix the rustimg problem. shame on them for letting these cars on the road knowing this could happen to families purchasing their vehicles and possibly having a fatal accidemt occuring when the engine falls out.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shook violently and independently veered to the left and right without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 76,733.

The engine cradle has rotted out, which is a huge safety issue, the car has no signs of rust anywhere else, this is a factory defect with the undercoating. called chrysler and was told they do not care, nothing they will do. looked on line and there are thousands of complaints, something needs to be done. this is a safety issue that will cause accident if not deaths.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that there was a progressing failure with the vehicle idling high and making an abnormal noise. in addition, the rpms raced abnormally without warning when the vehicle was being driven at any rate of speed. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing who kept the vehicle longer than two weeks. the dealer was unable to provide a specific diagnosis to repair the vehicle. the dealer stated that it may be the computer, a sensor(s), or the pcm. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v432000 (power train). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

My 2005 pacifica is in for an inspection, and i get a call from my mechanic . the problem is, as the many compliant here that the sub frame / engine cradle is corroded, and my car is unsafe to drive. the cost is $ 2600 . properly more than the car is worth? i read that chrysler first acknowledge that there is a problem with 2004 and 2005 models, but later only recall vehicle in a 6 weeks timeframe , january - march 2004 because of not properly coating the engine cradle. looks like the timeframe should be more like two years.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pecifica. while the vehicle was being serviced at the dealer, it was observed that the engine cradle was severely corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was invalid. the approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

During a routine oil change, my mechanic said the front frame and engine mounts were severely rusted and the car would become inoperable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact heard a sound like an explosion. the contact had to pull over to the side of the road and discovered that the sun roof had shattered. the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000. updated 03/18/16*lj

I took my vehicle in for inspection and it failed due to the engine cradle being rusted out, the cost of repair is $2500-$4000. i googled "engine cradle rusted out" and the articles that were listed first all pertain to chrysler pacifica 2005. i proceeded to call chrysler about my problem and was told they are not extending warranties to cover the problem but that they would "document" my call. i was also told that if i made any repairs to my vehicle pertaining to this problem that i should keep my receipts. i am a single mother trying to raise 3 teenagers and do not have this kind of money to put into repairing a vehicle that isn't even worth the cost to repair it. furthermore, chrysler knows about this problem and has not issued a recall to all pacifica owners to fix it. they are allowing their customers to drive a vehicle that is extremely unsafe. i am very upset because i have allowed my teenage son to drive my car not knowing that it is literally a ticking time bomb, the engine could have fallen out at any time. now i am stuck with a car i cannot drive because i can't get inspected and it is a hazard to me and other cars on the road to drive. i have read many complaints on this site alone pertaining to this same problem, so i am not the only one and it is not just a handful of cars affected. it is time for chrysler to stand up and accept the blame for this and make it right for me and hundreds of others

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that when the vehicle was taken for a regular inspection, the technician noticed the undercarriage of the vehicle was rusted. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle was rusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 118,000. updated 10/18/16*lj updated 05/14/18*jb *cn

Engine cradle is rusted out. completely failed. engine is near to falling out.

The engine cradle has rusted to an unsafe condition to drive vehicle.

Took my car in for brakes and mechanic sent me pictures of car frame rusted through i had to have the whole frame replaced because it was unsafe to drive . i don't have a printer so i can't print out pictures to send you

My vehicle began stalling while being driven on the street and highways, when turning and while stopped for light changes. had to have battery "jumped" or charged several times. battery had to be replaced twice because of discharged from alternator. had alternator replaced. battery continued to drained. vehicle ran for one day and completely shut down while in motion. after jump starting the battery, vehicle ran for a couple of minutes. was told by service mechanics, battery or alternator problems even after having those parts replaced. finally had the vehicle towed to dealership that specialized in chryslers and was shock when he stated it was the pcm (powertrain control module) which i believed and researched was part a recall for 2005 pacificas in 2006. told by the dealership that the fuel pump was fixed which is not the problem of this vehicle. the pcm is the problem, and the dealership is not owning this. i did not purchase the vehicle until 2010; so i honestly believed that this problem was not repair but claimed to had been. when referencing the recall notification (which i did not receive personally), the fuel pump problem was replaced for 2004 models not 2005 models. pcm problems were that of the 2005 models which was not repaired or replaced for this vehicle. i have had my vehicle towed approximately 7 times now. i am still paying insurance for a vehicle that is unable to be driven. the dealership wants to charge me $1000 for repair, that is a little less that half of what the vehicle is worth.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that when the vehicle was taken for a scheduled oil change, the technician noticed that the cradle and sub frame was severely rusted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a second diagnosis where it was confirmed that the sub frame was fractured and rusted and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 52,000. updated 03/08/16*lj

Rust through of engine cradle at various spots on engine cradle. i'm the original owner. the car had 92,080 miles. contacted chrysler/fca via email. chrysler/fca says my pacifica does not fit the narrowly defined manufacture date of 02/28/2004 to 03/31/2004, even though chrysler form letter csc-10045080-7364 makes no mention of the narrowly defined manufacture date!. my pacifica was purchased on 1/26/2005 and therefore does not qualify for extended warranty coverage per chrysler customer assistance. my local fca dealer gave me an estimate of about $ 2600 to replace. this problem was noticed during a routine oil change recently. i reported this issue to chrysler back on october 2014 email case #3052329, reference number 25794408, and they state not covered,that my car was apparently built on august 2, 2004 per chrysler email response? chrysler letter csc-10045080-7365 regarding the front engine cradle problem does not stipulate a specific 6 week period. unable to get any assistance from chrysler/fca i continued to drive this unsafe car. brought to mechanic for oil change, tire rotation, and general maintenance and was informed again that the engine cradle is rusting through and now the motor mounts. car now has only 95,544 miles. contacted them prior to expiration of warranty and pushed off and off.

Mechanic noticed rusted out sub-frame when doing regular service on vehicle. told us it needs to be replaced.

Rust through of engine cradle at various spots on engine cradle. i'm the original owner. the car has 80500 miles. contacted fca via phone. fca says my pacifica does not fit the narrowly defined manufacture date of 02/28/2004 to 03/31/2004. my pacifica was manufactured on08/2004 and therefore does not qualify for extended warranty coverage. my local fca dealer gave me an estimate of about $ 2600 to replace. this problem was noticed during a routine oil change recently. i am the only one who drives the car on a limited basis with no passengers.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the engine cradle was rusted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000. the vin was not available.

I'm one of the victim of the engine cradle rot, that occurs in the 2004 and 2005 pacifica. i found out about it when i jacked up the car to get under it, it was hidden. the failure of the cradle was 100%. it failed on the passenger's side of cradle and was rusted from front to back

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle vibrated violently. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician was not abe to inspect the vehicle; however, the technician stated that the cradle was rusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

I went to get the 2005 chrystler pacifica inspected and was told by the mechanic that the bottom was rusted so badly that the engine would fall out, and further that the year make and model was under recall for the same problem, the bottom rusting out horribly. i called chrystler with the vin # and was told this 1 wasn't part of the recall even though it was the same year and make of the recall. i owe 4,400$ on the car and now am told the repairs would exceed 5,000$. i financed it for 6,455$ at the start. i'm disabled and greatly in need of help, i don't know what to do i have made a slew of calls to no avail at this point and continue to make payments as i don't want to ruin my credit, please help me, i don't know what to do.

I took my vehicle in for a routine oil change and i was informed that my subframe is completely rusted and the engine is on the verge of falling out the vehicle. mechanic stated that this is a very common issue with this particular vehicle. the mechanic told me that the vehicle is no longer safe to drive and the cost of this repair will be upwards of $3000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph and attempting to turn right, the vehicle stalled without warning and the steering while seized. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 162,940.

The complete undercarriage is rusted out & falling off

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving at 50 mph, the battery and abs warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the contact was not able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power train control module (pcm) and the transmission control module (tcm) failed. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v432000 (power train). the vehicle was repaired under the recall however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

My 2005 chrysler pacifica is completely rotted out underneath. when my mechanic saw the carriage of my car he warned me that i was driving a death trap. he said it is completely unsafe and i should not be driving it any longer.

My mechanic informed me that the engine cradle on my car is completely rotted out and is a serious issue which is a fatality hazard. he gave me a copy of chrysler "extended warranty period" written notice for this issue for pacifica model years 2004-2005. i called them and they stated that i'm not covered because my car was built in 8/04 and not between 3/04-4/04. the notice does not state that the cars need to be built in a particular month. their statement makes no sense to me and i think they are lying. all of the signs of their notice is what i have have been experiencing for over a year, the "corrosion resulting in drivability vibration and/or shake." could you please help me i love my car but can't afford the repair cost and they need to stand by their awareness of the defect and written warranty coverge notice. the notice is labeled as "[xxx]". thank you. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

The electrical component on moving my seats failed years ago. i've had electrical lights/ glitches in the dash showing problems with the airbag. this past weekend, i took my 2005 chrysler pacifica in for repairs to the alternator and was informed the cradle/frame suspension on my vehicle is rusted through. the mechanic informed me that this framing should not rust through if it was coated properly and if it continues to rust through, the engine block will drop out. i was quoted over $2,000 to purchase a used part and to complete the repairs.

Rust corrosion of the engine cradle.

Got word from my mechanic that the engine cradle is rotting and rusting and is a serious hazard to drive. he said it potentially could lead to the engine falling out of the vehicle.

Subframe corrosion - the subframe supporting the engine and transmission is rotted out. my mechanic informs me the car is not safe to drive. the engine could fall out of the car.

My 2005 chrysler pacifica failed inspection due to the sub-frame rotting out. this vehicle is garage kept and in the 8 years i own it, i have driven it less than 25,000 miles. apparently this is a real problem with this model. is chrysler offering any remedies or recalls for this sub-frame problem?

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving 30 mph and applying the brake pedal to come to a stop, the front end of the vehicle began to shake. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 137,000.

On the highway there were these vibrations in the pacific so my husband and i took the car to the mechanic which recommended new suspension so we got those. the problem wasn't fixed my husband took it to another mechanic for new tires, suspension and alignment to be told that our only means of transportation was not fit to drive because the subframe completely has rotted out. thank god he did that, i'm horrified my child was in it all this time. my husband and i called the number 1 800-992-1997 daimlerchrysler. to be told there is nothing that can be done for us the mileage of the car was outside warranty. the mechanic's quote for is over $2000. i'm not sure what to do right now to get to work and manage my usual weekly errands.

Sub-frame engine cradle severely rusted . same concern as documented in nbc news chicago tv investigation report. discovered during dealer service.

Abs light came onwhile traveling in florida. car makes grinding sound. light goes on after driving awhile. does not brake properly if light comes on while coming to a stop. replace all brakes and sensors and still no help. chrysler knows they have a problem and it is going to take someone dying before this gets fixed. there have been thousands of complaints on this at much lower mileages than my car. please do something. either chryler knows what the fix is and does not care or at this point they really do not know what to do and will not take responsibility.

During routine yearly state inspection, inspector found that engine cradle was rotted out.. the engine cradle has big hole on right side from rot. i have been told by numerous body shops that this part of frame should never rust through.

The sub frame is rotted out and dangerous. i will have to get it replaced. apparently this is a very known problem with these cars.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving at an unknown speed on wet pavement, the rear of the vehicle skid and slid. the vehicle fish tailed, became very unstable, and was difficult to control. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear suspension failed. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. updated 02/23/16*lj

I put my 2004 chrysler pacifica in the shop on 9/2/2015 for an oil change and inspection and to my surprise was told the "subframe is rotting out". my mechanic stated this is a common problem for the pacifica. i did some research and found a considerable amount of complaints for the same exact issue. apparently, chrysler provided an extended warranty for a very small number of cars effected by this safety hazard. chrysler is not taking this defect seriously; should provide corrective action before fatalities occur.

This vehicle was appraised as a trade-in for another automobile. it was discovered that its engine cradle was corroded and the vehicle was declared unsafe for resale. this situation is identical to numerous other complaints regarding chrysler pacificas and is the currently the subject of a class-action lawsuit.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the pcm and tcm needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 102,000.

I recently changed my own oil on this vehicle. when i was underneath of it i observed 1 medium sized rust hole thru the subframe and 2 smaller rust holes in the subframe. this is an issue with these vehicles after i further looked into the issue that others were having with this vehicle. i have pictures of this issue. this is known as cradle rot. the lower motor mount of the engine is bolted into this subframe. and if continues to get worse the engine can fall out of the vehicle. not only i have 3 holes in it there is a lot of rust on this subframe that looks could be more of an issue in the years to come. i do not understand thru all the years of being under vehicles this is by far one of the worse i have ever seen. i do not feel safe now driving this car. especially with my family in it. this car may be 10yrs old but has low miles and is in very good condition. you would never know by looking at this vehicle inside and out that there is something majorly wrong underneath it, unless you yourself crawled under it. and the vehicle has always been garage kept.

The cradle mount for the engine has rusted making the vehicle unsafe to drive! this 2005 chrysler pacifica has very little body rust and the engine is in good condition. this problem is very common according to many mechanics i have visited. all of them say that the engine could fall out at any time.

The auto lights went out on passenger side, when turning wheels to the left it has cracking & popping noise, brakes are hard to stop, to many recalls, under carriage is rusted

I was informed my engine cradle was rusting out when i was there for a routine oil change. i had contacted chrysler and they told me to go to a dealership and have pics taken. the garage submitted the pics 10 times before chrysler received them. according to chrysler they will not fix this issue as my vehicle is too old. i have a letter issued in nov 2010 that said this exact problem was an issue and that they were extending the warranty. my vehicle falls into the warranty guidelines and they are telling me it does not cover my vin. they had my vin long before they requested the pics, why did i have to wait 2 months to hear they wouldn't fix it then? i am not happy as the letter clearly states "this engine cradle extended warranty coverage applies to chrysler pacifica model years 2004-2005." why are they not covering this if i even have a letter saying they will? the vehicle is unsafe to drive and i have had to since rent another vehicle and am out the cost for that because they have taken 2 months to reply with a no answer. i want this fixed. there is nothing else wrong with the care. the body is in excellent condition and will run another 100k miles at least! if they knew it wasn't going to be covered from the beginning, why did they make me wait 2 months. i bought the car when it was 2 years old and have only driven it 1 winter so they can't even say winter damaged the frame.

Brought my car in for a routine oil change at my independent mechanic and was asked to come in and look at underside of car while it was on the lift. there is when it was pointed out to me the engine cradle had a severe rust condition, i was advised this could be a safety hazard. after i was given a repair estimate from more than one source, that exceeded the value of the car, i decided to trade it in another vehicle. i never received any notification from chrysler regarding this safety problem.

I put my car in reverse, yesterday and the car stalled. i just had a mechanic look at my car today and just found out the subframe of my pacifica is rotted and cracked! i was told not to drive it because the engine is abnormally lifting up and slamming down on to the starter wire and causing sparks which could cause a fire! i'm surprised there isn't a recall on this already!!

My vehicle all of a sudden started to reflect an empty tank after a few minutes of driving after putting about a half a tank or more of fuel in the tank. i had one of the fuel pumps replaced and it seemed to have fixed the problem for a week or so and then it was doing the same thing again.

I was recently at the dealership to receive a routine oils change when i was informed by them that the engine cradle has become rusted and may in the future fail. and according to chrysler, my vehicle isn't covered by their recall. this should not be the case, as it fits the description of all the other vehicles covered by their recall.

Took car to get oil change today was told when i picked it up that the engine cradle was rotten and that it was unsafe to drive contacted chrysler abt issue and was told that its my problem to fix even after finding letter of warranty that extended the coverage for cradle to 10 years 150000 mile nowhere did it say in letter abt it being for a 6 week span between feb and may needs to be a recall

On routine check by my mechanic, he noticed that the engine cradle had rusted so badly that he can stick his fist through one section. called chrysler corporate and opened up a case with them. they told me to take it to the dealership for a "diagnostic". called chrysler back and told them the pacifica was at the dealership and they could call to get the results. they refused to speak with the dealership and told me i was out of warranty and that they would not replace the defective part. why send me for a diagnostic then?? just to get my $125 dollars?? extremely frustrated. chrysler dealership mechanic said he would not be driving his family around in the car if it were his…. this seems to be a recurring problem from what i have found on line. please investigate!

