Chrysler Pacifica

Bought my 2005 Pacifica LT Touring in March '05 with about 30k miles on it. It now has almost 140k miles (happy to say it's lasted this long). It had very few problems and very little maintenance until August 2011, since I took a drive in the mountains and used the Auto Stick feature to control speed downhill instead of burning up breaks. No warranty available here, it's too old. Here are the problems I have been experiencing for the past 5+ months.

*About two weeks ago, my dashboard break light started randomly coming on for a few seconds and chiming. I don't know what this means. I have fortunately never had break issues and it was just in the shop at the beginning of January for the engine issues. They didn't notice any problems with the breaks.

These things have been happening for several years:

*Batteries dying quickly. I have replaced the battery 3 times in 6 years. Is that normal?

September '11, I took it to a shop were I have had several cars serviced over the past 10 year. The code told them that the O2 sensor was bad (I read this in other reviews too). They replaced it, but I returned two additional times, same symptoms, same code. The third time, they installed an O2 sensor from Chrysler, saying that they had a specific sensor. The symptoms returned within minutes of driving away from the shop. Thankfully, I only had to pay for the first O2 sensor. They couldn't figure out what was happening and did not had the symptoms occur while they have been driving it.

The car failed to start on December 26, 2011, while sitting in my garage. There was electrical power, but the engine wouldn't turn over. I tried again on the 27th but there was no power at all. The battery died. On December 28, I had it towed to a different mechanic (thinking the previous place was now full iditos or something). They found that there are a couple things that are not "grounded" which caused the battery to die. With the battery charge too low, it couldn't start the car two days prior. They estimated $1500 to fix this issue. I paid the inspection and battery replacement charges, but don't have the funds for the complete fix.

I noticed Chrysler stop producing the Pacifica prior to 2009? At this point, I'm spending close to $5000 in repairs and maintenance per year. I could be paying that on a new car, so I too am contemplating trading me in. The Mazada CX-9 look promising. I just don't want my teenage son to get into an accident because of these problems. It's just not safe anymore.

I bought my 2006 Chrysler Pacifica in 2009. And in 2010 my engine light started coming on and it also keeps saying gas cap. I took my car to the shop and they told me it was a 02 sensor. I replaced the 02 sensor and I'm still having the same problem as well as replaced 3 gas caps. As I did some research online, I see where a lot of other people are having the same problem. What I need to know is how do I get my car listed as a recall with all the problems that I'm having?

2005 Chrysler Pacifica LT Touring. Purchased Certified pre-owned with only 8000 miles for about 19500.00. Below is a list of problems that plague all Pacificas and the solutions and the headaches and money.

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I bought my 2007 Chrysler Pacifica about three years ago and have been happy with it for the most part. Until about five months ago when right in the middle of a left turn, it shut off. I took it to an auto shop where they changed a sensor and then about a week later it happened again as I was getting on the freeway. I took it in again and the shop changed another sensor. This time it was good for a month then it happened again when I was taking off from a stop sign. This time the auto shop stated I should take it to the dealer so I did and they changed the wires.

Now, it was good for two months then it happened again. Since the wires and sensors have been changed and $800 later, it has happened four more times. I am either accelerating or turning and it shuts off. No one has been able to fix the problem or knows what it is. The dealer kept it for four days, used all my gas and gave it back to me on empty and the problem not fixed.

I have complained since I bought my 2005 Chrysler Pacifica new. I have paid to have the gas pedal repaired. It was very hard to push down. They said this was not covered and was $300. Then the car on several occasions has shut off while driving, the entire car just shuts down. No power steering, nothing. I complained about this and no one can find a problem. They act as though I don't know what I'm talking about. The latest is two motor mounts are broke and must be repaired for $300-500. Also, I recently replaced something in the engine. Every time I would go idle speed, the car would jerk and not want to go. That cost is $400 to fix. Never again will I buy a Chrysler and their customer service sucks.

We bought a 2007 Pacifica in 2011. We loved having a vehicle with a lot of extras; smooth ride, leather seats, etc. We were used to a 8 passenger van (4 kids). Okay, now for the problems, as many others our fuel needle drops to empty once it reaches 1/2 tank and it takes forever to put 10 gal. of gas in the tank. It acts like it is full at 3 gal. We do like the car and don't want to get rid of it, but this problem is very frustrating.

To those with PCM problems, our warranty book states that the PCM is covered for 8 years or 80,000 miles, whichever is first. We are at 74,000 and I am taking my car in to have this checked out next week. I forgot to mention that the car will all of a sudden just shut off. It cranks right back up so far, but I read that this could be a symptom of a bad PCM.

We bought our 06 Pacifica with 25,000 kms on it. It has been a great car, until a few months ago. Just before a road trip to the mountains, the fuel gauge started jumping from 1/2 tank of fuel to empty. This was a minor concern, as we thought we would be alright, as long as we watched how many miles we put on, after filling the tank, so we wouldn't run out. We consistently get 500 kms or more, after a fill. On the trip home, the car stalled as if out of gas. We restarted it after a few minutes, and filled the tank. It took 34 liters to fill it.

This is consistent with half a tank of fuel. Since then, it will not run, once it is under half a tank. It stalls, and will not restart. Two different Chrysler shops have checked on it. There is no recall, no warranty, and they say it will be a trial and error approach to finding the problem, tapping my wallet for $200-$500 a trial. The car has recently started to shimmy slightly in the front end, and after reading this site, with all the front end problems common to these cars, I am going to quit the fight and trade it in for a Chevy. I hope that the trade-in price has not dropped.

I bought a Pacifica in 2007. I loved it. Then after one trip at 26 mpg, the mileage dropped to 17mpg. Of course, no one at the dealership knows why. Then in January '09, all the gas tank problems started. I spent close to $1500.00 getting it fixed with three separate trips to dealer, in which they swore they had it figured out (this time). In January 2010, the same problem came back again. This time the shop foreman at the dealer advised me they'd take care of it if the new parts warranty of 12 thousand miles hadn't run out. Come on people.

Gas tanks don't go bad on cars like this. Chrysler knows these things are stinkers. Yet, they let the consumer take the bath in them. Too bad, we put two or three gallons of gas in every day now. We have to stop and put in gas three times a day if we are planning an out of town trip, just to have enough to get there, same thing to come home.

I have previously logged a complaint on this site regarding the transmission getting stuck in park in my 2007 Chrysler Pacifica back in August. I went for an oil change in August (I use synthetic oil), then in November 11 to be exact, and was advised that I had no oil! There are no oil leaks in my garage, driveway, or parking space (I have my own parking space at work). I assumed the last place that performed the oil change didn't put any oil in and so I called them to voice my concerns. While driving to work today (December 13th), while stopping at a red light, I noticed a large plume of smoke coming from the engine.

