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:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,570 miles
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1) driving the first time, and sitting in park the second time 2) Chrysler 2005 Pacifica stalled out for no reason, but was able to restart the car. Luckily the first time I was driving in a parking lot and not on the road 3) local dealership has no idea what the problem is and cannot replicate the problem.
Entering a busy parking lot, after making a sharp left hand turn, the SUV stalled and died. This was not the first time, it has also happened to my wife twice before.
: the contact stated without warning, at various speeds, the vehicle stalls. The vehicle is pulled over and restarts. The dealership has seen the vehicle twice for this, but is unable to determine a problem.
Car stalled on 3 different occasions. All three times occurred while making a slow left hand turn. When this occurred, the power steering, and brakes failed. Was able to restart the vehicle after putting it in neutral.
- Wichita , KS, USA
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Vehicle stalled while making a left turn. Was unable to make left turn due to power steering shutting off as well as engine, ended up stalling in middle of intersection.
On 19 October 2005, I had just completed a left hand turn and came to a somewhat abrupt stop at a stop light. After the light turned green, I hit the gas but the car would not move. I noticed that I lost my power steering for the steering wheel felt heavy. The dashboard lights were on but I did not notice any warning lights on the dashboard. The cd player was still playing nor did it pause when this occurred. Uncertain as to whether the car was off or not, I turned the key to the "off" position and restarted the engine. The vehicle operated properly after the incident. However, I became concerned about driving on the highway at higher speeds fearing that it would happen again.
Engine stall while performing turns. My wife has been close to be involve in an accident in the last couple times. The dealer says they can not do nothing until Chrysler investigates the problem. Maybe Chrysler is waiting until someone gets involve in an accident to resolve the issue.
Brand new 2005 Pacifica with 140 miles and again at 612 miles. Engine stalled at low speeds turning into either parking space or parking lot. Put in park and re-started. Could not immediately duplicate. After first incident service manager at dealership stated that the car was "learning" my driving style. Said if it happened again to call back and schedule service call. Will be on the phone with service manager tomorrow.
On 8-6-05, there was an electrical problem. There was a fuse in the incorrect spot. The dealership fixed the fuse problem. On 8-12-05 the steering wheel froze and the vehicle turned off. The consumer was in traffic when this occurred, but there was no accident. He was able to get it to start back and drove it home. He had it towed to the dealer, and they could not find the problem. The consumer got the vehicle back from the dealership and he has not driven it since. He does not feel that the vehicle is safe to drive.
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- Henderson, NC, USA