Loud clunking noise when shifting into reverse from park or taking off from a stop. once it is in 2nd or 3rd gear you don't feel or hear noise. i figured my motor mounts were bad again (replaced about 4 years ago) and when i checked they looked bad so i took it to a local repair shop. they confirmed they were shot but also said my engine cradle was rusted out and that was why the motor mounts probably went bad so fast. we have had 3 bad winters in indiana and they use a lot of salt. so, i searched the internet and found plenty of similar complaints but chrysler isn't doing enough to repair or compensate owners for the cost. there is a class action suit filed in ohio that i will try to get on board with in hopes of recovering some costs. i'm afraid to transport my daughter and friends in my vehicle, which is the primary vehicle for our family.

Subframe has rusted out near the engine. unsafe to drive

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the technician observed that the sub frame was rusted and had holes on the front passenger side floorboard. as a result, the technician diagnosed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled and shook violently at any speed. there were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic diagnosed that the egr, o2 sensor, and front motor mount were defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the contact stated that the vehicle had the same symptoms as listed in the recall for nhtsa campaign number: 06v432000 (power train); however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 186,000.

I had been having issues with my vehicle sputtering while driving on and off for a few months. i had a tune- up done which worked for a few weeks until it started up again. i was driving my children to school when the car started to jerk front and back and the engine would alternate between reving up and sputtering like it was going to die out. i managed to drop my kids of at school and get back home. my husband took the car in and they service guy said that it would cost around $5000.00 to repair. he stated that the engine mount was cracked and the frame was rusted which had caused damage to some of the vehicle wiring. we took it to another shop and the service guy at this shop said the same. he told us that the vehicle was not safe to drive that the engine could essentially fall right out while i was driving it. needless to say i decided not to drive the vehicle again. i used this vehicle to drive my children everywhere. i am extremely frustrated with this situation because i was not aware of this type of problem with my vehicle prior to this incident. i am thankful that nothing happened while i was driving with my children; but i can't help but wonder how may other people are out there driving around in this vehicle not knowing what could happen. my husband contacted chrylser which was a waste of time. i wonder how they can get away with this. not only am i out of a car but i cant get much on a trade in because the vehicle isn't safe to drive.

I own a 2005 pacifica limited, i purchased this car in 2009 from a chrysler dealer. i have taken this car back to the same dealer who sold me the car for servicing (oil change, repairs, ect). not once was i informed (during the purchase or any time during servicing the pacifica) about the rotting subframe. i have all of my records showing the inspection underneath with no mention of the rotting/rusted subframe. this car belongs to my wife and she drives our two kids in this car (not anymore). after reviewing other similar complaints i am very upset and frustrated with this whole situation. i have had electrical problems with this car and the whole time it could have been from the rotting/rusted subframe (that was never mentioned). i have put soooo much money into the repairs of this car and i feel like most could have been avoided, had i known about the subframe.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving 40 mph, one of the headlights failed to illuminate. the contact stated that the headlamp flickered for a few days prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed a headlight malfunction. as a result, the fuse box, the headlamp wiring, and the bulb needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact mentioned that the failure was directly related to nhtsa campaign number: 05v06600 (exterior lighting: headlights). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 143, 000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the frame that holds the engine was rusted and rotted, causing the engine to shake and become unstable. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was unable to be determined. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 99,000.

Engine motor mount failure was reported by servicing mechanic. it was replaced. it had to be replaced again after only 4000 miles (92000 odometer). after some haggling, it was replaced by mechanic under warranty but no explanation regarding how this could happen so soon.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. a mechanic and independent mechanic stated that the engine cradle was rusted during an oil change. the mechanic stated that the engine cradle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 52,000. ma 10/8 updated 3/14/16 *js updated 12/12/2017*cn

I was driving at lower speeds, approaching a stop sign; driving down a hilly road in downtown nashville, tn. my abs light suddenly came on as i pressed the brake it temporary made a grinding noise and brakes temporary failed then as suddenly as it happened the brakes stopped grinding and then stopped. this is a braking issue that came happen suddenly with no sign or warning before it happened!!!!!!!! the abs brake sensors or some mysterious other abs related issue that is stomping mechanics.i took my vehicle in the next day and had brakes replaced but the problem continues. my brakes work fine but at times i would get the abs light signal coming on then like a scrubbing noise seem to be coming from the front wheels well brakes causing difficulty in stopping. but not at all times. sometimes this happens with no abs light coming on! and this usually happens at lower speeds 30 and under even at 15-20 mph when i am breaking for a red light or stop sign. i saw on sites where thousands of people hare having the same problem and were told by dealerships and mechanics that even after those are replaced the problem continues, no one seems to be able to find out what the real problem is and chrysler won't even try to fix my vehicle was working fine the all of a sudden, the issue. i think this is a dangerous situation.i think there should be a recall on the abs wheel sensors and the module control or whatever the real problem is? only chrysler knows butr they are not telling!!! i think if they won't address then the government should make them please include this int he current recall let's get these unsafe vehicles off the roadways!!! now is a good time to doit, with the recall of other like vechiles from chrysler are already in recalln

Entire subframe, engine cradle, riddled with corrosion and rust. spoke with chrysler customer service last year and was told that my pacifica was built/ assembled in delawer therefore my car is not covered by the recall . i found several car with the same issue, my mechanic placed the car up on the lift and got the shock of his day. the whole engine cradle was rusted and corroded. i could put my hand through it, it was so corroded. he told me, basically, that i should get the car fixed or get rid of it i had the car for almost 3 years and the dealer never reported the problem, and i don't believe i could catch it unless i got under the car, additionally it will take more the 3 year for the much rust to shows

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while operating the vehicle, the accelerator pedal suddenly malfunctioned and became stuck causing the vehicle to experience unintended acceleration. in addition, while driving approximately 30 mph, the speedometer displayed the speed as 70 mph. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 103,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving at various speeds, an abnormal sound was heard from the engine. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine cradle was cracked and rotted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 128,500.

Extensive undercarriage rust was found during a routine oil change. this rust effects the motor bolts as well as motor support carriage. the mechanic has advised that the car is not safe to drive. the car has 81,268 miles and has been well maintained. upon investigation, i discovered this problem has been consistently reported by owners of this vehicle. the car has been used to transport children on the highway and after examining the rust damage chrysler should have notified owners of this serious safety risk and should be responsible for the repair.

Engine cradle rusted out

Took my pacifica in for a car alignment and walked out with the news that my engine is about to fall. i found out that my sub frame front engine cradle needs to be replace asap, otherwise it's not safe for me and my baby to drive . there's a huge rust problem, when i called the chrysler dealer they told me that there was no recall and that the fixing cost would be around $2500.00. i started researching this problem and found out it?s a widespread issue. guess it sucks to be all the rest of us. nothing ever was mentioned about this defect in the rusty engine cradle and god knows what could happen if it won't be fix. i am a single parent and i can't afford to pay for someone's mistakes. ...updated 09/22/15 *bf updated 11/28/2017*cn

Engine cradle is rotted out

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica.while the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the mechanic observed that the entire subframe was corroded due to extreme corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 75,000. the vin was not available.

Engine cradle is rusted with large holes next to welds in frame. vibration felt in steering wheel. not covered by chrysler even though they have covered other same year chrysler pacifica vehicles.

On 6/23/2015 i brought my car (2005 pacifica) for a yearly inspection, however the car did not pass inspection due to structural insufficiency. the front sub frame was rotted (engine mounts to this) indicating there is a great risk of the engine falling out of the vehicle as it is being driven and increasing the risk of a potential accident. my husband contacted the dealer we purchased the vechile from in may 2008 with the information i was given at the inspection center and he was told to contact chrysler directly. when he contacted chrysler they told him only a small amount of vehicles where affected when the complete step to provide rust coating to the front sub frame occurred and that the previous owner was notified. chrysler claims this defect only affected cars manufactured from march 2004-april 2004. according to the manufactures tag on my vehicle door my vehicle was manufactured in may of 2004, however my registration states it's a 2005. i have contacted a lawyer to be part of a class action suit against chrysler. i was given a quote of $4500 to have this part replaced so the vehicle will pass inspection.

Went to have vibration in the front checked and the mechanic discovered the big hole from the rot on the engine cradle went to a local body shop to get repaired . a new cradle is 3600 $ a used one is 600 we opted to order a used one and hopefully my wife and children and grandchildren will be safe . no thanks to chryslers negligence in ignoring the issues . they seem to forget who made them a company the consumer.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the headlights failed. the contact was able to replace the headlight bulbs; however, the failure recurred. the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited symptoms of a previous recall; however, the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v066000 (exterior lighting). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 105,000. ma 09/03/15 the consumer stated the driver's side headlight was replaced 3 times but, continued to malfunction. updated 12/9/2015 *js

Purchased the car aug, 2014. previous owner also had same issues. has been in shop several times, unable to pinpoint cause/remedy situation. seat controls do not work, remote keyfobs do not work, interior lights, head lamps, no electrical function present unless key is in ignition, in the "on" position. when shutting off the car, all lights on the dashboard light up and the only way to shut them off is to push on and then off the hazard lights. this will cause all electrical to go out, including the head lamps and all interior lights. if you do not turn them off by using the hazard lights, it will kill the battery. we have replaced the fuses in for the seats several times. they work for a bit and then blow out again. the mechanics have gone as far as to replace the wiring assembly and still no remedy. i don't know how there is not a recall on this vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while the vehicle was being inspected, the inspector observed that the entire subframe was rotting away and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Went to get my car inspected today and it failed do to "sub frame rot". chrysler admitted that there was frame problems during these model years but won't cover the repairs since it was manufactured on may 10th vs the six weeks between feb and the end of mar. the car is undriveable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted after the initial attempt, but the vehicle began to operate abnormally. the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 06v432000 (power train); however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

I contacted fca chrysler after i was told by mechanic that the engine cradle of my 2005 pacifica was rotted through and that it was extremely dangerous to drive. brought car to mechanic for immediate repair. contacted fca and was told that extended warranty applies to cars only built between feb. 2004 and mar 2004. my car was built may of 2004 and has the same problem. how can this not be recalled when this is an extremely dangerous matter.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, an independent mechanic noticed rust on the engine cradle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the engine cradle was rusted out and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle began to shake. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe was corroded. the contact was informed that the vehicle was not safe to operate. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 129,000.

Engine cradle rot is a serious problem in the 2004-05 chrysler pacifica. chrysler admits they didn't apply enough coating to the vehicle's sub-frame during assembly, but only offered to cover a very small portion of the vehicles they messed up. so what happens when your engine craddle rotts? well, the engine could fall out for starters. it could also cause problems with the suspension and other components. but, did i mention the engine can fall out? the worst part is you might not know because there's no way to see the problem without getting under the car. updated 12/9/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle restarted after the second attempt and the engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure was not determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Http://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2015/lawsuit-chrysler-pacifica-engine-cradle-rust.shtml we were told by our mechanic not to drive car anymore as it could turn catastrophic... i know the car is 10 years old, but to be suddenly "grounded" for rust?

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph and when turning on the defroster, the vehicle leaks freon onto the passenger side floor and stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to restart. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000.

No accident has happened yet!! my pacifica has sub frame rot . there is a hole you can put your hand right through. i have put more money in this car then it is worth . i want in on the class action law suit . i don't have 4000.to 5000. dollars to fix it. and it needs to be fixed . help!!!!!!! ma 10/5

Took vehicle in for oil change and service tech ask me to come look at the rusted engine frame cradle. you could latterly push your finger through the rusted frame. my on line investigation led me to find out that all chrysler pacifica's from 2004 to 2008 had not been properly coated at the factory, plus the water draining from ac was drained in this same area. the end result is the engine will eventually fall out. chrysler did a recall on nov. 9th 2010, but then rescinded that to only include vehicles built between feb. 23rd 2004 and march 31st 2004. i had my mechanic weld a plate on some of the major holes, but it was so rusty he could hardly find any good metal to weld to. i am told this repair is 4000.00 to 5000.00 dollars hardly seems fair on a car that is housed in a garage daily with only my wife driving to and from work with what i would call very low mileage. i would appreciate any help you could give.

I took my car in for an oil change and was told my engine cradle is rusted and repairs could cost between 4000 - 5000. i called chrysler and was told me vehicle was not included in the extended warranty coverage. i have seen multiple complaints about this issue yet they refuse to acknowledge there is a problem. this is a serious condition and could result in the engine falling out. very dangerous and would like to get help addressing this problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while the vehicle at an independent mechanic for an inspection, the mechanic diagnosed that the engine sub frame had corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 142,589.

I am the original owner of 2005 chrysler pacific. i sent my car to a local garage today and was told the front sub frame was completed rusted and not safe to drive. i called chrysler and was told my card is out of the cut off window for x26 recall. however it is the same problem as stated in the recall letter, and chrysler is not willing to compensate any thing. 82,000 mile on my car.

Had my car in to be serviced and they told me my engine cradle was rusted out and that it was dangerous to drive and that there was a recall on the 2004/2005 model year. so i brought it t the dealer and they said my car wasn't covered even though the letter i was given a copy of didn't specify anything but the 2004/2005 model year. so i called chrysler customer service and they said that my vehicle wasn't in the dates listed to be fixed yet i have the problem they all are complaining about. so i was able to get a manager to look at the issue and they never called back. so i called them back last week because we are at the deadline of the of the recall and the are refusing the claim. this is a dangerous issue and have a car that's ready to break any day. please help me get my car fixed and keep my family safe.

I took my 05 pacifica in for inspection. i was told will not pass because my subframe is rusted with holes and very dangerous to drive. chrysler did acknowledge this defect and extended the warranty to 10 yrs 150000 miles. then layer revised it to manufacture date of 6 weeks. i fell short 7 days of this so i am not covered. evidently the same faulty material was used. i am beyond upset how chrysler is aloud to manufacture a vehicle that is dangerous, and could have killed me or my family. why do i have to wait for enough complaints in order for chrysler to step up and handel. not only is my subframe rotted, my motor mounts also are for the second time in in a few years. no one needs their subframe nor motor mounts changed more then once in a vehicle 10 yrs old unless it's a defect in material. i am now without a car, or the thousands of dollars to fix. i also was told these parts are national backorder...hmmm i wonder why. why does it take someone to get the story on the news for chrysler to step up. this is outrageous, all these complaints of the same issue. please look into this. most chrysler owners don't know to put in a complaint here. think of the hundreds that never did. how many is considered enough please, i need my vehicle. thank you

During an oil change, massive rust was found in the engine craddle, sub frame. failure of these parts would be catastrop. chrysler has acknowledged this problem with a small subset of these cars but clearly applies to all as similar symptoms are showing in cars outside the group sleected for relief. this is wrong, this is not safe, this is not fair.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the entire front subframe and engine cradle were excessively corroded. both the manufacturer and dealer were made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 73,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the vehicle was inoperable. the radio remained active, but the vehicle would not start. the battery was replaced. the vehicle was taken to auto zone where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module switch malfunctioned. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 193,600.

Vehicle subframe (engine cradle) is rotted out and vehicle is unsafe to drive. chrysler issued a recall for this but only for a 6 week period for 2004 models. looking online i see hundreds of complaints of the 2005 pacifica. i have photos. subframe is about to fall apart and this will cause the engine to drop. this is a major defect. chrysler needs to address this issue. how many owners look under their car at the subframe? it;s a hidden defect that will kill someone one day. subframes are not supposed to rot away at the 10 year point. this is a major major defect. please let me send you photos.

While having a flat tire fixed on a lift noticed my whole engine cradle is rusted out from driverside to pasenger side of the underbody.chrysler had a10 year one hundred thousand mile warranty.my auto did not make their cut off period. i have the same rust the rest of the pacificas had or have. went to small claims court i won after the third round was defeated. can you send me anything to help me in the forth round.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving approximately 5 mph and making a left turn, a clicking sound emitted from the steering column without warning. the failure recurred on several occasions whenever the contact made a left or right turn. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the engine cradle had excessive rust and was fractured. as a result, the engine cradle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 137,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving at 65 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. the contact felt a vibration coming from the brake pedal. the contact had to shift the gear into neutral in order to stop the vehicle. the abs and engine warning lights illuminated. in addition, "new fuel cap" was displayed across the message board. the vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times and the fuel cap was replaced. the dealer was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rotors needed to be resurfaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 80,000.

