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2006 Chrysler PACIFICA: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

726 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

93,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2006 model year. Data updated: . 614 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 146 of 726 complaints (20.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Engine operation12316.9%
Braking behavior8311.4%
Fuel system concerns648.8%
Steering behavior456.2%
Transmission and shifting446.1%
Electrical and battery issues385.2%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Engine
146
Structure:Body
141
Power Train
92
Suspension
81
Engine And Engine Cooling
63
Unknown Or Other
63
Fuel/Propulsion System
58
Electrical System
53
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Engine146
Structure:Body141
Power Train92
Suspension81
Engine And Engine Cooling63
Unknown Or Other63
Fuel/Propulsion System58
Electrical System53

Engine: 146; Structure:Body: 141; Power Train: 92; Suspension: 81; Engine And Engine Cooling: 63; Unknown Or Other: 63; Fuel/Propulsion System: 58; Electrical System: 53

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
48
25,000 to 49,999
69
50,000 to 74,999
103
75,000 to 99,999
122
100,000 to 149,999
195
150,000 and above
77
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00048
25,000 to 49,99969
50,000 to 74,999103
75,000 to 99,999122
100,000 to 149,999195
150,000 and above77

Under 25,000: 48; 25,000 to 49,999: 69; 50,000 to 74,999: 103; 75,000 to 99,999: 122; 100,000 to 149,999: 195; 150,000 and above: 77

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (195). 112 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2006
30
2007
17
2008
16
2009
34
2010
58
2011
37
2012
51
2013
43
2014
100
2015
109
2016
89
2017
52
2018
21
2019
37
2020
16
2021
9
2022
5
2023
1
2025
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
200630
200717
200816
200934
201058
201137
201251
201343
2014100
2015109
201689
201752
201821
201937
202016
20219
20225
20231
20251

2006: 30; 2007: 17; 2008: 16; 2009: 34; 2010: 58; 2011: 37; 2012: 51; 2013: 43; 2014: 100; 2015: 109; 2016: 89; 2017: 52; 2018: 21; 2019: 37; 2020: 16; 2021: 9; 2022: 5; 2023: 1; 2025: 1

Pattern summary

Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 123 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 83 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 64 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10149412 · 2006-02-04 (February 4, 2006)

2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA WITH 1650 MILES STALLED MAKING A LEFT TURN AT A VERY LOW SPEED. THERE WAS NO WARNING THE VEHICLE WAS ABOUT TO STALL. I HAD JUST COME OFF A MAJOR HIGHWAY WHERE I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MPH FOR ABOUT 10 MILES. I EXITED THE HIGHWAY AND SLOWED TO ABOUT 3 MPH, WHEN I LET OFF THE BRAKE TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHILE TIGHTENED UP AND MY DASH LIGHTS CAME ON. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, IT STARTED RIGHT UP AND DID NOT STALL THE REMAINDER OF THE TRIP. IT WAS 60 DEGREES OUTSIDE AND SUNNY, AND I HAD MORE THAN 3…

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Owner report 10150209 · 2006-02-14 (February 14, 2006)

ON FEBRUARY 8, 2006 AT 20:15 HOURS, THE MONMOUTH COUNTY FIRE MARSHALS OFFICE WAS REQUESTED TO THE SCENE OF A VEHICLE FIRE LOCATED ON WHISTLER DRIVE, FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP. BACKGROUND:THE VEHICLE, A 2006 CHRYSLER (MODEL PACIFICA, COLOR WHITE, 4DR) BEARING NEW JERSEY REGISTRATION #[XXX] (VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION #[XXX] IS OWN BY ELRAC INC. OF 1550 ROUTE 23 NORTH, WAYNE, NEW JERSEY 07470, WAS PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT IN FRONT OF 2-3 WHISTLER DRIVE. INTERVIEW: OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE STATED AT APPROXIMATELY 19:50 PM THIS DATE HE WENT TO THE VEH…

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Owner report 10154790 · 2006-04-07 (April 7, 2006)

2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA - STALLS WHEN PERFORMING SLOW TURNS AND LOW SPEEDS. ALMOST CAUSED A SEVERE ACCIDENT IN TRAFFIC. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10154790 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10155330 · 2006-04-13 (April 13, 2006)

I WAS WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE LIGHT TURNED YELLOW, AND I PROMPTLY MADE MY LEFT TURN SO AS NOT TO HOLD UP THE CARS ON MY LEFT. I MADE IT THROUGH THE INTERSECTION, AND THE CAR STALLED. I WAS ABLE TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND IMMEDIATELY RESTART THE CAR. I HAD THE AC ON, AND HAD THREE FOURTHS OF A TANK OF SUNOCO 89 OCTANE GAS. I ALWAYS RUN 89 OCTANE PER THE OWNERS MANUAL. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 14,010 miles reported. Look up ODI 10155330 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10156172 · 2006-04-26 (April 26, 2006)

MY NEW CHRYSLER PACIFICA HAS STALLED TWICE WHILE I WAS MAKING A SLOW LEFT HAND TURN. I ONLY HAVE 2000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. MY GAS TANK WAS 3/4 FULL. I USE REGULAR GAS. THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS STAYED ON WHILE THIS OCCURRED. I HOPE THIS CAN BE REPAIRED SINCE I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE. I ALMOST HAD A WRECK DURING ONE OF THESE OCCURRENCES. PLEASE HELP BECAUSE AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET I UNDERSTAND THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED SINCE THE 2004 MODEL YEAR AND CHRYSLER DOESN'T SEEM TO CARE. *NM

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Owner report 10157078 · 2006-05-09 (May 9, 2006)

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED TWO DAYS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE A PERCUSSION NOISE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE REAR WINDOWS. THE REAR WINDOWS WERE DOWN AT THE TIME OF THE NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER WHO SUGGESTED ONE OF THE FRONT WINDOWS BE PLACED IN AN OPEN POSITION ALONG WITH REAR TO REDUCE NOISE. THE NOISE IS PRESENT AT ALL TIMES, BUT IS MORE SEVERE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 30 MPH. CONTACT CLAIMED IT WAS A DESIGN DEFECT. UPDATED 06/01/2006. *AK *TS

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Owner report 10159007 · 2006-06-05 (June 5, 2006)

2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA WITH 13000 MILES STALLED MAKING A LEFT TURN AT A VERY LOW SPEED. THERE WAS NO WARNING THE VEHICLE WAS ABOUT TO STALL. I WAS TURNING LEFT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA, DRIVING AROUND 10 MILES PER HOUR OR LESS, WHEN I LET OFF THE BRAKE TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHILE TIGHTENED UP AND MY DASH LIGHTS CAME ON (THE MIL MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT DID NOT COME ON). I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION FEW MINUTES LATER. AN HOUR LATER WHEN MY FAMILY AND I WERE LEAVI…

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Owner report 10159624 · 2006-06-12 (June 12, 2006)

CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2005 ALL WHEEL DRIVE, WHILE TURNING A CORNER AND HITTING A SLIGHT DIP THE CAR CUT COMPLETELY OFF. LOST STEERING AND ALL I COULD DO TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER CAR IN THE SIDE. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 31,857 miles reported. Look up ODI 10159624 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

06V432000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

Reported: 2006-11-09 (November 9, 2006)

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE AND THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) SOFTWARE MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO STALL UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH TO OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE. THE FUEL PUMP MODULE WILL ALSO BE REPLACED ON VEHICLES BUILT FROM AUGUST 1, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 21, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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Data completeness

726 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

84.6%Usable mileage614 / 726 records
100.0%Valid incident date726 / 726 records
100.0%Valid filing date726 / 726 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates726 / 726 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
Engine
150.0%
ODI 11032132 · 18,000 mi

CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. WARNINGS TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY ISSUES MAY POP UP. THE ENGINE MAKES A WEIRD NOISE AND THE CAR WILL OFTEN NOT SHIFT TO PARK TO RESTART. THIS HAS OCCURRED THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR ME. EACH TIME I WAS LUCKILY DRIVING SLOWLY PRIOR TO A TURN. I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER EACH TIME. THEY HAVE TRIED REPLACING THE SHIFTER, UPDATED THE COMPUTER SYSTEM AND CLEARED ERROR CODES. NOTHING WORKS. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE FOR OUR FAMILY AND THEY JUST KEEP RETURNING THE CAR TO ME.

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52334.4%
ODI 10984974 · 7,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE ONBOARD COMPUTER DISPLAYED A TRANSMISSION CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS NO TRANSMISSION CODE AND THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE CONTACT FUELING THE VEHICLE WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS TURNING LEFT AT AN INTERSECTION AT 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AGAIN AND STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. AFTER 5-6 SECONDS, THE VEHICL…

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37542.8%
ODI 11047391 · 400 mi

WE WERE DRIVING HOME AT NIGHT AND STOPPED ON A RED LIGHT IN AN INTERSECTION ON A HIGHWAY. WHEN IT WAS 'GO' OUR PACIFICA 2018 (400 MILES ON IT) DID NOT RUN. LIGHT IS ON 'RUN', DIAL SHIFT ON DRIVE AND I DID NOT TURN OFF THE CAR. I STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR AGAIN BUT IT JUST WOULD NOT RUN. OTHER DRIVERS BEHIND ME STARTED HONKING AND I SIGNALED THEM TO GO AROUND ME. SO TURNED TO PARK AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. THEN TURNED BACK ON. STILL IT WOULD NOT RUN. FOR THE THIRD TIME I TURNED THE ENGINE COMPLETELY OFF, OPENED THE DOOR. THEN CLOSED THE DOOR …

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8226.3%
ODI 11142473 · 150 mi

COULD NOT START CHRYSLER PACIFICA FOR ONE HOUR FRIDAY MORNING. FINALLY STARTING, THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE MOVING AT LOW SPEED APPROACHING A LIGHT (AT TIME THOUGHT IT WAS THE GAS SAVING FEATURE) AND WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO START. DROVE IT TO DEALER MONDAY, AFTER A VERY DIFFICULT START FOR A FIX YESTERDAY. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM SO I DROVE HOME, PARKED, AND TODAY IT WOULD NOT START. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED BACK TO DEALER. CONCERNED ENGINE COULD SHUT DOWN AT SPEED LOCKING CONTROLS. AS CAUSE IS UNKNOWN, I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY I…

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5230.6%
ODI 11310289 · 200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN CONTROL ACCELERATION FOR 20 SECOND, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS LOSING THE ABILITY TO HOLD THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE RAV UP TO 7000 RPM AND THERE WAS A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AFTER THE VEHICLE COOL DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND WAS DRIVING TO CHAMPAIGN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM DEALER, (1906 MORELAND BLVD, CHAMPAIGN, IL 61822) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE…

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14037.7%
ODI 11413131 · 950 mi

WHEN THE CAR WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN GETTING READY TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. THOUGH THE CAR WAS ON DRIVE, I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE OR MOVE THE CAR. I HAD TO SHIFT TO PARK, RESTART THE CAR AND WAS THEN ABLE TO DRIVE. THIS HAPPENED ELEVEN DAYS LATER AGAIN, IN EVEN SCARIER CIRCUMSTANCES. THE ENGINE TURNED OFF WHEN I WAS SLOWING DOWN IN PREPARATION TO MERGE INTO A HIGHWAY. THE CAR TURNED OFF AND STOPPED AND I COULD NOT ACCELERATE OR DRIVE, HOLDING UP THE CARS BEHIND ME. AGAIN I HAD TO SHIFT THE CAR TO PARK AND RESTART THE CA…

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6831.9%
ODI 11450601

The car stalled while driving. I was driving down a city street and the engine cut off and a message on the dash read "Put Vehicle in P to start." I pulled over and it took several minutes to get the car to restart. This happened several times on the way back to the dealership (we had only just bought the car the day before). Our safety and that of others on the road was put at risk because we were stopped in the middle of traffic and were unable to move. Pulling over across traffic once the car had stalled was also dangerous because I cou…

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4730.9%
ODI 11528484

1. Engine Light and the "A" warning light stay on while driving. 2. It's unsafe with family in the car; fear it will shut off on the highway. 3. yes, the dealer has agreed its a defeated part causing the engine to light to come on 4. No warning lights before driving a car for a week.

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818.6%
ODI 11656849

1st time: I was exiting my driveway and dash presented with no torque and a picture of a turtle came up saying power issues. Running on hybrid engine at this time. Pushed down on gas and no power. I turned van off waited a few minutes, restarted, gas engine came on along with the engine light on dashboard. I was able to return van to the garage. Came in and called the dealership. Took car to dealership next day and they plugged it into the computer to check. They returned the van to me saying they gave it a reset and said I should be OK…

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517.9%
ODI 11659932

[XXX]- bought new 2025 Chrysler Pacifica w/ 29 mi at Troncalli Chrysler Dodge Jeep (TCDJ). [XXX]- 1st time -I was driving the car when it made a “clunk” sound when turning left. All the lights on the dashboard came on and the ABS system turned off.The car safety features disabled and it did not recognize we were in the seats (seat belt lights came on).I was able to drive into a parking lot.Turned the car off and then restarted it after a few min and the lights on the dash were gone. Decided to cont driving, figured it was a computer error.Went …

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327.3%
ODI 11710857 · 5,000 mi

The contact owns a 2026 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving 5-10 MPH, the brakes locked up. The contact stated that the parking brake unexpectedly engaged and failed to release. The driver’s side rear wheel locked up. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. While driving in the driveway, the brakes locked up. The vehicle was taken to the d…

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1100.0%
ODI 11767216

Rear seat warning which i couldn't resolve. Then engine shut down unable to restart in left lane in construction area with concrete walls on both sides of highway with traffic traveling at 75 mph. Instructions to put in park to start. Rolled slowly into emergency pull off area. Unable to restart. Engine protection countdown for 30 seconds. Still unable to start. Display screens working. Music and apps working. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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Electrical System
150.0%
ODI 11183725 · 12,733 mi

THE FRONT AXLE BROKE WITH NO EVIDENCE OF IMPACT OR DAMAGE. THE AXLE BROKE WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AT LESS THAN 30 MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 12,700 MILES ON IT. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT IDENTIFY A REASON FOR THE FRONT AXLE BREAKING. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE UNABLE TO STEER ACCELERATE, GO FORWARD, OR GO IN REVERSE. *DT*JB MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED.*JB

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38625.4%
ODI 10896595

I HAVE A 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA EQUIPPED WITH A FCW (FRONTAL COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM). I HAVE OWNED AND DRIVEN OTHER CARS WITH THIS SYSTEM THAT HAVE OPERATED WITHOUT ISSUE. THE FCW IN THE PACIFICA HAS THREE SETTINGS THAT CAN BE SELECTED BY THE DRIVER FOR SENSITIVITY. NEAR, MEDIUM AND FAR. I HAVE TRIED ALL SETTINGS WITHOUT ANY DIFFERENCE. THE SYSTEM DOES NOT AUDIBLY WARN THE DRIVER OF A POSSIBLE IMPENDING COLLISION AT ANY SPEED OR DISTANCE UNDER ALMOST ALL DAILY DRIVING SCENARIOS. THIS INCLUDES HEAVY TRAFFIC, CITY AND HIGHWAY, AND SITUATIONS WI…

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28332.3%
ODI 11047391 · 400 mi

WE WERE DRIVING HOME AT NIGHT AND STOPPED ON A RED LIGHT IN AN INTERSECTION ON A HIGHWAY. WHEN IT WAS 'GO' OUR PACIFICA 2018 (400 MILES ON IT) DID NOT RUN. LIGHT IS ON 'RUN', DIAL SHIFT ON DRIVE AND I DID NOT TURN OFF THE CAR. I STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR AGAIN BUT IT JUST WOULD NOT RUN. OTHER DRIVERS BEHIND ME STARTED HONKING AND I SIGNALED THEM TO GO AROUND ME. SO TURNED TO PARK AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. THEN TURNED BACK ON. STILL IT WOULD NOT RUN. FOR THE THIRD TIME I TURNED THE ENGINE COMPLETELY OFF, OPENED THE DOOR. THEN CLOSED THE DOOR …

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9630.8%
ODI 11206511 · 500 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL PULLS TO THE RIGHT OR TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. HAPPENS RANDOMLY ' NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. WHEN DRIVING AT 60-65 AND PASSING A SLOWER VEHICLE, IT OFTEN REQUIRES FIRMLY GUIDING THE CAR AGAINST RESISTANCE BACK TO THE LANE. REQUIRES DRIVING WHILE GRASPING THE STEERING WHEEL FIRMLY TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM VEERING FROM ITS PATH. WILL ALSO OCCUR AT LOWER SPEEDS BUT NOT AS OFTEN. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING ON AN EXPRESSWAY THE STEERING, SOMETIMES BUT NOT EVERY TIME, BECOMES UNSTABLE IF A TRU…

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6337.1%
ODI 11447663

Complete failure of electrical system. When it happened the display screen said the vehicle will shut down soon. Suddenly everything started turning on and off, the transmission disengaged. The motor started racing with all electrical components turning on and off and suddenly everything shut off. All vehicle components were rendered useless. Chrysler dealership tried jump starting the vehicle and nothing happened, no power at all. They then tested both batteries with a GR8 and found that the auxiliary battery had failed. After testing the …

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14940.2%
ODI 11414581 · 400 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VAN IT WILL PERIODICALLY NOT ENGAGE. THE GEAR SELECTOR WILL BLINK WHEN YOU SELECT A GEAR, BUT IT WILL NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE. THE VEHICLE WILL ROLL HOWEVER. THIS BECOMES A GREATER PROBLEM AS YOU NEED TO REMOVE YOUR FOOT FROM THE BRAKE TO CYCLE THE VAN BACK TO OFF. ALL OF THESE ISSUES ARE COMPOUNDED BY FACT IT IS A PHEV AND THERE IS NO ENGINE NOISE TO HELP YOU NOTICE IT HAS NOT STARTED. CHRYSLER HAS SAID THEY ARE AWARE OF THE ISSUE, BUT THEY HAVE GIVEN NO INFORMATION OTHER THAN A FIX IS SUPPOSED TO COME SOMETIME IN …

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6028.2%
ODI 11454851

On 2/24/2022, we were merging onto the highway when the van powered itself off. The engine light came on. We pulled over, got the van back on, and pulled back onto highway. Almost immediately, the van shut itself off again. On 2/25/2022, on the way to the dealership, the van once again powered itself off on the highway. After arrival to the dealership, the technician said he found a loose cable connecting to the transmission and apparently fixed it. On 3/2/2022, the van shut itself off yet again in the middle of an intersection. In each o…

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4127.0%
ODI 11531075

2023 Pacifica puts itself in P while stuck in traffic then won't let us put in D. We had to shut off car and back on again to move the knob to D The knob was stuck in park it woukdnt let us do anything in middle of freeway traffic

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1330.2%
ODI 11614841

I had a warning telling me to Stop safely and that the vehicle will stop soon as well as the Start\Stop and Battery lights.