There are no indicators on my dashboard, the temperature looks fine, appears to be driving fine. I called my husband after arriving at work and he advised me to wait 30 minutes and check my oil. Guess what, there was no oil! I have scheduled an appointment at CarMax in Sanford, FL where I purchased this lemon of a vehicle and printed out this blog along with other numerous complaints about this same problem with Chrysler's. I'm quite sure there will not be a satisfactory resolution to this issue.

I have a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, that I bought with 34,500 miles. The dealership never gave me my warranty. I loved it, until I started burning through oil very quickly. It wasn't leaking. I don't know where it's going. I also feel like I have to put brakes on it a lot. Now I have to replace 3 of the motor mounts. I know of another person who had a newer Chrysler, who was going through oil, also very frequently. Sometimes no oil was in the car. I really wished I had known this before I bought it. I am not happy, because at the age of almost 40, I wanted to get my first newer used car, and feel good about it. I am so unhappy with my purchase.

I bought a used 2007 Chrysler Pacifica Chrysler in 2009. Thank goodness I bought the warranty. I've had to have the transmission replaced. Motor mound need to be replaced and now I'm having problems with the starter. I will never buy another Chrysler!

We have a 2004 Pacifica which has cost us a fortune in repairs. This year alone, we've spent about $3,400 and it's still not right. Our fabulous mechanics have managed to keep us on the road, and recently replaced the MAP sensor as all of our problems matched the description of that being the issue. It has stalled, thus far only in parking lots, and seems to really struggle at anything under 35 miles an hour. This year we've had to replace the catalytic converter, as well as the steering component. I will never buy another Chrysler. Our other car is a 97 Chevy Lumina and we've had no problems with it. It is unbelievable that we will have to replace the newer car before the older car.

I bought an '04 Chrysler Pacifica used and I have has so many problems with it. I have had to spend way too much money repairing these problems. My newest issue is I was driving and the steering wheel locked up and when I turned the car off and back on it was fine but it keeps happening. And I have a warranty that won't cover nothing. I am at a loss of words on what to do.

We bought a new Pacifica 2007, and it was fine until about 50,000 miles, where now it is just one problem, after another. First the engine light came on. I had it looked at to find it was the EGR valve in the engine. The mechanic also quoted us on the front connecting rod, as it was causing the front of the car shake at 40 miles an hour. Also, I was quoted the engine mount, as this is also broken. All this after only 4 years? But this is just the beginning.

We got the car back, and just 2 hours later the engine light comes back on, the gas gauge drops to zero, and stays there. Soon after this, we have problems with the tire keeping pressure. After trying to fix it, the valve stem broke clean. I had the valve stem replaced, which is quite expensive, due to it has the low pressure monitoring system inside the stem. It ran okay for 2 weeks. Now, the tire monitoring system says, "have system checked soon". It no loner appears to be reporting low pressure on any of the tires. I'm not sure what to do.

If I have all these items fixed it will cost more than $1,500. What will come next? I have a Subaru and it's about to hit 200,000 miles. I've had very few problems with this car. I feel very dumb for buying a Chrysler product! I will not buy nor recommend anyone to buy another Chysler products, as they are severely sub-standard in terms of quality.

I have a 2007 Pacifica and I have had to replace the motor mounts twice in less than a year. The other thing is my car will not start and I have had it checked over and over but they cannot find anything wrong with it. They said it was the battery but it was new as I just changed it and it still works. All anyone can say is that everything is working, but yet my car likes to start only when it wants to and drain the battery.

I also had a problem with the transmission and when I go to stop sometimes, the car pulls forward and does not want to stop. If I hit the brake hard, it feels like it does not catch. This car would be great if it didn't have all these problems. That must be why they stopped making them.

I purchased a 2006 Pacifica used with 24,000 miles on it. For the first 6 months or so, the car ran beautifully. I had no problems with it at all. After about 6 months or so, I noticed the fuel gauge stopped working. I ran out of gas constantly never knowing if I had gas or not. I had to resort to guessing my gas mileage and figuring how many miles I could drive. I have 3 small children and running out of gas was very dangerous, walking to the nearest gas station. In addition to that, at 60,000 miles (2-1/2 years later), the car would burn at least 2 - 3 quarts of oil a week. I took it to three different mechanics and they all said the same thing, I need a new engine. What I don't understand is how can any 5-year old car with only 60,000 miles on it possibly need an engine? I made sure I kept up with all of the preventative maintenance on the car, but that didn't seem to make a difference. I will never purchase another Chrysler product.

I now have to spend $3,000.00 on a car that I still owe $14,000.00 on. Not to mention I have to buy another car for cash to get myself to work and back, and my children to school and back. Chrysler should be responsible for these problems.

I have spent a significant amount of money on repairs for my 2004 Pacifica. The motor mounts have been replaced 4 times. The car stalls while driving, as if it's going to cut off. The engine light stays on and the list goes on and on. My mechanic doesn't know what else to do.

I bought my 2005 Pacifica approximately 4 years ago. The first couple of years, the car was great. But in the last 2 years, the car has become a money pit for an average middle class family like mine. It started with motor mounts needing to be replaced due to clunking noise. The next problem that arose was tie rod on the front, ended up needing to be replaced along with 2 new tires due to the tie rod being bad. It had consistent tire trouble issues. And just this week, I had to replace the PCM computer that operates the car 1000k.

I took it to my mechanic. They had it for 7 days and they couldn't fix the problem. I had to take it to the dealership to get this problem fixed. It was costing me almost 1000 dollars. All in all, this car has cost me 2500 bucks. That is, for a family, hard to come by when the problem arise. To top this off, when I checked to see about recalls for the vehicles, I found a recall for the same PCM part. But when I inquired about this recall at the dealership, they stated that my car was not covered under this recall. But the recall is for my year vehicle (2005). I just completely baffled that a car with 51k miles should have the problems that this vehicle has. I can't wait to see what will breakdown next while Chrysler continues to make more vehicles that will cause hard working Americans more problems.

I bought a brand new 2007 Chrysler Pacifica and have had nothing but problems with the vehicle and the service provided by the dealership. Standing behind their vehicle is a joke! I will never buy another Chrysler.

The engine light burns all the time. The "gas cap" light burns. According to the test, the mechanic ran states that there is an emissions problem. The mechanic says the gas cap doesn't seal properly. I have replaced the gas cap 3 times, and it goes off for a little while and then comes back on. The motor mounts are a joke! I have replaced them twice. They now need them replaced for the third time! The second time I replaced them, I bought aftermarket (not Mopar) parts. They lasted 4 days. Something is wrong with the way the motor is shifting to cause them to continue to brake. The power steering stalls sometimes while driving and loses steering and brakes. It has done this several times in the rain. It squeals very loud if you turn the steering to sharp.

It also has oil consumption problems. I am losing one to two quarts a month. It is not leaking out on the ground. I don't know where it is going. I have never received any notification of recalls. It seems like they should have to be responsible for the product that they produce. There is lack of concern and cooperation with Chrysler.