I was told by my mechanic yesterday that the engine cradle frame on my car is cracked and that chrysler knows about this issue but is not doing anything about it. all or a lot of the chrysler pacifica's 2005 are having this happen. i looked this issue up on the internet and am amazed at how many other complaints are out there about this issue and chrysler is still not doing anything about it? i could have been driving down the highway a week ago with my daughter and my engine could have fallen out! chrysler knows this is happening with the pacifica's and is not saying anything to the owners or trying to help them fix the problem? being a single parent raising a child on my own does not leave me many options, but to drive the pacifica with my child in it knowing the engine could fall out at any time until i can save enough money to get the frame replaced or buy a different vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving 20 mph, the engine stalled. the vehicle was able to be restarted and was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

My check engine light came on and the car was vibrating and making noises, had it checked by a mechanic. i was told my engine was about to fall out of my car due to rusting. the total cost of repairs was more than i wanted to spend however the mechanic said it wasn't safe to even drive off the lot a mile down the road to trade it in. so i had no choice but to pay to have it fixed. this could have caused a serious accident and had i waited a day later to have it checked out myself and my kids could have been seriously injured. chrysler doesn't want to take responsibility for not properly coating the engine cradles and some of us live in the snowbelt!!! *tr

I have a 2005 chrysler pacifica and i was experiencing problems with a clicking noise and shifting coming from underneath the front end of my car. upon inspection by my mechanic it became clear that the "engine cradle" or subframe was completely rotted through with visible corrosion. upon further investigation, i discovered that this "engine cradle" corrosion problem has been acknowledged by chrysler and an extended warranty was issued to repair this part for 2004 and 2005 pacifica's. extended warranty letter id is: 0004617/#45543/x26...however, when i contacted chrysler, i was informed that based on the vin # of my car, i did not qualify for chryslers extended warranty for this issue, the letter chrysler issued for this extended warranty clearly states that it covers 2004-2005 chrysler pacifica's, and even though i fall within the model year, geographical region, and the 10yr/150,000mile guidelines of extended warranty, chrysler claims that my 2005 was not manufactured within some narrow manufacturing window to qualify for this extended warranty.

Took the car to the shop to have a shorted wire repaired/replaced and was told that the engine cradle was rusted out and needed to be replaced, and that the car is unsafe to drive. *tr

In '€˜14, it was noticed that the subframe was rusted. i did not inspect it any further because i trusted that it was a normal amount of rust. however, on 4/27/15, the car began to have issues. upon acceleration from a stop or slow-roll, there is a vibration that can be felt throughout the floorboards & the gas pedal. when the car shifts from 1st to 2nd gear & the rpm's drop, the car makes a "thud" or "clunk" sound from the engine area of the car. this "thud" can be felt in the cabin of the car. the vibrations & the noise has grown worse over the course of 3 days. i had the car inspected during an oil change at a chrysler dealership on 4/30/15, & i was advised that, due to the amount of rust to the subframe & engine cradle, the car's structural integrity has been breached. the mechanic took a picture & had the service manager bring it to me in the waiting room & advise me that if i hit a large enough bump, the subframe may break apart & the engine may drop out of the car. i contacted chrysler & they offer no remedy. upon research of the issue, i have found that this is a common problem among '€˜04 & '€˜05 chrysler pacificas & that the manufacturer had issued a recall on the car for this problem in '€˜10, but rescinded the recall & created a tsb it, yet upheld the recall for pacificas that were manufactured between 2/23/04 & 3/31/04. due to the initial recall, tsb, & the partial recall from the chrysler pacificas manufactured in '04, chrysler has admitted fault in not properly coating the subframe materials to prevent rust from occurring. chrysler is not willing to take corrective action for their dangerous & faulty craftsmanship of their cars. this is negligence & a dangerous practice-for the lives of the drivers, passengers, & others on the roads, as well as within the realms of business ethics. this widespread situation needs to be addressed & remedied immediately. *tr

I took my 2005 pacifica for a routine oil change last week, and our mechanic discovered a large area of the engine cradle was completely rotted away on the passenger side of the undercarriage. he said it's not safe to drive until something is done to fix it, because the engine could fall out of the car at any time. after doing some research online, we discovered that we are not the only ones who have this problem on this make and model. we took the car to our local chrysler dealer, and they will have to install a new engine cradle at an estimated cost of $2300. i then contacted chrysler customer care, and they took a stance of plausible deniability, telling me that this is a problem unique to my pacifica. i explained that there is irrefutable proof that it isn't unique to my vehicle. all pacificas are prone to this failure. when i asked about the extension chrysler issued for the warranty on pacificas because of this very issue and why owners were never notified, the representative did not deny there was an extension; however, he informed me that my car is too old and well past any warranty mileage (which it isn't at 138,600 miles). at that point the representative became rude. when i asked to speak with a superior, he informed me there was no one else i could speak to on this issue and there is nothing chrysler will do to assist me in the matter. all in all, i'm (1) alarmed that chrysler is not addressing this significant safety hazard in this model, and (2) frustrated that they refuse to do anything to correct the problem. i'd even be happy with a compromise, for instance, if they would supply the part and we would pay for the labor, but they shut the door in my face. hoping the nhtsa can investigate and call them to account for such shoddy construction. *tr

I only purchased my vehicle 1 year ago. the first month i had it, i tried to have it inspected and was told my sub-frame was rotted. i contacted the chrysler company and there were no recalls. i contacted the dealer and they wouldn't help me. my check engine light is on because the o2 sensors are bad and now my power steering is leaking and i was told the steering rack is bad. i've also had to replace my inner and outer tie rods on both sides and also replaced the sway bar links. i am a single mom with 3 kids and this car has been a huge burden on me financially. i made a huge mistake buying a chrysler. *tr

I took my car to a shop for repairs, and the mechanic was alarmed to find that the frame is so rusted under the engine that he deemed it unsafe to drive. my car has 185,000 miles on it, and is in otherwise good condition. it is not safe to drive as the engine could fall to the ground, potentially causing an accident. i was advised to get rid of the vehicle, but obviously i cannot sell it. i was never notified of this potential problem, although i have become aware that chrysler knew the problem existed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic for a vehicle repair, the mechanic informed the contact that the subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 160,000.

We just bought our 2005 chrysler pacifica not to long ago, and the check engine light comes on and stays on, it also affects our gas milage, we had it checked and that's when we found out that there is a recall on the gas sensor in the tank, and every now and again when we make left hand turns it dies on us. we have a child with multiple disabilities and we need a vehicle that is going to be safe to get him to his appointments. *tr

Abs and traction light comes on intermittently. *tr

2005 chrysler pacifica engine cradle is rusted out and the engine could fall out of the car. i find the car to be unsafe to drive. that is the only thing is rusted out on the car, this needs to be fix by chrysler. *tr

Told my car unsafe to drive....subframe rotted out! chrysler admitted it was their fault but will not help me unless i sign a waiver of agreeing to pay for any repairs that they cause while fixing this major issue. i was not comfortable signing and now they won't help me. not sure what to do next. this is a horrific mishandling of consumer rights! i have only had the car for 6 years and put 50k miles on it. these cars should be recalled now before someone gets killed driving one of them. *tr

Frame is rusted and car is not safe. *tr

The engine sub frame has and is rusted out. *tr

Own a 2005 pacifica. i went to mechanic and he said i should replace the subframe because it is corroded, have 2" holes in it and if it continues to rust, the engine may fell off. i went online to check how much it is and once i put chrysler pacifica sub frame all i can see was the word recall. i called chryler and they say have no recalls on my car. the mechanic and a lot of other folks having the same problem are quoting their mechanic that the subframe should not rust at all. i don't understand why chrusler is not taking care of the problem but i do understand why they don't make pacifica anymore. because it is s@#$@#&^ car. please do something about it. multi million dollar car company should take care of the problem not the individuals. btw i will never own a chrysler vehicle again and i will spread the word around to anyone i talk to stay away from chrysler brand. hope this complain makes something happen. *tr

Purchased a 2005 chrysler pacifica from private party. was not told about frame being rusted right through. went to drive the car and could not drive. was so scared and i was not safe. brought to mechanic and was told engine cradle was rotted and the car was not drive-able and is not safe. i called chrysler and they refused to pay for the part to be fixed. i live in a high salt band state in ny and it should be covered as the letter that was sent out in 2011 stated it should have been covered. now i have no vehicle and it would cost over $4500 to be fixed. chrysler should have to recall these cars and fix the problem. we can die from this huge problem. the engine will just fall out of the car. i am really hoping that nhtsa will do something about this. *tr

I took my car into to have a motor mount replaced when my mechanic called me and told my that the frame or engine cradle was rusted out. he took some pictures and there are holes in the cradle. he advised me not to put anymore money into this car. i researched this online and found many complaints about this problem. i called chrysler and they said they could not help me. i'm ready to file a complaint with state attorneys office as i think this is criminal that chrysler will not recall this car and fix this common problem! *tr

We had our car inspected this week and were told we had a rotted body frame. we were sent to a dodge dealer and they told us we had a rotted subframe. the cost of repair will be $1885.40 for the part and $600 for labor. it will not be ready to drive till april 6 as the dealer requires the parts money up front before they will even order the part so we have to save the money for this. so we have no car for the next 10 days at least. we have researched and understand that chrysler knows of this problem and did a limited amount of repairs as it was their fault but apparently they are not helping the majority of car owners who have this problem. this does not seem fair to the other owners. we can barely afford to come up with this money to fix something that is this company's fault. i cannot believe they are not being forced to fix all these cars when it is a danger issue. how can we drive a car with a rotted frame? we had to have the rocker panels replaced a few years ago when they rotted out too. now this is added to our cost. we cannot afford to buy another car and barely able to fix this car at our retirement age. why aren't companies held to a standard to protect consumers? we understand there are class action suits that have recently been filed for this problem within the last couple of months but we have no idea how to be involved in theses cases if it is even possible to do that. we wish there was a solution for us and for others with similar problems with this car. *tr

My pacifica has been garage kept since i bought it new in july of 2005. besides the fact that the body has started to rust through, repairs for which i have no option but to replace the entire carriage (as i've been told by multiple body men), today i was told by my mechanic that my subframe has started to rust through in multiple locations, and he was obligated to tell me about the damage. the car only has 60,000 miles on it! *tr

Engine cradle (subframe) was rusted thru. chrysler had an extended warranty for this item on my vehicle. it was replaced for $100.00 co-pay. also afected was the lower front motor mount, it was also replaced at adjusted cost. owners of pacific's should be aware of this problem. it also is the rear engine support, and lower suspension components are conected to it. *tr

The front sub frame on my 2005 chrysler pacifica has a rust hole in the cross member. i took the car in for a oil change and was told it wouldn't pass inspection,which is due in june of 2015. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while the vehicle was being inspected, it was discovered that the engine cradle was severely corroded and fractured due to the corrosion. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 174,717.

Vehicle engine cradle sub-frame is rotting through and nearly separating one portion from another. this will at some point in time fail in a catastrophic manner. this defect seems to be well documented on numerous web sites and fiat chrysler group is aware of this problem and makes like the problem is with only a very limited number of vehicles which is clearly not the case. they have an extended warranty of note for this very problem, but is limiting it to a very few cars manufactured between a very limited timeframe from late 2004 to early 2005, all others are excluded in spite of the fact that numerous pacifica's are noted as having this problem.this repair is an approx. $3000 repair that chrysler is ignoring the safety of the owners and families of these cars and those driving around them. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the lights on the instrument panel would illuminate intermittently and the vehicle stalled. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who stated that the power train control module needed to be replaced. the mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle was included in a recall; however, the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the nhtsa campaign number and the failure mileage were unknown.

We took our 2005 chrysler pacifica into local dealership to find source of oil leak. upon examination we are told that a motor mount is leaking and that the supporting frame is completely rusted thru and said they wont repair the motor mount without replacing the sub frame. they tell us that chrysler knows they have a issue but only will repair a very small number of the vehicles that are affected. people wonder why people don't buy american products when they wont stand behind their shoddy products. it is the last chrysler that i will purchase. if the government organizations don't do anything about it what's the sense in having them. *tr

I took our 2005 pacifica into the local dealership for a oil leak. finding the motor mount leaking we also discovered the subframe completely rusted through. upon further examination we find out this is a common issue on these cars and chrysler refuses to take care of this issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the pcm module failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v432000 (power train). the approximate failure mileage was 166,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving 10 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from the engine. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the bolts on the engine needed to be replaced due to rust. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not provided. the failure mileage was 107,000.

The subframe/engine cradle of my car is completely rusted through. this issue came up a few years ago and chrysler said because my car was built after 2/23/04-3/31/04 it was not part of their recall/extended warranty for this known issue. i took my car in for annual inspection last week (i personally paid for the repairs the last time) and the subframe is rusted through on the other side and on the "h" bar. again, chrysler said there is nothing they can do and that because my car was built 8/19/04 (outside the recalled vehicles) they could not help. at any point in time my engine can fall through the subframe. the steel is paper thin, peeling, and to the point that there are holes i can put my fist through. *tr

My vehicles entire subframe, also known as an engine cradle, was riddled with corrosion and rust.this is a hazard because i am driving on a frame that is not strong , the car is not to old to present such us decays . *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel vibrated and was loose. the vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the front sub frame was rusted. as a result, the struts and the sway bar links were replaced but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was unavailable.

I sent my 2005 chrysler pacifica with my mother to have an inspection done. two codes came up to be fixed so i sent her to my mechanic to have the codes repaired. the codes were never repaired because when my mechanic put my chrysler pacifica on the lift he said that there was so much rust on and around the engine cradle and there was a hole so big that he could literally put his hand in it. my mechanic told my mother to call me at work and tell me to park this car and do not put any more money into fixing this car because it is not safe to drive as the engine could fall out at any tome because the engine cradle is almost completely rusted. i am very upset with this situation because chrysler refuses to acknowledge their wrong doing that is putting so many people's families lives in danger!!! *tr

We bought our 2005 chrysler pacifica from a private seller ... two days later we brougth it into the shop to get a mysterious clunk checked out and found the engine cradle was almost rotted away. after owning the vehicle for not even 48 hours it is now unsafe to drive, i called into chrysler customer service because i saw a recall that at one point covered this model and i was told, " i aplogize but there is nothing we can do". my question is ... if at one point this vehicle was not safe to opperate because of the engine cradle rust problem, what changed to exclude this model? i have plenty of pictures that show i should not be driving this vehicle with my children in it. *tr

2 motor mounts on this car were replaced about 3 years ago and the other 2 within the last 18 months. now the center motor mount needs to be replaced again. these parts are defective and are apparently being replaced with also defective parts. chrysler should recall these, but i guess they are just waiting until there are no more on the road. my total expense for this has been over $2000. *tr

A cracked right rear wheel, and am unable to replace it due to unavailability. where do i get a replacement? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the subframe was rusted and corroded. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 182,000.

Then veichle was parked for a few days and when i try to started up it made a noise like if the started broke and i look unthere the car and i found a hole on the block never gave me sines or made a noise. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would jerk and hesitate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the failure was due to damaged motor mounts and severe rusting of the subframe. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the failure mileage was 114,000.