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13.6%
ODI 11655878

Issue Timeline: • [XXX] (944 miles): Check engine light code P1A01 (high voltage electrical system). Vehicle serviced at dealership; issue unresolved. • Mid-February 2025: Check engine light code P0A0A appeared and cleared itself shortly thereafter. • [XXX] (1607 miles): Check engine light code P0A0A reoccurred. Vehicle was serviced at Criswell Auto (Gaithersburg, MD) from March 4–19, 2025. Power Inverter Module (PIM) replaced. No comparable loaner provided, resulting in inconvenience and additional expense. • [XXX] (2419 miles) : P0A0A error c…

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436.4%
ODI 11739905

Driving down a busy section of highway on I-25 in Colorado, without warning car lost all power and shutoff. Was able to veer off highway to shoulder without getting hit. Car will not restart. This was incredibly unsettling as my family and kids were all in the car on the way home and was a very dangerous situation. For a brand new vehicle to shut off on the highway without warning is unacceptable.

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1100.0%
ODI 11767216

Rear seat warning which i couldn't resolve. Then engine shut down unable to restart in left lane in construction area with concrete walls on both sides of highway with traffic traveling at 75 mph. Instructions to put in park to start. Rolled slowly into emergency pull off area. Unable to restart. Engine protection countdown for 30 seconds. Still unable to start. Display screens working. Music and apps working. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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Power Train
150.0%
ODI 11183725 · 12,733 mi

THE FRONT AXLE BROKE WITH NO EVIDENCE OF IMPACT OR DAMAGE. THE AXLE BROKE WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AT LESS THAN 30 MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 12,700 MILES ON IT. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT IDENTIFY A REASON FOR THE FRONT AXLE BREAKING. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE UNABLE TO STEER ACCELERATE, GO FORWARD, OR GO IN REVERSE. *DT*JB MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED.*JB

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46530.6%
ODI 10908259 · 25 mi

I PURCHASED MY NEW VEHICLE AND INSIDE OF 2 MONTHS I HAD TWO MAJOR PROBLEMS. I WENT SHOPPING AND WHEN I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION AND TRIED TO PARK THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PARK. NO MATTER HOW LONG I WAITED OR SLOWLY OR QUICKLY I TURNED THE SHIFTING KNOB IT WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PARK. THE PARKING BREAK WAS ALSO BEHAVING STRANGELY AND WOULD DISENGAGE ON IT'S OWN AS I TRIED TO TROUBLESHOOT THE PROBLEM. I HAD TO KEEP MY FOOT ON THE BREAK PEDAL TO KEEP THE CAR FROM ROLLING AWAY. MY HUSBAND AND I DECIDED TO TRY TURNING THE CAR OFF IN THE HOPE THAT…

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15417.6%
ODI 11057682 · 3,968 mi

2018 TOURING L PLUS TOWED. WAS DRIVING ALONG AND STARTED LOSING ALL POWER, SYSTEMS STARTED TO SHUT DOWN, VAN WAS LIMITED IN SPEED AND FUNCTION. BY THE END ALL WARNING SYSTEMS HAD FAILED, POWER STEERING WAS GONE, ABS WAS GONE, AFTER THE BATTERY HIT 8.9 VOLTS WE LOST CONTROL OF THE TRANSMISSION, THE "D" ON THE DISPLAY STARTED FLASHING AND THE VAN SHUT OFF 15 SECONDS LATER. ONCE THE VAN WAS OFF I WAS UNABLE TO PUT IT IN PARK OR APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE DUE TO THE LOSS OF POWER.

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7223.1%
ODI 11142473 · 150 mi

COULD NOT START CHRYSLER PACIFICA FOR ONE HOUR FRIDAY MORNING. FINALLY STARTING, THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE MOVING AT LOW SPEED APPROACHING A LIGHT (AT TIME THOUGHT IT WAS THE GAS SAVING FEATURE) AND WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO START. DROVE IT TO DEALER MONDAY, AFTER A VERY DIFFICULT START FOR A FIX YESTERDAY. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM SO I DROVE HOME, PARKED, AND TODAY IT WOULD NOT START. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED BACK TO DEALER. CONCERNED ENGINE COULD SHUT DOWN AT SPEED LOCKING CONTROLS. AS CAUSE IS UNKNOWN, I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY I…

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3621.2%
ODI 11389733 · 7,200 mi

WENT FOR 1ST EVER OIL CHANGE, TECHNICIANS NOTICED COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY (SHOULD NEVER BE) AND THERE WAS LEAKED COOLANT ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND BOTTOM OF CARS PROTECTION PADS (BAD ISSUE). TOLD ME (GET IT TO THE DEALER IMMEDIATELY), WHICH I DID, TAKING IT TO PHILLIPS CHRYSLER OF OCALA. IN ORDER FOR MY ENGINE NOT TO BLOW UP. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THIS FOR 7000 MILES SINCE I PURCHASED IT WITH ZERO MILES. THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS SAID (THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS CONDITION) IT CAME FROM THE CHRYSLER OEM PLANT THIS WAY, SAID THAT ALL THE BOLTS…

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11932.1%
ODI 11413131 · 950 mi

WHEN THE CAR WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN GETTING READY TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. THOUGH THE CAR WAS ON DRIVE, I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE OR MOVE THE CAR. I HAD TO SHIFT TO PARK, RESTART THE CAR AND WAS THEN ABLE TO DRIVE. THIS HAPPENED ELEVEN DAYS LATER AGAIN, IN EVEN SCARIER CIRCUMSTANCES. THE ENGINE TURNED OFF WHEN I WAS SLOWING DOWN IN PREPARATION TO MERGE INTO A HIGHWAY. THE CAR TURNED OFF AND STOPPED AND I COULD NOT ACCELERATE OR DRIVE, HOLDING UP THE CARS BEHIND ME. AGAIN I HAD TO SHIFT THE CAR TO PARK AND RESTART THE CA…

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7133.3%
ODI 11450601

The car stalled while driving. I was driving down a city street and the engine cut off and a message on the dash read "Put Vehicle in P to start." I pulled over and it took several minutes to get the car to restart. This happened several times on the way back to the dealership (we had only just bought the car the day before). Our safety and that of others on the road was put at risk because we were stopped in the middle of traffic and were unable to move. Pulling over across traffic once the car had stalled was also dangerous because I cou…

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4127.0%
ODI 11531075

2023 Pacifica puts itself in P while stuck in traffic then won't let us put in D. We had to shut off car and back on again to move the knob to D The knob was stuck in park it woukdnt let us do anything in middle of freeway traffic

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1125.6%
ODI 11614841

I had a warning telling me to Stop safely and that the vehicle will stop soon as well as the Start\Stop and Battery lights.

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310.7%
ODI 11659932

[XXX]- bought new 2025 Chrysler Pacifica w/ 29 mi at Troncalli Chrysler Dodge Jeep (TCDJ). [XXX]- 1st time -I was driving the car when it made a “clunk” sound when turning left. All the lights on the dashboard came on and the ABS system turned off.The car safety features disabled and it did not recognize we were in the seats (seat belt lights came on).I was able to drive into a parking lot.Turned the car off and then restarted it after a few min and the lights on the dash were gone. Decided to cont driving, figured it was a computer error.Went …

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218.2%
ODI 11739905

Driving down a busy section of highway on I-25 in Colorado, without warning car lost all power and shutoff. Was able to veer off highway to shoulder without getting hit. Car will not restart. This was incredibly unsettling as my family and kids were all in the car on the way home and was a very dangerous situation. For a brand new vehicle to shut off on the highway without warning is unacceptable.

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Unknown Or Other
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21314.0%
ODI 10883904 · 500 mi

BACKUP CAMERA ISSUE: WHEN ENTERING OR EXITING GARAGE IN REVERSE DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS (OR ANY AREA WITH A MODERATE CHANGE IN LIGHTING) THE DEFAULT CAMERA VIEW (TOP[360]& REAR) IS DISPLAYED. THE REAR CAMERA DOES NOT ADJUST TO THE LOWER LIGHT CONTRAST AND THE IMAGE DISPLAYED IS ALL BLACK, YOU CANNOT SEE A THING (SEE PICTURE ATTACHED). THIS COULD LEAD TO SOMEONE OR SOMETHING GETTING RUN OVER. A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE.

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11212.8%
ODI 11053801 · 135 mi

I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE SINCE 12-2-2017 AND THE ENGINE HAS STALLED 3 TIMES WHILE WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT? WHAT CAN I DO THIS IS NOT NORMAL.

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5016.0%
ODI 11190867 · 13,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE PASSENGER FRONT WINDOW JUST EXPLODED, COMPLETELY SHATTERED AND CAME INTO THE VAN, GLASS GOT ALL OVER MY PASSENGERS. THERE WAS NO ROCK OR OBJECT THAT HIT THE WINDOW.

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1810.6%
ODI 11351382 · 2,800 mi

WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND ALMOST COMPLETELY STOPPED THE ENGINE REVVED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ENTER THE INTERSECTION BEFORE I COULD STOP IT. THE ENGINE RETURNED TO IDLE A FEW SECONDS LATER. FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO OTHER TRAFFIC AT THIS TIME. THE SECOND TIME THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED I WAS STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT AND ALMOST COMPLETELY STOPPED WHEN THE ENGINE REVVED. I HAD TO APPLY CONSIDERABLE BRAKE PRESSURE TO AVOID REAR ENDING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I OBSERVED THE TACHOMETER READ ABOUT 2500 RPM AND IT RETURNED TO IDLE AFTER ABOUT F…

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5514.8%
ODI 11425971

We have had intermittent issues with the rear hatch not closing when any buttons or key fob pushed since purchase. On 7/2/21 aprox 6:30 pm I was walking around rear of the vehicle the rear liftgate was fully open. A passenger pressed rear hatch button to close not realizing at that moment I was walking under I am 61.7" tall the liftgate came down full force on my head it did not beep and retract. It continued pressing down something sharp pierced my scalp and I was knocked to the ground, bleeding from the wound with severe neck and head pain…

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2612.2%
ODI 11454851

On 2/24/2022, we were merging onto the highway when the van powered itself off. The engine light came on. We pulled over, got the van back on, and pulled back onto highway. Almost immediately, the van shut itself off again. On 2/25/2022, on the way to the dealership, the van once again powered itself off on the highway. After arrival to the dealership, the technician said he found a loose cable connecting to the transmission and apparently fixed it. On 3/2/2022, the van shut itself off yet again in the middle of an intersection. In each o…

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2113.8%
ODI 11504935

Purchased a brand new 2023 1/6 or 1/7 Jan 18 I ran over a speed bump and the the bottom of the van plastic cover was hit and had to take it into the dealership service center to have it re attached 1/24 family went on a 200+ mile trip and back with no problem 1/27 the van started to give me error msg Will add photo and video Unable to upload please provide me with email will send it

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920.9%
ODI 11656918

The vehicle, without warning, flashed the message “Stop Safely, Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon” and suddenly went totally unresponsive. It had shut down within 60 seconds. This was on day 4 of ownership and less than 1000 miles on the vehicle. We were unable to restart, shift, or get the vehicle to respond in any way. Upon reading further, this is the exact issue that over 67,000 of these models were recalled for in years 2017-2023 with transmission replacement as the required repair.

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27.1%
ODI 11689113

My son was driving the vehicle down the interstate and attempted to exit. He hit the brakes and the car would not slow down. He had the pedal all the way to the floor and the vehicle still would not slow down. The vehicle went off the exit ramp, through a grassy hill area, across the entrance ramp, and finally stopped when the tire broke off. Even with the tire broke off and the vehicle not moving the engine was showing it was going 30-40 mph. No airbags were deployed. I received a Luckily the only injury was my daughter's sprained wrist. The e…

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327.3%
ODI 11738286

We were stopped for fuel. Prior to fueling we turned off the engine and opened the fuel door, inserting the gas nozzle and then began to pump fuel. While the nozzle was running, a passenger opened the sliding door by pressing the auto open button - and the door slid into the hand of the individual holding the fuel nozzle, crushing his hand between the door and the nozzle - causing the nozzle to dislodge from the filling neck , releasing gasoline all over the driver and j hiring his hand. There is no interlock preventing the door from au…

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Steering
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27818.3%
ODI 10864837

MY LOCAL DEALER (CONFIRMED BY FCA LLC) HAS TOLD ME THAT WE CANNOT GET THE AUTONOMOUS BRAKING AND LANE ASSIST ON THE PACIFICA TOURING TRIM LEVEL; ONLY ON THE MORE EXPENSIVE TOURING L-PLUS! THESE SHOULD BE OPTIONS ON ALL TRIM LEVELS SO A FAMILY WHO WANTS SAFETY MORE THAN FANCY CAN SPEND THEIR HARD EARNED MONEY ON SAFETY OPTIONS AND NOT BE FORCED TO PAY $7000 MORE FOR FANCY TO BE ABLE TO GET MORE SAFETY!!!! CAN YOU PUT PRESSURE ON THEM TO OFFER THE ALP ADVANCED SAFETY OPTION ON LOWER TRIM LEVELS?

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17920.4%
ODI 11062301 · 795 mi

CAR SHUT OFF WITH THE "PUT CAR IN PARK AND RESTART" MESSAGE. IT TOOK 2 ATTEMPTS TO RESTART. CAR HAS ONLY 795 MILES ON IT. WHEN THE CAR SHUTS OFF THERE IS NO POWER STEERING CREATING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE CAR WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN THIS HAPPENED WITH THE FUEL SAVER OPTION SET TO THE OFF POSITION.

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4213.5%
ODI 11205386 · 1,851 mi

WHILE MY WIFE WAS SITTING IN THE CAR WITH THE CAR RUNNING IN PARK THE CAR BEGAN TO GO IN REVERSE AND IT STARTED TO ACCELERATE AND BRAKES DIDNT WORK AND CAR CRASHED INTO A FENCE AND SHED. MULTIPLE WITNESSES CONFIRMED HER ACCOUNT AS SHE HAD WINDOW DOWN AND WAS SCREAMING WITH HER HANDS IN THE AIR. ONCE CAR CAME TO A STOP IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT CAR WAS IN PARK. VERY SCARY.

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3218.8%
ODI 11413385 · 33,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP 3/9/21 FOR NOCKING ON L/F. DEALER DIAGNOSED STRUT AS PROBLEM. PART IS ON B/O. CHRYSLER MFG. HAS BEEN CONTACTED FOR ASSISTANCE TO SECURE PART AND ATTACHING PARTS TO REMEDY THE SITUATION. CURRENTLY THEY HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING BUT PROMISE DATES THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE.(THEY ARE STILL MISSING TWO PARTS). THEY HAVE NOT ANSWERED MY REQUEST TO PROVIDE SOLUTION OR A RENTAL SO I CAN DRIVE A SAFE VEHICLE. ALL OF THIS IS STRANGE SINCE CHRYSLER IS ACTIVELY BUILDING THE CAR. ONE WOULD THINK THEY HAVE THE PARTS ON THE A…

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154.0%
ODI 11467341

On freeway , running on gas - the vehicle gave an error “service charging system” and vehicle shutdown and de accelerated rapidly - forward momentum only We are on freeway and no shoulder and narrow escaped an collision trying to get a safe stop at speed of 20-25 miles and slowing down from initial of 70 mph This is serious safety concern and how was this released for sale is certified by NTSB is a surprise and shock Multiple owners have complained of this

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125.6%
ODI 11462370

Started van with remote start to warm it up,and went to it in 5minutes,got in pushed dash button and put it in drive but THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING. Drove it 500 ft,and still no power steering. The Van had been sitting for 3 days without use.

