Engine cradle and motor mounts rotted. Possibility of engine falling out if not fixed, I have been quoted $950 to fix by callahan's brake and muffler shop in Pontiac, mi. Vehicle was under inspection. I have already incurred cost from the same problem and yet again here I am looking at the same issue.

- Pontiac, MI, USA

Sub frame rotted out, I am confused that you said that this item is a a consumer satisfaction issue. It is a crumple zone in case you have a frontal impact. So based on it, S function it should be a safety issue "???. the strongest part of the car is the first part to rot away, that is totally unacceptable. I need feedback on this ?????"

- Englewood, NJ, USA

My mechanic discovered that the frame is very badly rusted making the car unsafe to drive. When he tried to find a replacement part, quickly found out that this problem is widespread on this type of car from the same year. We cannot drive this car without a $2500 repair and the car is only worth about $4000. So it is basically junk because of the rusted frame.

- Newark, OH, USA

My 2005 Chrysler Pacifica started making noise in front passenger side in the suspension and wheel area while on the interstate. A short time later the front passenger wheel started shaking and wobbling uncontrollably at speeds of 65mph. Their was no warning! thank god I was entering town and was close to home. I got the car home and had friend who is a mechanic investigate the problem. What he found was scary!!!!! the whole sub frame and engine cradle was almost completely gone due to severe rusting in the exact area where the suspension components attach to the frame. Super bad day when I showed the pictures to 3 different local automotive shops with well over 100 yrs of experience combined and all informed me that the estimated cost to repair was $4000 up to $5500. Completely absurd! car is worthless and only has 100,000 miles on it. You should make Chrysler own up to every Pacifica that has this problem, not just a few that was manufactured in a few months. Their is overwhelming evidence that they didn't coat the frame properly. I will be sharing my pictures and when you see them ask yourself if you would want your family driving these cars and having to spend a very large amount of money to fix them properly. Chrysler is doing nothing because the NHTSA isn't making them. Please take my small portion of this ridiculous nightmare and consider at the least making Chrysler be partially responsible for their lack of consideration for the human life and the well being of its customers. This is a dangerous hazard that should be immediately addressed. Thank you!

- Macomb, IL, USA

Chrysler Pacifica engine cradle rot. New York state dmv refuses to renew my registration due to yearly inspection failed. The safety of the vehicle due to the engine cradle rot. Salt corrosion.

- New Hyde Park, NY, USA

I started to drive my 2005 chrsyler Pacifica and took it to the dealership and they said theres no problem with my car when they drove it no codes pull up showing up when they test that. It shifts hard from secound gear to 3 rd gear really hard I cant take off to fast or it does it harder so I half to make sure getting on the high way where I live no one is on either side of the road for me to go so for me to drive slow and pick up speed and it does it when I start to slow down once I slowed down it jerks from secound gear to 3rd gear and its scary I half to take my kids to school and I have 3 kids with me at all times in this car.

- Opdyke, IL, USA

Transmission all the sudden acted like it wasn't ahifting just driving normally on regular paved road, rpms high and dies and has a knock under the hood. Tried looking up what is wrong and apparently there are thousands of them that have done same thing. Would like to get it fixed but seems no one knows how to fix

- Sorento, IL, USA

Cross member under engine rusted all the way through

- Nerark, OH, USA

I just noticed the rotting engine cradle on my car and found out it is a well known issue by fca and many other consumers suffering the same condition. I have not had repaired yet

- Mt. Clemens, MI, USA

Was told that on my type of vehicle there was a recall on the K frame/cross member. From them rotting out. Car passed emissions inspection bit because of the frame would not pass. Mechanic told me there was a recall. Dealership said otherwise.

- Hornell, NY, USA

Extensive under carriage rusting

- Point Pleasant, NJ, USA

This is a real problem the sub-frame that holds the engine to the car is rusted through the engine cradle is rusted thru and will become a hazard to drive without repairs the cars are dangerous to drive because the engines can fall out.

- Northbrook, IL, USA

Took my 2005 Chrysler Pacifica into the mechanic for front end noise. The mechanic discovered that my sub frame is rusted out. The mechanic is concerned that my engine could fall out.

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA

Due to failure of the corrosion protection on the engine cradle rust has created holes in the cradle that supports the engine. Over certain rough roads there is a knocking sound.

- Menomonee Falls, WI, USA

Our vehicle has 88,000 miles and it just failed a safety inspection because the engine cradle is rotting/rusted and the engine is in jeopardy of falling out of the car. The dealer (good brothers Dodge) acknowledges the safety concern and that Chrysler has had problems with these. They supplied a $3,200 estimate to repair. According to the dealer, the engine could fall out while driving down the road and the vehicle shouldn't be driven. There appears to be a pending class-action lawsuit regarding this very issue and Chrysler unwillingness to acknowledge and take responsibility for the defect and safety hazard.

- Plymouth, MA, USA

My mechanic told me that my car has cradle rot, should not be driven. I went home did my research just to find out that this a common problem. Chyrsler is aware of the problem, they used substandard material to create the main frame that supports the engine. There are thousands of people driving a time bomb. How do I get my car fixed?

- Evergreen Park, IL, USA

Official Chrysler service repair shop has been doing my oil changes every 3 months - 4 times a year since 2005 when I purchased the car. Not once has their mechanic mentioned the rust of the cross member. I only found out and took pictures this week when I had a local shop change my breaks and do transmission service and they showed me the rust, could not believe that no one ever mentioned this as it was extreme with cracks and holes and that Chrysler is aware of this issue regarding rust on cross member due to them not properly coating the engine cradle. Chrysler has had certain VIN #'s recalled, but claim not mine though build in 2004, I am in a snow belt state ( NY). They don't want to take responsibility. I am afraid to drive car, dangerous and engine can fall out - could cost $4000-5000 to repair front and back - and unfortunately I don't have finances to purchase a new car. I just want my car covered under their warrantee. This problem did not happen over night. I only have 127,000 miles and rarely drive in the snow as it is awful in the snow.

- Port Washington, NY, USA

I have been doing a lot of research on my vehicles problems with excessive rust in the subframe. A lot of other owners of this particular vehicle are having the same problems. I need to bring this up because it's getting to the point where I'm not feeling safe to drive it. Not sure if the manufactures didn't follow the proper steps on coating the undercarriage of a vehicle. I understand my vehicle is almost 12 years old, I expect some rust to be there but when you see holes big enough to stick your hand inside, it's a problem!! I really take good care of my vehicle and it's has a lot more to give, but this is unacceptable and unsafe. I have seen other vehicles around the same age and do not have such extense rot. I think the manufacturer should be held accountable for this.

- Hoffman Estates, IL, USA

The engine cradle is very rusted

- Bloomington, IN, USA

Mechanic lifted my 2005 Pacifica (150,000+ miles), to change what we thought was a bad crank shaft sensor. While on lift, noticed the engine cradle was over 75% cracked and rusted. He advised this is a very severe driving hazard for me and my 3 children to drive and due to the cracking, the engine could fall at any time. He would not repair and stayed if I were to find a mechanic willing to repair this, is be looking at least $3000. Very upset and worried that this being my means of transportation, will it be safe if repaired ?

- Holland, OH, USA