I took my 2005 Pacifica in for an oil change and routine maintenance and the mechanic discovered the subframe of my vehicle is rotting and rusting away. He said that this could be a potentially dangerous situation. Upon doing research, I've discovered that Chrysler is doing nothing to fix the situation.

- Bolingbrook, IL, USA

The contact own a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated the engine cradle was perforated due to rust. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic who confirmed the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Marlette, MI, USA

Just took my 2005 Chrysler Pacifica to my mechanic today, 08/19/2014, and found my undercarriage to be rusting. I was told that it would last only about 1 more year. Our Chrysler Pacifica only has about 109,000 miles on it. It is going to cost well over $3500 to replace the undercarriage. I am a disabled veteran, and am on a fixed budget. These costs are taxing myself and my wife, and eating up our savings. We need help to find out if Chrysler would be willing to help us out with the cost of fixing our vehicle, or at least meeting us half way.

- Eagan, MN, USA

The engine cradle has collaped and the motor has dropped about 3". it will be falling out of the car soon due to corrosion on this part. This is the exact part that the 2004 had issues with. The car is now unsafer to drive and needs an estimated $2200 repair. There is an apparent design issue as this car is in excellent shape otherwise.

- Midland , MI, USA

While having routine maintenance performed on my vehicle, the technician noticed that the engine cradle and sub frame were corroded and fractured. The vehicle was not repaired and the technician advised it was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. We were advised that Chrysler is "not participating' in assistance for covering rust damage to engine cradle extended warranty. The failure and current mileage was approximately 84,500.

- Lake Forest, IL, USA

While getting oil changed, mechanic noticed perforation rust and cracking due to corrosion on the engine cradle. While Chrysler had a recall on selected 2005 Pacifica for this issue, I contacted their customer service line and was told my vehicle was not covered by the recall. With mine being the same year and showing the exact same problem as was covered in the recall, I think this repair should be included in the general recall.

- Oglesby, IL, USA

My local mechanic was looking for a recurring rattle in the front right wheel area, and asked me to look at the corrosion on the front subframe. He commented that he knew Chrysler had a known problem with this frame and that he also knew that Chrysler is unwilling to cover the cost to repair this inferior portion of the vehicle. The internet is full of others who have also experienced the same problem. I am asking NHTSA to intercede with Chrysler and encourage them to cover the repair of this potentially fatal flaw in their product, and have a recall issued for all models with this problem, and not the narrow one month manufacturing window that Chrysler seems to think is adequate to cover with an extended warranty.

- Telford, PA, USA

The subframe in my vehicle is rusted out. Chrysler acknowledged this issue due to possible subframe failure that could cause a catastrophic failure which could lead to an accident. Extended warranty was issued for 2004 and 2005 models of my vehicle and those were repaired. I have the exact damage listed in the acknowledgement that came out in 2010. However I am told that because my vehicle was built in October 2005 I am not covered. I meet all the criteria listed in the acknowledgement for a replacement. No where in the letter does it state what month your vehicle was built in to be covered by the warranty. The fix for this issue is costly to the consumer. I have made several calls and sent several emails to Chrysler in regards to this matter and have brushed aside with basically "sorry about your luck".

- New Paris, IN, USA

The 2004-05 Chrysler Pacifica subframes are defective, they rust and corrode to the point of being unsafe to drive. This has been an issue that been reported to the NHTSA before. A twenty year old car's subframe should not rust and corrode to the point that the engine could fall out, much less a nine year old car like mine and many others who have reported this. Found out Chrysler first offered an extended warranty of 10yrs 150,000 for people who live in high salt usage states, such as Minnesota where I live. My car qualified so I called Chrysler and the guy said take it to the dealership and they will take care of it under warranty. Took it to mckays family Dodge in St. Cloud and glen ertl lifted it up, took pictures for Chrysler to see, and then told me my car wasn't under warranty. In the process of lifting my car up mckays somehow broke my motor mount which I was told later by my regular mechanic and it now made a clunking sound when I accelerate and feels very unsafe to drive. Glen told us to "prove it" that he had broke it, very good business practices. Called Chrysler back and they told us it was a new employee who told me it covered under warranty but it actually wasn't even though I was holding a letter from Chrysler saying all 2004-05 Pacifica's under the criteria I mentioned above were qualified for the repair under warranty. This is a dangerous problem that many others have reported and it needs to be addressed. Thank you for any help you can offer.

- Sauk Rapids, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while the vehicle was having routine maintenance performed, the technician mentioned that the sub frame was completely rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,818 and the current mileage was 141,164.

- Ware, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while being serviced by a private mechanic, it was found that the engine cradle was extremely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 103,000.

- East Longmeadow, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle exhibited a loud, abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the sub-frame was completely corroded and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 150,000.

- North Bloomfield , OH, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that during a routine maintenance, the dealer found that the sub frame was rusted and there was potential for the engine to fall out. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.

- Gardner, MA, USA

Vehicle brought in for state safety inspection. During visual inspection of vehicle, obvious hole in frame found due to rust/corrosion. Vehicle is not covered under 6 week window Chrysler corporation currently covers. Vehicle is unsafe, fails state safety inspection and at this time owner will bear cost.

- Londonderry, NH, USA

My 2005 Chrysler Pacifica has what appears to be abnormal corrosion on the frame. This was first brought to my attention by an investigative report by nbc5 Chicago. I had my car examined by a mechanic who took photographs and warned me of a safety issue related to this corrosion. I have reached out to Chrysler and the first response appeared to be a "scripted" response saying they were "sorry about the rust, but there is not recall", I have since escalated it within Chrysler. I would like to open a claim with NHTSA since this problem appears to be fairly wide spread and needs to be addressed by the manufacturer, before people start to get injured or lives are lost due to this serious product defect.

- Des Plaines, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and VIN was not available.

- Sand Lake, NY, USA

Advised by local mechanic in December that rust was developing on undercarriage of engine. After numerous news reports and reading of info on the internet of similar problems called Chrysler customer care. I was told since it was not in the window of the cars that they are extending the warranty on rust to 10 years or 150K miles there was nothing they could do for me. If they do extend the warranty in the future they will let me know.

- Fox River Grove , IL, USA

We took our car in to locate a possible leak and while investigating the leak, our repair shop noticed a golf ball size hole and rust on the passenger cradle arm and reccommended us not to drive. After researching I have found we are not the only owners of the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica with this issue.

- Laporte, IN, USA

The forward engine cradle is completely rusted through. My mechanic said it is unsafe to drive.

- Huron, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for an unrelated service where they noticed that the front cross member was completely rusted. The dealer advised the vehicle was not safe to drive. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Metamora, IN, USA