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117.2%
ODI 11572324 · 2,500 mi

The contact owns a 2023 BraunAbility Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and using the power chair with hand controls, the drivability was terrible. While driving at various speeds, it was difficult to stay in the intended lane. The Lane Sensing feature was loose and failed to the vehicle failed to steer correctly. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was stiff. While making turns, the vehicle rocked. The driver turned the feature off. The contact stated that there was a 3- or 4-inch clearan…

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24.7%
ODI 11686546

We purchased our 2024 Pacifica Pinnacle AWD new in July of 2024. The vehicle currently has 9,600 miles on it, and the issue has been present since it was new. We have experienced continuous issues while driving the vehicle at highway speeds, with the steering exhibiting a gap in responsiveness. The steering acts like there is a dead zone between 11 and 1 o'clock when turning the wheel, where nothing happens. Once the vehicle finally reacts to the driver's inputs, it causes the car to jerk from side to side. It is bad enough that it causes my en…

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00.0%

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Structure:Body
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523.4%
ODI 10910628 · 158 mi

I ENCOUNTERED AN ISSUE WITH THE PACIFICA. THE SLIDING DOORS CONTINUES TO CLOSE ALL THE WAY EVEN WHEN SOMEONE/SOMETHING IS IN THE WAY. I EXPECTED THE SLIDING DOORS TO RETRACT ON CONTACT. WITHOUT THIS RETRACTION, A CHILD COULD EASILY GET CAUGHT AND CRUSHED BY THE DOORS AS THE DOOR MOTORS ARE VERY POWERFUL. I REPORTED THIS TO CHRYSLER ON SEPTEMBER 8. I TOOK IN THE PACIFICA TO A DEALERSHIP BUT THEY DIDN'T HAVE ANY FIX FOR THIS ISSUE. CHRYSLER HAS BEEN UNRESPONSIVE SINCE.

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131.5%
ODI 11139579 · 7,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING OUR 2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA ON I-95 SOUTH IN NH, TRAFFIC CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP AND WE REAR-ENDED A JEEP WRANGLER AT APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MPH. I BRAKED FOR ABOUT 20 FT AND STRUCK THE JEEP. OUR AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY BURST INTO FLAMES UPON IMPACT. THE FLAMES WERE SO IMMEDIATE AND SO VIOLENT THAT MY WIFE AND I ONLY HAD TIME TO REMOVE OUR YOUNG DAUGHTERS FROM THE MIDDLE ROW OF THE VEHICLE. THE ACCIDENT ITSELF WAS MINOR, THE JEEP WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AWAY AFTER THE ACCIDENT. OUR PACIFICA WAS A COMPLETE LOSS…

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103.2%
ODI 11190867 · 13,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE PASSENGER FRONT WINDOW JUST EXPLODED, COMPLETELY SHATTERED AND CAME INTO THE VAN, GLASS GOT ALL OVER MY PASSENGERS. THERE WAS NO ROCK OR OBJECT THAT HIT THE WINDOW.

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31.8%
ODI 11418155

FIRST COMPONENT FAILURES - Passenger sliding door: a) WHILE DRIVING, the passenger sliding door mechanism engages and attempts to open the door - the driver then sees a notification "to operate the sliding door, put the vehicle in park"; b) when parked, if the door is open and we want to close it, we can engage the closing mechanism with button or fob, but then it will not stop and re-open even if there is an obstruction; it has closed on my wife's arm and almost hurt one of the kids. One can even try to stop the door from closing with their f…

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71.9%
ODI 11463055

When I first purchased my 2021 Pacifica Hybrid Pinnacle in January 2021, randomly when pressing the lift gate button in the top left of the trunk it would beep multiple times and the lift gate would not move. The key fob, front button, and rear button would not engage the lift gate motor. You had to manually shut the lift gate and it would latch. Then in November 2021 I had the Y50 2021 RU Power Lift gate recall done on my vehicle and since then three times while driving the lift gate has popped up on its own. When you pull over all buttons a…

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31.4%
ODI 11514826

When locking vehicle and arming the alarm up on returning to vehicle in a parking lot no matter where. Upon return to vehicle before unlocking we notice vehicle rear tailgate is wide open. This has happened multiple times with a dealer not finding any cause. Now on our second case to have looked at. This is not good as anything in the vehicle is open to theft with me having no control of it. Happened on the road traveling to FL from IL leaving all of our belongings visible and available to take. Not good had luggage tools, guns all easily stole…

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24.7%
ODI 11650381

The vehicle was purchased on 1/8/2025. On 1/13/2025, the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer because the transmission wouldn't shift to park. Dealer performed a software update to correct the issue. On 1/21/2025, the vehicle had to be towed to a dealer because the transmission wouldn't shift to park. Dealer replaced the gear selector. On 1/27/2025, the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer because it wouldn't shift to park. Dealer stated the battery failed. On 3/13/2025, the vehicle was taken to a dealer because the rear hatch opened …

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27.1%
ODI 11667604

Passenger rear-sliding door will not open automatically/ will not properly re-latch despite multiple repair attempts (ie sensor and module replacement).

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Suspension
150.0%
ODI 11183725 · 12,733 mi

THE FRONT AXLE BROKE WITH NO EVIDENCE OF IMPACT OR DAMAGE. THE AXLE BROKE WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AT LESS THAN 30 MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 12,700 MILES ON IT. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT IDENTIFY A REASON FOR THE FRONT AXLE BREAKING. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE UNABLE TO STEER ACCELERATE, GO FORWARD, OR GO IN REVERSE. *DT*JB MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED.*JB

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241.6%
ODI 10928948 · 5,000 mi

ACC & FCW. MINE DID NOT WORK. THE DEALER HAD MY CAR FOR 2 WEEKS. THEY HAD TO CONTACT THE CHRYSLER ENGINEER & WAS TOLD TO REPLACE & RE-CALIBRATE. SO AFTER BEING REPLACED IT SOMEWHAT WORKS. AFTER THE NEW PARTS, MY CAR WILL STILL BRAKE HARD WHEN A CAR IN THE ADJACENT LANE IS EXITING (AS IF THE CAR WAS BRAKING IN FRONT OF ME). BUT, IF A CAR CHANGES LANES DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME OR SLAMS ON BRAKES DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME MY CAR DOESN'T REACT? CHRYSLER HAS DEFINITELY FALLEN SHORT ON THIS FUNCTION. I'VE OWNED VEHICLES WHERE THIS FUNCTION WORKED NEAR…

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202.3%
ODI 11101719 · 9 mi

1- TURN THE VAN ON. CLICK ON UCONNECT THEATER THEN SHIFT TO R OR CLICK THE SURROUND CAMERA TO ACTIVATE THE CAMERA, CLICK ANY BOTTOMS TO CHANGE THE CAMERA VIEW, IS NOT WORKING. THE SCREEN FREEZING AND NOT RESPONDING ANYMORE. TURN THE VAN OFF FOR 2 HOURS. TURN IT ON AGAIN, THE CAMERA OPTIONS WILL WORK FINE. CLICK THE UCONNECT THEATER AGAIN, GO BACK TO THE CAMERA OR SHIFT TO R, THE BOTTOMS THAT CHANGE THE VIEWS ARE NOT WORKING AND NOT RESPONDING. 2- PUT THE USB FLASH TO PLAY MOVIES. GO TO UCONNECT THEATER, IT WILL READ THE USB AND I CAN PLAY MOVIE…

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51.6%
ODI 11430785

My vehicle at 28,k plus miles I noticed it seemed to slip. This would happen intermittently. I thought I was imagining it at first. Then it started to do a more violent jerking. The dealership did a reset. It started doing it a week later, and intermittently. I was also in the dealership because I was hearing a clunking noise in the rear when driving over uneven pavement, or backing out of my driveway. I have been waiting two months for rear struts to fix the issue. Vehicle sounds getting progressively worse and I'm concerned about driving. Tod…

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31.8%
ODI 11384731 · 300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SWAYED. THE SWAY, ELECTRIC STABILIZER, AND CRASH WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WALT MASSEY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (602 WESTERN BYPASS, ANDALUSIA, AL 36420, [phone removed]) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT AN UNKNOWN SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…

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10.3%
ODI 11754828

The vehicle has had a suspension problem since purchasing the dealership has not been able to determine the issue after replacing the axle,struts, low arm control,motor mount now the state the steering wheel rack

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10.5%
ODI 11593540

THE VEHICLE STOPS AT WILL WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS STOPPED SEVERAL TIMES, IMADE IT TO THE NESSAN DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED IT THEY STARTED IT BUT ONCE I GOT ON THE INTERSTATE IT STOPPED ANDI I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. ON THE PANEL IT SAYS 'ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL"

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21.3%
ODI 11572324 · 2,500 mi

The contact owns a 2023 BraunAbility Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and using the power chair with hand controls, the drivability was terrible. While driving at various speeds, it was difficult to stay in the intended lane. The Lane Sensing feature was loose and failed to the vehicle failed to steer correctly. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was stiff. While making turns, the vehicle rocked. The driver turned the feature off. The contact stated that there was a 3- or 4-inch clearan…

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19.1%
ODI 11690285 · 1,173 mi

The contact's mother owns a 2026 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while his mother was driving 30-35 MPH on a well-maintained road, the front passenger's side of the vehicle suddenly lowered, and the driver lost control of the steering wheel, causing the rear passenger's side of the vehicle to strike a curb, and the vehicle was pushed towards the left, near oncoming traffic. The contact stated that the vehicle nearly rolled over prior to coming to a stop. The driver was able to exit the vehicle. A Police Officer arrived at the scene a…

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Fuel/Propulsion System
150.0%
ODI 11032132 · 18,000 mi

CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. WARNINGS TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY ISSUES MAY POP UP. THE ENGINE MAKES A WEIRD NOISE AND THE CAR WILL OFTEN NOT SHIFT TO PARK TO RESTART. THIS HAS OCCURRED THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR ME. EACH TIME I WAS LUCKILY DRIVING SLOWLY PRIOR TO A TURN. I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER EACH TIME. THEY HAVE TRIED REPLACING THE SHIFTER, UPDATED THE COMPUTER SYSTEM AND CLEARED ERROR CODES. NOTHING WORKS. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE FOR OUR FAMILY AND THEY JUST KEEP RETURNING THE CAR TO ME.

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684.5%
ODI 10991298 · 4,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A BUSY STREET, MY 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA SUDDENLY LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. I WAS IN AN INTERSECTION PUMPING THE GAS PEDAL WITH NOTHING HAPPENING. THE WARNING MESSAGE ON THE DASH READ "SHIFT VEHICLE TO PARK" (OR SIMILAR). I COASTED TO A STOP WITH CARS NEARLY MISSING ME, SHIFTED TO PARK, TURNED THE CAR OFF, THEN TURNED IT BACK ON, SHIFTED TO DRIVE AND PULLED DIRECTLY INTO A PARKING LOT. I CALLED CHRYSLER ROADSIDE AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE MY CAR IS NOW. ACCORDING TO WHAT I'M SEEING ON CHRYSLER FORUMS, THIS IS B…

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475.4%
ODI 11073191 · 360 mi

I HAD JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR AND WAS DRIVING AWAY FROM THE DEALER. ABOUT A MILE DOWN THE ROAD I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND STARTED TO PUT ON THE BRAKES WHEN I HAD AN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION EVENT. (IT FELT LIKE SOMEONE HAD JUST STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR). I HAD TO SLAM HARD ON THE BRAKES AND JUST AVOIDED HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I KNOW THIS WAS CAUSED PROBABLY BY THE COMPUTER BUT I KNOW IT WASN'T ME. MY FOOT WAS ONLY ON THE BRAKE. I KNOW THIS FEELING WELL SINCE I USED TO HAVE A 2004 PRIUS WHERE THIS HAPPENED TO ME MANY TIMES.

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103.2%
ODI 11256708 · 1,800 mi

THE CAR WAS STATIONARY. I TURNED ON THE IGNITION, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT BLEW. TOOK IT TO NEAREST CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP, AND THEY FOUND THE AUXILIARY PUMP FOR HEATING THE HYBRID SYSTEM WAS MALFUNCTIONING. THEY SAID THE MINIVAN IS NOT FIT TO DRIVE UNTIL FIXED. THE VAN RAN FOR JUST 1800 MILES, I PURCHASED IT NEW JUST A MONTH AGO FROM DEALERSHIP. THE REPAIRS ARE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.

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95.3%
ODI 11389733 · 7,200 mi

WENT FOR 1ST EVER OIL CHANGE, TECHNICIANS NOTICED COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY (SHOULD NEVER BE) AND THERE WAS LEAKED COOLANT ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND BOTTOM OF CARS PROTECTION PADS (BAD ISSUE). TOLD ME (GET IT TO THE DEALER IMMEDIATELY), WHICH I DID, TAKING IT TO PHILLIPS CHRYSLER OF OCALA. IN ORDER FOR MY ENGINE NOT TO BLOW UP. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THIS FOR 7000 MILES SINCE I PURCHASED IT WITH ZERO MILES. THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS SAID (THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS CONDITION) IT CAME FROM THE CHRYSLER OEM PLANT THIS WAY, SAID THAT ALL THE BOLTS…

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7720.8%
ODI 11418815

While in EV mode, driving 75 mph on the freeway for at least five minutes, the vehicle suddenly loses power and the accelerator pedal becomes completely unresponsive. My vehicle was slowing down in the carpool lane and I had to carefully find my way to the shoulder to be able to turn the vehicle EV motor back on. There are no warning signs. It is very sudden. This has happened 8 times so far. Dealership service center has inspected and tested the vehicle twice for a few weeks and has not been able to reproduce. My vehicle is available for mor…

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2612.2%
ODI 11450601

The car stalled while driving. I was driving down a city street and the engine cut off and a message on the dash read "Put Vehicle in P to start." I pulled over and it took several minutes to get the car to restart. This happened several times on the way back to the dealership (we had only just bought the car the day before). Our safety and that of others on the road was put at risk because we were stopped in the middle of traffic and were unable to move. Pulling over across traffic once the car had stalled was also dangerous because I cou…

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1610.5%
ODI 11565851

Service hybrid electric vehicle system

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24.7%
ODI 11731184

2024 Pacifica Van with 66,000 miles started to run rough then quit in a McDonalds parking lot in Richmond VA 70 miles from our home residence. I had the car towed to a local Chrysler dealership on Saturday night before Easter. The tow truck drive was kind enough to take myself, spouse, daughter and Golden Retriever to the Richmond airport where we rented a car and drove home to Leonardtown, MD. The Chrysler dealership troubleshoot the vehicle and ordered a fuel pump.

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310.7%
ODI 11680466

After not driving the car for a full day or so, when I drive down my street about 1/4 of a mile to a stop sign and stop the vehicle will not accelerate from the stop. I press on the gas but the car goes around 5 MPH for the next 50-100 feet or so and will not accelerate before finally kicking in and accelerating normally. This has happened over 20 times since purchasing the vehicle as new in late March of 2025.

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19.1%
ODI 11738286

We were stopped for fuel. Prior to fueling we turned off the engine and opened the fuel door, inserting the gas nozzle and then began to pump fuel. While the nozzle was running, a passenger opened the sliding door by pressing the auto open button - and the door slid into the hand of the individual holding the fuel nozzle, crushing his hand between the door and the nozzle - causing the nozzle to dislodge from the filling neck , releasing gasoline all over the driver and j hiring his hand. There is no interlock preventing the door from au…

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Engine90,500–136,875 mi107,000 mi122
ODI 10465302 · 100,498 mi

WHILE IN REVERSE IN PARKING LOT, CAR STALLED CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING POWER AND VEHICLE ROLLED INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. SINCE INCIDENT, WHEN VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO REVERSE, VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STALLS. ALSO, MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BROKEN AND THIS APPEARS TO BE A BIG ISSUE WITH THE PACIFICAS. *TR

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ODI 10472419 · 72,000 mi

ENGINE MOUNT BROKE. HAD IT FIXED AND 3 WEEKS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN. JUST BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FROM CARBONE AUTO LESS THAN A YEAR AGO. I'M NOT RICH AND I JUST WANT A CAR I CAN DRIVE. I CANT KEEP REPLACING THESE. CARBONE AUTO KNOWS THE KIND OF VEHICLE THEY SOLD ME AND I TRUSTED THEM. THEY SEEM LIKE THEY DON'T CARE WHEN I GO THERE AND THEY JUST SAY MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. I CANT KEEP TAKING TIME OFF FOR THIS ON A WHIM. THEY SELL YOU A CAR AND DON'T CARE. CHRYSLER TOOK OUR MONEY IN A BAILOUT,AT LEAST THEY CAN DO IS CARE ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS. NEW OR U…

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ODI 10473220 · 132,750 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WOULD MADE A LOUD NOISE AND IT STALLED WHENEVER SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS, TORQUE STRUTS, AND BRACKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED ON ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,750 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 132,833…

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Structure:Body95,000–140,161 mi119,000 mi123
ODI 10482845 · 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FRAME FAILED. THE CONTACT NOTICE BROWN WATER WAS RELEASING FROM THE ENGINE AREA. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THE ENGINE FRAME CORRODED WITH HOLES DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE ENGINE FRAMES REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 84,000.