I have a 2005 chrysler pacifica touring and i took it to the dealer to find out the engine cradle is rotted. i did some investigating and this is a know safety issue with the 2004 and 2005 chrysler pacifica's. chrysler refuses to help in this issue. they really aren't standing behind the product. *tr

I have a 2005 chrysler pacific that has about 100,000 miles on it. in august of 2014, i took the vehicle to the chrysler dealership in downers grove il on ogden for an oil change. once they had the vehicle up on the rack, they saw extensive sub frame rust damage and told me that soon the vehicle should not be drivable due to the sub frame that is rusted through and deteriorating. this is premature engine cradle rust failure. they said it was a costly repair and that chrysler wouldn't cover anything because it was out of warranty. this is not acceptable, i have taken very good care of this car and the mileage is considerably low. i have also spoken with chrysler and opened a case with them but they said they will not cover any repairs because my vehicle was built a few months after the range that they are fixing. *tr

Engine cradle corrosion has subjected vehicle and passengers to potentially catastrophic structural failure. sub-frame is sufficiently rusted to result in frame bending. furthermore, the vehicle front wheels can no longer be properly aligned. this front-end alignment issue persists despite purchasing and installing the aftermarket camber kit necessary for the alignment rear wheels. *js

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that an unknown rattling noise emitted from the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the engine cradle needed to be replaced. no repairs were made to the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 107,000.

Rear ended a chev. truck at approx. 30 mph. wife sustained neck, back, and shoulder. upper torso was the most affected area airbags failed to deploy. *tr

My 10 year old chrysler pacifica has rot in the subframe. my mechanic informed me during a routine check. *tr

Our vehicle has had a shake to it for a couple years. we have had it looked at numerous times and have been told they can't find anything wrong with it. our vehicle went into a shop today as the inspection is due by end of jan. 2015 . the shop called and advised our engine cradle is rusted thru. advised us it would cost a couple thousand dollars to repair. i did some looking on the internet, found out chrysler had a recall on engine cradles that were not property coated which allowed rust to damage the cradle. i contacted chrysler - and was told that the recall was for veh made between 2/23/04 - 3/31/04. my vehicle was made 7/04. my daughter, on our advice, owns the same year of the vehicle. her vehicle was made 9/04. chrysler told me they can't help me and ended the conversation. there are so many complaints on the internet all dealing with the engine cradle issue. we can't afford to have this repaired at this time as i am ill and not able to work and my husband (55 years old) had a heart attack on his 55th birthday and has just gone back to work. i am sick over this and afraid to tell my husband for fear he will have another heart attack. chrysler should be ashamed of their selves. thank you for listening. *tr

Went in for annual inspection on 2005 pacifica. mechanic reported rusted sub frame; everything else is fine; mileage is about 130000. service center informed me this is a known issue by chrysler. excellent article on it too: http://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/minivan-owners-want-chrysler-to-concede-rust-problems-241535881.html. i called chrysler and they said my vehicle falls outside the narrow window they recalled so i am not eligible for any warranty. they could not give me any reason why the recall window was limited to a 6 week period. i have seen hundreds of similar complaints on this site and others. unbelievable that this problem is not being addressed by chrysler. i will have to buy a new car and surely won't be buying a chrysler given my experience with this issue. *tr

During a routine oil change the technician pointed out to me an abnormal amount of rust and rot on the frame of the vehicle. i proceeded to bring the vehicle to my mechanic who told me the engine support cradle was perforated and rotted. chrysler used substandard metal and engineering allowing road debris and water in but not out.(no drain holes) i was informed that although the engine may not fall through at this time, that it could shift downward and stall. this is a clear safety hazard for vehicles of this model/year and should be remedied by chrysler. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the vehicle had severe rusting on the front motor harness. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the motor harness needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 98,000.

This is a structural issue noted by mechanic during routine oil change and tire rotation. mechanic identified extensive rust and corrosion of engine cradle. damage includes muliple cracks and a hole wide enough to insert 3 fingers. mechanic recommends replacing engine cradle. vehicle purchased 10 years ago on this date. mileage less than 80,000. vehicle taken to local dealership for evaluation. dealer escalated to manufacturer. awaiting determination from chrysler as to whether it will cover the repair. extended warranty for pacificas manufactured between feb 23, 2004 and march 31, 2004 not applicable. this vehicle was manufactured in april 2004. *tr

On routine inspection, discovered subframe / carriage nearly rusted through. told it was unsafe to drive. while a small group of owners received notice of this design defect in 2010, we were never notified and a call to chrysler confirmed that despite selective recall, this car not eligible for compensation or remediation. *tr

I have had my car from 2011 till current and replaced the front axles/tie rods at least 3 to 4 times a year. last incident it broke while pulling out of drive way and i lost control and rolled down a hill into 4 lanes of traffic narrowly missing the gas pumps at the station across the 4 lane thank goodness no one hit me with my young child in the car. when i first had to take it to a dealer to get them changed 2 other cars in this small town i live in were there also having there's replaced. this should be a recall every person i talk to states this is a problem that is arising from a rusted cradle problem when manufacturing the car. i would like my car repaired where this will no longer happen and it is too expensive for me to fix. i have decided to look further into this issue and maybe come together with other with this issue. there should of been a recall by now. i had my oil changed and was told that my boot is busted and that i needed to replace the drivers side yet again and i do not have 119.00 to pay my local dodge for this yet again! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the vehicle's frame was rusted, which weakened the motor mount. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine cradle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000.

The subframe under the engine is rusting out badly.i don't know how much longer i can drive this vehicle. *tr

I was just informed by my mechanic today that the engine cradle in my 2005 chrysler pacifica is corroding. the cradle has to be replaced. i did a little bit of research on this issue and found that chrysler issued an extended warranty for some 2005 pacificas, but not others. apparently, the process used to coat the piece was insufficient, which has lead to corrosion problems in an unknown number of vehicles. my vehicle was not included in the extended warranty, but i feel it should be, because we are clearly having the same problem as others who have been covered. in addition, this is a serious safety issue that should be addressed. we were told that the engine could fall out of the vehicle, which obviously could cause a serious, if not fatal, accident. i don't know what filing this type of complaint can accomplish, but i would hope that chrysler can be made to take responsibility for this safety issue. i would also like a response from the nthsb so i know my voice was heard. thank you. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed, the independent mechanic discovered that the front end of the sub frame had rusted and corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 115,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to intake fuel when the nozzle was inserted in the fuel tank. the contact mentioned that the fuel gauge incorrectly read half full, but it was empty. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled and the oil warning light illuminated. the vehicle was able to restart but the failure occurred multiple times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 85,000.

The front subframe is severely corroded. it could fail at any time letting the engine drop. *tr

While changing oil i observed that the frame had corroded and there were rust holes in the frame. i contacted chrysler group customer care and was told there is no recall for this on my vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle ran out of fuel although the fuel gauge indicated 1/2 tank of fuel was present. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel sending unit was faulty. the contact indicated that the failure caused the check engine light to illuminate and the driver side headlight to stop working. the light bulb was replaced, but the failure continued to occur. the failures were not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 84,000.

I originally replaced the motor mounts on this vehicle in august of 2011. i am having to replace them for the second time now, january 2015 (mileage 215,000). i should not have to replace motor mounts more than one time in the lifetime of the vehicle. i have had the vehicle properly maintained by the same mechanic for several years. *tr

Took our 2005 chrysler pacifica in for oil change and they informed us that the engine cradle is rotting out and that our engine could fall out and that would result in a bad accident. we called chrysler and they would do nothing!!! we found out that many other people who own this same car had the same problem on the internet because the chrysler manufacturer of this car did not coat the frame correctly when it was built. this was chryslers mistake when this car was made and it is no fault of the owners that purchased these cars to have this terrible costly and dangerous problem. this should be under a recall but it is "not" and now it will cost us $3000.00 to have it repaired to make our car safe. we are the original owners of this car and it has always been keep in a garage. there is only 4800 miles on this car and this should never have happened. we are retired on a fixed income and this put us at a hardship. we feel we have to have this repaired to protect us , our family and other people on the road. we feel this should certainly be addressed and that the chrysler manufacturer should recall and stand behind all 2005 pacifica cars. many people who own this car might never know this is happening and it is dangerous to have these cars on the road as this could cause a serious /fatal accident to many people! help! *tr

Brought my vehicle in to my trusted local repair shop for a review and tune up and request to review rotors due to vehicle shake. when on the lift, it was discovered that the entire engine cradle was rusted to a point where it was barely attached to the vehicle. initial technical service bulletins published (12-001-10 in oct 2010) state that this condition could affect all 2004 - 05 pacificas. it was later superceded by the current bulletin 13-001-12 dated march 16, 2012 which limits affected population to an ~6 week range of vins, which my car does not fall under and i have been told that i am out of warranty. comparing photos to other complaints as well as the story on nbcchicago.com (see reference story below), my vehicle condition and the material defect is undeniably the same as what chrysler is currently considering as the "affected population" and is at a point where my vehicle has been considered unsafe to drive. this condition is extremely unsafe and i have been met with 4 months worth of arguments and side stepping from chrysler customer care at this time regarding acknowledgement of the material defect, the safety implications to myself, my family and other drivers of this model, and especially the $2,600 quote to replace the cradle and hardware at a chrysler dealership, which effectively scraps my vehicle. i am aghast that all of the complaints filed for this condition on this site and elsewhere have not resulted in a more through review of this clear trend from the nhtsa. references: http://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/minivan-owners-want-chrysler-to-concede-rust-problems-241535881.html. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while having maintenance performed, the independent mechanic notified the contact that the sub frame and engine cradle was severely rusted and needed to be replaced. the contact notified the manufacturer. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Friend of mine had an issue with pacifica where motor just fell off while she was driving. i took my car to the shop and found something i did not had idea what was happening with my car, undercarriage corrosion too. *js the bottom is just paper thin, everything is rotten. i have 115,000 miles on my car, 2005 pacifica. i cannot believe that car looks fine from outside but engine cradle was rusting out to the point you could almost put hand in the hole. it rusted to the point that the engine could fall out. i cannot believe there was no recalls on this car. they will start dealing with issues when drivers start killing themselves on the highway because they lost an engine at 70mph.

Car stall when making sharp left hands turns. it has done this two consecutive days in a row. i searched the vin on chrysler and there are no open recalls. the found that there was a recall for this on 2005 pacifica's but i am unable to find out if mine was ever corrected. *tr

My wife was going 35mph in town. coming to an intersection she needed to turn. no brakes or steering, both stopped working. luckily no one hit her and she was able to stop before hitting the telephone pole. i have seen a number of people online with similar issues. *tr

I was having my oil changed yesterday and the technician pointed out a badly rotted and cracked subframe on the passenger side. the subframe is only rotted and cracked on one side and in one spot which leads me to believe this is due to a manufacturer defect. i have contacted chrysler and was told there is no recall and then my call was disconnected. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front engine cradle was corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 91,000.

Subframe (engine cradle?) is rusting. my mechanic pointed this out when i was having my oil changed. it is not visible unless you crawl under the car or lift it up in a shop. i contacted chrysler and they told me that the car is out of warranty and that they will not cover the cost of replacement. researching this issue on the web, i see that this is a common problem for this model and that in some instances chrysler has covered the costs of having this fixed.

Rusted out engine cradle. i took my vehicle in for a oil change. the tech told me and showed me the rusted out engine cradle. he also informed me not to drive this vehicle any where but home.since the dealership was a few miles away i drove it there for an inspection. after a day without a vehicle, the dealership called to tell me it would cost around $2700.00 or more to replace the rusted out engine cradle. no why am i going to pay that kind of money on a vehicle that only has 60,000 miles on it.i called chrysler customer service, gave them all the information. they would not cover any of this due to i am the 3rd owner( whatever that has to do with it!) and its out of warranty! the second owner was my step dad who bought this vehicle at the dealerships used car lot where i took it to get it inspected. even this dealership would not work with me.i feel that chrysler should pay for this repair on a vehicle with only 60,000miles on it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the sub frame rusted prematurely to the point of corrosion. the contact mentioned that the sub frame might fracture. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 141,000.

This is an update on the common engine cradle rust issue of the 2004-2005 pacificas. i just had the engine cradle on my 2005 pacifica replaced by the dealership. a micrometer analysis of the problematic area of the engine cradle reveals that it rusted from the inside out, indicating that the problem was indeed due to a failure of the rust-proofing process at manufacture, and not due do rusting which occurs through the normal vehicle operation, which would develop from the outside and work its way inward. chrysler has admitted there was a problem with frame manufacture, but since there is no date of manufacture stamped on the frames they are visually indistinguishable from any others, meaning that they do not become individually identifiable until assembly occurs, and that can (either purposefully or inadvertently) be months or even years after the frame manufacturing occurs. in other words, it is entirely possible that chrysler purposefully withheld frames known to be dangerous from the normal assembly process in order to surreptitiously work them in to subsequent assembly runs a few dozen at a time over the course of a couple years so as to avoid having it appear as if it was a singular manufacturing defect. since there is no way for anyone to determine when each of the improperly manufactured frames were actually used for vehicle assembly, using vehicle assembly dates for determining which vehicles have bad frames is capricious and arbitrary. for the sake of the safety and well-being of the people who own these vehicles, i am strongly pleading the nhtsa to re-investigate this problem more closely on the grounds that both statistical and physical analytical evidence indicates that all of these engine cradle rust complaints are in fact related, and that chrysler's response is logically insufficient to address the issue, let alone to insure public safety. *tr

The entire undercarriage in rotten, including but not limited to the motor mount and lift points are completely rotted away. i was told it is very dangerous and should not be driving this vehicle but i still owe 7k. *tr

I recently purchased this 2005 chrysler pacifica from a car dealer. i got it for a good price and was told it needed a little work. my wife wanted a chrysler pacifica from the first time she saw one. so, finally finding one within our means was awesome; so we thought. it was making a winding noise at time of purchase, which was thought to be a power steering pump. we took the vehicle to the shop after purchasing it and had the pump and some other brake work; as-well-as, tie-rod ends fixed/replaced. this did not stop the winding noise we thought was coming from the power steering pump, so we had the shop take another look at it. the shop discovered that the rack-and-pinion was leaking and likely the cause for the noise. however, when they attempted to remove the rack and pinion from the vehicle; they realized it would not be possible because the cradle/sub-frame was so rusted that removal was not possible. so needless to say; the shop owner recommended that we determine if there was a re-call. the shop owner said that he had never seen this amount of rust on the sub-frame of any vehicle, especially on a 2005 model. i hoped that the shop owner was over exaggerating so i took the vehicle to another local shop and he to, was stunned by the amount of rust. this shop owner told me to not drive the vehicle and to contact the chrysler corp. and demand that something be done about this. he (the shop owner) was absolutely beside himself after seeing the vehicle. i love chrysler products and even own a caravan, which my wife drives daily. however, i now have a different view of chrysler. they have not accepted responsibility for using unsafe materials for making the 2005 chrysler pacifica and i wonder if anyone has died from the results of this issue. if chrysler does not accept responsibility for this; i will never purchase another chrysler product, ever again... *tr

I took my vehicle in for routine nys inspection and was told it wouldn't pass due to the bad subframe. the mechanic showed me the problem and i couldn't believe that the vehicle that i bought thinking it was a safe dependable vehicle was rotting out from underneath me! i've always performed required routine maintenance on it as i am a single working mother and need a safe reliable vehicle. i'm caught between a rock and a hard place because i can't afford to pay the $3,000 to fix it, to buy a new vehicle or to be without a car! i still owe on it and i can't drive it! is there anything you can do to make chrysler make this right? *tr

I purchased this car new in 2005. it has 140,00 miles on it. this week my wife took it in for a oil change and they said the motor is ready to fall out as the engine cradle is rusted out. they said the cost to fix this was $3-$4 thousand dollars. we don't have this kind of money and it's the car my 16 year old daughter drives 22 miles to school. i have resurched this issue and it's one that you are aware of and don't seem to care about. after the gm issues i'm disappointed that you have not made owners like me aware of this. does someone need to get killed before you force chrysler to recall these? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front sub frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Add me to the list for, "went in for routine work" and came out paying $2000.00 because my engine cradle was rusting out. no help from chrysler, something needs to be done about it, no salvage part was available, and who would want to put a used rusty engine cradle in anyway. an engine cradle is not a part that anyone should ever have to replace in their lifetime. my repair was only $2000.00 but that is because i only had to add 15% to the cost as i work at a mechanical shop. the part alone was still over $1200.00...sorry, but i think it's bs !!!!!!!!!!!!! i do alot of highway driving with my grandchildren in the vehicle, what would i of done if the engine fell out while i was driving ????????? *tr

Front frame is cracked and rusted out very common for this model can not find any that is not rusted out or cracked. *tr

I was doing my oil change, when i noticed that my engine cradle was rusting through. i immediately called, both local chrysler dealers, was told that although chrysler is aware of the problem i was not covered. i called chrysler directly, it was explained to me that although my state is listed in the extended warranty, but because it was originally sold in a state not listed, i was not covered. *tr

Have been hearing and feeling knocking noise in front suspension. found rusted out engine cradle with stress cracks right at the connection to control arm on passenger side. car is to dangerous to drive. this is a defective design by chrysler which they should cover. *tr

Add this to the ever-growing stack of complaints about the engine cradle rusting out on pacificas which fall outside the dates chrysler specified in their service bulletin. clearly those dates were dates of assembly, not of frame manufacture, because many pacificas continued to have improperly rustproofed frames put in well after the dates chrysler identified as problematic. this is an issue they knew about and tried to hide, and when they were discovered they tried to downplay the extent of the problem. that is criminal, as this issue is potentially extremely dangerous! please do something to force them to address this fault before someone dies! time is running out, as these vehicles are old enough now to where many of them are going to start breaking because their owners are completely in the dark. protecting the public is your job, and this is a huge, and dangerous issue! help us, please!! *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the front subframe was detaching from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

As i sat at a stop light waiting for it to turn green, the speedometer jumped up to 20 mph and the vehicle lunged forward. i almost rear ended the vehicle in front of me. the vehicles check engine light came on and had stated on since than. i had the code scanned and it came back as codes p0700 and p0740. i searched for the meaning of those codes and they pretty much said it was the tcm (transmission control module) which had been recalled on several chrysler pacifica's. i called the local dealer and they said that was not a recall on my vin specific vehicle. i of course asked how it was not recalled on my vehicle when everything i have read says it was for all 2005-2006 pacifica's. there have been other reports of this same incident happening with other pacifica owners as well. i would like to have the tcm on my vehicle recalled and replaced just as thousands of others were. if i had been and closer to any of the vehicles in front of me the several times this has happened then i would have rear ended several people by now and none of the accidents would have been my fault. these incidents happen every time i am driving in town. it never lunes forward as far as i am aware, on the freeway. please help me fix this problem before it does cause an accident. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the vehicle over heated and the temperature gauge warning illuminated. the contact mentioned that while having the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic, the vehicle caught on fire. a police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure mileage was 73,000.

