CarComplaints.com Notes: 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 cradle rots? 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.
If you have a 2004-05 Pacifica, make sure to have your mechanic inspect your sub-frame for rust and corrosion.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,400 miles
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2004 Chrysler Pacifica with approx. 46,000 miles logged. Electric seats, driver and passenger no longer adjust. Also, driver memory and pedal height adjustment inoperative. As my spouse and I are about 12" different in height, she is no longer able to drive the car. When she attempted to drive it, she was up against the steering wheel and said it was too dangerous.
Air conditioner makes hissing sound every few seconds. Door seals were not fitted properly, let water leak into car. Seat module failed after only a couple of weeks.
Rear hatch would not work. In for repair 3 times. Ront end thumps upon hard braking. In for repair 4 times with no resolution. Car will not start. In for repair currently for the 3rd time. Drivers seat moves upon acceleration and stopping. In for repair 4 times, still not resolved. Cd player has static between songs. Replaced cd player once. Still happens without resolution.
While entering a construction zone on interstate 95 on mayland near perryville, I was travelling approximately 10 mph and was struck from the rear by a Mazda 6 traveling at a higher rate of speed. There were no skid marks. When my car, a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica was struck in the rear, the drivers seatback failed and I was thrown in the back seat against my 14 year old daughter. The seatback crushed her knee and she was taken to teh hospital. The passanger side front seat also failed in a similar fachion and my wife slide into my 12 year old, she was not injured. My 9 year old was in the third row seat which was broken in the crumple of the rear, and was taken to the hospital as she was complaining of shortness of breath, she is okay now as I wrinte this.
Power seat/memory failed since new. Startedwith lumbar support inoperable. Memory module had 8 failures flag. Dealer reset computers. Since then, power seat/pedal function & memory fails intermittently and frequently, often leaving seat in full back position (making it dangerous for short drivers).
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- Temecula, CA, USA