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ODI 10504723 · 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED, THE FRONT SUB FRAME WAS FOUND TO BE SEVERELY CORRODED IN THE ENGINE CARRIAGE AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 99,000.

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ODI 10532548 · 107,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED JUNE 11, 2013 AND HAD THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE REPLACED DUE TO UNFIX-ABLE FLAT TIRE. THE DEALER HAD ME TAKE VEHICLE TO PEERLESS TIRES CO. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH WRONG SIZE AND DIFFERENT BRAND OF TIRE. TRAVELING DURING THUNDERSTORM APPROXIMATELY 3,5 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE; THE COMPUTER APPEARED TO LOCK WHEN VEHICLE SLIPPED ON PAVEMENT AS AWD ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND POWER THEN SKIDDED OFF THE ROAD. I MADE CLAIM THROUGH MY INSURANCE AND HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED BY LOCAL SHOP, AND I HAD MY …

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Power Train75,000–134,750 mi95,500 mi76
ODI 10269552 · 40,000 mi

AT 40,000 MILES CAR STARTED MAKING TICKING NOISE. TOOK IT TO MY PERSONAL MECHANIC AND HE DETERMINED THE LIFTERS NEEDED CHANGING. REPLACED THE LIFTERS THEN AGAIN AT 60,000 MILES THE CAR HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS TIME I HAD A CERTIFIED MECHANIC FROM WORK CALL A FRIEND AT THE DODGE DEALERSHIP AND HE ACKNOWLEDGED THAT CHRYSLER WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE LIFTERS AND THAT THERE WAS A REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE THROUGH CHRYSLER. I HAVE HAD THE CAR BACK FOR 2 WEEKS NOW WITH NO PROBLEMS SO FAR. THE MECHANIC VISUALLY CONFIRMED THAT THE RETAINING PINS OF TH…

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ODI 10290140 · 43,000 mi

ONE ROCKER ARM (LIFTER) WENT OUT IN JULY 09. WE REPLACED THE FAULTY ROCKER ARM. JUST TWO WEEKS AGO, ALL ROCKER ARMS WENT OUT, INCLUDING THE ONE THAT WAS RECENTLY REPLACED. THIS HAS CAUSED MY 06 CHRYSLER PACIFICA TO NOT TURN OVER AND NOT START. BOTH THE BATTERY AND STARTER HAVE BEEN TESTED AND ARE FINE. ALL ROCKER ARMS ARE NOW BEING REPLACED AT A COST OF OVER $1000 WITH ONLY 43K MILES ON THE VEHICLE. WHEN WE ASKED THE DEALERSHIP WHY THE BRAND NEW ROCKER ARM (LIFTER) HAD FAILED, THEY SAID IT WAS BECAUSE THE ENTIRE MECHANISM WITH THE ROCKER …

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ODI 10322755 · 94,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. EVERYDAY IT STALLS ON MY WIFE AND KIDS. IT SOUNDS LIKE THE RECALL THEY THEY HAVE ON THE CHRYSLER PACIFICA ON THE FUEL PUMP MODULE AND POWER TRAIN MODULE. I CONTACTED THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION ON THE ISSUE AND THEY SAID THAT THE VEHICLE 'S VIN NUMBER WAS NOT ONTHE RECALL LIST. I TOLD THEM HOW CAN THEY CONTROL WHICH VEHICLE FUEL PUMP MODULE AND POWER TRAIN MODULE IS BAD. I TOLD THEM IS GOING TO CAUSE A DEADLY CRASH ONE DAY. ALL THEY DO IS GIVE ME THE RUN AROUND.WHAT CAN I DO? THANKS FOR QUICK RESPONSE. *TR

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Suspension95,500–131,500 mi110,000 mi67
ODI 10359548 · 55,000 mi

DRIVING MY CAR, NO NOTICEABLE PROBLEMS. I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND I SAW A LOT OF FLUID ON THE DRIVEWAY. I WAS EXTREMELY CONCERNED, CHECKED ALL MY FLUIDS WHICH WERE OK. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY COULDN'T FIND A PROBLEM. I THEN STARTED NOTICING THE CAR RIDING "ROUGH" AND IDLING ROUGH ALONG WITH A 'BANGING" WHEN STARTING OR STOPPING AT REDLIGHTS. TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WAS NOT TOLD ANYTHING ABOUT THESE ISSUES (THERE FOR UNRELATED ITEM) AND WAS INFORMED I HAVE A BAD MOTOR MOUNT. HE ASKED IF I NOTICED 3 SPECIFIC ITEMS.…

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ODI 10456992 · 106,000 mi

WE BOUGHT A CHRY PACIFICA FROM COUNTRY CLUB JUNE 25,2011 WITH 89,000 MILES ON IT. DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE ON APRIL 30,2012, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME CROSS MEMBER WAS ROTTED OUT AND IT WAS UNFIXABLE IMMEDIATELY CALLED DEALER TOOK IT THAT SAME DAY. THEY AGREED THAT THE FRAME WAS ROTTED AND WE REQUESTED A RENTAL WHILE REPAIRS COULD BE MADE INSTEAD THEY TRIED SELLING US A CAR. SPENT HALF A DAY AT THE DEALERS AND HAD TO DRIVE THE UNSAFE CAR HOME AND STILL NO PREVAIL ON GETTING US A RENTAL CAR OR TOLD US WHEN THE REPAIRS COULD BE MAD…

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ODI 10475559 · 80,000 mi

ENGINE CRADLE RUSTED OUT,HOLE IN IT. *TR

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Engine And Engine Cooling40,250–88,466 mi70,500 mi58
ODI 10155330 · 14,010 mi

I WAS WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE LIGHT TURNED YELLOW, AND I PROMPTLY MADE MY LEFT TURN SO AS NOT TO HOLD UP THE CARS ON MY LEFT. I MADE IT THROUGH THE INTERSECTION, AND THE CAR STALLED. I WAS ABLE TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND IMMEDIATELY RESTART THE CAR. I HAD THE AC ON, AND HAD THREE FOURTHS OF A TANK OF SUNOCO 89 OCTANE GAS. I ALWAYS RUN 89 OCTANE PER THE OWNERS MANUAL. *JB

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ODI 10159624 · 31,857 mi

CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2005 ALL WHEEL DRIVE, WHILE TURNING A CORNER AND HITTING A SLIGHT DIP THE CAR CUT COMPLETELY OFF. LOST STEERING AND ALL I COULD DO TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER CAR IN THE SIDE. *JB

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ODI 10161723 · 12,000 mi

WHILE MAKING LEFT TURNS INTO TRAFFIC OR LEFT "U-TURNS" THE VEHICLE STALLS PUTTING MY FAMILY IN EXTREME DANGER TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A "5 STAR" CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP IN GREENSBURG, PA AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY CAN'T FIX IT BECAUSE THERE IS NO ERROR CODE ASSOCIATED WITH IT. THIS CONDITION IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY. *NM

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Unknown Or Other91,500–137,734 mi119,602 mi47
ODI 10380352 · 33,000 mi

CAR HAS STALLED (ENGINE CUTS OUT COMPLETELY) WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND WHILE BEING DRIVEN AT LEAST 4 TIME. MOST RECENT WAS WHILE MERGING ONTO FREEWAY IT JUST STOPPED, NEARLY CAUSING FATAL ACCIDENT TO MY DAUGHTER WHO WAS DRIVING AT THE TIME. COMPLETE SHUT DOWN OF CAR CAUSES THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK WITH NO MEANS OF GETTING TO SIDE OF ROAD. YOU'RE A SITTING DUCK FOR A CRASH. FORTUNATELY, SHE GOT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED IT. THE CAR IS AT STEVENS CREEK CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP (TOWED THERE TODAY). I AM ALSO IN TOUCH WITH CHRYSLER CORPORATION REG…

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ODI 10577703 · 89,000 mi

MY 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA WITH 89000 MILES ON IS A TIME BOMB DO TO CORROSION OF THE ENGINE CRADLE,MY MECHANIC CALL CHRYSLER DEALER TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANY RECALL ON IT AND WAS TOLD NO.I CONTACT CHRYSLER MY SELF TO SEE IF THEIR WILL HELP WITH THE COST THE ANSWER SORRY NO WARRANTY GOOD LUCK WITH THE REPAIR ,I CAN NOT UNDERSTAND WHY NOBODY DUE, SOME THINK CHRYSLER DEFINITELY WONT DO NOTHING ABBOT THEIR PRODUCT. UNTIL SOME BODY DIE. *TR

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ODI 10671700 · 120,000 mi

I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME MY FRAME IS RUSTED OUT AND HAS HOLES IN IT. HE SAYS HE HAS NEVER SEEN THIS IN A CAR OF THIS AGE. I KNOW THIS IS A PROBLEM AND CHRYSLER NEEDS TO FIX IT BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. WE HAVE ALWAYS BOUGHT DODGE AND CHRYSLER CARS FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS, BUT IF I HAVE TO BUY A NEW CAR AND CHRYSLER DOESN'T HELP WITH THIS FIX OF THE FRAME I WILL NOT BUY A DODGE OR CHRYSLER AGAIN ! *TR

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Fuel/Propulsion System77,500–150,000 mi120,000 mi51
ODI 10459261 · 68,000 mi

MY 2006 PACIFICA WILL GO FROM A HALF A TANK OF FUEL TO NO FUEL IN A MATTER OF MINUTES. THIS HAS LEFT US STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD A NUMBER OF TIMES, SOMETIMES IN VERY DANGEROUS PLACES WITH MY TWO CHILDREN IN THE CAR. THE SADDLE TANK IS A VERY BAD DESIGN, WITH THE TRANSFER PUMP. WHEN WE ARE STRANDED ON THE ROAD SIDE, IF YOU CRAWL UNDER THE CAR ONE SIDE OF THE TANK IS HOLLOW EMPTY AND THE OTHER SIDE IS COMPLETELY FULL, YET WE ARE WAITING ON SOMEONE TO BRING US GAS. WHEN YOU TRY TO REFUEL THE CAR IT WILL ONLY TAKE 3 OR 4 GALLONS BEFORE …

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ODI 10470180 · 68,183 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE FUEL PUMP BECAME CRACKED, CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,183.

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ODI 10471687 · 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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Electrical System46,000–128,750 mi84,000 mi40
ODI 10156172 · 2,000 mi

MY NEW CHRYSLER PACIFICA HAS STALLED TWICE WHILE I WAS MAKING A SLOW LEFT HAND TURN. I ONLY HAVE 2000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. MY GAS TANK WAS 3/4 FULL. I USE REGULAR GAS. THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS STAYED ON WHILE THIS OCCURRED. I HOPE THIS CAN BE REPAIRED SINCE I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE. I ALMOST HAD A WRECK DURING ONE OF THESE OCCURRENCES. PLEASE HELP BECAUSE AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET I UNDERSTAND THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED SINCE THE 2004 MODEL YEAR AND CHRYSLER DOESN'T SEEM TO CARE. *NM

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ODI 10165189 · 8,732 mi

VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC, WOULD NOT RE-START. VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO A PARKING LOT. VEHICLE STARTED 1 HOUR LATER AND DRIVEN HOME. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER - DID NOT WANT TO TAKE A CHANCE STALLING IN TRAFFIC AGAIN. DEALER FOUND A FAULT CODE AND REPAIRED(?) SECURITY SYSTEM. *NM

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ODI 10170043 · 7,300 mi

TWICE, IN 6 DAYS, THE PACIFICA HAS STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE FIRST TIME MY WIFE WAS DRIVING 25-30 MPH AND WAS TURNING ON THE RADIO, AND THE SECOND TIME I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH AND TURNING ON THE HEAT. BOTH TIMES THE ENGINE COMPLETED CUT OFF AND LEFT US WITH NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR MY FAMILY. THE DEALER HAD THE CAR AND STATED THERE WAS NO FOUND PROBLEM. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED THE DEALER TOOK THE CAR AND AGAIN CLAIMS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. THEY STILL HAVE THE CAR AND NO SOLUTION. *NM

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-102026-09

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-081None
ODI 11679922 · 94,791 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle turned off independently but was able to be restarted. Additionally, the vehicle was difficult to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent shop, where the PCM was reprogrammed and an unknown fuel injector repair was performed; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle shut off independently but was able to be restarted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact…

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2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-09 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 2103 reports

2022: 103 complaints · 2023: 102 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
20222064103
20231830102
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
202221300
202315200

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentEngineStructure:BodyPower TrainSuspensionEngine And Engine CoolingUnknown Or OtherFuel/Propulsion SystemElectrical System
Engine—
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ODI 10482845 · 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FRAME FAILED. THE CONTACT NOTICE BROWN WATER WAS RELEASING FROM THE ENGINE AREA. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THE ENGINE FRAME CORRODED WITH HOLES DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE ENGINE FRAMES REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 84,000.

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ODI 10532548 · 107,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED JUNE 11, 2013 AND HAD THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE REPLACED DUE TO UNFIX-ABLE FLAT TIRE. THE DEALER HAD ME TAKE VEHICLE TO PEERLESS TIRES CO. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH WRONG SIZE AND DIFFERENT BRAND OF TIRE. TRAVELING DURING THUNDERSTORM APPROXIMATELY 3,5 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE; THE COMPUTER APPEARED TO LOCK WHEN VEHICLE SLIPPED ON PAVEMENT AS AWD ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND POWER THEN SKIDDED OFF THE ROAD. I MADE CLAIM THROUGH MY INSURANCE AND HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED BY LOCAL SHOP, AND I HAD MY …

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ODI 10593673 · 98,000 mi

RUST ISSUE ON FRONT ENGINE CRADLE I AM FROM SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV RESIDENT AND RECENTLY DISCOVERED THROUGH MY DEALERS MECHANIC THAT I HAD A BADLY CORRODED ENGINE CRADLE. WE BOUGHT THE CAR USED AND IT JUST TURNED 100K MILES. DEALER DENIED THE RECALL, THERE IS A SMALL WINDOW OF VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEB.23, 2004 AND MARCH 31,2004, A PRETTY SMALL WINDOW. A COUPLE OF CALLS TO CHRYSLER CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HAS FALLEN ON DEAF EARS. THE DEALER AND CHRYSLER ARE NOT BUDGING. IT IS NOT THE MONEY, IT IS THE PRINCIPLE OF A DESIGN PROBLEM THAT CH…

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ODI 10465302 · 100,498 mi

WHILE IN REVERSE IN PARKING LOT, CAR STALLED CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING POWER AND VEHICLE ROLLED INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. SINCE INCIDENT, WHEN VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO REVERSE, VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STALLS. ALSO, MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BROKEN AND THIS APPEARS TO BE A BIG ISSUE WITH THE PACIFICAS. *TR

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ODI 10509085 · 92,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND PLACING INTO REVERSE THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STALLS. STALLING HAS ALSO OCCURED WHILE DRIVING. IN ADDITION TO THIS PROBLEM I HAVE REPLACED THE ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS 3 TIMES. *TR

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ODI 10532548 · 107,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED JUNE 11, 2013 AND HAD THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE REPLACED DUE TO UNFIX-ABLE FLAT TIRE. THE DEALER HAD ME TAKE VEHICLE TO PEERLESS TIRES CO. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH WRONG SIZE AND DIFFERENT BRAND OF TIRE. TRAVELING DURING THUNDERSTORM APPROXIMATELY 3,5 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE; THE COMPUTER APPEARED TO LOCK WHEN VEHICLE SLIPPED ON PAVEMENT AS AWD ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND POWER THEN SKIDDED OFF THE ROAD. I MADE CLAIM THROUGH MY INSURANCE AND HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED BY LOCAL SHOP, AND I HAD MY …

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ODI 10475559 · 80,000 mi

ENGINE CRADLE RUSTED OUT,HOLE IN IT. *TR

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ODI 10513376 · 114,106 mi

DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION AND OIL CHANGE AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN IDENTIFIED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE (AKA SUB-FRAME) WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY TWO OTHER AUTO TECHNICIANS AND BOTH CONFIRMED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE IS CORRODED AND THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE IS CONSIDERED A SAFETY HAZARD TO BOTH ITS PASSENGERS AND OTHER VEHICLES OPERATING IN THE VICINITY. THE VEHICLE IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE ZERO RESALE VALUE UNLESS THIS IS REPAIRED. PARTS FOR THIS VEHICLE HAVE BEEN ORDERED AND REPAIR IS SCHEDULE T…

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ODI 10544107 · 120,000 mi

THERE ARE HOLES AND RUST ALL OVER THE ENGINE CRADLE. I SEE THAT THE 2004 AND 2005 MODELS HAVE RECALLS ON THEM AND WAS WONDERING HOW TO START ACTION ON THIS FOR 2006 MODELS. *TR

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ODI 10721778 · 44,000 mi

I WAS INFORMED BY ANOTHER CONSUMER THAT THE FRONT END AND ENGINE CRADLE, IN MY 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA ARE RUSTING. THIS RUST PROBLEM IS CAUSING THE ENGINE TO ACTUAL FALL OUT OF VEHICLES. AFTER HEARING OF THIS, I HAD TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS CHECK MY VEHICLE. AFTER BOTH INSPECTIONS I WAS TOLD MY VEHICLE IS SEVERELY RUSTED AND IS NOT GOING TO BE SAFE TO DRIVE FOR MUCH LONGER. THE ESTIMATED TIME FRAME I WAS GIVEN IS BETWEEN 6-12 MONTHS. IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT I DRIVE LOCAL ONLY AND HAVE IT REINSPECTED EVERY THREE MONTHS FOR MY SAFETY. I CONTACTED C…

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ODI 10726467 · 102,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA THAT WE PURCHASED USED IN 2008 WITH 26K MILES. IN 2011 WE STARTED EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS. SIMULTANEOUSLY, WE CAME UP WITH CODES P0700, P0420 AND P0456 AND HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT , THE CATALYST CONVERTER REPLACED AND NEW FUEL PUMP DUE TO THE EVAP LEAK. IN A MATTER OF MONTHS, WE SPENT $5,900 ON REPAIRS AND IN ORDER FOR THE CAR TO PASS INSPECTION. WE WERE STILL MAKING PAYMENTS ON THIS CAR AND AFTER CONTACTING CHRYSLER REPEATEDLY, WE WERE TOLD THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE, SO WE WERE FORCED TO …

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ODI 10763139 · 175,000 mi

UPON REGULAR MAINTENANCE, THE AUTO MECHANIC DISCOVERED MY 2006 PACIFICA ENGINE CRADLE FRAME IS TOTALLY RUSTED OUT. HE ADVISED ME THE COST OF REPAIR IS SO HIGH THAT IT IS NOT WORTH TO REPAIR. HE FURTHER REQUIRED ME TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT MY CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THIS IS VERY UNUSUAL TO HAVE A SUBFRAME RUSTED THOUGH THE WHOLE METAL FRAME SINCE THE CAR WAS ALWAYS KEPT IN MARYLAND, WE HARDLY HAVE ANY SNOW IN THE LAST 10 YEARS. FROM THE SEARCH ON THE INTERNET, IT TURNS OUT THAT THIS SUBFRAME PROBLEM AFFECTED WAS COMMON IN MANY PACIFICA ON THE…

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ODI 10573950 · 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS FILLED, IT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY, HOWEVER THE FAILURE HAD BECOME PERMANENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 113,000.

