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.
This car keeps having more and more issues. The latest one is you CANNOT LOCK THE DOORS.....the alarm will sound and the interior lights will not go off. After you turn off the alarm, the dash reads that the tailgate is ajar. You have to open and close the lift gate to reset the sensor and this can only be done by the button inside the car. I tried to simply open and close the truck manually but it doesn't work. After I had the alarm go off twice in the middle of the night, I finally just left the car unlocked. Sadly, this is just one of the electrical problems with this car.
There is definitely some kind of electrical problem with this vehicle. At random times the chime sounds, the dashboard lights and head lights will flicker, the BRAKE, and ABS light will also come on and go off very quickly, The battery light will also come on and the radio will go off. This all happens at any random time. The dealership checked this out and said that until one of those lights comes on and stays on they can't diagnose it. If you do a search on the computer, you will find that I am not the only one experiencing this situation. This is should have been a recall by Chrysler.
I'VE TAKEN THIS TO OUR LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER SHIP AT LEAST 4 TIMES THEY CAN NOT FIGURE IT OUT. THEY REPLACED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ALL WENT GOOD FOR A FEW MONTHS AND NOW ITS WORSE THAN EVER CHECK ENGINE GOES ON THEN EVERYTHING GOES TO HELL SEATS DONT WORK RADIO DONT WORK WINDOW WIPERS DONT WORK BLINKERS DONT WORK AND NOW WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL UP BUT THIS DOES NOT STAY LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME BUT CHRYSLER CAN NOT FIGURE THIS OUT I'M TO THE POINT WHERE I THINKING OF GETTING A LAWYER ANYONE GOT ANY IDEAS MY CAR IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY
I gave Chrysler every opportunity to handle this situation without a lawyer but they would not even call me back. Since the warranty was expiring I had no choice but to lawyer up. I did not have to pay a retainer, Chrysler paid all legal fees. I got a $3000 settlement.
- Brett B.,
Hayward, CA, US
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This car keeps having more and more issues. The latest one is you CANNOT LOCK THE DOORS.....the alarm will sound and the interior lights will not go off. After you turn off the alarm, the dash reads that the tailgate is ajar. You have to open and close the lift gate to reset the sensor and this can only be done by the button inside the car. I tried to simply open and close the truck manually but it doesn't work. After I had the alarm go off twice in the middle of the night, I finally just left the car unlocked. Sadly, this is just one of the electrical problems with this car.
- m&m, Lake Worth, FL, US