Wow! Same issues as a dozen others. First, the tie rods were replaced, then, three engine mounts and the mechanic said that the frame had significant rust. He also suggested taking it to the dealer because he felt that this is something that they should cover. I have used this particular mechanic for almost three years and I trust him to be honest. The electrical is intermittent. The driver window, seats and backup lights fail with no rhyme or reason. The vehicle is starting to rust despite being kept in the garage and being washed monthly. My 2005 Chrysler Pacifica Limited has 80,000 miles; otherwise, I love the vehicle.

I bought a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica four years ago. I've had nothing but problems with the vehicle. I've had to replace the brakes twice. Just last week, I had to purchase new motor mounts because of the clunking sound in tire rods. To top it off, I purchased a new transmission just last November 2010. The check engine came on a few months ago. I took it to the Chrysler dealership. They informed me it was the transmission and it would cost $1995 to fix it. I took it back to the shop that did the transmission. They could not find anything wrong with it. Now today, the check engine light is back on again. I'm at my wits' end with this vehicle. I'm afraid what they are gonna say when I take it on Monday morning.

I have a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica but ever since I got this vehicle, all I have had was problems. First, the ABS light would come on and the brakes would rattle; now, the light is constantly on. Second, the rear window goes down and does not go back up until I constantly play with the button; sometimes it does not go up for days. Now, the gears do not move and I am unable to drive my car for a month now.

I am a single mother of 4, God-forbid something happens to my children and I, while I am driving. I called Chrysler to see if there was any recall and they said there was no recall and there was nothing they can do for me. I looked on other websites and was shocked to find out how many people have the same exact problem as me, with the same exact car. I am also looking to see if I can find an attorney. I don't know what to do anymore. I hope there is something you guys can do.

I purchased a used Pacifica '06 last year and it was fine until last Saturday morning. There's no problem prior, but that Saturday morning I was taking my kid somewhere, so i thought, but the gear would not move out of park! I called my dad and he called his mechanic, and the mechanic told me some cable that runs from the gear to the transmission must be worn out. I asked him if that's something that just happens out of the blue. No one else sells the part, only the dealership for $70. I am still waiting, but after reading all these, I will just pay it off and use it around town and get into buying foreign cars. Can you say Toyota?!

I bought a brand new 2007 Chrysler Pacifica and we have had nothing but problems with the vehicle and the service provided by the dealership. They had to replace the tie rods at 32,000 miles and we have since replaced tires and brakes for wear (we most recently had to get tie rods replaced again). We contacted the dealership and were told that they didn't replace them originally and the replacement wouldn't be covered. We were also in communication with Chrysler Corporation during this time and they could not locate service records to prove the original replacement.

I have the paperwork showing who the technician was and what he did. We contacted Chrysler to get reimbursed and they are denying our claim because we didn't get Courtesy to do the second replacement. We tried and were told by them it wouldn't be covered by them because they never did the first replacement, but they did! We have a broken front seat that was taken into the dealership at least five or six times. Again, I have the invoices showing the dates and repair; however, they are now denying the replacement of the seat because it is no longer under warranty even though they did the supposed repairs.

We also have a broken visor and they were supposed to inform us when it would arrive so we could get it replaced. It has been two years and they still haven't called us about it. Again, they now say it won't be repaired. We will now have to spend hundreds of dollars to get a new seat and we have already paid hundreds to get the tie rods and brakes replaced, and had to get alignment to go with the new tie rods. We are out a lot of money that should not be our expense.

I purchased a 2007 Chrysler Pacific from CarMax approximately ten months ago. I attempted to leave work yesterday and the car started fine but I could not get it out of park! I called CarMax where I had purchased an extended warranty and they told me, "We see this five or six times a week in various Chrysler models!" Then, when I called the tow company (which is an out-of-pocket expense), they also notified me that they tow several Chryslers a week with this same problem! I then called my local Chrysler dealer to get my car repaired and they are aware of this issue as well!

When I called Chrysler's main customer service number, they claim to not be aware of this issue! Why is everyone I have come into contact with regarding this issue saying it is an epidemic with Chrysler but Chrysler won't admit it? I will be trading this vehicle after repair and will be spreading the words, "stay away from Chryslers!"

I have a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica a little over a year. After having it about three months, the abs light came on and I had to replace both front brake sensors and then I started having issues with the back sensors. None of the sensors were under warranty and the abs light never went off. The brake pedal would shake and the car wouldn't stop instantly. Later, I started hearing a knocking under the car. The other day, I noticed that my speedometer was incorrect and my mileage change to kilometers so I guess something happened in the dash overnight for no reason. This car is crazy.

Reading all these complaints is so scary because it seems that I am having many issues at once. I will never buy a Chrysler again. I think that a car not stopping or the axle breaking easily is a serious safety issue, but I guess Chrysler doesn't think of it that way.

I bought my 2004 Chrysler Pacifica in 2006 with 17,000 miles; and already, there was clunking and rattling noises. I replaced the bushings under my bumper-to-bumper warranty and there was still rattling and clunking noises. In 2009, the right strut popped out of the hood even after complaining of the rattling. Chrysler forced me to file an insurance claim. Let me fast forward to December of 2010. I went to Manhattan Chrysler for a horrible suspension noise and rough transmission shift. They said there is 'nothing wrong with your vehicle' but they replaced my lumbar support for the driver's seat (thanks so much for nothing). Two months later, the left strut now popped out, hit the hood and the car veered to the left on the highway! I dropped it off the dealership and they replaced the strut, bushings, etc.

The same noise was still there and they re-tightened the bushings. I went back a week later and they replaced the bushings. A new noise was noticed and I took it back; and they re-tightened the control arms. There was the same noise and I went back a week later, and now they replaced the control arms. A different noise emerged and this time. The service director kicked me out of his dealership just because I kept coming for the same problem (I have proof of all the services done by this dealer). I called Chrysler Corporation and they told me to take it to another dealer; and that's all they can do. I waited for a while since I had an exam, and they closed my case without telling me. They re-opened my case and the new service manager kept telling me she would take care of me only to find out that she never called the new dealership I go to. This is extremely frustrating and very disappointing from Chrysler. Now, the new dealership said I need new tie rods and engine mounts. I don't know what to do anymore.

On October 27, 2009, I purchased a Chrysler Pacifica from DriveTime dealership. I was extremely satisfied with my truck. Nine months after the purchase, my abs light went on every time I would press on brakes. I did my research and it turns out that this is an ongoing problem with the vehicle so I continued to drive it without being fixed. Then, on May 1, 2011, I went to turn the truck and the lever was stuck on park. I did my research and it turns out that this is also an ongoing problem with the vehicle--the transmission gear shift interlock spring.

I had to have my vehicle towed at my own expense and after reading all these posts, I am horrified. My car is sitting in front of my house for twenty four hours now. So far, I managed to call the Chrysler recall assistance and the guy said that there was no recall on my vehicle. Next, I will contact Chrysler dealer and Chrysler corporate. I will keep you all informed as to what the out come is. The reason why I am writing this post is if you are searching for a truck, don't look this way, my friend, unless you're a mechanic or have a lifetime warranty. Take care and be safe.

