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:
2 / 10
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
71,186 miles

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2004 Chrysler Pacifica electrical problems

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2004 Chrysler Pacifica Owner Comments (Page 4 of 5)

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problem #27

Dec 162006

Pacifica

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

- the contact stated that the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica had stalling problems. She stated that 2 months ago while driving at 55 mph she looked down at the dashboard and noticed that entire dashboard display failed. The power steering locked, and she tried to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle lost power. She called warwick Chrysler Jeep dealership, and was informed that this would have to happen again, and that the engine light has to come on in order for them to do anything. The contact drove the vehicle for about 2 months and nothing happened, but she did notice that when starting the vehicle the dashboard lights were very dim, the gps lights were dim also. While driving on 02/07/07 at 55 mph the vehicle stalled on the highway again. She stated that the entire dash, the gps, the steering cut completely off. She sta she had a satellite radio plugged into the hot plug, that was directly connected to the battery and that didn't shut off. The contact took the vehicle to warwick, and they informed her that they needed to update the computer which cost them $140. The contact stated that she found on the internet a service bulletin for the same problem. The contact found recalls 06V432000 & 04V113000 for 2004-2006 vehicles. The current mileage was 68111, and the failure mileage was 62500.

- Salisbury Mill, NY, USA

problem #26

Dec 292006

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 52,000 miles
- the contact stated that he purchased his 2004 Chrysler Pacifica and two weeks later, the vehicle stalled frequently. The contact stated while driving 25-35 mph the engine will shut off. To restart the vehicle the contact had to put the vehicle in neutral; however there have been occasions when the vehicle would not restart. The dealer is unable to diagnose the failure.

- Parker, PA, USA

problem #25

Jan 202007

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 52,000 miles
I have a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. My wife and kids were at the store went in for five minutes came back out and the car would not start. By the way it was about 10 degrees out at the time. Thank god there was someone around to jump start the car. My wife finally got to where she was going and shut the car down and tried to start it immediately after and it would not start it would just click. Thirty minutes later she went out the car started. All weekend the car would start then the next time it would not. This has happened too many times to us we do not know if we are going to make where we need to go or not. This has happened ten to fifteen times to this vehicle.

- Parker, PA, USA

problem #24

Oct 092006

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

- the contact has a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the clock display turns off, the gas gauge needle floats up and down, and electrical equipment would go dim. The contact stated that the gas gauge registers the fuel as low when the gas tank is almost full and that a rear interior light goes on. Also, the dvd player switches songs as if it were searching for radio stations. The child safety locks for her windows only work occasionally. The heater doesn't always turn on, but when it does it cannot be adjusted unless the power to the vehicle is turned off. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled twice while she was driving 55 mph with an odometer reading of 58000 miles. During one of the stalling incidents she was trying to change lanes, but the car would not accelerate, so she pulled over onto the median where the car turned off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and resume driving.

- Hampton, GA, USA

problem #23

Jun 212006

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 17,334 miles
The Chrysler Pacifica 2004 is an extremely dangerous vehicle. The car stalled three times on me on the highway where I nearly got into an accident. Another time, the right axle came off and the car rolled down a hill and nearly hit a woman. I could have killed people many times with the Pacifica since it is an extremely dangerous vehicle to drive. I found out that many people have these exact same issues. Please do something about it before it gets too late. Thank you.

- New York City, NY, USA

problem #22

Oct 272006

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I have a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica and I have been experiencing starting/stalling problems with it. The problems started within 9 months of my purchase date. Each time the dealership wasn't able to re-create. I had the battery replaced but I am still having the problem. It is now at the dealership after being towed because it wouldn't start and of course they can't duplicate the problem. I have logged a complaint on the carspace.com. I asked my service manager if he was aware of the starting/stalling problem with the Pacifica and he told me no. Please help me.

- Fairview Heights, IL, USA

problem #21

Sep 162006

Pacifica

  • Automatic transmission
  • 41,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car stalls for no apparent reason.

- Clarksville, MD, USA

problem #20

Sep 062006

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
2004 Chrysler Pacifica--repeated service issues including gas tank, gas cap/vapor lock, electrical.

- Cumberland, MD, USA

problem #19

Aug 262006

Pacifica 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,745 miles
Driving road speed, the 2004 Pacifica with gauge reading "150 miles to empty" stalls and the gauge read "38 miles to empty". cannot restart but upon adding 2.5 gal of gas, started again. Stalling occurred at least 5X within a week. Dealer installed solenoid 8059043 and body control module (BCM) but did not correct the problem.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #18

Aug 132003

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I have a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica AWD, currently has 50,000 miles. We have had problems since we drove it off the lot. Time after time we were told there were no codes signifying any problems, and they could never duplicate the noises we were experiencing. Climate control screen went out, this was replaced. Message display went out, unable to see safety warnings, compass, menu display stalling when turning at slow speeds popping and clunking noises when turning slowly load clanging noise when shifting from park to reverse, sounds like we ran over a large metal object. Leaks on driver side when raining warped rotors at 35,000 miles fuel gauge needle will plunge from F to E when there is a least half tank of gas. I have taken the car in on numerous occasions, they can never duplicate the problem noises to diagnose or fix.

