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Burns oil, brakes flutter, check engine light on no one can figure out why or how to turn it off I live in California so light on gives me an automatic fail on my smog test all of this is ongoing and has been for over a year.
I drive a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica touring. I have had issues with the ABS light coming on and off. It does not make a difference the speed I am traveling and when I come to a stop it begins to vibrate and I rearended the people infront of me. I have also had issues with my car stalling for no apparent reason. It is hard to believe that there is not a recall on this particular unit. I have called the dealership and also Chrysler and they said no problems have ever been documented...they need to start checking this site and see that all of the problems are the same.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact noticed that the display on the instrument panel would sporadically fail. In addition, the vehicle would stall without warning. On one occasion, the piston rod failed and caused the engine to stall while idling. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the battery, alternator, and computer (icm). Shortly after the repairs, the failure resurfaced. All of the remedies have been insufficient in correcting the failures. The failure mileage was 27,922 and current mileage was 59,999.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate properly while driving 60 mph. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the sensors. The contact also noticed that the vehicle was using excessive fuel at low mileages and she smelled a strong odor of gasoline coming from the vehicle. She took the vehicle back to the dealer and they stated that the wires in the electrical system were damaged. The repair would cost $3,000; however, the dealer could not diagnose the failure pertaining to the fuel system. The vehicle has not been repaired. Weeks later, the driver side head lamp failed, reducing all visibility. Several months later, the vehicle would vibrate abnormally and was taken back to the dealer. The technician replaced another sensor. Days later, the contact noticed that the accelerator pedal would become stuck in a fixated position, but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. Lastly, while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled without any warning. She took the vehicle to the dealer, but they could not diagnose the failure. She is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 200 and current mileage was 32,000.
- Detroit, MI, USA
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The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. While attempting to open the door, the contact receives an electrical shock from the vehicle. The power locks and doors fail to operate, but the vehicle is able to be driven. The dealer was notified. The electrical module on the passenger side door had been replaced three times. There are no recalls regarding this failure. The current mileage was 14,699 and failure mileage was 680.
Twice, in 6 days, the Pacifica has stalled while driving. The first time my wife was driving 25-30 mph and was turning on the radio, and the second time I was driving about 30 mph and turning on the heat. Both times the engine completed cut off and left us with no power steering or brakes. It is a safety hazard for my family. The dealer had the car and stated there was no found problem. The second time it happened the dealer took the car and again claims there is nothing wrong with the car. They still have the car and no solution.
Vehicle stalled in traffic, would not re-start. Vehicle was pushed into a parking lot. Vehicle started 1 hour later and driven home. Vehicle was towed to dealer - did not want to take a chance stalling in traffic again. Dealer found a fault code and repaired(?) security system.
Incident #1: 3 days after purchasing the vehicle, I noticed there was something wrong with my brakes. I took it in and was told that my rotors needed to be replaced (the vehicle had 30 miles on it when I bought it). I was told all the rotors were warped. Incident #2: approximately 4 weeks after purchasing, my left headlight went out. Not a major problem, but still an inconvenience...especially when car is brand new. Incident #3: I was making a right hand turn out of the parking lot when vehicle stalled on me. My steering wheel locked up and I glided across 2 lanes of the road (amazingly without hurting myself or others). No warning at all. Vehicle started back up just find...but very scary. Took it into the service and was told that my computer needed to be "flashed" incident #4: ABS light came on out of nowhere and I felt a "fluttering" of the brake pedal when pressing the brake. I was told the sensors needed to be replaced and they were. Incident #5: received my vehicle back from repair on incident #4 on Tuesday, vehicle is back in the shop today (2 days later). Fluttering from the brake pedal again. Unsure what the outcome is...still in service. Fortunately, none of these incidents have caused me, my family, or others any injury or harm but each of these incidents (besides the headlight) could have resulted in serious injuries or resulted in deaths.
My new Chrysler Pacifica has stalled twice while I was making a slow left hand turn. I only have 2000 miles on the vehicle. My gas tank was 3/4 full. I use regular gas. The dash board lights stayed on while this occurred. I hope this can be repaired since I no longer feel safe in this vehicle. I almost had a wreck during one of these occurrences. Please help because after doing some research on the internet I understand this problem has occurred since the 2004 model year and Chrysler doesn't seem to care.
On February 8, 2006 at 20:15 hours, the monmouth county fire marshals office was requested to the scene of a vehicle fire located on whistler drive, freehold township. Background:the vehicle, a 2006 Chrysler (model Pacifica, color white, 4dr) bearing New Jersey registration #[xxx] (vehicle identification #[xxx] is own by elrac Inc. Of 1550 route 23 North, wayne, New Jersey 07470, was parked in the parking lot in front of 2-3 whistler drive. Interview: Operator of the vehicle stated at approximately 19:50 pm this date he went to the vehicle after receiving a phone call from his wife who needed a ride from the local community college. At this time he entered the vehicle via the drivers side door, he then stated the vehicle and immediately observed smoke and fire coming from the driver side seat and floor board area. He then immediately turned the vehicle off, closed the door and returned to his residence to call 9-1-1. physical inspection: The vehicle was located in a typical parking stall. The examination of the vehicle revealed heavy fire damage to the interior of the vehicle. All electrical wires from the driver seat indicated signs of extensive heat damage. An inspection of the interior front drivers side floor of the vehicle indicated a low burn. The burn pattern in this area moved upward and out. Due to the location of this vehicle fire in the parking lot, multiple fire exposures occurred. All additional vehicles that received fire damage are listed in this report. Cause and origin:from the accounts of the examination of the vehicle, as well as burn patterns, it was determined that the origin of this fire was located around the interior drivers side floor. A mechanical malfunction could not be ruled out as a possible cause of this fire. This fire has been considered accidental in nature. Investigation closed. Update 07/17/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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- San Clemente, CA, USA