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ODI 10615345 · 101,000 mi

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, TIE RODS REPLACED, CONTROL ARMS REPLACED ALL DONE IN THE LAST MONTH !! WHY DOESN'T CHRYSLER HAVE A RECALL OUT ON THIS ISSUES SINCE IT'S KNOWN FOR IT! OH DID I MENTION THE GAS PEDAL GETS STUCK ALL THE TIME! OTHER THING IS MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF...IT'S BEEN DIAGNOSED AS THE FUEL PUMP....REALLY AT THIS POINT I'M TIRED OF PUTTING MONEY INTO THE CAR. *TR

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ODI 10715936 · 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME AND CROSS MEMBER WERE RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE ON, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHI…

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ODI 10465302 · 100,498 mi

WHILE IN REVERSE IN PARKING LOT, CAR STALLED CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING POWER AND VEHICLE ROLLED INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. SINCE INCIDENT, WHEN VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO REVERSE, VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STALLS. ALSO, MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BROKEN AND THIS APPEARS TO BE A BIG ISSUE WITH THE PACIFICAS. *TR

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ODI 10693593 · 98,000 mi

FIRST BEGAN 11/2013 WHEN HEADED OUT AFTER PICKING UP MY DAUGHTER, SLOWED TO ENTER LEFT TURN LANE (ON MAJOR BUSY INTERSECTION AT NIGHT!) AND ENTIRE CAR SIMPLY DIED - FRIED THE BATTERY (IT WAS ONLY A YR OLD & THE SECOND TIME I HAD REPLACED IT SINCE I PURCHASED IT TWO YRS PRIOR FROM ORIGINAL OWNER) NEARLY WAS HIT BY SEVERAL CARS BEFORE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED (SO DEAD COULDN'T EVEN BE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL!) AFTER MULTIPLE OPINIONS BY SEVERAL MECHANICS HAD TO FACE THE FACT THAT ISSUE W/RODS CAUSED METAL PIECES TO INFILTRATE OIL (ALL OIL CHANGES ON TIME,…

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ODI 10916082 · 175,000 mi

RECCALL F44 (FUEL PUMP MODULE). THIS RECALL WAS FOR REPAIR/REPLACE OF MODULE DUE TO FACT THAT PACIFICA CARS STALL WITH FAULTY UNIT. MY CAR HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES. I TOOK TO DEALER AS INSTRUCTED BY RECALL LETTER. THE DEALER SAID THEY MADE REPAIR. MY VEHICLE CONTINUES TO STALL. DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE PART AGAIN. I AM STUCK WITH A VEHICLE I CANNOT DRIVE BECAUSE IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

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ODI 10482845 · 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FRAME FAILED. THE CONTACT NOTICE BROWN WATER WAS RELEASING FROM THE ENGINE AREA. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THE ENGINE FRAME CORRODED WITH HOLES DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE ENGINE FRAMES REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 84,000.

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ODI 10532548 · 107,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED JUNE 11, 2013 AND HAD THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE REPLACED DUE TO UNFIX-ABLE FLAT TIRE. THE DEALER HAD ME TAKE VEHICLE TO PEERLESS TIRES CO. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH WRONG SIZE AND DIFFERENT BRAND OF TIRE. TRAVELING DURING THUNDERSTORM APPROXIMATELY 3,5 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE; THE COMPUTER APPEARED TO LOCK WHEN VEHICLE SLIPPED ON PAVEMENT AS AWD ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND POWER THEN SKIDDED OFF THE ROAD. I MADE CLAIM THROUGH MY INSURANCE AND HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED BY LOCAL SHOP, AND I HAD MY …

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ODI 10593673 · 98,000 mi

RUST ISSUE ON FRONT ENGINE CRADLE I AM FROM SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV RESIDENT AND RECENTLY DISCOVERED THROUGH MY DEALERS MECHANIC THAT I HAD A BADLY CORRODED ENGINE CRADLE. WE BOUGHT THE CAR USED AND IT JUST TURNED 100K MILES. DEALER DENIED THE RECALL, THERE IS A SMALL WINDOW OF VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEB.23, 2004 AND MARCH 31,2004, A PRETTY SMALL WINDOW. A COUPLE OF CALLS TO CHRYSLER CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HAS FALLEN ON DEAF EARS. THE DEALER AND CHRYSLER ARE NOT BUDGING. IT IS NOT THE MONEY, IT IS THE PRINCIPLE OF A DESIGN PROBLEM THAT CH…

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ODI 10532548 · 107,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED JUNE 11, 2013 AND HAD THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE REPLACED DUE TO UNFIX-ABLE FLAT TIRE. THE DEALER HAD ME TAKE VEHICLE TO PEERLESS TIRES CO. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH WRONG SIZE AND DIFFERENT BRAND OF TIRE. TRAVELING DURING THUNDERSTORM APPROXIMATELY 3,5 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE; THE COMPUTER APPEARED TO LOCK WHEN VEHICLE SLIPPED ON PAVEMENT AS AWD ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND POWER THEN SKIDDED OFF THE ROAD. I MADE CLAIM THROUGH MY INSURANCE AND HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED BY LOCAL SHOP, AND I HAD MY …

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ODI 10713472 · 149,000 mi

WHEN GETTING OIL CHANGE MECHANIC POINTED OUT FRONT FRAME (ENGINE CRADLE) RUST. FRAME RUSTED THROUGH. NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. *TR

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ODI 10852090 · 100,000 mi

THE ENGINE MOUNTS HAVE BROKEN, AND BEEN REPLACED, AND BROKE AGAIN. THE FLOORBOARD, HAS RUSTED THROUGH ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, AND THE FRAME IS RUSTING OUT. THE SUSPENSION IS BREAKING AND HAS NOW BLOW OUT 2 TIRES. THE ELECTRICAL PANEL /DASH, DOESN'T WORK AND CAUSES OTHER PROBLEMS. I DON'T LIVE BY SALT WATER AND HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT THIS IS NOT A NEW PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE/MODEL. GAS FUMES COME UP THROUGH THE FLOORBOARD, AND I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS SINCE I TOOK IT OFF OF THE DEALERSHIP. I AM A SINGLE MOM OF 3,AND AM NOT FINDING HELP FROM…

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ODI 10587126 · 100,000 mi

ON MARCH 20TH 2012 I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE STRUT MOUNT BROKE, SLIGHTLY ALLOWING THE STRUT TO DAMAGE MY HOOD AND BREAK MY INNER TIE ROD END. I IMMEDIATELY PARKED THE VEHICLE CALLED AAA AND HAD IT TOWED TO MY HOUSE. ON MARCH 23 I PURCHASED A NEW STRUT MOUNT AND ON THE 24TH REPLACED THE BROKEN ONE WITH THE NEW ONE. UNFORTUNATELY I DID THE WORK MYSELF AND DIDN'T NOTICE MY INNER TIE ROD BROKE. WHICH LED TO MY VEHICLE NEEDING TO BE CHECKED BY MY MECHANIC ABOUT 8 MONTHS LATER WHEN MY OUTER TIE ROD END GAVE WAY DAMAGING IN THE…

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ODI 10593303 · 96,000 mi

TOOK MY 2006 PACIFICA IN FOR INSPECTION. THE ENGINE CRADLE IS RUSTED THROUGH AND UNSAFE. I FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS EXTENDED COVERAGE ON SOME OF THESE CARS. I CALLED CHRYSLER AND WAS TOLD I SHOULD PAY FOR IT (2500.00) NOW AND SAVE MY RECEIPTS BECAUSE THERE MAY BE A RECALL SOMEDAY THAT WILL COVER MY CAR. THEY OBVIOUSLY KNOW THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM BUT ARE NOT STANDING BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT. I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL HUNDRED COMPLAINTS ON MULTIPLE WEBSITES ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE AND EVEN FOUND A PETITION ON CHANGE.ORG, WHICH I SIGNED. I ALSO FOUND T…

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ODI 10630790 · 90,000 mi

THE ENGINE FRAME CRADLE IS ROTTING OUT. THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION COULD POTENTIALLY FALL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND THEY STATED THAT IF IT WAS A 2004/05 THEY WOULD COVER THE REPAIRS BUT NOT A 2006. THIS ISSUE APPEARS TO BE A COMMON. *TR

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ODI 10704100 · 122,436 mi

JUST TOOK MY 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA IN FOR ANNUAL NYS INSPECTION AS WAS TOLD IT FAILED DUE TO SEVERE ROTTING OF THE MAIN ENGINE CRADLE AND IT WAS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. THIS CAME AS A TOTAL SHOCK AS THE CAR HAS SHOWN NO OTHER RUSTING OF ANY BODY PARTS AND HAS BEEN A MECHANICALLY SOUND VEHICLE UNTIL THIS POINT. THE MECHANIC SHOWED ME UNDERNEATH THE CAR AND THE OTHER UNDER CARRIAGE COMPONENTS ARE IN ACCEPTABLE SHAPE, ONLY THE CRADLE IS RUSTED THROUGH. I DROVE IT TO THE LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THIS PROBLEM IS KNOWN BY CHRYSLER …

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ODI 10940162 · 119,101 mi

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. …

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ODI 10721778 · 44,000 mi

I WAS INFORMED BY ANOTHER CONSUMER THAT THE FRONT END AND ENGINE CRADLE, IN MY 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA ARE RUSTING. THIS RUST PROBLEM IS CAUSING THE ENGINE TO ACTUAL FALL OUT OF VEHICLES. AFTER HEARING OF THIS, I HAD TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS CHECK MY VEHICLE. AFTER BOTH INSPECTIONS I WAS TOLD MY VEHICLE IS SEVERELY RUSTED AND IS NOT GOING TO BE SAFE TO DRIVE FOR MUCH LONGER. THE ESTIMATED TIME FRAME I WAS GIVEN IS BETWEEN 6-12 MONTHS. IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT I DRIVE LOCAL ONLY AND HAVE IT REINSPECTED EVERY THREE MONTHS FOR MY SAFETY. I CONTACTED C…

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ODI 10763139 · 175,000 mi

UPON REGULAR MAINTENANCE, THE AUTO MECHANIC DISCOVERED MY 2006 PACIFICA ENGINE CRADLE FRAME IS TOTALLY RUSTED OUT. HE ADVISED ME THE COST OF REPAIR IS SO HIGH THAT IT IS NOT WORTH TO REPAIR. HE FURTHER REQUIRED ME TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT MY CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THIS IS VERY UNUSUAL TO HAVE A SUBFRAME RUSTED THOUGH THE WHOLE METAL FRAME SINCE THE CAR WAS ALWAYS KEPT IN MARYLAND, WE HARDLY HAVE ANY SNOW IN THE LAST 10 YEARS. FROM THE SEARCH ON THE INTERNET, IT TURNS OUT THAT THIS SUBFRAME PROBLEM AFFECTED WAS COMMON IN MANY PACIFICA ON THE…

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ODI 10777841 · 98,802 mi

TOOK TO MECHANIC TO REPLACE LINKS IN WHEELS. MECHANIC INFORMED ME OF THE RUSTED THROUGH SUBFRAME. I DON'T WANNA BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THEN ALL THE SUDDEN MY ENGINE FALLS OUT. ONLY TRANSPORTATION I HAVE.

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ODI 10715936 · 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME AND CROSS MEMBER WERE RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE ON, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHI…

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ODI 10872101

ONE SIDE OF MY ENGINE MOUNT IS RUSTING OUT BADLY AS WELL. WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE A RECALL TO REPAIR THIS ISSUE. I ALSO HAVE IDLING ISSUES IN WHICH IT SEEMS LIKE THE CAR IS GOING TO DIE WHETHER IT'S IN PARK OR DRIVE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR QUITE WHILE NOW.

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ODI 10881358 · 103,000 mi

ENTERED THE FREEWAY AND AFTER REACHING SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH I HEARD A LOUD SOUND THAT SOUNDED LIKE A SMALL EXPLOSION. SOMEONE DRIVING IN THE LANE NEXT TO ME BEGAN FRANTICALLY POINTING AT THE ENGINE OF MY CAR. IMMEDIATELY I SAW SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR'S HOOD. I PULLED OFF THE EXIT THAT I WAS APPROACHING, PARKED THE CAR AT THE CURB, JUMPED OUT THE CAR, DIALED 911. FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED IN A COUPLE OF MINUTES AND BY THIS TIME ENTIRE ENGINE AND HOOD WAS ON FIRE.THEY PUT THE FIRE OUT. CAR WAS NOT ABLE TO …

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ODI 11268404 · 127,000 mi

WHILE GETTING CAR SERVICE MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THE SUBFRAME IS ALL ROTTEN NOT TO DRIVE THE CAR . HE SAID THE MOTOR MAY FALL OUT..