- Beaufort, SC, USA

problem #17

Aug 182005

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car does not start! when starting, a loud clicking noise happens, and engine will not start. Need a jump start often. Have brought it to dealer they cannot find anything wrong.

- Rhinebeck, NY, USA

problem #16

Dec 312005

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 29,500 miles
This car has had an on-going issue of stalling, lights turning off/going out, and automatic seat/mirror/radio position changes. 31 Dec 05 at approximately 1515, after driving 4+/- miles, I turned into a driveway, backed into a turnaround, pulled forward and backed up to a garage. I put the car in park, set the parking brake, turned the key to off and removed the key. The engine was still running with the key out of the ignition. I placed the key back into the ignition, turned it to run, turned it to off. This time the engine quit, however, the dash remained lighted. I turned the key to start, but the starter would not engage. I turned the key to off and removed the key. All dash lights remained on. The car was towed to martin Chevrolet, Jeep, Chrysler for repairs. This is the 8th trip for this issue. In all of the previous issues, since there was no code set in the computer, the dealer concluded there to be nothing wrong with the vehicle. In this instance, the dealer was able to "see" the defect, however, there still was no code in the computer.

- Saginaw, MI, USA

problem #15

Jan 052005

Pacifica

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Parked car for three days on five different occasions and the power supply was dead when I tried to start the car. The dealer said I must remove a module under the hood anytime that I leave the car for more then two days. This process is not acceptable and causes problems for anyone who travels and leaves their car in a lot while flying. They state that they are aware of the problem but have no fix for it.

- Arlington, WA, USA

problem #14

Oct 202005

Pacifica

  • 27,000 miles
2005 Chrysler Pacifica stalled when I was making a left hand turn. I put it in park and then started it back up. Dealership said that they would look at it on Monday, which is 4 days away. I know that other people have had this same problem. I just hope that it can get fixed before someone gets hurt. I will let you know what the resolution is, although I know they are going to say that they couldn't duplicate the problem, and send me on my way.

- Brandon, MS, USA

problem #13

Oct 022005

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles
Our 2004 Chrysler Pacifica sometimes will not start and when is does sometimes it dies when you are driving it down the road. The dealership and Chrysler tells me unless the problem happens for the garage they can not fix it. Even if that means at some point in time it dies and we crash.

- Kendallville, IN, USA

problem #12

Jun 012004

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • miles
2004 Chrysler Pacifica developed problems with stalling, dead battery, rear window inoperative, faulty fuel gauge, dashboard lights flickering and security system inoperative.** answer required***. the seat belt was inoperative.

- Auburn, MI, USA

problem #11

Apr 182004

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • 16,928 miles
My 2004 Chrysler Pacifica has been in for service 6X and has currently been at the dealership for 3 weeks now. The most recent problem was electrical - the dash display that indicates speed, fuel gauge, etc. Went black while driving and all the interior lights illuminated. They have not determined the problem and Chrysler wants me to pick up the vehicle although no repair was made. The car has been svc. For brakes, transmission, motor mount broken, fan assembly not completed during assembly, vehicle wouldn't start and battery was replaced. The vehicle is unsafe!

- Aliso Viejo, CA, USA

problem #10

Feb 202005

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,000 miles
Transmission unit failure. Has been to the dealer 3 times that I can remember. Clicking popping noise in the transmission or axle. "fixed" 3 times 2) 3 electrical problems a) display for heating and ac went out. It was repaired B) display for message center went out. It was repaired C) the gas guage would "go empty" then "refill" all while driving. It was repaired 3) now I just found gear oil on my garage floor, the rear axle seals are leaking.I'll be calling the dealer tomorrow.

- Cochranville, PA, USA

problem #9

Oct 062004

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles
I purchased the car from carmax 08/03, with 500 miles on it. At the end of 09/04, with 2200 miles, I began to have problems with the fuel light. I took it in for service for the fuel light on 10/6, 10/11, 12/18, and 12/27/04. Each time service said it was due to a gas cap not being tightend, and or gas was being topped off. They didn't tell me they replaced a C34 fuel line clip on 12/18, and on 12/27 they replaced the egr system. I continued to have the same problems 1/11 and 1/17/05. On 1/17/05 they replaced a detector for general evap system failure/replace nvld pump. 1/25/05, service again for the headlamps not working, they found no problem. I was not told they did a recall on 10/06/04 on the auto transmission powertrain controle module. I found out, via the internet there was a recall on the headlamps, and they could go out anytime. I received another recall in the mail on the seat control module and drivers door handle, so I took the car in for both recalls 03/31/05. I got home that evening, and now I can't get into the car through the driver's side! this whole car is a lemon and should be recalled!

- Pearland, TX, USA

problem #8

Feb 062005

Pacifica 6-cyl

  • 14,100 miles
While idling, the car shut off and would not start again. Had the car towed to a dealer for repair. After 2 days of looking for the cause the dealer could not find any reason for the car to have shut off and not started again.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

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