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.

- Minnetonka, MN, USA

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.

- Woodstock, IL, USA

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

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

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!!!

- Amelia, OH, USA

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.

- Amherst, OH, USA

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 car was purchased by me new in 2005 and garage kept only 107,000 miles

- Phillipsburg, NJ, USA

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

- Racine, WI, USA

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

- Easton, PA, USA

Cradle rot on the under carriage

- Dublin, OH, USA

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..

- Valparaiso, IN, USA

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.

- Frankfort, IL, USA

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 the consumer stated newer models have been recalled for the same failure. Updated 10/19/2017

- Liberty Township, OH, USA

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

- Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA

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.

- Crystal Falls, MI, USA

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.

- Bangor, PA, USA

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.

- Willimantic, CT, USA

Rusted engine cradle

- Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, USA

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.

- Orland Park, IL, USA

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.

- Brandon, SD, USA

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.

- Cotely, OH, USA