Went for an oil change and was told by mechanic that the sub frame(engine mount chassis) was rusted and would be dangerous to continue to drive the car. said the sub frame needs to be replaced very soon. after some research i have come to understand this is a common problem for this model. also seems chrysler is not owning up to the large amount of vehicles with this problem. it seems the nhtsa is also guilty of some inaction in trying to get chrysler to resolve this problem. this is clearly a manufacturing defect and this should be taken care of on a recall for these vehicles. *tr

Rusted engine cradle. known issue by many pacifica owners. alot of owners complaining via internet. am sure you have received hundreds of complaints for this rusted frame issue where the engine can fall out while driving and killing passengers. chrysler is aware of the issues and never notified owners of this vehicle and the aforementioned problems. *tr

While driving from canada (montreal) to largo (florida) the chrysler pacifica 2005 started to loose power and speed (highway 75 near brooksfield, fl). i could not drive the car on the shoulder as a temporary cement wall was on the right hand side for construction. a few second later, as the construction site was over i pulled my car on the shoulder and 3 cars had already stopped (they saw the fire underneath my car)and the drivers waved at me to stop. i tried to stop on the shoulder but i didn't have any brakes on the car. fortunately, the highway was going up so the car stopped by itself and started going backwards. i turned the steering wheel to be able to stop in the guard rail and then fire was coming out from the motor (out of the fenders). the 3 person mentioned to me that the fire was coming out from underneath the motor while driving so that was the reason they stopped to indicate the fire. my mother in law (80 years old with pace maker) and myself had only a few seconds to exit the car because black smoke was already in the car. i lost everything in the fire (medication, clothing, passport, wallet, etc...) as my mother in law lives in florida, i am filing this complaint for her and for myself also. i am a health and safety coordinator and i wish that this situation never comes back in the future. fortunately, i am still alive to explain this incident. *tr

Upon taking car in for routine nys inspection was informed of severe engine cradle rot. estimated repair $4000. car has less than 114k miles and is only 9 years old. i cant afford to repair and even though i have opened a case with chrysler they are not willing to help me. chrysler admits issue when they offered extension of warranty on 2004 and 2005 models but refuses to issue a recall or fix the problem at their cost. owners are stuck with a costly repair option . chrysler should be addressing this safety issue . *tr

My 2005 chrysler pacific has a frame that is rusting out the motor holder . just wondering if you can help me on how to get it take care of by chrysler ? *tr

Engine cradle rusting out on passenger side. no help from dealer or chrysler customer care. they have known about this problem for some time. so many of these vehicles are still on the road and people do not realize they are driving a death trap. cant imagine what would happen at 70 mph and the engine falls out. *tr

In july 2009, during the vehicle safety inspection, the first signs that the engine cradle was rusted and even perforated in some places were reported. now, it is getting worse and worse,vibrations can be felt when driving and great concerns are made on this vehicle safety. updated 12/08/14

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while an authorized mechanic was performing a state inspection on the vehicle, it was discovered that the engine cradle and front subframe were corroded with holes. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 112,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated to respond and then surged forward. a whistling noise emitted from the engine. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 16,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while at a stop light, the brake pedal started to vibrate as it was being depressed. the contact added more pressure and the abs warning light illuminated. the dealer diagnosed that brakes needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the master cylinder but failed to remedy the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Engine cradle/frame assembly is severley rusted. this was detected by conrad's located in green, ohio 10/23/14 when servicing the vehicle. it is verified by duanne's automotive center, north canton, ohio 10/25/14. chrysler never sent me a recall notification for the rust condition. it was a recall item. it is very dangerous. it is costing me in excess of $1200.00 (parts and labor to install used cradle assembly - new is not available for purchase) to replace. *tr

While having my oil changed my mechanic called me over to show me the rusted engine cradle. i have researched and have found this to be a problem with many chrysler pacifica 2004-2005. i contacted chrysler and was told there was a recall but only for vehicles built from feb 2004-march 2004. if so many people are having this problem then why is it such a small time frame? the same issues still apply to the vehicles manufactured outside that small window. is the safety of the consumers whose vehicles were manufactured during that month time frame more important than the hundreds of people who have evidence of the same rusting of the engine cradle? when i purchased this car, i did so for safety and quality and now feel like both are lacking. *tr

I have maintained this vehicle extremely well. no visible rust on body, vehicle appears to be in excellent condition. i took vehicle in for routine maintenance and the technician stated that the engine cradle and passenger side sub frame is nearly rusted in half. i was shocked because it is not my primary winter vehicle, and salt exposure is minimal. the technician explained that it is not safe to drive the vehicle because of the risk of drive train falling out when the engine cradle fails to support the engine and transmission. also, the car could break in half if the sub frame fails. how can a vehicle that has been well maintained, looks and drives like new, be unsafe because it isn't structurally sound. the vehicle is driven only about 10000 miles per year. an online search revealed that this is a known issue on this make/model. i cannot understand how this vehicle is not recalled. i have been driving this vehicle, thinking it would keep my family and i safe. this is very dangerous, and millions of people are undoubtedly driving chrysler pacificas that are not structurally safe. i hope that the nhtsa will investigate this. *tr

I have maintained this vehicle extremely well. no visible rust on body, vehicle appears to be in excellent condition. i took vehicle in for routine maintenance and the technician stated that the engine cradle and passenger side sub frame is nearly rusted in half. i was shocked because it is not my primary winter vehicle, and salt exposure is minimal. the technician explained that it is not safe to drive the vehicle because of the risk of drive train falling out when the engine cradle fails to support the engine and transmission. also, the car could break in half if the sub frame fails. how can a vehicle that has been well maintained, looks and drives like new, be unsafe because it isn't structurally sound. the vehicle is driven only about 10000 miles per year. an online search revealed that this is a known issue on this make/model. i cannot understand how this vehicle is not recalled. i have been driving this vehicle, thinking it would keep my family and i safe. this is very dangerous, and millions of people are undoubtedly driving chrysler pacificas that are not structurally safe. i hope that the nhtsa will investigate this. *tr

After getting a routine oil change the dealership told me that my engine cradle (subframe) had a hole in it about the size of a grapefruit. it was rusted through. the engine could fall out. contacted chrysler and they will not fix the problem. the car drives terribly. this is extremely dangerous and should be recalled. *tr

Went to the dealer for a routine oil change and was told that the subframe on the vehicle is rusted out and will need to be replaced. apparently this is quite common with these vehicles. the dealer i took my vehicle to actually gave me pictures of the subframe and it showed cracks and holes in the subframe. something needs to be done with this. i do not mind paying for maintenance, but i believe this goes far beyond maintenance. *tr

Brought to garage due to constant stalling. mechanic advised subframe was rotting out. car only has 83,600 miles. this definitely is not normal wear and tear - defective materials. *tr

I have been informed by two different auto mechanics about substantial rust on the sub-frame at the front of my vehicle. for a 9 year old vehicle this is unacceptable and a safety hazard. *tr

Unusual rusting of the frame and underbody of the car. *tr

I purchased this vehicle not to long ago. then when having my brakes done, my mechanic pointed out the huge rust holes in the engine frame of my car. he said it wasn't safe to drive the vehicle because the engine might fall out. i contacted chrysler but the said there was no recalls on the vehicle. *tr

Numerous complaints from owners of chrysler pacifica (2004 - 2005). the sub -frame of the vehicle was not treated properly for rust or corrosion. the motor mounts to the sub-frame and if the sub-frame is compromised the engine could drop down and destroy all braking and steering capabilities; as well as, catastrophic issues including death. what does it take for chrysler to realize that this is a problem. how does chrysler issue an extended warranty and then rescind the letter. corporate greed at its best. this is a "family vehicle" that we afraid to drive because you do not know when the sub-frame will "give-way" and possibly kill everyone in side or someone else. can i get some help!! please !! *tr

My pacifica 2005 started making popping grinding noises while stopping and taking off plus while turning. i called chrysler and was told that it was the axle gasket and that it was safe to drive but to take care of the problem quickly. well come to find out it was a rotting subframe. there is a recall for this issue for 2008 and up. i called chrysler back and they said sorry wrong year. i could have killed my family because of this issue that chrysler won't admit too. i only have 82,400 miles on my car. *tr

Took car to be inspected and was told the engine cradle was rusting out and the car would not pass inspection. dealer quoted me $2,000 to replace; got second opinion and paid $1,700 to have the cradle replaced. just discovered this website (09/2014), otherwise would have filed this complaint earlier. seeing the number of complaints on this same issue on this website makes me feel chrysler should reimburse me for the money i spent to have this repair done. *tr

Went for routine state inspection and was notified that the subframe has significant rust on the passenger side (engine cradle). this vehicle only has 125,000 miles on it and the subframe should not be rusted out. have called chrysler and although they issued an extended warranty in 2010 which included my vehicle they have since refined this to vehicles made in a 6 week window in 2004. my vehicle was made in june 2004 just a few weeks outside their window. it is obviously a bigger problem as there are tons of similar complaints - rust on the subframe on the passenger side (see full list of complaints at nhtsa and all over the web). this needs to be addressed asap by chrysler. it has left me and my family in a very difficult situation - never mind the safety problem i have exposed my family to over the past year. *tr

Engine cradle was found to be rusting out. saw issue on news, websites, etc. *tr

Chrysler 2005 pacifica has significant engine cradle and other undercarriage rust issues. today at my auto repair shop i took several photographs of the rusted engine cradle, undercarriage and other suspension areas with heavy rusting. called chrysler care 1-800-247-9753 and they kindly told me there was nothing they can do to assist in the repair cost. numerous reports online of repairs being selectively reimbursed by chrysler. how many complaints are required for a recall to be issued or is a class action developing for this issue. thanks. *tr

I have just performed routine (10/03/20014) maintenance on my 2005 chrysler pacifica. the mechanic called to inform me of significant corrosion problem with the cross member (cradle) that supports the engine, transmission, front suspension and steering. his visual inspection, as well as mine, showed more then 75% of the passenger side cradle rusted away. an open case # 25736224 has been established by chrysler customer support. my pacifica was produced september 30, 2004 which is outside of the assembly dates established by chrysler for extended warranty coverage. failure of the cross member (cradle) would cause loss of steering, engine and transmission failure, and severed brake lines. because this is a major safety issue it should be repaired by chrysler corporation. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while servicing the vehicle, the dealer discovered that the cradle on the passenger side was completely rusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

The headlights intermittently would not work and then stopped working completely. i believe this is due to the wiring harness issue that was recall on many other 05 pacificas under 05v066000. my vin does not pull up that it was affected in this recall, but i have this and another issue that i submitted a complaint for that should be covered under the recall. the chrysler company said even though it appears to be the same issue in the recall, since my vin does not show to be apart of that recall, they will not do anything to help fix the costly issue. i do not know where else to go for help. i submitted a complaint through chrysler and they said they would not help unless there was a recall expansion that eventually included my vin, but not to count on it. i told chrysler that just because this vin was missed in the investigation that it was the right thing to do for them to fix it.. i was told they could not and would not help. thank you.. *tr

The vehicle has stalled multiple times during a left turn. apparently many of the 05 pacificas were recalled for this issue, but the chrysler service said my vehicle was not under the recall even though it has the same issue under the recall. 06v432000. since my vin does not pull up the recall they will not cover fixing the vehicle, even though so many other cars were recalled in the same year for this dangerous issue. *tr

Car failed inspection because of rusted out engine cradle (undemember), *tr

Was told by my mechanic that the car would not pass inspection as the front sub-frame that holds up the engine has major corrosion and is a safety concern. checking the internet confirms that my cars condition is not unique. chrysler does have a recall out for this model and this condition but it is only for vehicles in a six week manufacturing window and my vehicle does not qualify. it should. cost of repair i was told by the dealer is $4,100 plus. part alone is $3,870. this needs to be investigated by your organization please. this sounds like the toyota tundra pick-up frame issue. same problem. *tr

When taking the car for an oil change, it was pointed out that our engine cradle was very corroded and rusted through. we have since discovered that this is a known issue with this year, make, and model of car. however, our car was manufactured outside the very narrow range of dates for which an extended 10 year, 150k mile warranty on the engine cradle was made available. the body shop has quoted us $4000 to repair the vehicle, and said the car is very unsafe to drive in it's current condition. given that this issue is so common for this car, it is only a matter of time before someone is killed driving one. chrysler should be forced to issue a recall on all 2004 and 2005 pacificas in order to repair this problem before it is too late for some family. *tr

9/23/14 took my pacifica to shop to have ac fixed once on the lift they informed me that the subframe was rusted out and my car was unsafe to drive. so scared to drive vehicle, i was informed that it would cost 3000. to 5000 to fix. i don't have that kind of money being retired. chrysler informed me that my car was not built between feb. and march 2004 so they wont cover it. how ridiculous is this that they don't stand behind there products. are they waiting for someone to die from this error. *tr

Went to get my 2005 chrysler pacifica inspected and was told the front sub-frame was rusted through. *tr

The cradle that holds the engine is rusting away. *tr

On 9/10/2014 my wife was in a minor fender bender and our 2005 chrysler pacifica had to be taken away on a flatbed tow truck. upon inspection of damage to our front end from the accident the body shop informed they found that our vehicle was unsafe to drive. in addition to the damage and upon my shock and horror they found our passenger side subframe/engine cradle was almost completely rusted out!!! the cost to repair/replace the subframe and labor will be $1500!!! i am in the process of having them replace it because my wife and 2 small children are in this suv daily. i'm thankful that this was found now before it was too late and something god awful would have happened. i'm in the process of talking with chrysler and am looking for assistance in this matter. thank you for your help. *tr

Rusted/rotted subframe/cradle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to shake and vibrate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered severe corrosion on the subframe and engine cradle, which needed to be replaced. the mechanic stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturer's recall. the recall number was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 146,875.