The similarities between the posted consumer experiences and our own experience with this Chrysler product gave us goose bumps. Meanwhile, Chrysler Corporation's unresponsiveness is astonishing if not disturbing. Our 2005 model with more than 70,000 miles recently broke down after a 1-hour drive with smoke and coolant flowing from under the hood. We had it towed to the nearest dealership that diagnosed an engine mount with too much give' that pulled the hose away from the radiator hence the fluid loss, etcetera.

In consequence, the hose and thermostat needs replacement. It all made sense. In the years and months leading up to this event, the engine would often buckle when the transmission switches gear or when coming to a stop. Also, we've had 3 sets of tie-rods or other steering component changed and the knocking in the front end has never gone away.

In spite of Chrysler Corporation, I'm going to let them know about it. I'm also going to park the Pacifica and use our 2nd vehicle since my wife no longer feels safe with the kids in it. There's a 90% chance that this longtime Chrysler customer will trade in his last Chrysler product within the next few weeks. Based on all the posted parallel experiences, this vehicle seems to be on the verge of something very bad as there's an increasing sense of danger from a safety and financial standpoint.

The steering was a little wobbly and when I would brake, it would make a thumping noise. I always changed the oil every 3000-3500 miles and get the fluids filled/changed as needed. I was driving it last night and it started smoking and the oil gauge shot up.

I pulled over and have it towed. After looking at it the mechanic says some tube came loose and doesn't know why, but that I need a new engine. I'm a single mom with three kids and a full time student. Needless to say, I don't have the money nor time to get a new car. I just paid it off a few months ago and was hoping to keep the Pacifica for a few more years. After reading the other comments I'm wondering if I have any recourse. Obviously I'm not the only person that has been having issues. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

My Chrysler Pacifica 2004 (90,500 miles) was taken in for a state inspection. The sub-frame (engine structural mount) was rotten (rusting) so bad that I could put three fingers through it. The steel broke off to a light touch. The tie-rods were also worn with excessive play. I called Chrysler corporate customer relations and asked humbly about assistance. After an inspection, they turned me down for any assistance claiming it was beyond a 90,000-mile warranty. Plus, it was on its second owner. Other dealerships said, "Shame on Chrysler! No sub frame should rot like that and I was surprised there was no factory recall." Chrysler has lost my business.

I own a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica and have been dealing with fuel problems for over 2 years now! It first started with the gas gauge going from half a tank to empty in seconds,which I had assumed was more then likely a computer problem. I did make the mistake of not researching it on the internet, which would have told me that it is a chronic problem with the Pacifica. Then within months, I broke down on the side of the road out of fuel when I had half a tank of gas! I finally had to get the transfer pumps in the fuel tank replaced.

I am a single mom and getting this done really strained us financially for a while. After that was done the fuel gauge was still messing up and now it has come to where at a half of a tank I am getting stranded again!! I have two small boys and live in a small town. I am constantly on the highway going somewhere and having to stay on the shoulder with them in the car waiting for a tow truck to bring me gas puts me in tears every time. Why is there not a recall on these tanks? Now I have a code on the check engine light that says that the fuel level sensor is bad. I went to Chrysler to get a quote on replacing it and it is $1000 on top of two other problems I am having with the car.

I have to admit I was so excited getting the Pacifica knowing that my children were going to be safe. But there is nothing safe with running out of gas on the highway and knowing there is half a tank of gas. I am now going to start looking to trade it. I am done messing with this car and it draining my finances! Once again the tanks in Pacificas have to be recalled! Chrysler has to know of this problem and it saddens me to think that they are ignoring it. They have a flaw in their design and I have pay for it.

I own a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving on a newly paved, straight roadway at 40mph, the front passenger wheel folder under the vehicle, laying like a donut under the front passenger seat. The steering knuckle, cv joint, break lines, etc., completely snapped and were torn off. The vehicle veered quickly to the right side and scraped along the guardrail until coming to a stop.

Chrysler and Allstate sent a "third-party" inspector to see the car. They both viewed the car together and stated it did not look like manufacturer defect. Why the wheel and all its attached steel supports would, cables, etc., break? Of course, Allstate doesn't want to battle Chrysler and Chrysler isn't going to own up - thankfully no one was injured (my daughter was in the car with me). However, my attorney told me that if someone were injured it may have gotten more attention and therefore it is easier just to pay out the claim by either repairing the car or totaling it.

The damage is quite extensive, totaling almost $12,000 - This happened on a clear, dry day at 9:30 in the morning - I am disgusted and frightened and don't ever want to put my family or friends in that vehicle again. Just two days before we were on a major high-speed roadway and the consequences could have been disastrous. How do they justify a galvanized aluminum part welded to a steel part in a major support bearing area of the vehicle? If they repair the vehicle even with $12,000 plus in damages - it will never be the same. I will lose money by trading it in because I will not drive this vehicle again - if they total the car and pay me the retail value for the vehicle - I also lose money. The stress of driving this car again, if it is repaired, scares me to death - what if it happens to the other side?

I have a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica with 94,000 miles. It has been a great car. While driving home from vacation, we stopped to get gas, and a few minutes after we restarted the car, the oil light popped on and the engine started chattering like it had no oil. We had it towed, and the shop discovered the cam inside the engine is destroyed. My car needs a whole new engine! With all the oil consumption issues and everything, there is no doubt in my mind that this engine design is faulty.

I have a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica, which just had the mounts break that holds the engine and front end. I have researched this, and apparently this is a very common, and expensive issue. I seriously question why Chrysler Corp has not recalled this?

I had been having some trouble starting my 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. As I was trying to start the car, the engine caught on fire. The fire started on the passenger side closest to the front bumper. My two small children were with me. We put the fire out with an extinguisher, and no one was hurt. We called the Prince George's Fire Dept (MD), and they came out as well. I know there have been reports of the 2007 models catching fire, but I am not sure of the 2004.

The car is in review with the insurance company now. No one was hurt, but it was pretty scary, considering I had kids with me and the fire was in the engine near the fuel.

Less than a week following an unpleasant service experience at All-Star. I visited another retailer for a tire repair. When my 2004 Pacifica was hoisted for the repair, the technician and manager came to get me and showed me substantial rust, holes and deterioration in the vehicle subframe which they conveyed represented a significant safety hazard. They recommended I contact Chrysler as they assumed I must have missed a recall given this inordinate condition in my vehicle. When I looked online, there were clearly many instances of this same problem in the US and Canada and mention of an alleged "silent recall" in some of the articles.

I was and am still shocked at the negligence Chrysler technicians and managers who undoubtedly were aware of this damage and never brought this concern to my attention during the warranty or since its expiration on the many occasions my vehicle continued to be serviced by Chrysler shops. I am aware vehicles take wear and tear and do not expect "normal" issues to be the responsibility of the company, but an instance such as this is not an anomaly, but a defect. How will the Chrysler Corporation address this negligence and current critical repair need, given the defect in manufacturing that is responsible?

