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.
8.0
pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
35,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
added lucas engine cleaner, every 15 gallons of gas (1 reports)
This problem arose several years back when the check engine light came on. The mechanic informed me that the oxygen sensors were frozen in place and would be costly to repair. My state does not check exhaust emissions so I decided I would live with the problem. Then it occurred to me to try cleaning the engine. So I started putting Lucas engine cleaner in with every gas refill, and, low and behold, the check engine light went out. If I forget to put Lucas engine cleaner in with a gas refill the check engine light will come back on again after several miles. The light goes off again on its own after installing the Lucas engine cleaner.
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This problem arose several years back when the check engine light came on. The mechanic informed me that the oxygen sensors were frozen in place and would be costly to repair. My state does not check exhaust emissions so I decided I would live with the problem. Then it occurred to me to try cleaning the engine. So I started putting Lucas engine cleaner in with every gas refill, and, low and behold, the check engine light went out. If I forget to put Lucas engine cleaner in with a gas refill the check engine light will come back on again after several miles. The light goes off again on its own after installing the Lucas engine cleaner.
- veteranchuck, Lakeville, MN, US