The abs light comes on no matter what i do. took to the dealership, they reset the abs but the problem came back a month later. took it back to the dealer and was told that their engineers were aware of the problem and don't know how to fix it. how am i supposed to know if my brakes are in proper working condition if the chrysler engineers can't figure it? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while the vehicle being serviced, the technician informed the contact that the engine cradle was severely rusted. the technician stated that the cradle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 128,600.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while the vehicle was being inspected for routine maintenance, the mechanic informed the contact that the engine was rusting and the engine cradle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,429.

While driving home, late evening, i reached to turn on windshield washer and when i did that, the headlights went out, radio and a/c went dead, taillights went out. the only electrical components still working were dashlights, doorlocks, turn signals, and security system. engine and power steering still worked. fortunately, there was not much traffic, or it could have been a dangerous situation. i managed to pull into a parking lot and parked to assess things, but found i could not shift out of park because of interlock. car was towed to mechanic, who diagnosed power distribution module failure - replaced the box, but it still has the same symptoms. so far, 12 days in the shop, with no solution in sight. i think such a general system failure does present a safety issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the engine stalled. the contact was able to maneuver the vehicle to side of the road. the vehicle was towed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the power train control module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified about the failure and refused to provide any assistance since the vehicle had previously been repaired under an unknown manufacturer recall. the approximate failure mileage was unknown.

I took my 2005 pacifica in for an oil change and routine maintenance and the mechanic discovered the subframe of my vehicle is rotting and rusting away. he said that this could be a potentially dangerous situation. upon doing research, i've discovered that chrysler is doing nothing to fix the situation. *tr

I took my car in today for an oil change and was told that the engine cradle was severely rusted and unsafe to drive. the repair would cost $2700. i called chrysler customer service for assistance however my car was built august 18, 2004 and not during the time of the extended warranty was issued for cars built feb 23 - mar 31, 2004. i have the same issue as the cars built earlier in the year, however, i am out $2700. why isn't this extended to other pacifica's built in 2004 with the same problem?

While replacing a set of tires at a local shop, the service manager informed me of a rusted engine support frame. he also stated the danger of the engine falling out of the vehicle. the vehicle has been well maintained at the local chrysler dealership with maintenance and inspection reports every 3000 miles. never once has this rusted frame been reported at the chrysler dealership! the last service report during an oil change stated, "checked over everything looked ok". the dealership has reported other maintenance and repair issues but never this one. is chrysler trying to hide this potential safety problem? i've been a long term owner of chrysler products and never had a problem with a rusted-out engine support. the car currently sits in our garage with my wife refusing to drive the vehicle because of the potential safety issue. *tr

The sub frame under the drive train has rusted out to the point that it has little or no structural strength, this has essentially rendered the car inoperative and unsafe to operate. the car has barely 100,000 miles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the shift lever became stuck in the park position. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Engine cradle rusted through. still holding engine however, hearing a popping noise when placed in gear. mechanic stated vehicle not safe to drive. have owned since 2005 and now not able to drive it.

When parking or low speed 2 to 5 mph the gas pedal stick you have to hit it hard it happen to the wife two times and now she dose not like driving it happen to me 3 or 4 times. the 1st time she said what is the matter with you. has this happen to other people [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Engine cradle. *tr

Just took my 2005 chrysler pacifica to my mechanic today, 08/19/2014, and found my undercarriage to be rusting. i was told that it would last only about 1 more year. our chrysler pacifica only has about 109,000 miles on it. it is going to cost well over $3500.00 to replace the undercarriage. i am a disabled veteran, and am on a fixed budget. these costs are taxing myself and my wife, and eating up our savings. we need help to find out if chrysler would be willing to help us out with the cost of fixing our vehicle, or at least meeting us half way. *tr

Tl* the contact own a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated the engine cradle was perforated due to rust. the vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic who confirmed the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 130,000. the vin was unavailable.

My 2005 chrysler pacifica is unsafe to drive due to the front sub-frame/engine cradle completely rusted through. this problem seems to be happening to several pacifica owners all over. this is truley a faulty device which chrysler should recall on and fix or cover the cost to fix this problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated while servicing the vehicle, the dealer advised that the entire sub frame was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 103,235.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the vehicle was being serviced by the dealer when he informed the contact that the entire sub frame was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 103,235.

I have a 2005 pacifica. the car was in for body work, when a mechanic noticed severe rusting on the frame. he stated that the engine, could fall through the body frame! i did a google search and found hundreds of complaints about the problem. there is a story from a tv station in florida covering this story. http://www.nbcmiami.com/investigations/some-chrysler-pacifica-owners-say-they've-had-dangerous-corrosion-problems-with-the-popular-minivan-243624441.html. this is a engineering failure according to my mechanic, who stated they did not included enough drain plugs. my daughter drives this car and i contacted chrysler and they say it is past the warranty. this is unacceptable an engine should never be able to fall out of its mountings!!!!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was restarted and functioned normally. the problem recurred on three occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the motor mount needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 147,000.

The engine cradle has collaped and the motor has dropped about 3". it will be falling out of the car soon due to corrosion on this part. this is the exact part that the 2004 had issues with. the car is now unsafer to drive and needs an estimated $2200 repair. there is an apparent design issue as this car is in excellent shape otherwise. *tr

Took my vehicle in to have a small radiator leak checked out and an oil change as i am planning a trip from sw michigan to chicago in a week. much to my surprise, shock and dismay the mechanic told me that my cars frame and engine suspension is badly rusted and the engine can fall out of my car at any given time. as i drive my car for my job and also help take my grandchildren to and from school i am sickened by this news. then to find out (i bought my car used) that chrysler did a recall but then rescinded the recall really made me angry. i am now stuck with a car i cannot/should not drive and there is no way i can afford to purchase another vehicle. i will never buy a chrysler product again. shame on you chrysler to not stand behind your product. *tr

There was a recall from chrysler made for 2004-2005 pacificas dealing with the engine cradle. they eroded and rusted through. thousands upon thousand of cars were recalled. they than revoked it for a 2 month recall span. this problem has been deadly and fatal and has affected thousands of families. chrysler refuses to fix the warranty that was organically wrote and sent out. they refuse to fix or acknowledge that the problem exist and is deadly for these people who drive the pacifica as their " family transportation". in the past month my 2005 pacifica has stalled out, died, had all roaders, breaks and control arms replaced. all new tires and now i find out my engine cradle has rusted out to where's its not drivable. now the radio stopped working, the air wont turn on if blinkers are all, the entire electrical body has crapped out and chrysler refuses to fix the problems they set the original recall for. there are thousands of people driving these cars with kids, what will it take for someone to fix this issue? death of thousands of kids? multiple accidents? *tr

I recently took my 2005 chrysler pacifica in to have the air conditioning system repaired and the mechanic called and told me that the engine cradle was rusted out and the car was not safe to drive. i did a quick google search and discovered that this is a known problem with pacifica's. according to the information that i found, chrysler originally distributed a letter indicating that it would cover 2004 and 2005 models only to send out a later letter drastically reducing the number of cars that would be covered on the extended warranty. it's apparent that this is a widespread issue. in 1998 ford recalled 2.6 million vehicles for a similar issue. chrysler should follow suit and do the same thing. *tr

While having routine maintenance performed on my vehicle, the technician noticed that the engine cradle and sub frame were corroded and fractured. the vehicle was not repaired and the technician advised it was unsafe to drive. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. we were advised that chrysler is "not participating' in assistance for covering rust damage to engine cradle extended warranty. the failure and current mileage was approximately 84,500. *tr

My car was running great, suddenly all the warning lights on the dash came on- car still ran fine until i parked it, and couldn't get it to come out of gear. finally was able to put in drive, took it to the dodge/chrysler/jeep dealer and told them the problem and i had looked on line and many other vehicles like mine were having the same problem, several suggested it to be the starter switch even though it would be suggested it was the computer (bcm). dealer told me that very thing, it was the bcm and on top of that they tell me my engine cradle was "severely cracked causing the vehicle to be unsafe to drive" cost $5298.00 to fix. needless to say i tried to find out if there was a recall- there must be, my car is only 9yrs old and shouldn't be ready for the scrap yard. well it turns out there was a recall for the engine cradle but only for a select number of pacifica's which of course did not include mine. i would like chrysler to voluntarily recall these cars for the cracked engine cradle, there could be hundreds of people driving out there that don't know they risk their engines falling out while they drive. this could cause serious accidents which no doubt could lead to fatalities. *tr

Our 2005 chrysler pacifica has the motor mounts and the engine cradle rusted out to the point where it's integrity is compromised because it's so bad. the recall chrysler has set forth for their recall of tho does not cover my vehicle because it was made a different month, but i have no idea what chrysler changed after they issued the recall. it is a design flaw that allows water to sit and continually rust and corrode and chrysler will not cover this. *tr

My vehicle is having the same issue as the recall. i contacted chrysler on july 30 2014. and was told that my vin was not apart of the recall. i told them my vehicle is stalling as im going over 50mph my gas tank goes from half full to empty and the e light turns on. if i don't rush to the gas station my car will die as if it had no fuel left. ( leaving me stranded on the side of the road. with my children ). when i do put gas in its very slow and i have to hold the bar back on the gas pump itself or my car will turn the pump handle off. my rpm jumps up and down as im accelerating. it feels like my engine is hesitating. my gas pedal gets stuck while driving and i have to tap it with my foot to unstick it. how is this even safe. to recall some and not others. i'm a stay at home mother to 3 boys under the age of 5 years old. i read online the horror stories of people with the same problem and year make model everything and chrysler is not doing anything to fix the problem. please help me fix this problem before me and my children and everyone else before a serious accident is to happen. as of right now my car is state inspected. but i do not feel safe driving it anymore i so not want to risk the safety of my children's lives. *tr

The abs light started to just flash on and off, even when not braking. then abs started to malfunction causing problem with braking. while i was driving it in downtown nashville at about 25mph, braking down hill, i tapped on the brakes to slow down and i could feel the pedal rapidly pulsating and noticed the abs light turn on and the car was having difficulty stopping. thought i would run the stop sign. in last seconds normal braking occurred. abs light began coming on intermittently, took to shop following day. had front and rear brake replaced. light starting coming on again within a few days, when light comes on problem with brakes. *tr

I'm writing in regards to chrysler's recall nhtsa # 06v432000 no.f44 fuel pump / power train control module software. my vehicle is having the same issue as the recall. i contacted chrysler on july 30 2014. and was told that my vin was not apart of the recall. i told them my vehicle is stalling as im going over 50mph my gas tank goes from half full to empty and the e light turns on. if i don't rush to the gas station my car will die as if it had no fuel left. my gas pedal gets stuck while driving and i have to tap it with my foot to unstick it. i'm a stay at home mother to 3 boys under the age of 5 years old. i read online the horror stories of people with the same problem and year make model everything and chrysler is not doing anything to fix the problem. please help me fix this problem before me and my children and everyone else before a serious accident is to happen.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact was driving approximately 55 mph, the front passenger side tire began to wobble without warning. an independent mechanic stated that the frame was rusted and the engine cradle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while servicing the vehicle, the mechanic discovered that the engine cradle was severely corroded and fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 50,000.

I just received a call from my chrysler dealer telling me my engine cradle has rotted out and there was a recall on this but my vehicle is not included in the build dates covered by the recall. in exploring for more information on the web i have found this is a known safety problem with these vehicles and people are basically driving around in time bombs. can you help me here and get chrysler to own up to this problem? the cost to me out-of-pocket will be $4500. *tr

After taking our 2005 pacifica to a chrysler dealership to be looked at for rattling and knocking noises in the front end and complaints of the car sounding like it was going to fall apart, especially when driving over bumpy roads; i was advised that the engine cradle, subframe, sway bar links and frame bushings needed to be replaced due to rust and corrosion. the cost would be between $3000.00 and $4500.00. we were advised the car was very unsafe to drive. we asked the dealership to take pictures of the front end when they put it up on the lift. when we received the pictures via email, we were horrified by what we saw. we were grateful that we were not involved in what could have been a tragic accident had we not taken the car in to be looked at. we wondered why this happened as we have 3 other cars older than this car. they have been inspected and do no have this problem. after some investigating we have found out this is a common problem with this vehicle, year and make and chrysler is well aware of it, they have no plans to do a recall or advise owners of the problem, or at least not until there is a fatality or some horrific accident due to this faulty product chrysler is putting in their vehicles. we have lost all faith in chrysler.they must think very little of human life. *tr

Car been having problems with ca gage and fuel. car was just filled and only allowed 3 gallons in but said full on gauge. car went about 5 miles before completely shutting off while driving down road causing jerk forward for driver. updated 4/24/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle lost power steering and there was a loud clunky noise under the vehicle. the vehicle was merged to the side of the road where he noticed that the suspension cradle was hanging under the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the technician has not been able to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

Bought the car in january, 2009, the car stop on the freeway, push on the gas would not go, pedal stuck, the coolant systems do not work car will run hot,called chrysler, they were no help is there any thing can be done, you buy a car and it is a piece of junk, all chrysler do is pass the buck as well get stuck with junk. *tr

My husband was in car accident a car hit him on passenger side car flip over on driver side. driver airbag did not deploy the window on driver side exploded in husband face hand went outside of window hit ground and car then flip back on its wheel . *tr

During routine maintenance, discovered severe corrosion to engine cradle. potential is there for catastrophic failure of the engine cradle, causing a collapse. technician at dealership recommended no longer driving vehicle, stating it was unsafe. car is otherwise in excellent condition, having been garaged and carefully maintained throughout its lifetime. this is a potentially serious safety hazard. no notification was provided to me by chrysler that this should be checked. my research shows that chrysler has been aware of this issue for years but they are refusing to assist with replacement of engine cradle. a letter was drafted by chrysler covering certain 2004-2005 pacificas within 10 years of purchase or 150,000 miles. my vehicle falls into this category, since it is less than 9 years old, and had 100,000 miles on it at time of discovery of corrosion. chrysler states my vin does not fall into the range of vehicles that are covered. chrysler also covered vehicles in "cold weather states", which is the range of states we live in. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the engine cradle was severely corroded and fractured. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 86,000.

