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 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
139,413 miles
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The contact's son owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while his son was driving at 20 mph, a state trooper had begun to wave his son's vehicle down. The trooper then informed him that the vehicle was on fire. All occupants immediately exited the vehicle and the state trooper was able to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. A police and fire report were filed at the scene and no injuries were reported. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the contact's home where it remained in his possession. The vehicle had yet to be deemed destroyed. The contact then called mcinerney Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of thunder bay(832 w chisholm St, alpena, mi 49707) where they informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle; however, upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 03V471000(fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Its throwing a PCM code an the car is stalling so bad in the moddle of driving I have been stuck severeal times an I thunk there is a fuel leak I smeell gas so bed its throing PO300 code an wont chanfe even when I got all the parts I see there is a recall on my year of car can somwonw hwlp mw I cant keeo cutting off ill wreck
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.
Engine stalls for no reason indicated by engine codes. Vehicle was coming to a stop. Was backing up once. Just idling and stalled. Sometimes when driving it feels as if nothing is happening when I attempt to accelerate. Has done this before the date submitted. Different dates.
The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the fuel tank would not allow fuel to fill to full capacity. The vehicle did not pass an emissions inspection due to the failure. In addition, the fuel gauge was ineffective and provided a false reading. As a result, the vehicle ran out of fuel without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Motor mounts have snapped and been replaced 3 times since purchase! body is too heavy for the frame. Now loud thuds at braking and accelerating. Always have had a fueling issue. Had fuel pumps, sending units, lines, fuel filler nozzle, everything but the tank replaced. Fuel gauge drops to empty even with fuel, when trying to fuel it will not allow it pump will shut off. Usually starts to do this when gas mileage is under 200 remaining. So frustrating. Yet Chrysler denies ever having heard of these issues! I see forums with my same complaint, yet it's a mystery for Chrysler! this has all been a continuous problem since I purchased the car in 2011.
Gas gauge needle drops to empty when it gets to the half tank mark. I have had the car stall as if out of fuel when it still has half a tank of gas. I am constantly having to add fuel to the tank and it is slow going, because the nozzle constantly shuts off from fuel bubbling out. If the car is parked on a sideways slope, the fuel needle will go back up to the accurate amount, but once on flat land goes back to empty. I can't remember the last time I was able to drive from full tank to low fuel light without refueling. Specs may show 14 gal. Tank, but in truth, only 7 or so gal. Is all that it operates on.
Have 2004 chysler Pacifica having issues with fuel system truck drives then sputter shuts off take long time starting up also over heats no reason trucks shifts into gear 2 but don't go speed think I'm going transmission slips can be riding up street shuts off on me shifts into drive with RPM saying 2
When fueling gas pump automatically shuts off not letting gasoline into fuel pump. When half a tank of gasoline is left in car it automatically goes down to empty on fuel gauge. Egr valve problem, RPM too high when idled, feel like car slows down on own when driving on highway. Engine light on with P0507 code: Idle air control system RPM higher than expected and P1861 fuel line disconnected
While going down the highway at 70mph to pick up my son from school the vehicle stopped accelerating (just after putting a half a tank of gas in) and sputtered a bit like it was running out of gas. It would not start back up again and after my husband inspected it and tested the fuel system, says it is not getting fuel to the motor! if I weren't driving where I was and able to pull off on the side of the road I could have killed someone else (like my small child or someone else) or been killed myself. Very scary and awful!
The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving, the vehicle ran out of fuel within three minutes without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (shaver Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram located at 3888 E thousand oaks blvd thousand oaks, ca 91382) where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank /pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 100,000.
A popping sound coming from the front end when turning while mageing turns. It is so loud you think something fell off. This has been happing for at least 4 years I always take it to the shop and they say they caint find anything wrong but I know it is the shop keep computer records so I know they will have the times I kept returing with this problem it never do it when I take it so they say they caint digonose my problem. You will never know when it will make that loud popping sound but when it dose it you will be starteld you because you think your wheel is off. It also will not start occasionaly you never know when this will happen I replace my battery every year because it will kill your battery all the time.I have replaced my gas pumps they went out 5 years ago
The contact owned a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle made a loud buzzing noise and shut down without warning. The vehicle was placed in neutral and pushed to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The failure was not remedied. The contact stated that the fuel pump was replaced in 2014. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 199,046.
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.
The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. While approaching a stop, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the error codes as P401 and P172. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure was related to NHTSA campaign numbers: 03V471000 (fuel system) and 04V113000 (power train). The failure mileage was 160,000.
Takata recall vehicle will not stay fired up as soon as soon as throttle is relased car dies immediately, sometimes not starting back up for 15-40 minutes, replaced idle air control, replaced throttle postion sensor, replaced all spark plugs, ran a fuel cleaner, and replaced alternator, car still will not stay turned over and still will nnot idle, if throttle and RPM drop car wil die in traffic sitting in drive way hasn't matterd where happens everywhere
Won't let me pump gas in with out it constantly clicking off, when gas gage hits half it drops with in seconds. Traction control light engine light low and high tire pressure stays on but nothing shows on tester. Front end does a lot of popping, and clanking while driving even while turning and stopping.
Will not pass inspection says vapor leak, has replaced gas cap twice, not able to find leak. Also the transmission shifts really hard, broken motor mount
The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact discovered a fuel leak and smelled a fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000.
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- Ossineke, MI, USA