I have a Chrysler Pacifica 2005 purchased from the show room. I have 31,400 miles. I have had to replace both front axles and three motor mounds. All the mechanics tell me that this should not have occurred. However there is no recall on the vehicle? I paid 26,000 dollars for a lemon and still owe $8,900.00. What can be done? It is costing me additional money besides my monthly payments to repair vehicle. I don't get it.

I have a 2005 Pacifica that has the same problem that tons of people on the internet have had. The car will not take gas but says it's full. This happens every time I fill the tank (20 minutes to fill). Maximum, it will take 10 gallons. This appears to be a major problem for Chrysler and they will not deal with it. What is a person supposed to do? Please feel free to publish me anywhere you want or call me please! Thanks. It's a $40,000.00 car with a major problem and the manufacture will not stand by it.

I bought a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica 4.0 Touring Edition wagon. I have already replaced the motor mounts on the vehicle as well as the gas tank has a major problem. It started a few months ago, when I went to fuel the car, gas spews back out of the tank as if under pressure. It takes 30 minutes to slowly trickle in 10 gallons of gas, which is the most I can put in the tank at any time. Even though it is a 20 gallon tank, anything more than that runs back out on the ground. I have had the car in the repair shop three times to the tune of approximate $350.00 and they can not seem to find out what it wrong with it.

Apparently, there is a "code" on my care that states that Chrysler suggests replacing the gas tank. When I put gas in the car, it reads full 400 miles to empty regardless of the amount of gas I put in and 100 or so miles later, I have low fuel. There is no way to know when I am going to run out. Apparently, they know there is a problem with the gas tank, but are unwilling to correct it. They also know that there is a problem with the motor mounts and are also unwilling to fix that problem as well. This car has been nothing but problems for me and my family.

I called Chrysler to see if a recall had been issued on the motor mounts for the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica and the answer was "no". I was told to file a complaint with the Office of Defects Investigation so I did. I was quoted $680 to replace the mounts. I have not had them replaced because the local dealer has 65 of them on back order.

I have a 2007 Pacifica with oil consumption problems. I am losing one to two quarts a month. My dealer is now telling me that I may have to put a new engine in the car. I have been reading the complaints of others with the same problem, and found many others with same issues. Why does Chrysler allow this issue to go on, without checking into this matter, and recall cars to correct the problem. There has to be justice somewhere. I don't have the resources or time for another car.

I'm very happy I got my recall in the mail today. I had taken my car in the shop over the last 6 months flushing my money down the drain gas which was 3 miles to the gallon. I was getting horrible headaches all the time I drove this car around during my entire pregnancy. My doctors had no idea what was causing the headaches. I was taking my car and paying money every time the engine lite came on. I had oil changes once a month; no mechanic had answers, they just charged me more. My car never ran good after 25K when I got the recall about my car 4.0 model was exceeding the California requirements; it did not control the nitrogen oxides. After driving it for five years, I just now get a letter. What's wrong with these people?

Health wise, I don't know what damage the nitrogen oxides can do to a pregnant woman or a newborn baby. I'll look into that. I make $1,000 a month and pay my Chrysler car payment of $447. The last year I had gone over $6,000 in credit card charges all because I needed gas all the time or the engine light would come on again so back to a tune up place we go. I have been to Pep Boys, Nissan, Honda, Jiffy Lube tune up masters. I tried them all. I went crazy crying some nights because my car plus my gas and insurance was making me broke.

I have two babies. I'm a single mom. I kept telling the mechanics I know something is wrong. "No, ma'am. it's just your computer. We reset the light for you, changed your oil, yada, yada. I was 100% right, thank God. This recall came but I hope it wasn't causing those headaches because I had a fetus in my body the entire time. I drove this car and now he's almost 1 so the first year of life, I might have been causing him a major risk and serious completions. I don't want to think about the damages to be honest with you. I'm very upset.

My husband and I purchased this car from CarMax in mid-March 2009. From the day we brought it home, it had a funny smell in the interior and the wheel wells were very rusty. Almost a month after having the car, the check engine and emission lights kept coming on. Every time we took it to our mechanic (not Chrysler or CarMax!) he would re-set the lights and tell us the OMBD(?) would give him mixed readings. We had the catalytic converters replaced under Chrysler warranty at about 35K miles (had the car two months!). The car was in and out of the shop approx. 6 times in 6 months for the same reason - making a funny clanking noise and the dash emission/check engine lights kept going off. We replaced the gas cap and had our mechanic check everything. Finally, it started stalling one week ago. On my way to Delaware to see our mechanic, it stalled on me at 70mph on I-95 with my child in the car. My mechanic had the car three hours and returned it and said the entire internal computer system was shot and to either replace it or get rid of the car. Even replacing it, he could not promise there was not another cause. We feel CarMax sold us a bum car. We think the car had unreported water damage and CarMax either did not know or did not disclose it. We got 1/4 of the car's value for the trade-in and after 6 months, had to buy a new, car that was actually safe. I have never bought Chrysler and I will never buy again. We both work hard and are raising a two year old son. We could not afford another car but unfortunately, we were left with no choice. We feel there has to be something that can be done so we can re-coup lost money on this lemon!

In 2005 we bought a used 2004 Pacifica with about 17,000 miles on it . Started having problems with the fuel pumps - the guage would go from half full to empty and within a few miles the car would shut off-out of gas. There are dual fuelpumps for the dual fuel tanks - when the first tank was empty the guage went to empty from half full- which wouldn't have been all that bad but it would take 10-15 minutes to getmaybe 5 gallons in. To make a long story short this happened to us FOUR times -in a couple years. We went to trade and I really like the Pacifica and they had a good deal on a new 2007 - and we were told that they had changed the fuel system and wouldn't have that problem. WRONG! There are still 2 fuelpumps/tanks and we have had them replaced at around 16,000 miles and about 1 1/2 weeks ago at about 31,000 miles and will be taking it back in the next couple days for the 3rd set of fuel pumps - this last one lasting maybe 200-250 miles. Has anyone else had this problem?

I went into a dealer ship in New york. I was checking out a toyota because i hear they a great cars. The dealer there changed my mind to look into the Pacifica 2005 Chryslter. I loved the car after having the car for 3 months the Axel broke it left me in the middle of the street. I had it repair for a month later it happens again. After that the engine light started to come on. My axel would break at least onces a month.

This was one of the worst car i have ever owned. I spent over $2000 in repairs with in one year. Chrysler did not want to take the car but only take my payment. In fixing the car at least once a month i was late with my payments and Chrsyler did not help at all.

I recently lost my employment due to the economy Chryslter finance did not understand left the car for another two month and then repo the car. My credit now ruined and i can't get another car. my car payment was $487 a month and Chryslter did not even give me a solution. they are the worst. i would never and will advise anyone not to ever buy a chrsylter car.

