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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.
9.5
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $300
- Average Mileage:
- 153,650 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 8 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (6 reports)
- reset or reflash computer (2 reports)
electrical problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
We've owned our 2005 Pacifica since 2007, and the problem with the car not starting has been recurring ever since we first owned it. If it sits a day or two, the battery is drained. We've been to dealerships several times and no one has been able to isolate this problem. We've been told it was because of broken motor mounts, starter grounding to the frame, and multiple other things. However, none of these prove to be correct. We've gone through several batteries, but the problem persists. A few times, we've left the car in an airport garage, and when we've returned to the car, it would not start. Initially, we had the idea that perhaps the anti-theft horn alarm may have gone off and bled the battery down. But since this happens every time we leave the car undriven, whether it's in our garage or where ever it may sit for a day or two, the car is dead. The lights won't come on, and the battery is dead yet again. We charge up the battery, and we're good to go if we run the car at least a little every day. However, since we're both retired, there may be a day or two that we don't use the car or go any place. Unless we've purposely gone out to the garage to start the car, we can pretty much count on the car not starting. After putting up with this for 10 years now, though we love the car otherwise, we are planning to get rid of it and get something else that we don't have to worry about in this manner.
- William H., Lakeland, US