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ODI 10465302 · 100,498 mi

WHILE IN REVERSE IN PARKING LOT, CAR STALLED CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING POWER AND VEHICLE ROLLED INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. SINCE INCIDENT, WHEN VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO REVERSE, VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STALLS. ALSO, MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BROKEN AND THIS APPEARS TO BE A BIG ISSUE WITH THE PACIFICAS. *TR

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ODI 10509085 · 92,000 mi

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND PLACING INTO REVERSE THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STALLS. STALLING HAS ALSO OCCURED WHILE DRIVING. IN ADDITION TO THIS PROBLEM I HAVE REPLACED THE ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS 3 TIMES. *TR

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ODI 10532548 · 107,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED JUNE 11, 2013 AND HAD THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE REPLACED DUE TO UNFIX-ABLE FLAT TIRE. THE DEALER HAD ME TAKE VEHICLE TO PEERLESS TIRES CO. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH WRONG SIZE AND DIFFERENT BRAND OF TIRE. TRAVELING DURING THUNDERSTORM APPROXIMATELY 3,5 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE; THE COMPUTER APPEARED TO LOCK WHEN VEHICLE SLIPPED ON PAVEMENT AS AWD ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND POWER THEN SKIDDED OFF THE ROAD. I MADE CLAIM THROUGH MY INSURANCE AND HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED BY LOCAL SHOP, AND I HAD MY …

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ODI 10532548 · 107,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED JUNE 11, 2013 AND HAD THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE REPLACED DUE TO UNFIX-ABLE FLAT TIRE. THE DEALER HAD ME TAKE VEHICLE TO PEERLESS TIRES CO. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH WRONG SIZE AND DIFFERENT BRAND OF TIRE. TRAVELING DURING THUNDERSTORM APPROXIMATELY 3,5 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE; THE COMPUTER APPEARED TO LOCK WHEN VEHICLE SLIPPED ON PAVEMENT AS AWD ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND POWER THEN SKIDDED OFF THE ROAD. I MADE CLAIM THROUGH MY INSURANCE AND HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED BY LOCAL SHOP, AND I HAD MY …

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ODI 10713472 · 149,000 mi

WHEN GETTING OIL CHANGE MECHANIC POINTED OUT FRONT FRAME (ENGINE CRADLE) RUST. FRAME RUSTED THROUGH. NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. *TR

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ODI 10852090 · 100,000 mi

THE ENGINE MOUNTS HAVE BROKEN, AND BEEN REPLACED, AND BROKE AGAIN. THE FLOORBOARD, HAS RUSTED THROUGH ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, AND THE FRAME IS RUSTING OUT. THE SUSPENSION IS BREAKING AND HAS NOW BLOW OUT 2 TIRES. THE ELECTRICAL PANEL /DASH, DOESN'T WORK AND CAUSES OTHER PROBLEMS. I DON'T LIVE BY SALT WATER AND HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT THIS IS NOT A NEW PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE/MODEL. GAS FUMES COME UP THROUGH THE FLOORBOARD, AND I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS SINCE I TOOK IT OFF OF THE DEALERSHIP. I AM A SINGLE MOM OF 3,AND AM NOT FINDING HELP FROM…

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ODI 10359548 · 55,000 mi

DRIVING MY CAR, NO NOTICEABLE PROBLEMS. I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND I SAW A LOT OF FLUID ON THE DRIVEWAY. I WAS EXTREMELY CONCERNED, CHECKED ALL MY FLUIDS WHICH WERE OK. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY COULDN'T FIND A PROBLEM. I THEN STARTED NOTICING THE CAR RIDING "ROUGH" AND IDLING ROUGH ALONG WITH A 'BANGING" WHEN STARTING OR STOPPING AT REDLIGHTS. TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WAS NOT TOLD ANYTHING ABOUT THESE ISSUES (THERE FOR UNRELATED ITEM) AND WAS INFORMED I HAVE A BAD MOTOR MOUNT. HE ASKED IF I NOTICED 3 SPECIFIC ITEMS.…

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ODI 10614921 · 119,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2006 PACIFICA IN TO A DEALER ON 7/18/2014 TO HAVE A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END INSPECTED. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE TIE ROD BUSHINGS HAD FAILED FOR A SECOND TIME IN ABOUT A YEAR. THEN HE TOLD ME THAT PART OF THE PROBLEM WAS THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS RUSTING AND CRACKING TO THE POINT THAT THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION COULD FALL OUT. I FOUND OUT THAT CHRYSLER HAD A RECALL FOR 2004 AND 2005 PACIFICAS WITH THE SAME ISSUE BUT WOULD NOT COVER IT FOR ANY OTHER YEARS. THE FACT THAT THEY KNOW THEY HAD A PROBLEM COUPLED WITH THE NUMBER…

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ODI 10692752 · 125,214 mi

TODAY I WAS TOLD THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE OF MY 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA WITH 125214 MILES WAS RUSTED OUT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, WILL NOT PASS NYS INSPECTION. ONLINE I READ THAT CHRYSLER IS ONLY ARE COVERING THE 2004 AND 2005 MODELS. THIS IS A EXTREME SAFETY PROBLEM JUST LIKE THE DEFECTS IN THE 2004 AND 2005 THAT CHRYSLER NEEDS TO COVER. *TR

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ODI 10396959 · 116,500 mi

ON APRIL 13, 2011, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED ABRUPTLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE STALL. ALL ELECTRICAL POWER WAS LOST, ALONG WITH ENGINE STALLING. RESTARTED VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED TO DRIVE AGAIN WHEN IT THEN SUDDENLY STARTED TO DRIVE ROUGH FOR APPROXIMATELY A COUPLE OF SECONDS, AS IF IT AGAIN WANTED TO STALL, BUT DIDN'T. AFTER THIS, THE VEHICLE DROVE NORMAL. TOOK VEHICLE TO PEPBOYS ON THE SAME DAY AND THEY DIAGNOSED A 420 AND A 700 FAULT CODE. ON THURSDAY APRIL 14, 2011 T…

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ODI 10436368 · 80,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY PACIFICA AT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY JERKED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE WAS REVVING HIGH SO I SLOWED DOWN AND IT WAS TACKING AT 6000 RPM WHILE ONLY GOING 40 MPH. I STOPPED AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. WHEN I RESTARTED IT SHIFTED NORMALLY. A FEW DAYS LATER IT DID IT AGAIN. THEN IT DID IT TWICE IN ONE DAY. I TOOK IT TO CHRYSLER AND THEY SAID THERE WAS INTERNAL DAMAGE AND THEY WANTED $1000 JUST TO DROP THE TRANSMISSION BEFORE THEY FIXED ANYTHING.THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD 80000 MILES ON IT. WHEN IT…

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ODI 10443141 · 60,000 mi

VEHICLE GEAR SHIFT STUCK IN PARK EVEN THOUGH BRAKE IS DEPRESSED. TRIED ROCKING THE VEHICLE BACK AND FORTH TO SEE IF IT WAS STUCK IN GEAR, NO CHANGE. I CONDUCTED AN INTERNET SEARCH FOR THIS PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT SEVERAL CHRYSLER AND DODGE PRODUCTS HAVE THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM. CAUSE: A SMALL PINK PIECE OF PLASTIC THAT HAS A SPRING ATTACHED TO IT, WHICH IS A GEAR LOCKING MECHANISM, TENDS TO BREAK AT ABOUT 40-60 THOUSAND MILES OR SOONER. THERE ARE NO CHRYSLER RECALLS FOR THIS ITEM. THE PIECE SEEMS TO COST ABOUT $2.00 FOR CHRYSLER TO MAKE HOW…

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ODI 11462165

Vehicle shut off WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD out of nowhere after running perfectly fine and since this incident the car won't start at all. Had the car diagnosed and it said it's the "Transmission control module"

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ODI 10534551 · 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE FUEL INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, THE FUEL FILLER NECK WOULD REFUSE THE FUEL EVEN BEFORE THE TANK WAS FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V432000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FA…

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ODI 10628287 · 148,000 mi

MY CAR FAILED ON US AS WE WERE ON OUR TRIP TOWARDS BROWNSVILLE TEXAS. THE ELECTRICAL IN MY CAR STARTED FLICKERING AND THE MOTOR KEPT ACCELERATING ITSELF.. THEN THE GAS INDICATOR WENT FROM SHOWING HALF TANK FULL TO 10 MILES TO EMPTY.. WE WERE IN THE DESERTED PART OF THE CHECKPOINT RANCH SO WE HAD ABOUT 30 MILES UNTIL A GAS STATION WE THOUGHT WE COULDN'T POSSIBLY JUST RUN OUT OF GAS, BUT AS WE CONTINUED 5 MINUTES LATER OUR CAR ELECTRICAL JUST SOUNDED A SPARK AND OUR CAR STARTING SHUTTING OFF, HARD STEERING TO PULL ON SIDE OF ROAD.. BUT THANK GOD …

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ODI 10648934 · 126,575 mi

I WAS AT STOPPED AT SIGNAL LIGHT IN TRAFFIC AT RUSH HOUR. WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN TO GO, I STEPPED ON GAS PEDAL AND VEHICLE STARTED TO SNORKEL AND STALL. IT STARTED JERKING AND CONTINUED TO STALL THEN IT TOOK OFF FOR A BIT AND STARTED TO STALL AGAIN, THEN CONTINUED TO GO. CARS WERE HONKING AND I ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED AND HIT ON THE SIDE!. ANOTHER FEW TIMES BEFORE THAT IT WOULD REV UP ON ITS OWN WHILE STOPPED AT SIGNAL LIGHT LUNGING FORWARD. FEW TIMES ALMOST HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME DUE TO THIS ISSUE! RECALL MOST DEFINITELY NEEDS TO B…

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ODI 10465302 · 100,498 mi

WHILE IN REVERSE IN PARKING LOT, CAR STALLED CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING POWER AND VEHICLE ROLLED INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. SINCE INCIDENT, WHEN VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO REVERSE, VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STALLS. ALSO, MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BROKEN AND THIS APPEARS TO BE A BIG ISSUE WITH THE PACIFICAS. *TR

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ODI 10628287 · 148,000 mi

MY CAR FAILED ON US AS WE WERE ON OUR TRIP TOWARDS BROWNSVILLE TEXAS. THE ELECTRICAL IN MY CAR STARTED FLICKERING AND THE MOTOR KEPT ACCELERATING ITSELF.. THEN THE GAS INDICATOR WENT FROM SHOWING HALF TANK FULL TO 10 MILES TO EMPTY.. WE WERE IN THE DESERTED PART OF THE CHECKPOINT RANCH SO WE HAD ABOUT 30 MILES UNTIL A GAS STATION WE THOUGHT WE COULDN'T POSSIBLY JUST RUN OUT OF GAS, BUT AS WE CONTINUED 5 MINUTES LATER OUR CAR ELECTRICAL JUST SOUNDED A SPARK AND OUR CAR STARTING SHUTTING OFF, HARD STEERING TO PULL ON SIDE OF ROAD.. BUT THANK GOD …

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ODI 10633392

HAD TO HAVE MY VEHICLE TOWED DUE TO MY IGNITION SWITCH. I AM GLAD THAT I WAS NOT DRIVING WHEN THIS HAPPENED! GETTING THIS CAR REPAIR WILL SET ME BACK IN MY BILLS AND I JUST GOT THIS CAR 2 YEARS AGO! *TR

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ODI 10475559 · 80,000 mi

ENGINE CRADLE RUSTED OUT,HOLE IN IT. *TR

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ODI 10513376 · 114,106 mi

DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION AND OIL CHANGE AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN IDENTIFIED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE (AKA SUB-FRAME) WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY TWO OTHER AUTO TECHNICIANS AND BOTH CONFIRMED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE IS CORRODED AND THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE IS CONSIDERED A SAFETY HAZARD TO BOTH ITS PASSENGERS AND OTHER VEHICLES OPERATING IN THE VICINITY. THE VEHICLE IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE ZERO RESALE VALUE UNLESS THIS IS REPAIRED. PARTS FOR THIS VEHICLE HAVE BEEN ORDERED AND REPAIR IS SCHEDULE T…

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ODI 10544107 · 120,000 mi

THERE ARE HOLES AND RUST ALL OVER THE ENGINE CRADLE. I SEE THAT THE 2004 AND 2005 MODELS HAVE RECALLS ON THEM AND WAS WONDERING HOW TO START ACTION ON THIS FOR 2006 MODELS. *TR

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ODI 10587126 · 100,000 mi

ON MARCH 20TH 2012 I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE STRUT MOUNT BROKE, SLIGHTLY ALLOWING THE STRUT TO DAMAGE MY HOOD AND BREAK MY INNER TIE ROD END. I IMMEDIATELY PARKED THE VEHICLE CALLED AAA AND HAD IT TOWED TO MY HOUSE. ON MARCH 23 I PURCHASED A NEW STRUT MOUNT AND ON THE 24TH REPLACED THE BROKEN ONE WITH THE NEW ONE. UNFORTUNATELY I DID THE WORK MYSELF AND DIDN'T NOTICE MY INNER TIE ROD BROKE. WHICH LED TO MY VEHICLE NEEDING TO BE CHECKED BY MY MECHANIC ABOUT 8 MONTHS LATER WHEN MY OUTER TIE ROD END GAVE WAY DAMAGING IN THE…

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ODI 10593303 · 96,000 mi

TOOK MY 2006 PACIFICA IN FOR INSPECTION. THE ENGINE CRADLE IS RUSTED THROUGH AND UNSAFE. I FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS EXTENDED COVERAGE ON SOME OF THESE CARS. I CALLED CHRYSLER AND WAS TOLD I SHOULD PAY FOR IT (2500.00) NOW AND SAVE MY RECEIPTS BECAUSE THERE MAY BE A RECALL SOMEDAY THAT WILL COVER MY CAR. THEY OBVIOUSLY KNOW THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM BUT ARE NOT STANDING BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT. I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL HUNDRED COMPLAINTS ON MULTIPLE WEBSITES ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE AND EVEN FOUND A PETITION ON CHANGE.ORG, WHICH I SIGNED. I ALSO FOUND T…

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ODI 10630790 · 90,000 mi

THE ENGINE FRAME CRADLE IS ROTTING OUT. THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION COULD POTENTIALLY FALL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND THEY STATED THAT IF IT WAS A 2004/05 THEY WOULD COVER THE REPAIRS BUT NOT A 2006. THIS ISSUE APPEARS TO BE A COMMON. *TR

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ODI 10359548 · 55,000 mi

DRIVING MY CAR, NO NOTICEABLE PROBLEMS. I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND I SAW A LOT OF FLUID ON THE DRIVEWAY. I WAS EXTREMELY CONCERNED, CHECKED ALL MY FLUIDS WHICH WERE OK. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY COULDN'T FIND A PROBLEM. I THEN STARTED NOTICING THE CAR RIDING "ROUGH" AND IDLING ROUGH ALONG WITH A 'BANGING" WHEN STARTING OR STOPPING AT REDLIGHTS. TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WAS NOT TOLD ANYTHING ABOUT THESE ISSUES (THERE FOR UNRELATED ITEM) AND WAS INFORMED I HAVE A BAD MOTOR MOUNT. HE ASKED IF I NOTICED 3 SPECIFIC ITEMS.…

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ODI 10614921 · 119,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2006 PACIFICA IN TO A DEALER ON 7/18/2014 TO HAVE A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END INSPECTED. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE TIE ROD BUSHINGS HAD FAILED FOR A SECOND TIME IN ABOUT A YEAR. THEN HE TOLD ME THAT PART OF THE PROBLEM WAS THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS RUSTING AND CRACKING TO THE POINT THAT THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION COULD FALL OUT. I FOUND OUT THAT CHRYSLER HAD A RECALL FOR 2004 AND 2005 PACIFICAS WITH THE SAME ISSUE BUT WOULD NOT COVER IT FOR ANY OTHER YEARS. THE FACT THAT THEY KNOW THEY HAD A PROBLEM COUPLED WITH THE NUMBER…

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ODI 10692752 · 125,214 mi

TODAY I WAS TOLD THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE OF MY 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA WITH 125214 MILES WAS RUSTED OUT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, WILL NOT PASS NYS INSPECTION. ONLINE I READ THAT CHRYSLER IS ONLY ARE COVERING THE 2004 AND 2005 MODELS. THIS IS A EXTREME SAFETY PROBLEM JUST LIKE THE DEFECTS IN THE 2004 AND 2005 THAT CHRYSLER NEEDS TO COVER. *TR

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ODI 10672467 · 88,581 mi

THE SUB FRAME AND ENGINE CRADLE ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY! THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW, GARAGE KEPT AND DEALER SERVICED. THE ENGINE SUB FRAME AND CRADLE IS RUSTED AND GONE FROM THE VEHICLE. THIS IS SO UNSAFE! CAR SUB FRAMES NEVER RUST AWAY. CHRYSLER IS PLACING PEOPLES LIVES IN JEOPARDY! PROFIT OVER LIVES. PLEASE TAKE SOME ACTION ON THIS SERIOUS LIFE THREATENING ISSUE. *TR

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ODI 10940162 · 119,101 mi

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. …

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ODI 10715973

FRAME AT MOTOR MOUNTS HAS SIGNIFICANT RUST. REST OF CAR IS VERY GOOD SHAPE WITH NO RUST. THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS MORE DAMAGE THAN PASSENGER BUT BOTH SIDE HAVE A GOOD REAL OF RUST IN THE ENGINE CRADLE AREA

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ODI 10726467 · 102,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA THAT WE PURCHASED USED IN 2008 WITH 26K MILES. IN 2011 WE STARTED EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS. SIMULTANEOUSLY, WE CAME UP WITH CODES P0700, P0420 AND P0456 AND HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT , THE CATALYST CONVERTER REPLACED AND NEW FUEL PUMP DUE TO THE EVAP LEAK. IN A MATTER OF MONTHS, WE SPENT $5,900 ON REPAIRS AND IN ORDER FOR THE CAR TO PASS INSPECTION. WE WERE STILL MAKING PAYMENTS ON THIS CAR AND AFTER CONTACTING CHRYSLER REPEATEDLY, WE WERE TOLD THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE, SO WE WERE FORCED TO …

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ODI 10744071 · 107,871 mi

UPDATE ON EARLIER REPORT. HAD AN INDEPENDENT SEVICE STATION CHECK CONDITION OF RUSTING ENGINE CRADLE ON 7/21/15. MECHANIC REPORTED THAT THE ROT DAMAGE IS A SAFETY ISSUE, CAR SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN. REAR ENGINE CRADLE CROSS MEMBER RUSTING OUT OVER THE YEARS DRIVEN, UNKNOWN TO ME. ALSO BROUGHT CAR TO CHRYSLER SEVICE STATION FOR THEIR MECHANIC'S INSPECTION ON 7/ 27/15. REPORTED THAT THE CRADLE WAS VERY RUSTY. LARGE RUSTED OUT HOLES IN THE STUCTURE ARE VERY EASY TO SEE. I WAS TOLD THE CAR WAS O.K. TO DRIVE TODAY AND THAT THE ENGINE COULD FALL THROU…

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ODI 10615345 · 101,000 mi

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, TIE RODS REPLACED, CONTROL ARMS REPLACED ALL DONE IN THE LAST MONTH !! WHY DOESN'T CHRYSLER HAVE A RECALL OUT ON THIS ISSUES SINCE IT'S KNOWN FOR IT! OH DID I MENTION THE GAS PEDAL GETS STUCK ALL THE TIME! OTHER THING IS MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF...IT'S BEEN DIAGNOSED AS THE FUEL PUMP....REALLY AT THIS POINT I'M TIRED OF PUTTING MONEY INTO THE CAR. *TR

