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.
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After starting the vehicle and engaging the transmission into reverse the vehicle engine failed. I then turned off the ignition and returned the vehicle to the park position. At this point I decided to try it again, only this time without the ac and stereo on. The vehicle started right up just fine and I let it idle for about 1-1.5 minutes to let the idle stabilize. (it was not real stable). I then put the transmission back into reverse and backed up maybe 2 ft and the engine failed again.(now I am in the road) I repeated my second attempt and let it idle 2-3 minutes, put it into reverse and it was shaky but stayed running and it drove fine after for several days. About a week later my wife told me that this problem had happen to her 2-3 times over a couple days time. I have had it happen 2 additional times and today I was having to put the vehicle into neutral when stopped or idling to keep the engine running for a short 20 mile drive home from work. I have read many forums as we consumers seem to be doing much more of, and this is not a new problem. It needs to be fixed. Budget cuts, sequestration and furloughs are making things very tight for a lot of us out here and we depend on good quality transportation to get to the jobs we thankfully still have so that we can do our part to contribute the economic recovery of this great nation. Do the right thing Chrysler!
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while having maintenance done on the vehicle, the technician advised that the front passenger and driver side tie rod did not have any grease fittings. As a result, both tie rods needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact mentioned that all four wheels were corroded causing air to escape. The vehicle was taken to the an independent mechanic. The technician decided to use a power brush to clean the wheel and applied a rubber sealant. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 22,000. Updated 5/9/13 the right and left outer tie rods were replaced.
When it is raining outside or I go over a puddle, my steering wheel locks up. I noticed lately that the battery light goes on as well but then goes off after I regain control of the steering wheel. I am soooo scared to drive this car and don't know what to do. I cannot replicate this issue because of the fact that it has to be raining for it to happen and at the same time its dangerous to drive under wet conditions! help!!
We purchased our 2006 Pacifica used in the summer of 2009.I had an instance where my ABS light would come on randomly and when I would brake it would skid. Chrysler did fix that problem. I have had at least 6 situations since 2010 while driving at low speed 25 mph or less while turning left, my car stalls and I lose power and steering without any warning. Making it feel like my steering is locked, while stuck in the road momentarily. After each incident I am able to turn ignition off and restart with no problem. Two of these incidents I have been turning left into a busy intersection just missed being hit. This problem is completely random. It happens in all weather. I am terrified of being involved in a terrible accident, especially with my children in the vehicle. This is our family vehicle. We have roughly 60,000 miles on it currently. My husband and I have two children age 7 1/2 and 17 months old. The last time this happened I realized this was not a fluke, it is becoming more frequent. We took the vehicle to a certified Chrysler dealership on July 24, 2012. I get a call on July 25th around 2pm, from the service manager stating to me they find nothing wrong with my Pacifica!on the evening of July 24th, 2012 I google "my 2006 Chrysler Pacifica steering locks while turning left". I was horrified at the many complaints about my same situation. I called the service manager at kahlo immediately. The service manager told me on July 27th, 2012 that Chrysler says that unless they can duplicate the problem there is nothing they can do. They show no reports of this happening anywhere. I refuse to put my children back in this car, especially after reading about identical experiences. I had not read about any actual accidents with this happening. Is that what Chrysler is waiting for? someone to lose their life before they admit there is a problem.
Driving 65mph, was on a bridge. Inside of car went totally black. Had to coast it to railing of bridge as there was no shoulder. Car completely stopped on its own. Saw smoke, waited for clearing in passing traffic. Fire erupted on driver's side under hood. Local fire department said it was the computer and battery. Had I not jumped out I would have been dead. Fired melted hood to grill and had to axed open to completely extinguish fire. There was no previous indication of electrical shortage.
- Robinson, TX, USA
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The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel malfunctioned. The vehicle was driving straight, but the steering wheel was turned completely to the left. As a result, the contact began to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was successfully pulled over to the side of the road and a tow truck was notified. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that whenever the weather was rainy or there were damp weather conditions, the power steering would fail without warning. The contact would attempt to maneuver the steering wheel as it would become increasingly hard and stiff. The dealer inspected the vehicle yet he was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.
My 2006 Chrysler Pacifica's wheel will completely lock up while driving no matter the rate of speed. The only way to get it unlocked is to put my car in park, turn off the ignition, then turn it back on. Imagine having to do this on the interstate! it's done this every once in a while since January 2010 but now July 2010 it does it every day. This is definitely not a power steering issue because I've dealt with that with a previous vehicle: This completely locks up. I've brought it to my mechanic and they can't find anything. Called Chrysler and they want me to bring it to a certified Chrysler and to call them back; supposedly I may or may not get assistance for this and from the looks of other complaints it's not happening. This isn't just the safety of my family but others around me.
Everytime it ran, I have trouble with the power steering on my 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. It works great majority of the time except in the rain and definitely not if the road is wet. It stalls and I lose all power steering and the wheel tightens up. I'm forced to go in the direction at which the wheel is locked up. I've reported to Chrysler Dodge in san antonio but they say it's nothing they can do about it. It's a safety hazard and I'm afraid it's going to lead to a wreck when I can't complete a turn or stall in traffic. This has been ongoing since I bought the car in 2006. Today was another big rain day in san antonio, tx so it happened again and my husband contacted the dealer service department who once again said there is nothing they can do. Can someone do something" is this happening to other Pacifica drivers or has it happened? will someone have to die before anyone notice this is a problem"
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving at speeds of 25 mph in inclement weather, the vehicle lost power steering capabilities. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 53,922.
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- Topeka, KS, USA