Axel problems. I had one of the major screws that hold the engine was missing after they provided service. When i got my front brakes done they did not secure the right wheel properly it came out in the highway almost killing a friend and myself. air conditioner was not working properly, the water pump on the car kept getting damage and mixing with other fluids making the antifreeze turn brown.

I purchases a 2006 Chrysler Pacific with 20,000 miles. Until recently I have been happy with my car. In Aug, my check engine light came on. I was told I needed a coil pack replaced. This was done under warrenty work. No 10,000 miles late my engine light is back on and once again I need a coil pack replaced. This time it will not be covered under warrenty even though the coil is less that a year old. Even though this MAY BE the problem I have been told that in the end, my car may need a valve job. I only have 45,000 miles on this car - why do I need a valve job? I have been told Chrylser is aware of this problem and have even sent a bulletin out to dealers/mechanics, but they will not take responsibility for it.

So far I am out $500 for repairs that did not fix the problem. I am looking at another $300 that MAY fix the problem but not guarentees. I have been told if replacing the coil pack doesn't work then I will have to have a valve job at $2000.

i bought a used chrysler pacifica, with 20,000 miles. i also bought the extended warrant. i drove it to montana, from the start of the trip, the windshield kept me wet, with water running out of the door facing. also,i found out the plate was missing out of the transmission that stops you from taking the key out except in park. so i could have the transmission in any gear and take the key out, it would roll. i got those problems fixed in montana.

i get back from montana and i feel my steering having a sloppy field to it, so i take it to the dealer, and its the outer tie rods, bad, at 40,000 miles. i had to pay the deductible to get that fixed, then i start to hear a click click click noise when i turn my wheel or put my foot on the gas, or take it off.,i take it to the dealer, its the front hub assembly.it seems that chrysler found out they had problems with those and issued a bulletin on what to do, but no recall. they said, take the front hub assembly off, and put in a gasket to act as a spacer and keep the two pieces of metal from rubbing together.

now, does anyone see the logic here, they know 2 pieces of metal are rubbing and they dont issue a recall either, they make you pay the 100 deductible up front again, to fix a problem they know exist. i think that i will never ever have another chrysler product. they used to take care of their customers and the vehicles, and used to build a quality one, not anymore. has anyone else had these problems?

the financial deal is that i have had to pay 2 deductibles to cover things that chrysler knew were bad.

I was taking my granddaughter to school one morning. I was following other cars closely and was not going fast. Cars were turning into the parking lot at the school. When I began to turn, it seemed as though I just lost control of the vehicle and it went to the right into to a metal gate post.

recall according to FEDS ORDER RECALL TO FIX FAULTY VOLVO SPEED CONTROLS Chrysler Pacifica recalled For power train problems. My daughter took her Pacifica in for recall and supposedly it was corrected. NOT!!!

AFTER LOOKING UP THE ABOVE WEB SITE EVERYTIME I CLICKED ON THE INFO SITES FOR NHTSA FOR DAIMLERCHRYSLER OR THE RECALL SITE FOR THE CHRYSLER UTILITY VEHICLES THEY ONLY CLICK ON NEW VEHICLES NOT ABOUT THE RECALL.

We own a 2005 chrysler pacifica that doesn't even have 100,000 miles and has to have an engine replaced...I contacted chrysler corp and was told to take it to a certified dealer and have a diagnostic test done to confirm what my mechanic had already said and to call them back to see if they could help with the repair. After doing what they asked me to do knowing the mileage when they requested the diagnostic i was informed that it was my problem not theirs.

Seems that even Chrysler doesn't expect their own product to be reliable to 100,000 miles. And even worse, they wouldn't even pay the 215.00 for the tow and test to be ran so they just cost us even more money for their lack of ethics. We will definitely not be buying anymore dodge or chrysler products and will be getting rid of this car as soon as I put the 7000.00 engine it.. Seems like they should have to be responsible for the product that they produce. Also, the dealer is saying that the oil pump failed so why didn't an engine light come on ??? This could have resulted in a huge accident if this engine had completely threw the rod on a freeway... But hey what do I know I'm just the consumer !

The pacifica has been in there on a number of occations for the same problem of the fuel system. It either leaks gas, smells after fuel, won't let you fill the tank or better yet gets to a half tank of gas and goes to empty.Feel very unsafe in this type of vechicle.

Purchased a new 2005 Chrysler pacifica, after 12000 to 34000, had to have each ABS wheel sensor replaced because of the Abs light and in some cases the sensor had to be replaced 2X. I've had 5 sensors replaced and just hit 40k.

Could of had major braking problems and had accident. Chrysler doesnt belong in the car business.

My 06 Chrysler Pacifica has 40,000 miles on it and we are on our 3rd set of brakes of which I have had to pay for the last set. Now the ABS light is on permanatley, this is a leased vehicle of which is out of warranty and only have 3 payments left on it. When we first complained about the brakes and the problems stopping vehicle at 9,000 miles tech told me I didn't know what I was talking about and it was fine. Being a woman who doesn't believe I don't know what I am talking about WE called the owner who then had the service manager ride in the vehicle and found that the brakes needed replaced because they were warped.

At 21,000 miles the car began having the same problems again with the braking system. Again took it to the dealer who said brakes are warped again and needed replaced. We are now on our 3rd set which we payed for out of our pocket because service manager refuses to put us through to owner who also refuses to answer my husbands calls, telling us that this is a normal problem to have brakes replaced every 12,000 miles and be warped like this. My husband said how many other Pacificas have you had to replace brakes on 3 times with in 38.000 miles. WELL SIR NONE THAT I CAN RECALL was his answer.

So how is it common if they aren't doing this to all pacificas coming in. Our new brakes now have 3,500 miles on them and the problem is starting over we have 4 payments left on our lease and the ABS light is now on permanantly of which this entire time has been intermitent (which they could not repeat or pull up on computer what happen to the good ole days when service guys actually serviced the cars and diagnosed properly instead of a computer doing there job.) IF THE COMPUTER MAKES THERE JOB EASIER TO DIAGNOSE THEN WHY IS IT SO DAMN EXPENSIVE FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE IT SINCE IT SUPPOSIBLY TELLS THEM IN SECONDS!!!!

I have written to Chrysler who lets me know all is well and they appreciate my business and there are other 5 star dealers in my area....I don't want to drive my car at all safety wise let alone drive it more then 10 miles to get it fixed and pay for it to be fixed again all to turn it in and pay for some other poor schmuck to end up with this piece of crap! There needs to be a recall on the ABS braking system and possibly someone needs to take a look at my vehicle as far as why anyone would need to put brakes on a car 3 times in less than 40,000 miles. It is very scarry to have 2 children and yourself of which I am pregnant drive a vehicle where the brakes will just stop working as they please.