While getting oil changed, mechanic noticed perforation rust and cracking due to corrosion on the engine cradle. while chrysler had a recall on selected 2005 pacifica for this issue, i contacted their customer service line and was told my vehicle was not covered by the recall. with mine being the same year and showing the exact same problem as was covered in the recall, i think this repair should be included in the general recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated the gauges on the instrument panel failed to operate intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who diagnosed that the electrical system failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 123,000. updated 10/7/14*cn updated 3/11/2014 *js

I took my car to the shop to fix a hub bearing and pulley and was informed by my mechanic that i have a serious problem with my frame, he informed me my frame is rusted and i am in a lot of danger driving this car. he informed me there was an article to look it up online about this issue being a problem with this make and model. i was not aware there were so many articles about this make and model and this rust problem. i cannot believe chrysler knew about this problem and never contact me to warn me of this problem, in which can cost me my life and my family. this is about a 2500.00 job that i feel chrysler should be responsible for. please let me know how i can be helped with this situation. *tr

Returned from mechanic on a maintenance issue, i was told that i need to replace my "k frame" , the front engine cradle was rusted, needs to be replaced as quickly as possible- unsafe to drive. i read multiple complaints on this website for same issue. i hold a copy of an extended warranty which only covers vehicles made in a 6 week time period for the same issue, my pacifica was made 8/16/04 has become ineligible. i was lucky my garage told me others may not be so lucky, an inferior product that was used more than just in a 6 week time frame. *tr

I took the vehicle into the shop because after charging the a/c, the vents were still blowing hot air. after being looked at, i got a call that there was over $3,000 dollars of work that needed to be done! the subframe is completely rusted out and the vehicle is unsafe to drive. i only purchased the car a little over a year ago. i contacted chrysler and was told that since i am the 3rd owner, they would not pay for any of the repairs that need to be done. absolutely ridiculous. the car isn't even worth much more than $5,000, i can't put $3,000 into it! tired of getting the run around from chrysler. they know they have a mistake floating about out there, but will do absolutely nothing to make it right! *tr

I took my car into the local dealership and they told me my front subframe is rusted out and unsafe. they said there was a tsb 13-001-12 that may apply since this a common problem. however due to the mileage it was not covered. this is a safety item that is present in these vehicles which has been documented by the news and all over the internet. this condition can lead to crashes and possible death.i contacted chrysler and they told me there isn't anything they can do. when i was notified about the issue at around 145k miles, there was only a small pin hole in the center of the cradle. at 168k miles there is a hole you can put your fist in. this is a major suspension component, not something subjected to normal wear like a tie rod. i would fully expect to pay for a tie rod, rack and pinion or ball joints. this is different, a major structural component. my vehicle is in good shape and i plan to keep it for the next 5 years. but with the cost of the subframe and the miles it is worthless. this is an issue that needs to be looked into. hopefully it doesn't lead to too many deaths before something is done. *tr

My mechanic has informed me that the sub frame that holds the engine on my 2005 chrysler pacifica has extensive corrosion and has a hole in it the size of a person's fist. he said that the corrosion protection was obviously inadequate and could be a safety issue if i were in an accident. he said i will have to replace it and it will not be an inexpensive job. he said their should be a recall because this should not happen. apparently there is no recall. *tr

I experienced violent vibration and or/shake in the steering wheel. with a thumping under my feet .when i got home i jacked up my car to see what was going on. and was shocked to see the rear motor mount had broken through the cross member and not much attachment remaining. *tr

My local mechanic was looking for a recurring rattle in the front right wheel area, and asked me to look at the corrosion on the front subframe. he commented that he knew chrysler had a known problem with this frame and that he also knew that chrysler is unwilling to cover the cost to repair this inferior portion of the vehicle. the internet is full of others who have also experienced the same problem. i am asking nhtsa to intercede with chrysler and encourage them to cover the repair of this potentially fatal flaw in their product, and have a recall issued for all models with this problem, and not the narrow one month manufacturing window that chrysler seems to think is adequate to cover with an extended warranty. *tr

Front engine cradle there was a letter sent by chrysler back in november of 2010 that "we are extending the warranty period on your front engine cradle because some vehicles operated in areas of high road salt usage, may experience engine cradle corrosion resulting in a driveability vibration and or shake. this engine cradle extended warranty coverage applies to chrysler pacifica model years 2004-2005." i have called chrysler twice and was told that my car is not in the serial number range and i just paid over $2450 to have my car repaired. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the low beam headlights were activated and then failed to illuminate. a certified mechanic replaced both bulbs and the failure persisted. there was a recall related to the similar failure under nhtsa campaign id number 05v066000 (exterior lighting). the manufacturer was notified and they informed that the vin was not included. the vehicle had not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the engine cradle was completely corroded. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 120.000.

Reference tsb 13.001-12, 2005 chrysler pacifica suspension service bulletin, and nhtsa action number 10044109. a letter was sent to some 2004-2005 chrysler pacifica owners that the front engine cradle and suspension mount frame was prone to corrosion problems. the warranty was extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles to owners in states that use road salt, cold weather states. we live in pennsylvania, which is considered a cold weather state. our pacifica was inspected in april 2014. we informed the station that we were experiencing some vibration in the front end of the vehicle. we were informed that the cradle assembly and mount was rusted through and because of safety issues they had to be replaced before it would pass inspection. the cost was $2,702.08. the vehicle had 122,638 miles, under the warranty threshold of 150,000. when we learned of this situation we called chrysler. they informed me that only pacifica's manufactured between a certain time frame were covered. they could not tell me the time frame, but our vehicle was not covered. to make matters worse, the new cradle assembly is exactly the same as the original part. no corrective actions have been taken to prevent the rusting. there are other cases similar to mine on the internet. state dmv?s are failing these vehicles for safety issues, they are unsafe to drive. how can chrysler ignore these serious safety issues? i am requesting full reimbursement of $2,702.08, plus request action be taken against chrysler so that all 2004-2005 pacifica's are repaired before serious accidents occur, if they haven't already.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that he was informed during routine maintenance that the engine cradle was corroded. as a result, the vehicle depeveloped a crack on the right hand side. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for repair. the manufacturer was notified of defect. the approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

The subframe in my vehicle is rusted out. chrysler acknowledged this issue due to possible subframe failure that could cause a catastrophic failure which could lead to an accident. extended warranty was issued for 2004 and 2005 models of my vehicle and those were repaired. i have the exact damage listed in the acknowledgement that came out in 2010. however i am told that because my vehicle was built in october 2005 i am not covered. i meet all the criteria listed in the acknowledgement for a replacement. no where in the letter does it state what month your vehicle was built in to be covered by the warranty. the fix for this issue is costly to the consumer. i have made several calls and sent several emails to chrysler in regards to this matter and have brushed aside with basically "sorry about your luck". *tr

I took my newly purchased 2005 chrysler pacifica to my mechanic to get the brakes serviced, and was told that the engine cradle was completely rusted out and the engine was in danger of falling out! my mechanic was extremely concerned (he is a friend and an honest mechanic who runs a very reputable repair and body shop in ottawa, ks). i called chrysler before i purchased the car to see if their were any recalls on it, and was told their was not. the car is otherwise in perfect condition, no damage and very little wear inside and out. it was clear to my mechanic that this was due to some defect in the vehicle, and should not happen on a 10 year old car that is in as good of condition as mind is with only 110000 miles on it. to have a new engine cradle put it, it would cost over $4000. i cannot afford that, so we are putting in a reconditioned one, inspected to make sure it has no wear or rust on it, and we are painting and putting additional undercoating on it as to prevent any such recurrences. after looking online, i have since learned this is a widespread problem, and is effecting a large number of owners, and is much more widespread than chrysler is willing to admit. i called them, and my car is supposedly not one effected in their 3-4 week window of production, yet it was completely rusted to the point of possibly causing a serious and even fatal car accident. *tr

My engine sub frame is heavily rusted creating a dangerous situation for my motor to falls or loose control of my vehicle putting my wife and child in danger. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the engine block was corroded causing the engine to become unstable. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the under carriage needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileage was 137,000. the vin was unavailable.

I took my 2005 pacifica for a oil change in nov.2013 mechanic called me over to show me the engine cradle was dangerously rotted and i would probably need to replace it before the engine fell out! it was the only thing that was rusty under the car. i believe the metal it was made of was defective, or low quality. *tr

The 2005 chrysler pacifica is known for the sub frame rotting causing a un-safe condition where the engine could fall out. i took my car to a local shop and they said my frame is all rotted out. i took my car into chrysler and it turns out it is not covered under a recall or extended warranty. what worries me is how many others are on the road with the same condition. *tr

While i have heard some sounds from the suspension (front) for over a year, it was only this month (may 2014) that the problem was diagnosed. the engine cradle on my vehicle is rusted and has holes in it. per the mechanic, it is unsafe to drive until it is fixed (which he estimated as costing in excess of $1,000). after doing a little research, i contacted chrysler only to find out that they would not cover this defect since my vehicle was manufactured in may 2004 and they only cover it for 10 yrs/150k miles for vehicles manufactured up through march 2004 (if in the "salt belt"). so while they acknowledge this specific problem, they would not apply the warranty because my manufacture date is two months beyond their cutoff date. talking to auto mechanics and searching online seems to reveal that this is a significant problem with older pacificas. based on this information, i strongly believe that chrysler should cover a defect like this since it is likely widespread (if not issue an actual recall like toyota did on their tacomas for rusted frames a few years ago). i do have a case number with chrysler now in which they noted my problem. i won't include that number here because this is a public record. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while traveling 25 mph, the engine light illuminated and the temperature gage indicated that the vehicle had overheated. the vehicle started to shake and the air conditioner fan stopped working. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fan motor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 185,000.

I was driving on the highway going about 55 (mph) when i went over a pothole. after that my car started making a rattling noise. my mechanic checked the car and said it was the rack and pinion but then he discovered that the whole engine cradle was rusted and corroded and told me it was very dangerous for me to drive the vehicle until i made the proper repaired which is replacing the entire engine cradle. *tr

My whole engine cradle is rusted and corroded through. my mechanic said it is dangerous to drive, it is appears to be a known issue with chrysler. i was not warned of the problem by chrysler. *tr

While getting a safety inspection of my vehicle it was discovered that there is considerable rust on both sides of the engine cradle. after doing some research i found that this is not an isolated issue and then contacted chrysler customer assistance center and was told that my car was built outside of an extended warranty that was given to other 2004 & 2005 pacificas for the exact same issue. after much checking i was told there was nothing they could do. *tr

Violent shaking of 2005 chrysler pacifica. took 2005 chrysler pacifica in for inspection and was told the engine cradle crossmember was rotted and the bolts that hold the power steering rack and engine up were missing. mechanic told me he would not release the 2005 chrysler pacifica back to me because it was unsafe to drive. called chrysler and they told me they would do nothing to repair it. *js

The 2004-05 chrysler pacifica subframes are defective, they rust and corrode to the point of being unsafe to drive. this has been an issue that been reported to the nhtsa before. a twenty year old car's subframe should not rust and corrode to the point that the engine could fall out, much less a nine year old car like mine and many others who have reported this. found out chrysler first offered an extended warranty of 10yrs 150,000 for people who live in high salt usage states, such as minnesota where i live. my car qualified so i called chrysler and the guy said take it to the dealership and they will take care of it under warranty. took it to mckays family dodge in st. cloud and glen ertl lifted it up, took pictures for chrysler to see, and then told me my car wasn't under warranty. in the process of lifting my car up mckays somehow broke my motor mount which i was told later by my regular mechanic and it now made a clunking sound when i accelerate and feels very unsafe to drive. glen told us to "prove it" that he had broke it, very good business practices. called chrysler back and they told us it was a new employee who told me it covered under warranty but it actually wasn't even though i was holding a letter from chrysler saying all 2004-05 pacifica's under the criteria i mentioned above were qualified for the repair under warranty. this is a dangerous problem that many others have reported and it needs to be addressed. thank you for any help you can offer. *tr

While starting to accelerate going onto the expressway, the vehicle just stopped. there was power from the battery but the car just stalled. it was horrible winter weather with extreme cold temperatures so the car was towed to a reputable nearby auto repair. it took two days but they found the problem to be a bolt on the water pump that had sheared off flying into the engine which in turn destroyed the timing chain and the entire engine. i called chrysler in an attempt to find out if this had been another issue with the 2005 pacifica model but their response was asking me if we had it towed to an authorized dealer. the engine had to be rebuilt which was our only cost saving option but the mechanic that worked on the car stated he had never in all of his years in the business seen a bolt shear off of a water pump inside the engine and it should never have happened. chrysler told me to take the defective parts to an authorized dealer who confirmed that it shouldn't have happened but when i called chrysler back with the findings from the dealer, all they said was that they would make note of the problem and present it to a committee for review. while this vehicle was still under warranty we had to have the back end seal replaced 3 or 4 times which kept breaking until chrysler finally agreed to replace the whole back end without explanation as to why it kept happening. there seems to be a problem with this make and model which i believe could case injury if the vehicle were to stop in heavy traffic without warning. we were out of state when this happened and our son was returning the vehicle to our home ( an approx. 10 mile trip from west bend wi. to jackson wi) after having new tires put on it at our request. *js

I was driving and getting ready to turn at a light and as soon as i started to turn my car turned off. also when i brake somewhat fast it makes a big clunking sound. also ever since i've had the car it seems to shift pretty hard. i am mostly concerned with is turning off on me while i am driving though. *tr

Sticky gas pedal; a/cwater drains inside passenger cabin. *tr

2005 chrysler pacifica. consumer writes in regards to engine and headlight problems. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle stalled twice, within the last 3 years. both times, he was making a hard turn, when the engine stopped. he wa able to maintain control of the vehicle and re-started it, without any problem. the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, who found nothing wrong, other than throttle body build-up, which he cleaned. also, the headlight would intermittently go out. the bulb did not seem to fit securely in the harness, which caused a short and eventually the bulb blew out. the problem seemed to be more prominent on the passenger side. the driver's side bulb was less than an ideal fit, but there were no problems with it going out. the bulb was replaced numerous times, along with the wiring harness. *jb

I have a 2005 chrysler pacifica i just bought it about 7 months ago. i took it in for a routine oil change about a month ago, when the mechanic tells me that my subframe that holds up the motor is badly rusted and that my motor could fall out anytime. going to the shop next week due to how unsafe it is! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while the vehicle was having routine maintenance performed, the technician mentioned that the sub frame was completely rusted and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,818 and the current mileage was 141,164.

The vehicle over heated on me causing the car to turn off when opened the hood the hose connecting to the radiator was completely off , the vehicle shuts off on me when driving. *tr

Had vehicle in for brake service. technician showed me (with pictures) the problem with the engine cradle rusting out in multiple locations. in my research of this issue, i found numerous other incidents of this problem with little or no assistance from chrysler. this is a huge safety issue and could lose the engine at any time causing possible severe injury. would like chrysler to step up and get the recall out to all pacifica owners. *tr

I live in pennsylvania where the winters are harsh and salt is used. i went to get my car inspected and it failed do to rusted/holes in the carriage and rusted/holes in the rocker panels. i found an article online http://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/minivan-owners-want-chrysler-to-concede-rust-problems-241535881.html so i contact chrysler as well and spoke to two different people and was told my pacifica was outside the time frame as well. can you tell me why 2005 pacifica's are listed as having the problem if they time frame is in 2004. my car was made march 18, 2005 so it is not eligible. i ask why not??? i am having the same issue as the other "time framed" vehicles. is my life not as worthy as the "time framed" lives??? i think this is all a bit ridiculous. i believe chrysler needs to fix this problem before someone gets hurt. having the carriage of your vehicle rust through without even knowing that its doing it is a safety issue!! if i'm expected to keep my car up for safety reasons then why is chrysler not expected to fix a problem they know if wrong no matter what the "time frame". i would appreciate someone contacting me asap. i am not working at this time and do not have the money to come up to get this fixed. i took it to an autobody shop and was told that to get the carriage and the rocker panels fixed it would cost me $3066. so why am i the one who has to come up and fix chrysler's problem that they know is a problem and refuse to fix because of a 'time frame'. by the way when i asked to have them reconsider and have someone look into my problem i was told a decision was already made and we aren't responsible. who is going to be responsible when my car rusts in half and i happen to drive it and it just falls apart? thank you *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while driving at speeds over 50 mph, a vibration was present. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that the engine cradle and the sub frame had rusted. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 113,000. updated 06/27/14*lj the tie rods and lower control arms were replaced. updated 07/08/14

While driving and turning the steering column makes a horrible whining noise, then stopped completely. i could not turn the wheel and the car stalled. i had fixed it once before. it cost $1,200.00 and now it is doing it again. the repair shop will not fix it again, they said it is a dealer problem. i have been round and round with the chrysler corp. and of course, they will not fix it or reimburse me. rusted undercarriage is also worrying me - just waiting for an accident and looking up lawyers. but money is so much more important to this company rather than human life. i had purchased insurance for this vehicle for just such an emergency - and when i called, both times, they denied the coverage. i cancelled the policy after paying $1,500.00 into it and got back 355.00. never, ever again with this company. *tr

Engine cradle completely rusted out. discovered during inspection. mechanic says the vehicle is unsafe to drive in the current condition and the engine could possibly fall out! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the sub frame was perforated due to rust. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated that the engine cradle and suspension cross member was rusted. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 149,000 the consumer was informed, her vehicle did not qualify for the free repair, as the vehicle was built in september 2004. updated 06/17/14 updated 06/24/14 ma updated 06/25/2014 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that once he removed pressure from the accelerator pedal, the pedal would become very resistant to being depressed again. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000.

