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:
2 / 10
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
71,186 miles
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The vehicle does when in reverse and you step on the accelerator. Gas gauge reads empty even with fuel in it and fluctuates between empty and full. Vehicle stalls when going around a corner or coming to a stop.. foul smell coming from the exhaust into the cab. All dash gauges go off. Check engine light is on. Received two different codes 1) O2 sensor bad & 2) P1861.
Took a short drive. Turned off the vehicle. After a couple minutes smoke and flames were coming out of the hood. Grabbed a fire extinguisher opened the hood and put out the fire on the passenger side. The air filter housing was melted.embers were still spreading along the insulation attached to the hood. Manually removed the spreading embers with some tools. Not sure the cause. Also why is the insulation made of a material that is not fireproof?
The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving approximately 55 mph in the rain, the instrument panel lighting and the ABS indicator began to flash. In addition, the windshield wipers stopped working, the vehicle suddenly jolted forward, and stalled. The next day, after restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a burning odor and saw flames emitting from under the driver's seat. The contact reached down and pulled out the seat memory module, which was on fire. The fire department was not called. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to shaver Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Fiat (3888 thousand oaks blvd, thousand oaks, ca 91362) to obtain a quote for repair parts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
- Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
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The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the accelerator pedal was being depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact also stated that there was a hard shift when the vehicle shifted between the gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the air intake needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred, intermittently. The contact also stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle was jump started however, the vehicle would stall. The vehicle towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the tcm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
I drove to my friends house, and 15 minutes later my car was engulfed in flames! the fire chief said it was an electrical problem that started the fire. My car was not running, and I was not in it.
2 times I have had my running and the doors lock. I had to call a locksmith. Now the locks go on and off and the headlight and inside lights come on when turned off? this has happened when car was in park but also the locking and unlocking while driving.
When we purchased the car I noticed when I selected the seat setting it said it was set. When I went to drive the vehicle again I selected seat one and it had the error messages as in the pictures.
My vehicle, while in motion on a city street, became uncontrollable. This happened when I accidentally hit the key in the ignition and it turned it to the off position. I suddenly lost control of the steering, brakes and nearly my mind! luckily I was able to get the car into neutral and roll to a stop. I feel lucky to have gotten out of the situation with my life! if I had been on a busier street, going at a faster speed, I am certain the situation would have lead to dire consequences.
The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that there was a progressing failure in which the vehicle was randomly stalling. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but, as the failure continued, it took longer than normal to get the vehicle to restart. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would start due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the VIN was not included in a manufacturer recall to address the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was not available.
Driving after 45 minutes to 1 hr stop for short break (approximately 15 minutes). Shut car off then upon returning to car the car won't start. Tries too or hesitates. Call triple aaa they hook it up to computer can't find anything wrong. Starter good, alternator good, battery good. Still won't start. Hook to jump pack might start. This has happened 5 times in 2 weeks. Garage can't find anything wrong either. Once started finish driving another 1/2 hour shut vechicle off for either 6 hours or more; starts fine as long as I don't stop anywhere. Help
I was driving and my children smelled smoke. I pulled over and opened the hood and saw a fire. A stranger stopped and tried putting it out with a fire extinguisher but it caught on so quickly that there was no chance. I suffered a complete loss since the entire car was engulfed in flames.
The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact attempted to illuminate the headlights, but the headlights failed to illuminate. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the mechanic replaced the tipm module. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 247,000.
The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving at approximately 30 mph, there was smoke emitting from the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the control module box was destroyed. In addition, the wire harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.
I was going down the freeway when my battery light came on out of nowhere and then a smell of burnt rubber started coming through the car I pulled over and shut the engine off popped the hood and found a fire on my alternator. I was able to put the fire out but my children were in the car I am afraid to drive it.
I was driving at about 30 mph when the car completely shut down. The car was then jumped and I tried to drive it around the corner and it completely shut down again this time losing all control...no brakes or steering. I almost crashed into the cars that were parked. These cars are death traps and need to be recalled! the whole frame is also rotting out. In a perfect world I would just run out and buy a new car but I am a mother of 3 and that's just not able to happen right now. I'm not even sure if the car can be repaired. It had to be towed to 2 different mechanics and I haven't heard back whether or not it can be fixed! someone needs to step up to the plate and hold Chrysler accountable! I've had nothing but problems since day one and when I put my V.I.N # in it says there are no recalls on my car....that's a joke! this car is a lemon!
Nothing but problems huge issue electrical problems, dash won't turn off so I have to use the four way button to kick the dash off so it doesn't run my battery dead, navigation system stopped working, heater/ac control panel stopped working along with radio and dvd system, sometimes the doors lock and sometimes they don't can't use brand new key for keyless entry, short somewhere running the battery dead had alternator checked and it's good had three new batteries also these cars are junk !!
All of the dash lights, ABS, brake, interior lights, headlights have been flickering for a solid 3 days. I was driving at night on a non-lit stretch of road when all my lights went out, inside and out with a car approaching from the other direction. I tried to use my high beams and they were out too. I had my children and had to pull over. I have read reviews and this seems to be a huge problem with these cars yet no recall" why" this is so dangerous! this is my main vehicle I drive for work and with my family. I know am scared to drive it and what people have stated its hard and expensive to fix!
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- Bennington, VT, USA