2004 Chrysler Pacifica SAVE YOUR MONEY BUY ANOTHER CAR! This thing is horrible, have been puttin money into it since first week I biought it, first a screw came loose while driving on expressway cause entire vehicle to shut down had to get it towed! Then tire sensors went out, then belts went out then hoses then car started shifting oddly, now I am told needs transmission rebuilt or replaced! Oh adn it makes loud noise which dealership nor anyone else can figure out what it is! I hate this vehicle!

I originally had my wifes vehicle repaired back in June 2008 and they said that it was the ABS module, costing $700. Got the car back and 2 days later the same thing. Lost brakes and ABS light came back on. I returned the car and Milford Chrysler said it was the left rear sensor. Now 9/9/08 The same effect, lost brakes and then the ABS light came on. Returned it to the same dealership and now tells me that the right sensor is bad and the cost is $350.00. Where does it end. This vehicle is defective or the dealership obviously does not know what they are doing? All I know is that I not feeling very goood about the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica.

Transmission problems with a faily new (2006) Chrysler Pacifica. Service records are impeccable and there is no reason why we should have to replace the transmission this soon.

$3000.00

The car stalls some times while driving and loses steering and brakes. Same issue as others above mentioned. Could be deadly. Dealership never able to find the issue.

Could get into a major accident.

Pacifica Chrysler major problems safety dangers they had lack of concern. time and major aggravation and lack of cooperation with Chrysler Corporatw

The ABS light in our 2006 Chrysler Pacifica began coming on and the brakes are not reacting normally. The car has 47,000 miles and is out of warranty. Our dealership says this is a common problem with this car and will cost over $500 to repair. Apparently the wheel sensors are bad and have to be replaced. For such a widely occuring issue, with an obvious safety issue involved, I am disappointed that Chrysler has not included the 2006 models in a recall.

Most importantly, there is a safety issue of the brakes not reacting correctly during a stop. We have two small children in car seats and this makes we weary of driving with them in the car. The cost of having to repair such an odd problem for a new car is bothersome and hard to swallow as a consumer.

Purchased new 2005 FWD Chrysler pcaifica, ABS light came on at 5 different times in less then 30,000 miles. Dealer replaced Five (5) wheel sensors and now car out of warranty. For 30,000 auto reliability is horrible, had tons of other work done but ABS shoud be major recall and investigated why failure of wheel sensors.

In October 2006 I purchased a pre-owned 2005 Chrysler Pacifica with approximately 20,000miles. In June of 2007 I began having problems with my ABS light coming on. I was out of town from June until September in Georgia and so I took it to a local dealer where the problem could be fixed. They said that my left rear wheel sensor needed to be replaced. My Pacifica still being under warranty, thankfully, the part was replaced.

I then began doing some research on the internet about this problem and found that several other people had encountered this same situation and had the same part replaced only to have the light come on AGAIN. This is exactly what happened to me!!!! Only now, my car is no longer under the manufacturer warranty. I am deployed in Afghanistan and so my Father took it to a mechanic to get some sort of diagnosis. They informed him that the left rear wheel sensor needed to be replaced AGAIN. And that it would cost $100. He paid the $100 only for the light not to go off!

So then the mechanics told him that they would need to calibrate the wheel-sensor, and that this would cost $125. He paid the $125... and you guessed it, the light is STILL ON! Now they are telling him that the code that came back from the diagnostic that they ran states that ALL wheel sensors need to be replaced and calibrated and that this will cost $900! And that if it doesn't get done that the light will remain on. They also said that this is a fault on CHRYSLER and the parts that they used when manufacturing the vehicle!

I have my wifes car(Chrysler-Pacifica) in for service, the ABS light is on. My wife was driving it and the vehicle feels like it has no brakes and the ABS light comes and off at times.I took notice that there is a recall of vehicles for faulty ABS, traction control for the 2007 Chrysler/Pacifica. My wifes Pacifica is a 2006 and only has 56,000 miles on it and now it needs a ABS module (costing $675.installed) at Miford, Chrysler in Milford, Pa. I'm sorry but it just doesn't seem right for a car of that amount of miles. Is it possible that this particular vehicle was made in the time span as the 2007 model year, or can you tell me how to approach this matter.

I own a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica with about 20,000 miles and just experienced an unintended accereration. Has anyone else reported this problem?

We bought a low mileage pre-owned 2005 Chrysler Pacifica Touring FWD in 2006. It has 39800 miles. Overall we have enjoyed the car BUT it has dangerous blind spots and brake issues. The ABS sensors have had to be completely replaced as the ABS warning light kept appearing. Our service contract covered that expense and it took 3 different visits to the dealership before they could get all the work done. Thank goodness we had purchased the extra Service Contract that covered the rent car and the repair work. But even after the ABS sensors were diagnozed and replaced, the brakes still groaned only on certain occasions when applied. The pedal felt mushy, like to the floor but did stop the vehicle eventhough it was concerning that the pedal would go to the floor without working sufficiently. Of course, I kept taking it back but the dealer could not duplicate. Finally, they told me at 37000 that the rotors needed to be resurfaced. I had that work done. However, the problem persisted. In fact it became more frequent. I took it back at 39800 miles, 2 months after the resurfacing work was done, and was informed that I needed to either resurface the rotors again or replace the rotors all together. And I needed new brake pads because the groaning was the pads interacting with the rotor rust. I understood that the brake pads were my responsibility but felt that Chrysler SHOULD replace the rotors for me as they had been properly maintained and still were not performing to the manufacturer's specifications. The dealership Service Manager did share with me that even when the rotors are resurfaced OR replaced, the problem would occur again as the parts that Chrysler uses tend to have problems with wear and tear etc. That was distressing to hear and because Chrysler has chosen to use inferior parts, I'm pursuing Chrysler to replace my rotors at no charge to me. I will replace the brake pads at my cost. This will give me time to TRADE IN my Pacifica on some other, more safe vehicle. I've also experienced a couple of minor engine lunges (sudden, unexplained acceleration) which is just another reason to get rid of it and never buy a Chrysler product again because you have to fight with them to reasonably stand behind their product and dealers.

I have a Pacifica that experienced the same issue noted by some of those above) stalled during a left hand turn. Dealer could not duplicte issue.

I have a 2005 Chrysler Pacific that I've had for 8 months. Yesterday I went to start it and it would not start, it just made a loud clicking noise lights flashing and the immobilizer light came on. It was not the battery and obviously it has something to do with the immobilizer. It is still under warranty and only has 30,000 miles on it. I had a feeling I might find other people with the same problem, I just didn't realize how many there were with this problem! Why isn't Chrysler doing anything about this!

My Chrysler Pacifica would die when slowing down and turning to the left. The dealer couldn't get it to repeat the problem. It has done this 4 times. Also, I have had the engine replaced. When it was replaced the main rear seal was leaking from the factory rebuilt engine. Chrysler didn't want to do anything about the inconveniences the engine problems had caused.