After an oil change i was informed the engine cradle was rusted through and was dangerous to drive. i called the local dealership and was told that my car didn't qualify for the extended warranty. now i have a car that is dangerous to drive. the cost to fix it is more than it is worth. thanks chrysler, i will never own another of their vehicles. *tr

Undercarriage corrosion as reported by other owners. *tr

While having work done, it was discovered that the sub frame on my vehicle is rotted right through. i was told not to drive in this condition as it is very dangerous. the dealer i bought the car from will not take any responsibility claiming it was sold as-is. i found a multitude of information on the internet stating that this is a known issue with this year and model vehicle. i contacted the chrysler corporation and they refuse to do anything to fix the problem. they claim the only vehicles they will fix were manufactured between february and march of 2004 and my vehicle was manufactured in november of 2004. this is the same problem they are aware of regardless of when the vehicle was manufactured. it is a defective part that can cause the engine to fall out of the car if it should break while driving and can potentially cause a fatal crash. if they are taking responsibility for some cars with this problem, they should take responsibility for all cars having the exact same issue. because your organization has not forced them to do a recall, they are turning away consumers. this issue needs to be addressed and because the cause is their defective part, they need to be responsible to replace the frame on my car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that during a routine maintenance, the dealer found that the sub frame was rusted and there was potential for the engine to fall out. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 162,000.

Vehicle brought in for state safety inspection. during visual inspection of vehicle, obvious hole in frame found due to rust/corrosion. vehicle is not covered under 6 week window chrysler corporation currently covers. vehicle is unsafe, fails state safety inspection and at this time owner will bear cost. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would intermittently jerk forward followed by a knocking noise from the front and bottom of the vehicle. the contact had not taken the vehicle for diagnostic testing. both dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while being serviced by a private mechanic, it was found that the engine cradle was extremely rusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 103,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle exhibited a loud, abnormal noise. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the sub-frame was completely corroded and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 150,000.

While getting service at local chrysler dealership, was notified that the engine cradle was rusted through and the vehicle was not safe to drive. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the headlights intermittently failed to function. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 101,000.

The forward engine cradle is completely rusted through. my mechanic said it is unsafe to drive. *js

Frame has a 7 inch rusted out gash that the car serviceman has said he's never seen anything like it before. called chrysler and they refuse to cover the cost because its after warranty,and after reading many articles,this seems to be a very common and very unsafe issue for 2004 and 2005 pacificas. *tr

Engine cradle/sub-frame is rusted through on both sides. the gaps 1/4" to 2" wide extend for 15-20". my mechanic lifted my car so i can see the damage, he says it is unsafe to drive it because of all front suspension and steering is supported by the frame. when driving over potholes i hear loud thumps coming from front suspension area. i'm expecting chrysler's recall or reimbursement for projected $2500-3000 repair. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the frame was rusted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage and vin was not available.

While getting oil change, technician noticed considerable amount of corrosion on the sub frame, also referred to as the engine cradle. independent technician (sycamore tire co.) and chrysler service department deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive: sub frame needed to be replaced. *tr

My 2005 chrysler pacifica has what appears to be abnormal corrosion on the frame. this was first brought to my attention by an investigative report by nbc5 chicago. i had my car examined by a mechanic who took photographs and warned me of a safety issue related to this corrosion. i have reached out to chrysler and the first response appeared to be a "scripted" response saying they were "sorry about the rust, but there is not recall", i have since escalated it within chrysler. i would like to open a claim with nhtsa since this problem appears to be fairly wide spread and needs to be addressed by the manufacturer, before people start to get injured or lives are lost due to this serious product defect. *tr

We took our car in to locate a possible leak and while investigating the leak, our repair shop noticed a golf ball size hole and rust on the passenger cradle arm and reccommended us not to drive. after researching i have found we are not the only owners of the 2005 chrysler pacifica with this issue. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for an unrelated service where they noticed that the front cross member was completely rusted. the dealer advised the vehicle was not safe to drive. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Advised by local mechanic in december that rust was developing on undercarriage of engine. after numerous news reports and reading of info on the internet of similar problems called chrysler customer care. i was told since it was not in the window of the cars that they are extending the warranty on rust to 10 years or 150k miles there was nothing they could do for me. if they do extend the warranty in the future they will let me know. *tt

I own a 2005 chysler pacifica with excessive sub frame rust that holds up the engine of the car. a mechanic brought it to my attention when he was inspecting the tie rods. i saw multiple holes maybe 3" in diameter! there is also crack lines in the frame running from end to end. i'm afraid to have my wife drive it to work in the event the engine falls out of the car while driving. i called chrysler recall department and they said my year is not covered? my car was manufactured on may 21, 2003 and chrysler says cars manufactured forward from february 23, 2004 would be repaired! what difference does the manufacturing date make?! faulty steel is faulty steel no matter when it was used by chrysler in their cars! can chrysler be held accountable to [xxx] (we don't have the money to buy another vehicle! “parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).” *tt

I have a 2005 chrysler pacifica that has engine subframe rust - completely rusted - undrivable, extremely dangerous. chrysler issued a warranty extension in 2010 for all 2004 and 2005 pacificas for this problem and then rescinded it stating that it would only fix those that fell within a 6 week build date - feb 23-march 31, 2004- which mine did not. however, it has covered others - whom i know personally - at 100% after constant appeals and letters and a story which aired on channel 5 chicago news on january 24 and april 15, 2014. i have contacted channel 7, 5 and 9 and will not stop until this is fixed. it upsets me that this is not getting fixed when there is an obvious problem - one in which chrsyler took responsibility for and then decided not to take responsibility. *tr

I am a single mom of 2 boys 8 & 4. i drove 3 hours away with my sister who is married with a 1 yr old boy and home totaling more than 6 hours. the next day i was driving out of the church parking lot with my boys in the car when i hear a huge clunk. i thought i had just blew a tire, which was infuriating because i'd just spent $400 on replacing tires 2 days prior, but when i got out the tires were fine. i drove 1 mile home and told my brother in law and dad about the problem. they both crawled under and saw the sub frame all rusted out and cracked. i took it to a neighborhood mechanic who quotes around 2k to fix. i had another come look at the car and quoted around the same. both said it was not to be driven at all. the noise was quite likely the engine rocking around, and could have literally fallen out. i called chrysler and was told that i was out of the window to get any help. the wear and tear was normal for my cars age and mileage. i would not get any help. i just want it noted that i have read articles with many complaints. does someone have to die first? a 6 hour drive and 3 children very easily could have been without their moms if my engine had fallen out when i was going down the highway at 75mph. shame on chrysler and shame on anyone who knows about this problem and does nothing! *tr

I noticed that something was looking weird about my car and something seemed hanging really low. i went to have it looked at right away and they told me that my cradle was rotting and it needed to be fixed or my engine was going to fall to the ground if i did not get this taken care of. i have had nothing put problems with this car. it seems like once i fix one thing something else goes wrong. i have spent over 3,000 dollars on this car so far to fix it and now this. i am beyond irritated. *tr

I wanted to bring to your attention a safety condition with certain years on the chrysler pacifica. many of the pacificas engine cradles are severely rusted; to the point of if a break occurs the engine will fall out of the vehicle. this issue is mainly on years 2004-2005. (i own a 2005 model with severe rusted engine cradle.) the estimated cost of this repair is between $2,500 and $3,000. i have contacted chrysler several times about this safety issue, the 1st time was nov of 2013 with the most recent being 4/1/2014. chrysler just says ?we?re looking into it?. (ref case# 24293830) i have contacted the minnesota attorney general who sent a letter to chrysler, but they declined coverage on my pacifica. i have also filed a complaint with the national highway traffic safety administration. chrysler has acknowledged this issue by extending the warranty on certain build dates, (see letter below): checkout an nbc news report on this issue: www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/minivan-owners-want-chrysler-to-concede-rust-problems-241535881.html. my vehicle has been diagnosed by two mechanics, one of which is roseville chrysler-jeep. and both agree that the engine cradle must be replaced. my vehicle is in perfect condition. the rusted engine cradle would never be noticed by a common person. someone could have this issue and not know it unless a mechanic would happen to notice it. luckily mine did! in light of the recent gm issues with ignorance of the power steering issue i would think that chrysler would try and get ahead of this serious safety issue. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that she took her vehicle into the dealer for inspection and they stated that the engine cradle corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 81,000.

I own a 2005 chrysler pacifica which was purchased new. the car was built in december of 2004. the frame components supporting the engine are badly corroded, so much so that there is little structural support left on one side of the vehicle. it is no longer structurally sound. chrysler has acknowledged this defect in cars made in a 6 week period between february and march of 2004, and awarded an extended warranty to these vehicles. my vehicle is exhibiting the same failure mechanism and chrysler should acknowledge that this defect is a design and/or production flaw which should also be covered by the extended warranty. *tr

Was having oil changed when tech called my attention to the subframe having holes and corrosion.i live in a salt state (ohio). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 a chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the instrument panel failed to operate for over an hour. the failure recurred sporadically. additionally, the headlights would function intermittently. there was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 05v066000 (exterior lighting). the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician informed the contactthat the faulty wiring harness would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was unavailable.

I was driving along returning from the market and i was approaching a redlight. i applied the brakes and all the lights begin to flicker and the car stalled. i started the car back up and the dashboard lights or cluster instrument panel was black. the headlights still work, but no brake lights. before that my driver seat power went out and my headlight bulbs keep blowing. i don't know what to do. im a single mom, full time worker, full time student on a very tight budget, im too scared to check if my engine cradle is rusted. i don't need anymore bad news about this car. i changed the fuse for the cluster panel and it works fine for awhile (*couple of hours) and then its back to black when i apply the brakes. what is going on? chrysler needs to setup and fix our cars because they had no problems accepting our bailout. *tr

I took my 2005 chrysler pacifica in for a oil change and safety inspection and was informed that my subframe/ engine cradle has rusted through and is no longer safe to drive the car is less than 10 years old...this is very unsafe as i drive this car everyday with 2 kids any help would be appreciated. the service agent working on my car said we were lucky it has not fallen out yet and had a serious accident. *tr

Own a 2005chrysler pacifica limited fully loaded whichwas purchased new. the car was built in august 2004. i took it in for inspection in december 2013 and it was discovered the engine cradle supporting the engine was badly corroded and would need replaced to pass inspection and is a safety issue. chrysler has acknowledged this defect in cars made in a 6 wk period and awarded an extended warranty to these vehicles but not mine.. this is a design flaw in the cheap material used in production and i should given the extended warranty. my wife and grandchildren were at risk while driving it and didn't know it i am a decorated veteran and will be contacting the president, mrs obama and initiating a class action lawsuit and the local newschannel.. i have no choice but to fix it but seek reimbursement for the extended warranty.chrysler needs to own up and do the right thing before some lives are lost. core values: integrity first, service before self & excellence in all we do! you don't want to end up like gm do you? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that there was an excessive rattling noise from the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the upper and lower tie rods in addition to performing a front-end alignment. the mechanic also stated that the front sub frame was excessively corroded. the manufactured was made aware of the failure. the sub frame was not repaired. the failure mileage was 132,000. updated 06/10/14*lj updated 06/13/2014*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph over a patch of ice, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the guard rail. the front and side air bags failed to deploy. the front passenger suffered injuries to the upper body. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for further inspection. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 120,000.

Subframe rusted out completely. my mechanic found it in a routine check. unsafe to drive. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the frame was rusted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 126,422.

Started when backing and turning wheel to left a clunk occurred and left wheel felt 'stuck'. thought it may have had something to do with the extremely frigid temperatures of the season. a short time later i felt clunking under my feet when driving over dips or bumps at any speed. for some i thought it was again the idler arms or ball joints as i have had many many suspension repairs. oddly it was never mentioned by anyone at this chain repair shop that the engine cradle was of any concern. i did bring my car in to a different chain repair shop for a determination of the clunking problem and was shown when putting the transmission into reverse the engine fell way down then was shown the very rusted out engine cradle and given an estimate of $1800.00 for repair with a used cradle. i then took the car to an independent repair shop to verify the need of the cradle..the charges to be slightly less. i called chrysler and was told the car had to be taken to a chrysler dealership repair shop for an estimate but that it was already known that there would be very little to no benefit. however if there was any monetary benefit it would not begin to cover any of the repair cost. by the way, the right rear quarter panel and lift door are rusted also. when i purchased the car 3 1/2 years ago the rust was beginning-i can now stick a finger thru the rust on the quarter panel. have seen only one other pacifica with surface rust. it's very embarrassing to me as not many cars on the road have any rust at all. are my young passengers safe?? i am stuck with this money and possible death trap. i still have 1 1/2 years of payments. bummer. *tr

Bought this car used from a dealer owned the car for approx 8 months we were making a right hand turn heard this really loud noise and the car would no longer run. we were told the subframe and motor mounts were broken. now 1 1/2 years later my car has been acting very strange the transmission is slipping the car wont go if you step on the gas and my mechanic has informed me that once again i have broken motor mounts. i have owned this car for almost 3 years and have only put about 30,000 miles on it this should not be happening. *tr

Took vehicle to mechanic for routine maintenance. upon inspecting the underside of the vehicle the subframe of the vehicle is rusting and has holes some as large as three to four inches in diameter. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the engine cradle was severely corroded and exhibited holes. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 65,087.

My vehicle was recently found to have a rusted out engine cradle during a routine inspection. i have contacted chrysler, and they will not take any responsibility for the repair. my mechanic has tried to find one in a junk yard to replace it, but every pacifica in the junk yard has a rusted out engine cradle. they know this is a problem and refuse to take responsibility. my state has mandatory inspections. i shudder to think of what will happen when someone is driving down the road unaware and their engine falls out. *tr

I am seeing a lot of complaints regarding rust and corrosion issues with the engine cradle on 2004-2005 chrysler pacificas. please go back to the main frame page and click on the "service bulletins" tab under the 2005 chrysler pacifica recalls list, then click on the "associated document" in the first service bulletin labeled : service bulletin no.: wb-d-10-34 component(s): engine nhtsa id number: 10045080 it reads that, in an effort to demonstrate its commitment to your continued satisfaction, chrysler group pacifica's llc has extended the warranty for the front engine cradle to 10 years or 150,000 miles (whichever occurs first). this warranty coverage applies to chrysler pacificas model years 2004-2005. please take your vehicle to your local chrysler dealer where it can be inspected and replaced free of charge if necessary! if you have already replaced this component at your cost, then you are entitled to a refund; but must submit a photo copy of your invoice and receipt to: chrysler customer assistance center po box 21-8007 auburn hills, mi 48321-8007 you may also call our customer service center for more information at : 1-800-247-9753 (8am - 8pm est. monday-friday) (9am - 5pm est. saturday) *tr

I was having my vehicle inspected and was informed that my engine cradle was rusting through. i checked out the problem on line and found out that this is a recognized problem with 2004 pacifica's and that chrysler has offered an extended warranty due to manufactures defect. however there is only a one month period (in-service date) that applies to the warranty. you can put your fist through the engine cradle. engine vibrates and we are concerned that it will fall out of the car and kill someone. we wont let our kids drive it anymore and cant afford to replace it. it is apparent that this is a common safety problem that could result in serious injury and chrysler not only made no attempt to contact buyers, but also fails to accept responsibility for the manufactures defect. please do your jobs and protect us from this obvious defect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nhtsa please notice how many people have submitted this problem. over 50 just since this january. subframe corrosion to the point the mechanic didn't even think it should be driven home. engine, transmission, front wheels could all fall at any moment. why hasn't anyone done anything about this? i see over 50 people have complained about this very problem since only this january. luckily we noticed it, hate to think of all the other pacifica drivers out there that have no idea the danger they are in. what will it take? one death? two deaths? how many people, chrysler? this is obviously a major problem and needs to be fixed at no cost to the consumer. who has $2500 to repair their car? not us. will be contacting chrysler to no avail i'm sure but worth a try. *tr

Our regular mechanic has determined that the undercarriage of my car is rusted and rotted to the point where it is unsafe to drive . car was brought in due to electrical failure as mentioned above . i have never received recall notices . i spoke with a chrysler rep today and there is nothing we can do because its not with in the recall time frame . *tr

While operating my 2005 chrysler pacifica limited edition i heard a loud clunking, popping, sound coming from my front end, which was exacerbated when i turned either left, or right. also, i have a constant shaking which i feel through my steering wheel, which becomes more pronounced while i am braking. anytime i drive over any type of bump, pothole, or even just an uneven road surface it clunks. it sometimes makes a clunking sound even when i am operating on an even road surface. as i start pulling away from a stopped position, i often feel, and hear a jerking & lugging, which sounds like the engine is moving around inside the sub frame (engine mounts). i brought the vehicle to a local independent mechanic who informed me