This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Went to Chrysler dealer for oil change. Was told that the engine cradle is rusted, where center structure meets side arms of cradle is severely rusted. Cracks are forming on side arms. Advised cradle will eventually fail. Estimated cost to repair $4,000-5,000. Recommended getting rid of the car (not sure who I would get rid of it to as it is basically worthless at this point). Dealer wouldn't even recommend selling me an oil change 4 pack because they don't think the car will last that long. Vehicle only has 133,000 miles on it and we had anticipated driving it for many more years.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact experienced an abnormal noise in the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe was deteriorated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Took my 2006 Chrysler Pacifica in for an oil change and my mechanic said that I have a huge rust problem with the engine cradle. Did some online research in case I missed a recall, did not find a recall. But did find a ton of complaints from other Chrysler Pacifica owners with the same problem.
The front engine cradle is rotted with hole, when driving and transmission shift engine feels has it going to fall out.because the cradle is week it wearing out the engine mont.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 the engine cradle rusted through and the engine lowered and the cradle itself was dragging along the street. My wife was leaving our town of owosso, Michigan to go to doctor appointments in lansing, Michigan about 35 miles away. The Pacifica had 119,101 miles on it and was otherwise in excellent condition. We had purchased the car from a Chrysler dealership about 15 miles away about seven years prior with 42,000 miles on it. It had always been serviced at the dealership until the dealership was sold in February 2016. Without repair the value of the vehicle was just scrap metal, repair was an absolute to salvage any value, the repair cost $3214.07.
Tremendous amount of rust on frame and multiple open holes allowing you to see through the frame were discovered when a local service center replaced the front struts.shocked that previous visit to a Chrysler dealer to replace an alternator made no mention of the condition of the frame.
The engine cradle sub frame has rotted to the point where the car will not pass a NY safety inspection. All other frame components are in good shape, so it begs the question as to what was different about the manufacturing of the sub-frame? the issue is repairable, but it is a pretty costly fix (approx $2000) and it involves finding a replacement part from a vehicle outside of those states that routinely deal with road salt in the winter.
Driving 70mph on interstate, car suddenly feels as though it is hydroplaning but road surface is dry, no control over steering. Took to dealership who said rear suspension had collapsed the weight from this had shredded both new back tires down to steel belt $1200 repair bill...also undercarriage is starting to rust out, have seen complaints of this on internet..Chrysler will do nothing.
'excuse me, but I believe you dropped your engine back there.' Sounds ridiculous, right" and it is ' unless you own a 2004'08 Chrysler Pacifica which has the dubious nickname of 'engine-dropper.' Ok, I made that up ' but those cars do have a known issue where the engine cradles rust, rot and split apart to the point where the engine can actually fall out, so that nickname is entirely possible. But why these years specifically? and what is Chrysler doing to correct this dangerous problem" (spoiler alert: It's not much)
The engine cradle and the sub frame has severe corrosion and the mechanics told me it is no longer safe to drive and repairing it will require more than $5000. The car only has 60K miles on it.
Our 2006 Pacifica was making noise when turning and we took it in to be looked at. Turns out, the crossmember is rusting through and needs replaced asap before it causes major damage and a potentially life-threatening accident. It is apparently a common problem with this car made from 2004-2008, and it is due to Chrysler's negligence. They knew it was a problem and they have done nothing to recall or replace the problem part outside of a very narrow swath of 7000 cars. We are scared to drive our small children in this car until we get it fixed (and spend $2500 we don't have!)
My 2006 Chrysler Pacifica cradle is rusting out and the dealership that changed my oil said it is very dangerous to drive. I was also told by them that the 2004 and 2005 Chrysler Pacifica had recalls on this same issue but not the 2006. When I called Chrysler up to report this issue they told me that my VIN # is not on the recall and can not do anything about it. But as I read on here Chrysler should know about this issue. I have my grandson in my car a lot of the time and I hope and pray nothing happens to either one of us while I am driving this car. I can not afford to get this fixed because it is very expensive to repair.
I took my car in for a simple oil change. The mechanic told me the engine cradle is so rusted that he can stick his finger through it. He said it was dangerously close to rusting through to the point where my engine could fall out of the vehicle!
The center bearing/drive shaft is no good. I prepaid the dealer in March of 2016 for a new one. As of today Sep 18, 2006 it ha not come in yet. The car is undriveable. Excuse after excuse. I have notified the mass attorney generals office. There investigation. I also have a rotted sub frame. And the dealer wont stand behind it. I am looking to start or join a class action suit against Chrysler.
We took our 2006 Chrysler pacific in for a repair. The mechanic called to report the engine cradle is severly rusted and unsafe to drive. Before this we noted some "clunking" in the front end but thought it was a suspension issue. We did not know that this vehicle had this engine cradle problem until the mechanic put the vehicle on the lift. We are face with a very costly repair because the vehicle is unsafe and essentially worthless. The mechanic said without warning the engine could have came loose and impeaded the ability to steer or brake. If we were on the highway we probably would have lost control and crashed.
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