I purchased a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica in May 2007. We were waiting the arrival of our second child and wanted a larger safe family car. 8 months later while driving to work, my car completely shut off while turning into the parking garage. My car pulled to a stop directly in front of the exit ramp at a busy hospital and I was stuck. It took several attempts to get it restarted. I took it to the dealership (it's still under factory warranty)and they were unable to repeat the problem. My car is still at the dealership because I am afraid for my two young children to get in a car that will do that. I understand that they can't find it, but as far as I'm concerned they need to keep looking because cars just don't do that. I will NEVER buy another Chrysler from this or any other dealership again! I just don't trust them!

2006 Chrysler Pacifica Car has stalled on numerous occasions. I have been told that there is nothing wrong with the car. All they end up doing is flashing the memory.

2006 Chrysler Pacifica - I was driving my Pacifica in a parking lot when the vehicle suddenly shut down & steering wheel locked up. I placed the car into park and re-started the vehicle. I already had the vehicle serviced for the recall that went out this past November 2006. I drive the freeway EVERYDAY and I am so thankful I was not on the freeway when the car shut down with NO WARNING!

I have a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. Twice while driving the car shut off and the steering column locked up, and the system immobilizer light came on.

Luckily no one was hurt however the consequences could have been deadly.

I am writing regarding a problem I have with my 2004 Chrysler Pacifica AWD. It is currently in the shop having the entire fuel tank replaced. I have been reading on the internet about an investigation into this problem, but couldn't find out how to report my problem. My car was fine yesterday when I pulled out of the garage to take my daughter to ballet. I had 5 children in the car with me. Approximately 15 min after returning home, my daugher went into the garage to get something she had left in the car. She ran in to tell me the garage smelled of gas. I went outside to find a large puddle of gasoline under the car and the fuel tank steadily leaking. Apparently something had hit the connector that goes from the gas line into the tank and busted it. It is inexplicablely made of PLASTIC. Gas was pouring out of it.

Thankfully no one was hurt, but my whole family except my husband was in that car! Now I am having to replace the entire tank because it is made as one piece. The tank alone is $500.00 plus tax and labor.

Right after my 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe hit 38000 miles, I started noticing glitches in my windshield wipers. The intermittent functions were faulty and inconsistent at first. Then, after about another two weeks, the wipers started staying on after the switch was turned off. Soon, they were not shutting off at all unless I turned the entire vehicle off.

It became a serious problem once inclimate weather hit (November, 06). I spent nearly $1700 on an extended warranty for the truck and this was the very first claim. Needless to say, Buyer's Choice wouldn't cover the claim because Bob Richards told them the problem was with the windshield wiper motor cover kit (not the motor itself). The extended warranty also would not cover the cost of the diagnostic ($75.00) to see what the problem was with the wipers. So now I'm looking at paying an additional $200 to get the wipers fixed ($90.00 of that in labor fees). $275 for a historically faulty GM windshield wiper motor that went out barely 2000 miles over the factory warranty.

We leased 2 Chrysler Pacificas through our buisness for family use. Unfortunatly the one I drive started to have Electrical,Brake and an Unusual smell of fumes from the moment we pulled it off the lot.I have had it in for the same repairs on at least 5-6 occasions and the car is only 20 months old. I have gone through the protical that Chrysler has requested and on many occasions when my a.b.s light would come on and my brakes would engage and I had little control it was scarry.More importanly I found myself as well as my children intoxicated by the fumes that filtered into the car As many others ,they cannot reproduce this.

More importantly than the obvious inconvience THIS IS A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE in which Damlier Chrysler refuses to acknowledge.I have given them many opprutunity to rectify this problem and I am scared to death to place my family in this vehicle.

I own a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. When making a left hand turn the vehicle stalled on a road with speed limits of 55mph. My daughter was in the car with me and we almost collided with a Chevy Suburban. I restarted the vehicle and got home without incident. When I called the dealership for service they told me its something that happens a lot and that it had to do with the 10% ethanol fuel and there was nothing I could do. I asked about bringing it in and they told me I could two days later but they wouldn't find anything since the check engine light did not come on and there was no diagnostic record of it. I called Chrysler customer service and they told me that I should call another dealership and gave me a list.

I called another dealership who offered to see it the next day but again echoed that wihout the check engine light coming on there was nothing they could do. Frustrated, I began researching online only to find that this same thing has happened to NUMEROUS other Pacifica drivers. The NTHSA launched an investigation and Chrylser is still not acknowledging the problems to consumers. I typed in my VIN and there is no information or a recall for it through Chrysler. Nothing! My daughter and I could have been killed and Chrysler is doing nothing about it. I want to be rid of this vehicle.

I NEVER would have bought it had I have known this could happen. Chrysler should be held accountable for having vehicles on the road that pose a safety threat to anyone who encounters them! Please help. I would like to bring suit against Chrysler.

My Chrysler Pacifica 2006 model has stalled twice, completely shutting down. The vehicle had to be put in park and restarted. Both incidents happened as we were pulling into parking spaces. The first time there was another vehicle behind me who honked at me because of my sudden stop. The second time no one was behind us. Scary.

2005 AWD Touring Pacifica stalls on low speed left turns with brake applied and foot off gas. Stalled over 20 times since new. Close calls with another SUV while stalled in the road. Dealer refuses to take the car in and fix it after 6 times. Chrysler not returning phone calls or attempting to address the issue.

The Pacifica stalled twice while driving it. After these stalls, we received a notification of a national recall on Pacificas for this issue. We took it in and that problem was apparently fixed. Another safety issue arose when all the electronics in the car stopped working, denying my pregnant wife the ability to safely drive the vehicle. This problem happened to correlate to another national recall, of which we were never notified.

We were told by the service department that the electronic part was not available and backordered. However, when they tried to provide a rental car for our use, our two car seats could not be safely installed in any of the available rental cars. Apparently by miracle, the electronic part needed appeared at the dealership. After a three hour wait, the Pacifica’s electronic problems were apparently fixed.

Most recently, on Friday, February 11, our Pacifica would not start. I came home from work to deal with the situation. My wife had been trying to start it for several hours. It finally started, accompanied by a big ball of smoke from the exhaust area. We took it back to the dealership to have this problem diagnosed. Unhappy with recurring problems and poor service, we asked to speak to the Service Director, Stan Suggs. We told him we no longer trusted the safety of our car and wanted out of it. He promised his service department would perform an end-to-end checkup and evaluate it not starting.

Keith, our service representative, explained that they could not recreate the problem of the Pacifica not starting and that the end-to-end checkup, which consisted solely of hooking it up to a computer and looking for error codes, was satisfactory. Not being able to recreate the problem and fix it made us more nervous than if the problem was found and fixed. After a non-stop series of problems, often dangerous ones, and very poor service received, I no longer trust the Pacifica as a safe and dependable car for my family.

I am a U.S. Naval Officer. I am often out of town for weeks at a time for operational or training purposes. Additionally, there is always the possibility I can be deployed on short notice for six months or more to support the Global War on Terrorism. I originally bought the Pacifica to be a safe and dependable family car for my wife and two young daughters. It no longer meets those criteria.