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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.
9.0
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,000
- Average Mileage:
- 114,100 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
- replaced pcm module (1 reports)
electrical problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Complete sudden loss of power of car, steering wheel and and any gas pedal reaction while driving due to PCM module failure. Car started to lunge forward and was no longer drivable. Initially told that there was no part available for 15 days in all of North America. Was traveling back from the southern states to Canada when this happened in Ohio. After 4 days there was a part found. Was stranded and could not leave. Between spending money on costly repairs, hotels, food and a not being able to return to work on time I finally was able to have the car repaired and could travel home.
I reached out to Chrysler Canada asking for reimbursement of all that was spent. I also conveyed my displeasure that a large company producing vehicles should not be allowed to have a parts shortage where the owners and general public are not made aware. I never would have taken this vehicle on a long trip knowing that there are no parts available. This was at the time when Pacificas were no longer being made. Just because this is an older issue, do not kid yourself this car has been reinvented.
Chrysler refused to acknowledge they were at fault and refused to offer any help in several lawyer written letters. Shortly after this the car also finally succumbed to engine cradle rust which our mechanic contacted Chrysler Canada. They answer to this was we are sorry but your warranty just expired*. Expiration was by a few mere months.
We could have crashed and been injured and lost lives with sudden loss of power. Chrysler is robbing people of their hard earned money but lets give them more money because they cannot manage their finances even though they steal from us and lets let them reinvent the Pacifica because it did so well the first time. (I am being extremely sarcastic in case you did not realize). Chrysler should be made more transparent with a mandatory online parts availability access. I will never purchase a Chrysler ever again and will make sure that my friends and family also do not. I believe that Chrysler is the worst of all of the large car manufacturers. Shame on you Chrysler.
- Michelle C., Newmarket, ON, Canada