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ODI 10704100 · 122,436 mi

JUST TOOK MY 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA IN FOR ANNUAL NYS INSPECTION AS WAS TOLD IT FAILED DUE TO SEVERE ROTTING OF THE MAIN ENGINE CRADLE AND IT WAS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. THIS CAME AS A TOTAL SHOCK AS THE CAR HAS SHOWN NO OTHER RUSTING OF ANY BODY PARTS AND HAS BEEN A MECHANICALLY SOUND VEHICLE UNTIL THIS POINT. THE MECHANIC SHOWED ME UNDERNEATH THE CAR AND THE OTHER UNDER CARRIAGE COMPONENTS ARE IN ACCEPTABLE SHAPE, ONLY THE CRADLE IS RUSTED THROUGH. I DROVE IT TO THE LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THIS PROBLEM IS KNOWN BY CHRYSLER …

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ODI 10940162 · 119,101 mi

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. …

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ODI 10396959 · 116,500 mi

ON APRIL 13, 2011, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED ABRUPTLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE STALL. ALL ELECTRICAL POWER WAS LOST, ALONG WITH ENGINE STALLING. RESTARTED VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED TO DRIVE AGAIN WHEN IT THEN SUDDENLY STARTED TO DRIVE ROUGH FOR APPROXIMATELY A COUPLE OF SECONDS, AS IF IT AGAIN WANTED TO STALL, BUT DIDN'T. AFTER THIS, THE VEHICLE DROVE NORMAL. TOOK VEHICLE TO PEPBOYS ON THE SAME DAY AND THEY DIAGNOSED A 420 AND A 700 FAULT CODE. ON THURSDAY APRIL 14, 2011 T…

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ODI 10436368 · 80,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY PACIFICA AT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY JERKED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE WAS REVVING HIGH SO I SLOWED DOWN AND IT WAS TACKING AT 6000 RPM WHILE ONLY GOING 40 MPH. I STOPPED AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. WHEN I RESTARTED IT SHIFTED NORMALLY. A FEW DAYS LATER IT DID IT AGAIN. THEN IT DID IT TWICE IN ONE DAY. I TOOK IT TO CHRYSLER AND THEY SAID THERE WAS INTERNAL DAMAGE AND THEY WANTED $1000 JUST TO DROP THE TRANSMISSION BEFORE THEY FIXED ANYTHING.THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD 80000 MILES ON IT. WHEN IT…

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ODI 10443141 · 60,000 mi

VEHICLE GEAR SHIFT STUCK IN PARK EVEN THOUGH BRAKE IS DEPRESSED. TRIED ROCKING THE VEHICLE BACK AND FORTH TO SEE IF IT WAS STUCK IN GEAR, NO CHANGE. I CONDUCTED AN INTERNET SEARCH FOR THIS PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT SEVERAL CHRYSLER AND DODGE PRODUCTS HAVE THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM. CAUSE: A SMALL PINK PIECE OF PLASTIC THAT HAS A SPRING ATTACHED TO IT, WHICH IS A GEAR LOCKING MECHANISM, TENDS TO BREAK AT ABOUT 40-60 THOUSAND MILES OR SOONER. THERE ARE NO CHRYSLER RECALLS FOR THIS ITEM. THE PIECE SEEMS TO COST ABOUT $2.00 FOR CHRYSLER TO MAKE HOW…

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ODI 10672467 · 88,581 mi

THE SUB FRAME AND ENGINE CRADLE ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY! THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW, GARAGE KEPT AND DEALER SERVICED. THE ENGINE SUB FRAME AND CRADLE IS RUSTED AND GONE FROM THE VEHICLE. THIS IS SO UNSAFE! CAR SUB FRAMES NEVER RUST AWAY. CHRYSLER IS PLACING PEOPLES LIVES IN JEOPARDY! PROFIT OVER LIVES. PLEASE TAKE SOME ACTION ON THIS SERIOUS LIFE THREATENING ISSUE. *TR

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ODI 10940162 · 119,101 mi

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. …

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ODI 10380352 · 33,000 mi

CAR HAS STALLED (ENGINE CUTS OUT COMPLETELY) WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND WHILE BEING DRIVEN AT LEAST 4 TIME. MOST RECENT WAS WHILE MERGING ONTO FREEWAY IT JUST STOPPED, NEARLY CAUSING FATAL ACCIDENT TO MY DAUGHTER WHO WAS DRIVING AT THE TIME. COMPLETE SHUT DOWN OF CAR CAUSES THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK WITH NO MEANS OF GETTING TO SIDE OF ROAD. YOU'RE A SITTING DUCK FOR A CRASH. FORTUNATELY, SHE GOT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED IT. THE CAR IS AT STEVENS CREEK CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP (TOWED THERE TODAY). I AM ALSO IN TOUCH WITH CHRYSLER CORPORATION REG…

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ODI 10638370 · 75,000 mi

I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. I TOOK IT UP TO MY MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES & HE COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. HE FINALLY PERFORMED A SMOKE TEST. WAS UNABLE TO FIND ANY LEAKS. HIS COMPUTER SAID I HAD A SMALL LEAK DETECTED. HE SAID MY FUEL PUMP MODULE WAS THE PROBLEM & IT WOULD PROBABLY COST AROUND $1,000 TO FIX SINCE HE HAD TO DROP THE GAS TANK. COULDN'T GET ANYWHERE WITH CHRYSLER. I'VE BEEN DRIVING NOW A YEAR & A HALF PLUS NOW MY GASCAP LIGHT IS ALSO ON. I DO HAVE MY MECHANIC CHECK WHENEVER I GO GET MY OIL CHAN…

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ODI 10645068 · 150,000 mi

MY CAR SEATS MOVE WHILE I AM DRIVING AUTOMATICALLY. WITH MY SEAT BELT ON SOMETIMES I CANT TOUCH THE PEDALS. ALSO, MY CAR IS STALLING AND IT EATS OIL NONSTOP. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED AND NOTHING IS SHOWN AS WRONG. I SEE THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS MODEL AND IT WAS DONE SO WHY IS THIS STILL HAPPENING. SEAT ISSUE IS VERY DANGEROUS, I HAVE TO DRIVE AND HOLD THE BUTTON FORWARD ON THE DOOR TO STOP IT FROM MOVING. *TR

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ODI 10269748 · 27,922 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DISPLAY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD SPORADICALLY FAIL. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. ON ONE OCCASION, THE PISTON ROD FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE IDLING. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, AND COMPUTER (ICM). SHORTLY AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE FAILURE RESURFACED. ALL OF THE REMEDIES HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENT IN CORRECTING THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,922 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WA…

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ODI 10354000 · 50,000 mi

BURNS OIL, BRAKES FLUTTER , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT WHY OR HOW TO TURN IT OFF I LIVE IN CALIFORNIA SO LIGHT ON GIVES ME AN AUTOMATIC FAIL ON MY SMOG TEST ALL OF THIS IS ONGOING AND HAS BEEN FOR OVER A YEAR. *TR

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ODI 10366303 · 61,900 mi

I WAS TURNING LEFT AT ABOUT 10 MILES PER HOUR AND THE ENGINE OF THE CAR TURNED OFF.

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ODI 10721778 · 44,000 mi

I WAS INFORMED BY ANOTHER CONSUMER THAT THE FRONT END AND ENGINE CRADLE, IN MY 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA ARE RUSTING. THIS RUST PROBLEM IS CAUSING THE ENGINE TO ACTUAL FALL OUT OF VEHICLES. AFTER HEARING OF THIS, I HAD TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS CHECK MY VEHICLE. AFTER BOTH INSPECTIONS I WAS TOLD MY VEHICLE IS SEVERELY RUSTED AND IS NOT GOING TO BE SAFE TO DRIVE FOR MUCH LONGER. THE ESTIMATED TIME FRAME I WAS GIVEN IS BETWEEN 6-12 MONTHS. IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT I DRIVE LOCAL ONLY AND HAVE IT REINSPECTED EVERY THREE MONTHS FOR MY SAFETY. I CONTACTED C…

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ODI 10726467 · 102,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA THAT WE PURCHASED USED IN 2008 WITH 26K MILES. IN 2011 WE STARTED EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS. SIMULTANEOUSLY, WE CAME UP WITH CODES P0700, P0420 AND P0456 AND HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT , THE CATALYST CONVERTER REPLACED AND NEW FUEL PUMP DUE TO THE EVAP LEAK. IN A MATTER OF MONTHS, WE SPENT $5,900 ON REPAIRS AND IN ORDER FOR THE CAR TO PASS INSPECTION. WE WERE STILL MAKING PAYMENTS ON THIS CAR AND AFTER CONTACTING CHRYSLER REPEATEDLY, WE WERE TOLD THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE, SO WE WERE FORCED TO …

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ODI 10763139 · 175,000 mi

UPON REGULAR MAINTENANCE, THE AUTO MECHANIC DISCOVERED MY 2006 PACIFICA ENGINE CRADLE FRAME IS TOTALLY RUSTED OUT. HE ADVISED ME THE COST OF REPAIR IS SO HIGH THAT IT IS NOT WORTH TO REPAIR. HE FURTHER REQUIRED ME TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT MY CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THIS IS VERY UNUSUAL TO HAVE A SUBFRAME RUSTED THOUGH THE WHOLE METAL FRAME SINCE THE CAR WAS ALWAYS KEPT IN MARYLAND, WE HARDLY HAVE ANY SNOW IN THE LAST 10 YEARS. FROM THE SEARCH ON THE INTERNET, IT TURNS OUT THAT THIS SUBFRAME PROBLEM AFFECTED WAS COMMON IN MANY PACIFICA ON THE…

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ODI 10721778 · 44,000 mi

I WAS INFORMED BY ANOTHER CONSUMER THAT THE FRONT END AND ENGINE CRADLE, IN MY 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA ARE RUSTING. THIS RUST PROBLEM IS CAUSING THE ENGINE TO ACTUAL FALL OUT OF VEHICLES. AFTER HEARING OF THIS, I HAD TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS CHECK MY VEHICLE. AFTER BOTH INSPECTIONS I WAS TOLD MY VEHICLE IS SEVERELY RUSTED AND IS NOT GOING TO BE SAFE TO DRIVE FOR MUCH LONGER. THE ESTIMATED TIME FRAME I WAS GIVEN IS BETWEEN 6-12 MONTHS. IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT I DRIVE LOCAL ONLY AND HAVE IT REINSPECTED EVERY THREE MONTHS FOR MY SAFETY. I CONTACTED C…

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ODI 10763139 · 175,000 mi

UPON REGULAR MAINTENANCE, THE AUTO MECHANIC DISCOVERED MY 2006 PACIFICA ENGINE CRADLE FRAME IS TOTALLY RUSTED OUT. HE ADVISED ME THE COST OF REPAIR IS SO HIGH THAT IT IS NOT WORTH TO REPAIR. HE FURTHER REQUIRED ME TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT MY CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THIS IS VERY UNUSUAL TO HAVE A SUBFRAME RUSTED THOUGH THE WHOLE METAL FRAME SINCE THE CAR WAS ALWAYS KEPT IN MARYLAND, WE HARDLY HAVE ANY SNOW IN THE LAST 10 YEARS. FROM THE SEARCH ON THE INTERNET, IT TURNS OUT THAT THIS SUBFRAME PROBLEM AFFECTED WAS COMMON IN MANY PACIFICA ON THE…

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ODI 10777841 · 98,802 mi

TOOK TO MECHANIC TO REPLACE LINKS IN WHEELS. MECHANIC INFORMED ME OF THE RUSTED THROUGH SUBFRAME. I DON'T WANNA BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THEN ALL THE SUDDEN MY ENGINE FALLS OUT. ONLY TRANSPORTATION I HAVE.

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ODI 11462165

Vehicle shut off WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD out of nowhere after running perfectly fine and since this incident the car won't start at all. Had the car diagnosed and it said it's the "Transmission control module"

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ODI 10715973

FRAME AT MOTOR MOUNTS HAS SIGNIFICANT RUST. REST OF CAR IS VERY GOOD SHAPE WITH NO RUST. THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS MORE DAMAGE THAN PASSENGER BUT BOTH SIDE HAVE A GOOD REAL OF RUST IN THE ENGINE CRADLE AREA

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ODI 10726467 · 102,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA THAT WE PURCHASED USED IN 2008 WITH 26K MILES. IN 2011 WE STARTED EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS. SIMULTANEOUSLY, WE CAME UP WITH CODES P0700, P0420 AND P0456 AND HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT , THE CATALYST CONVERTER REPLACED AND NEW FUEL PUMP DUE TO THE EVAP LEAK. IN A MATTER OF MONTHS, WE SPENT $5,900 ON REPAIRS AND IN ORDER FOR THE CAR TO PASS INSPECTION. WE WERE STILL MAKING PAYMENTS ON THIS CAR AND AFTER CONTACTING CHRYSLER REPEATEDLY, WE WERE TOLD THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE, SO WE WERE FORCED TO …

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ODI 10744071 · 107,871 mi

UPDATE ON EARLIER REPORT. HAD AN INDEPENDENT SEVICE STATION CHECK CONDITION OF RUSTING ENGINE CRADLE ON 7/21/15. MECHANIC REPORTED THAT THE ROT DAMAGE IS A SAFETY ISSUE, CAR SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN. REAR ENGINE CRADLE CROSS MEMBER RUSTING OUT OVER THE YEARS DRIVEN, UNKNOWN TO ME. ALSO BROUGHT CAR TO CHRYSLER SEVICE STATION FOR THEIR MECHANIC'S INSPECTION ON 7/ 27/15. REPORTED THAT THE CRADLE WAS VERY RUSTY. LARGE RUSTED OUT HOLES IN THE STUCTURE ARE VERY EASY TO SEE. I WAS TOLD THE CAR WAS O.K. TO DRIVE TODAY AND THAT THE ENGINE COULD FALL THROU…

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ODI 10380352 · 33,000 mi

CAR HAS STALLED (ENGINE CUTS OUT COMPLETELY) WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND WHILE BEING DRIVEN AT LEAST 4 TIME. MOST RECENT WAS WHILE MERGING ONTO FREEWAY IT JUST STOPPED, NEARLY CAUSING FATAL ACCIDENT TO MY DAUGHTER WHO WAS DRIVING AT THE TIME. COMPLETE SHUT DOWN OF CAR CAUSES THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK WITH NO MEANS OF GETTING TO SIDE OF ROAD. YOU'RE A SITTING DUCK FOR A CRASH. FORTUNATELY, SHE GOT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED IT. THE CAR IS AT STEVENS CREEK CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP (TOWED THERE TODAY). I AM ALSO IN TOUCH WITH CHRYSLER CORPORATION REG…

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ODI 11298888 · 150,000 mi

GAS CAP LIGHT ALWAYS REMAIN ON. MY RPM GAUGE IS JUMPING AN ALL OF MY INDICATOR LIGHTS ARE ON. THESE THINGS HAPPEN UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A ROUGH IDLE AND I HAVE TO PUSH A PINK BUTTON TO SHIFT HERS. THE GEARS WILL NOT SHIFT. I SEE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR VEHICLES OF MY BRAND BUT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. WHEN I HAD MY VEHICLE CHECKED, I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL THAT WILL TAKE CARE OF THE ISSUES THAT I AM HAVING

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ODI 11425904

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ODI 10380352 · 33,000 mi

CAR HAS STALLED (ENGINE CUTS OUT COMPLETELY) WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND WHILE BEING DRIVEN AT LEAST 4 TIME. MOST RECENT WAS WHILE MERGING ONTO FREEWAY IT JUST STOPPED, NEARLY CAUSING FATAL ACCIDENT TO MY DAUGHTER WHO WAS DRIVING AT THE TIME. COMPLETE SHUT DOWN OF CAR CAUSES THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK WITH NO MEANS OF GETTING TO SIDE OF ROAD. YOU'RE A SITTING DUCK FOR A CRASH. FORTUNATELY, SHE GOT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED IT. THE CAR IS AT STEVENS CREEK CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP (TOWED THERE TODAY). I AM ALSO IN TOUCH WITH CHRYSLER CORPORATION REG…

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ODI 11220218 · 210,000 mi

I STARTED THE CAR AND COULD NOT SHIFT, MOVE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, RUN RADIO, PUT THE FRONT WINDOWS DOWN....LIGHTS WORK, TRUNK LID RAISED.

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ODI 11298888 · 150,000 mi

GAS CAP LIGHT ALWAYS REMAIN ON. MY RPM GAUGE IS JUMPING AN ALL OF MY INDICATOR LIGHTS ARE ON. THESE THINGS HAPPEN UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A ROUGH IDLE AND I HAVE TO PUSH A PINK BUTTON TO SHIFT HERS. THE GEARS WILL NOT SHIFT. I SEE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR VEHICLES OF MY BRAND BUT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. WHEN I HAD MY VEHICLE CHECKED, I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL THAT WILL TAKE CARE OF THE ISSUES THAT I AM HAVING

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ODI 10573950 · 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS FILLED, IT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY, HOWEVER THE FAILURE HAD BECOME PERMANENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 113,000.

