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.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
96,328 miles
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ENGINE CRADLE RUSTED OUT! Safety risk. Had replaced. NEVER TOLD BY CHRYSLER THAT IT WOULD RUST OUT. NOW THE STEERING WHEEL WON-??T MOVE! Power steering fluid full. CANNOT DRIVE IT. I-??M A 72YO WOMAN WITH CANCER, NO FAMILY, CANNOT AFFORD EXPENSIVE REPAIRS. I NEED MY CAR REPAIRED.
Engine cradle, motor mount and sub frame completely rotted out. structural integrity at a total loss. Vehicle is no longer road worthy. This problem Chrysler is continuing to ignore is definitely Hazardous for other vehicles and their occupants if catastrophic failure of the above named components were to occur while driving even at normal operating speeds. How many complaints have to be made about this failure of design before something is done" how many people have to endure hardship over loss of transportation due to having repairs done, figuring out ways to cover costs or total loss of vehicle how many people have to be injured due to the problems this vehicle comes with? This problem is not just a few vehicles. It's pretty much every one made within the time period. Something has to be done about this. It's been a problem put in front of your and their face with nothing done and no accountability taken for way too long. It's time for you to do what you are here to do. Safety right" Then do it. This is not the last you will hear about this matter. From me or the thousands of othe Chrysler Pacifica owners nationwide. I myself refuse to go quietly into the dark night. I'm forwarding and sending this message to any and all media outlets and anyone else that will listen. It starts with 1 I am that 1. Do better, better yet, do your job. Thank you for your time. I look forward to seeing your actions on this matter
I have had two Pacificas 2004 and 2005 both did the exact same thing. Started with an odor of exhaust or fumes of some sort in the same week. It lost power, overheated, had to pulled home. Would start if cold for short period of time. In less than the same week. Went to have someone work on it and the battery was dead where I had tried to start it to many times/ my fault. However as soon as it got connection the key wasnt even in the switch and the motor was rolling over. That one sat at that time. Found 05 within a week or two and figured one for parts if break down. Nothing at all wrong starting out. Only drove the 05 apprx 3months and started the exact same thing from odor to overheating and I do not know alot about vehicles but seems to have jumped time. However I am a single woman and do not carry a license mechanic and im now stranded with no vehicle to get around while I have two Pacificas seem same issues just drove one a little longer. I may be rough on thing but exact problems seems to be a malfunction on ur part........VIN to other one2C8gf68414R644267...and I do not have invoices because I cant afford to get them fixed. I have my titles and sale prices and only few months of owning. So I just expect to at least see if its Chrysler problem
- Woodsfield, OH, USA
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I bought a 2005 Chrysler Pacific 3 weeks ago from a dealership.. Engine light came on and car was stalling when I was at a light. Took to a shop to get checked it was 2 censer's.but afterwards still light was on. They checked further the motor mounts and subframe are rusted bad. To a point dangerous.! Of course the place I bought it at refuses to do anything. Not happy!
Power steering leak inspected lines.. found #2 cross member to frame rusted out( right side/ passenger side) no support to engine.one owner 79,000. Miles..
The engine cradle is rotted and the engine may fall out. I've read what other people had said and it is a known issue that Chrysler is aware of and is a extremely serious issue and to repair this issue is not cheap also. Please help
When you hit the brakes a noise comes out of the rear brakes (more on the rear passenger side) and I feel a small vibration on the brake pedal. When I let go of the pedal the noise stops.this happens when the car is moving and is worse if you pulling a trailer at 50 to 60 mph. It's been happening since I got the car 6/15/2019.
I have to completely replace the under carriage/frame of my Chrysler Pacifica due to it corroding & rusting out the passenger wheel framework. This is a safety hazard seeing as if a large pothole was hit or an immediate braking were needed the entire tire could snap off & cause a major accident. I am fearful to drive my car.
The vehicle is stuck in park. The transmission shifter interlock lever is broken (small pink plastic piece that attaches to a spring). The vehicle will not shift from park to reverse, neutral, drive, etc.
