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.

- Glenmoore, PA, USA

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.

- Sherman, NY, USA

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.

- Appleton, WI, USA

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.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

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.

- Centerville, MA, USA

Rusted through sub frame.

- Farmington Hills, MI, USA

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.

- Elysian, MN, USA

Rotting subframe. Rust holes 6inches plus wide. Engine at risk of falling out. Far beyond what normal rust would be.

- Gloucester, MA, USA

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

- Chicago, IL, USA

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 Ford and Chevy's have never fallen apart like Chrysler/Dodge does.

- Maineville, OH, USA

Body frame rusting outler Pacifica

- Festus, MO, USA

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.

- Troy, PA, USA

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

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

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.

- Holland, PA, USA

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.

- Avon Lake, OH, USA

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.

- Kokomo, IN, USA

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.

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA

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.

- Centerville, OH, USA

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.

- Springfield, IL, USA

The engine cradle is rotting out.

- Peshtigo, WI, USA