I have an 05 Chrysler Pacifica that in January of this year I was informed that I needed motor mounts, after taking it to a couple of mechanics to see what the issue was I was told to replace the motor mounts would be anywhere in the area of $800 to $1,200, so my Pacifica sat all winter. After checking around some of my friends told me they knew of a mechanic who would be able to do it provided I bought the parts online. I found the parts online for under $100 for four motor mounts I set up an appointment this summer with the mechanic to have them installed, he was able to install three of the four motor mounts he was not able to install the fourth one because of rust damage to the subframe or engine cradle.I called Chrysler to see if they would be able to help me they told me I needed to get in touch with my dealer to see if they would be able to do anything.I went to my dealer explained my situation they never even looked at the car and told me that there was nothing they could do being that my car was not manufactured in Canada and was not part of the recall, (have a nice day) and sent me on my way.my car has just under 115000 miles on it and still fairly good shape. I'm retired on ss can't afford a new or used car or trade it in because it's there's not much value on a 15-year old car with just under 115000 miles on it. I live in northern NJ with salty winter roads which is why I don't understand why my car not being manufactured in Canada has anything to do with it.
I purchased a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica from prime auto sales on 10/19/18 for $4573.13. On 8/24/19 I took the vehicle to midas to have brakes installed on the vehicle. Midas did not even want to put the brakes on the car, because they say the car is unsafe to drive. They informed me that the engine cradle is completely rusted out and I should not drive the vehicle. They told me that it is illegal for a dealership to sell unsafe vehicles with this much frame damage. This is not something that happens overnight. They had to know this when they sold me the vehicle. Also they misled me when I purchased the car by saying that it was an all-wheel drive vehicle when it was not. Now, not only am I paying a car loan but because I have a loan I am required to carry full-coverage insurance on a vehicle that is not even safe for my family to ride in.
"takata recall" my entire undercarriage has completely rusted out the muffler fell off and the bolts that hold the frame to the bottom of the car rusted out and are hanging there unconnected.the mechanic put his fingers right through the motor mount and explained that my car..after I have made my last payment is undrivable. We do not ive in a state that has salt on the roads and my car is housed in a garage at all times.the repairs are over 4800. I cannot sell it as it is unsafe to drive. The mechanic explained if the car was driving fast enough and a bump was hit the motor would come up into the driver and front seat killing anyone in it not to mention other vehicles on the road. I love my car and am very sad that this problem isnt on the recall list as other pacifia owners have had the same issues once it hits 100K mies.
Recently bought a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. After doing some research online I discovered that there has been thousands of complaints about the engine cradle rusting out due to Chrysler improperly coating the framework. I naturally went out to look at mine to make sure it did not have the same problem. I was very disappointed. I bought this vehicle for a family vehicle and now do not feel safe driving it with my 4 children and cannot afford the repairs as my savings was used to purchase said vehicle. One would think after thousands of such dangerous claims that the NHTSA would do something about this
I took my car into the mechanic to have the water pump replaced which he did. But he also told me that it was not safe to drive because the cradle holding the engine in was all rusted out. And that the engine could just fall out at any moment. And that the car would stop I would lose steering. He did show me he pictures on his phone. And told me he would look for a cradle for my car. So I went home to check this problem out on the internet and found that other Pacifica's were having this problem also. So I think Chrysler needs to compensate us and get this problem fixed before somebody is killed. Luckily my mechanic let me know this so that I would not be driving on a highway. After realizing I could make a complaint I ask my mechanic if he still had the pictures on his phone. No he did not he had dropped his phone in the water while fishing. But if you look on the internet you will see other people who have had this problem also with their Pacifica's. and there are youtube video showing how this must be repaired and how to put a new cradle on to the pacific. It's not an easy or fun job and it is an expensive job if you can find a cradle.
After doing a major repair of $800 on my car for a new water pump and timing chain. I was told that my cradle holding the engine in place could drop any minute because of the rust. My mechanic informed me that he would not recommend driving this vehiclebecause at anytime the engine and steringcolom could fall out any monent.the cradle hold these items in were rusted out so bad.. I looked online and noticed there was many people complaining of this. Let's get something done before someone dies. Thank you my mechanic toke pictures of all this rust. But I was unable to get them. But I'm sure I'm not the first to complain. Please reconsider this recall. Thank you.
I was traveling down the road and was turning slightly at a curve at the road, I was traveling at approximately 25-30 mph and the car just shut off completely. It did start back up and has driven ok but was told it was a previous recall issue but I haven't been able to find it so I'm taking the next step.
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- Toledo, OH, USA