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ODI 10615345 · 101,000 mi

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, TIE RODS REPLACED, CONTROL ARMS REPLACED ALL DONE IN THE LAST MONTH !! WHY DOESN'T CHRYSLER HAVE A RECALL OUT ON THIS ISSUES SINCE IT'S KNOWN FOR IT! OH DID I MENTION THE GAS PEDAL GETS STUCK ALL THE TIME! OTHER THING IS MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF...IT'S BEEN DIAGNOSED AS THE FUEL PUMP....REALLY AT THIS POINT I'M TIRED OF PUTTING MONEY INTO THE CAR. *TR

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ODI 10715936 · 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME AND CROSS MEMBER WERE RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE ON, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHI…

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ODI 10715936 · 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME AND CROSS MEMBER WERE RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE ON, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHI…

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ODI 10872101

ONE SIDE OF MY ENGINE MOUNT IS RUSTING OUT BADLY AS WELL. WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE A RECALL TO REPAIR THIS ISSUE. I ALSO HAVE IDLING ISSUES IN WHICH IT SEEMS LIKE THE CAR IS GOING TO DIE WHETHER IT'S IN PARK OR DRIVE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR QUITE WHILE NOW.

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ODI 10881358 · 103,000 mi

ENTERED THE FREEWAY AND AFTER REACHING SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH I HEARD A LOUD SOUND THAT SOUNDED LIKE A SMALL EXPLOSION. SOMEONE DRIVING IN THE LANE NEXT TO ME BEGAN FRANTICALLY POINTING AT THE ENGINE OF MY CAR. IMMEDIATELY I SAW SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR'S HOOD. I PULLED OFF THE EXIT THAT I WAS APPROACHING, PARKED THE CAR AT THE CURB, JUMPED OUT THE CAR, DIALED 911. FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED IN A COUPLE OF MINUTES AND BY THIS TIME ENTIRE ENGINE AND HOOD WAS ON FIRE.THEY PUT THE FIRE OUT. CAR WAS NOT ABLE TO …

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ODI 10534551 · 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE FUEL INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, THE FUEL FILLER NECK WOULD REFUSE THE FUEL EVEN BEFORE THE TANK WAS FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V432000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FA…

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ODI 10628287 · 148,000 mi

MY CAR FAILED ON US AS WE WERE ON OUR TRIP TOWARDS BROWNSVILLE TEXAS. THE ELECTRICAL IN MY CAR STARTED FLICKERING AND THE MOTOR KEPT ACCELERATING ITSELF.. THEN THE GAS INDICATOR WENT FROM SHOWING HALF TANK FULL TO 10 MILES TO EMPTY.. WE WERE IN THE DESERTED PART OF THE CHECKPOINT RANCH SO WE HAD ABOUT 30 MILES UNTIL A GAS STATION WE THOUGHT WE COULDN'T POSSIBLY JUST RUN OUT OF GAS, BUT AS WE CONTINUED 5 MINUTES LATER OUR CAR ELECTRICAL JUST SOUNDED A SPARK AND OUR CAR STARTING SHUTTING OFF, HARD STEERING TO PULL ON SIDE OF ROAD.. BUT THANK GOD …

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ODI 10648934 · 126,575 mi

I WAS AT STOPPED AT SIGNAL LIGHT IN TRAFFIC AT RUSH HOUR. WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN TO GO, I STEPPED ON GAS PEDAL AND VEHICLE STARTED TO SNORKEL AND STALL. IT STARTED JERKING AND CONTINUED TO STALL THEN IT TOOK OFF FOR A BIT AND STARTED TO STALL AGAIN, THEN CONTINUED TO GO. CARS WERE HONKING AND I ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED AND HIT ON THE SIDE!. ANOTHER FEW TIMES BEFORE THAT IT WOULD REV UP ON ITS OWN WHILE STOPPED AT SIGNAL LIGHT LUNGING FORWARD. FEW TIMES ALMOST HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME DUE TO THIS ISSUE! RECALL MOST DEFINITELY NEEDS TO B…

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ODI 10615345 · 101,000 mi

MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, TIE RODS REPLACED, CONTROL ARMS REPLACED ALL DONE IN THE LAST MONTH !! WHY DOESN'T CHRYSLER HAVE A RECALL OUT ON THIS ISSUES SINCE IT'S KNOWN FOR IT! OH DID I MENTION THE GAS PEDAL GETS STUCK ALL THE TIME! OTHER THING IS MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF...IT'S BEEN DIAGNOSED AS THE FUEL PUMP....REALLY AT THIS POINT I'M TIRED OF PUTTING MONEY INTO THE CAR. *TR

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ODI 10638370 · 75,000 mi

I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. I TOOK IT UP TO MY MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES & HE COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. HE FINALLY PERFORMED A SMOKE TEST. WAS UNABLE TO FIND ANY LEAKS. HIS COMPUTER SAID I HAD A SMALL LEAK DETECTED. HE SAID MY FUEL PUMP MODULE WAS THE PROBLEM & IT WOULD PROBABLY COST AROUND $1,000 TO FIX SINCE HE HAD TO DROP THE GAS TANK. COULDN'T GET ANYWHERE WITH CHRYSLER. I'VE BEEN DRIVING NOW A YEAR & A HALF PLUS NOW MY GASCAP LIGHT IS ALSO ON. I DO HAVE MY MECHANIC CHECK WHENEVER I GO GET MY OIL CHAN…

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ODI 10645068 · 150,000 mi

MY CAR SEATS MOVE WHILE I AM DRIVING AUTOMATICALLY. WITH MY SEAT BELT ON SOMETIMES I CANT TOUCH THE PEDALS. ALSO, MY CAR IS STALLING AND IT EATS OIL NONSTOP. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED AND NOTHING IS SHOWN AS WRONG. I SEE THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS MODEL AND IT WAS DONE SO WHY IS THIS STILL HAPPENING. SEAT ISSUE IS VERY DANGEROUS, I HAVE TO DRIVE AND HOLD THE BUTTON FORWARD ON THE DOOR TO STOP IT FROM MOVING. *TR

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ODI 11298888 · 150,000 mi

GAS CAP LIGHT ALWAYS REMAIN ON. MY RPM GAUGE IS JUMPING AN ALL OF MY INDICATOR LIGHTS ARE ON. THESE THINGS HAPPEN UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A ROUGH IDLE AND I HAVE TO PUSH A PINK BUTTON TO SHIFT HERS. THE GEARS WILL NOT SHIFT. I SEE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR VEHICLES OF MY BRAND BUT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. WHEN I HAD MY VEHICLE CHECKED, I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL THAT WILL TAKE CARE OF THE ISSUES THAT I AM HAVING

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ODI 11425904

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ODI 10474122 · 66,800 mi

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THEN THE GASCAP LIGHT CAME ON. WAS TIME FOR INSPECTION AND NATURALLY IT FAILED. IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO REPAIR SHOP, THEY CHECKED IT OVER AND JUST REPLACED THE GASCAP. ALL LIGHTS WERE OFF SO TOOK IT BACK FOR INSPECTION. IT PASSED AMAZINGLY. LATER THAT DAY, THE GASCAP LIGHT CAME BACK ON. DROVE A NUMBER OF MONTHS WITH LIGHT ON KNOWING IT WAS A NEW GASCAP AND IT NEEDED A SMOKE TEST TO FIND THE LEAK. HAD ALTERNATOR REPLACED AND ALSO A NEW RIGHT SIDE FUEL PUMP WITH THE FUEL HOSE FROM VENT ON PRIMARY TO FUEL PUMP VENT NIP…

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ODI 10628287 · 148,000 mi

MY CAR FAILED ON US AS WE WERE ON OUR TRIP TOWARDS BROWNSVILLE TEXAS. THE ELECTRICAL IN MY CAR STARTED FLICKERING AND THE MOTOR KEPT ACCELERATING ITSELF.. THEN THE GAS INDICATOR WENT FROM SHOWING HALF TANK FULL TO 10 MILES TO EMPTY.. WE WERE IN THE DESERTED PART OF THE CHECKPOINT RANCH SO WE HAD ABOUT 30 MILES UNTIL A GAS STATION WE THOUGHT WE COULDN'T POSSIBLY JUST RUN OUT OF GAS, BUT AS WE CONTINUED 5 MINUTES LATER OUR CAR ELECTRICAL JUST SOUNDED A SPARK AND OUR CAR STARTING SHUTTING OFF, HARD STEERING TO PULL ON SIDE OF ROAD.. BUT THANK GOD …

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ODI 10790209 · 198,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WAS EMPTY ON FUEL BUT THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATED A FULL TANK. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY ABLE TO REFUEL UP TO HALF A TANK AND THE FUEL GAUGE CONTINUED TO DISPLAY THAT THERE WAS A FULL TANK OF FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP, FUEL TANK AND FUEL WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE…

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ODI 10465302 · 100,498 mi

WHILE IN REVERSE IN PARKING LOT, CAR STALLED CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING POWER AND VEHICLE ROLLED INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. SINCE INCIDENT, WHEN VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO REVERSE, VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STALLS. ALSO, MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BROKEN AND THIS APPEARS TO BE A BIG ISSUE WITH THE PACIFICAS. *TR

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ODI 10693593 · 98,000 mi

FIRST BEGAN 11/2013 WHEN HEADED OUT AFTER PICKING UP MY DAUGHTER, SLOWED TO ENTER LEFT TURN LANE (ON MAJOR BUSY INTERSECTION AT NIGHT!) AND ENTIRE CAR SIMPLY DIED - FRIED THE BATTERY (IT WAS ONLY A YR OLD & THE SECOND TIME I HAD REPLACED IT SINCE I PURCHASED IT TWO YRS PRIOR FROM ORIGINAL OWNER) NEARLY WAS HIT BY SEVERAL CARS BEFORE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED (SO DEAD COULDN'T EVEN BE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL!) AFTER MULTIPLE OPINIONS BY SEVERAL MECHANICS HAD TO FACE THE FACT THAT ISSUE W/RODS CAUSED METAL PIECES TO INFILTRATE OIL (ALL OIL CHANGES ON TIME,…

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ODI 10916082 · 175,000 mi

RECCALL F44 (FUEL PUMP MODULE). THIS RECALL WAS FOR REPAIR/REPLACE OF MODULE DUE TO FACT THAT PACIFICA CARS STALL WITH FAULTY UNIT. MY CAR HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES. I TOOK TO DEALER AS INSTRUCTED BY RECALL LETTER. THE DEALER SAID THEY MADE REPAIR. MY VEHICLE CONTINUES TO STALL. DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE PART AGAIN. I AM STUCK WITH A VEHICLE I CANNOT DRIVE BECAUSE IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

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ODI 11268404 · 127,000 mi

WHILE GETTING CAR SERVICE MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THE SUBFRAME IS ALL ROTTEN NOT TO DRIVE THE CAR . HE SAID THE MOTOR MAY FALL OUT..

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ODI 10465302 · 100,498 mi

WHILE IN REVERSE IN PARKING LOT, CAR STALLED CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING POWER AND VEHICLE ROLLED INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. SINCE INCIDENT, WHEN VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO REVERSE, VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STALLS. ALSO, MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BROKEN AND THIS APPEARS TO BE A BIG ISSUE WITH THE PACIFICAS. *TR

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ODI 10628287 · 148,000 mi

MY CAR FAILED ON US AS WE WERE ON OUR TRIP TOWARDS BROWNSVILLE TEXAS. THE ELECTRICAL IN MY CAR STARTED FLICKERING AND THE MOTOR KEPT ACCELERATING ITSELF.. THEN THE GAS INDICATOR WENT FROM SHOWING HALF TANK FULL TO 10 MILES TO EMPTY.. WE WERE IN THE DESERTED PART OF THE CHECKPOINT RANCH SO WE HAD ABOUT 30 MILES UNTIL A GAS STATION WE THOUGHT WE COULDN'T POSSIBLY JUST RUN OUT OF GAS, BUT AS WE CONTINUED 5 MINUTES LATER OUR CAR ELECTRICAL JUST SOUNDED A SPARK AND OUR CAR STARTING SHUTTING OFF, HARD STEERING TO PULL ON SIDE OF ROAD.. BUT THANK GOD …

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ODI 10633392

HAD TO HAVE MY VEHICLE TOWED DUE TO MY IGNITION SWITCH. I AM GLAD THAT I WAS NOT DRIVING WHEN THIS HAPPENED! GETTING THIS CAR REPAIR WILL SET ME BACK IN MY BILLS AND I JUST GOT THIS CAR 2 YEARS AGO! *TR

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ODI 10269748 · 27,922 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DISPLAY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD SPORADICALLY FAIL. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. ON ONE OCCASION, THE PISTON ROD FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE IDLING. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, AND COMPUTER (ICM). SHORTLY AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE FAILURE RESURFACED. ALL OF THE REMEDIES HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENT IN CORRECTING THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,922 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WA…

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ODI 10354000 · 50,000 mi

BURNS OIL, BRAKES FLUTTER , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT WHY OR HOW TO TURN IT OFF I LIVE IN CALIFORNIA SO LIGHT ON GIVES ME AN AUTOMATIC FAIL ON MY SMOG TEST ALL OF THIS IS ONGOING AND HAS BEEN FOR OVER A YEAR. *TR

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ODI 10366303 · 61,900 mi

I WAS TURNING LEFT AT ABOUT 10 MILES PER HOUR AND THE ENGINE OF THE CAR TURNED OFF.

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ODI 10380352 · 33,000 mi

CAR HAS STALLED (ENGINE CUTS OUT COMPLETELY) WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND WHILE BEING DRIVEN AT LEAST 4 TIME. MOST RECENT WAS WHILE MERGING ONTO FREEWAY IT JUST STOPPED, NEARLY CAUSING FATAL ACCIDENT TO MY DAUGHTER WHO WAS DRIVING AT THE TIME. COMPLETE SHUT DOWN OF CAR CAUSES THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK WITH NO MEANS OF GETTING TO SIDE OF ROAD. YOU'RE A SITTING DUCK FOR A CRASH. FORTUNATELY, SHE GOT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED IT. THE CAR IS AT STEVENS CREEK CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP (TOWED THERE TODAY). I AM ALSO IN TOUCH WITH CHRYSLER CORPORATION REG…

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ODI 11220218 · 210,000 mi

I STARTED THE CAR AND COULD NOT SHIFT, MOVE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, RUN RADIO, PUT THE FRONT WINDOWS DOWN....LIGHTS WORK, TRUNK LID RAISED.

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ODI 11298888 · 150,000 mi

GAS CAP LIGHT ALWAYS REMAIN ON. MY RPM GAUGE IS JUMPING AN ALL OF MY INDICATOR LIGHTS ARE ON. THESE THINGS HAPPEN UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A ROUGH IDLE AND I HAVE TO PUSH A PINK BUTTON TO SHIFT HERS. THE GEARS WILL NOT SHIFT. I SEE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR VEHICLES OF MY BRAND BUT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. WHEN I HAD MY VEHICLE CHECKED, I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL THAT WILL TAKE CARE OF THE ISSUES THAT I AM HAVING

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ODI 10474122 · 66,800 mi

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THEN THE GASCAP LIGHT CAME ON. WAS TIME FOR INSPECTION AND NATURALLY IT FAILED. IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO REPAIR SHOP, THEY CHECKED IT OVER AND JUST REPLACED THE GASCAP. ALL LIGHTS WERE OFF SO TOOK IT BACK FOR INSPECTION. IT PASSED AMAZINGLY. LATER THAT DAY, THE GASCAP LIGHT CAME BACK ON. DROVE A NUMBER OF MONTHS WITH LIGHT ON KNOWING IT WAS A NEW GASCAP AND IT NEEDED A SMOKE TEST TO FIND THE LEAK. HAD ALTERNATOR REPLACED AND ALSO A NEW RIGHT SIDE FUEL PUMP WITH THE FUEL HOSE FROM VENT ON PRIMARY TO FUEL PUMP VENT NIP…

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ODI 10628287 · 148,000 mi

MY CAR FAILED ON US AS WE WERE ON OUR TRIP TOWARDS BROWNSVILLE TEXAS. THE ELECTRICAL IN MY CAR STARTED FLICKERING AND THE MOTOR KEPT ACCELERATING ITSELF.. THEN THE GAS INDICATOR WENT FROM SHOWING HALF TANK FULL TO 10 MILES TO EMPTY.. WE WERE IN THE DESERTED PART OF THE CHECKPOINT RANCH SO WE HAD ABOUT 30 MILES UNTIL A GAS STATION WE THOUGHT WE COULDN'T POSSIBLY JUST RUN OUT OF GAS, BUT AS WE CONTINUED 5 MINUTES LATER OUR CAR ELECTRICAL JUST SOUNDED A SPARK AND OUR CAR STARTING SHUTTING OFF, HARD STEERING TO PULL ON SIDE OF ROAD.. BUT THANK GOD …

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ODI 10790209 · 198,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WAS EMPTY ON FUEL BUT THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATED A FULL TANK. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY ABLE TO REFUEL UP TO HALF A TANK AND THE FUEL GAUGE CONTINUED TO DISPLAY THAT THERE WAS A FULL TANK OF FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP, FUEL TANK AND FUEL WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE…

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Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

8 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

126 mentions · 17.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 75,000 mi (109 usable records).

ODI 10149412 · 1,650 mi

2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA WITH 1650 MILES STALLED MAKING A LEFT TURN AT A VERY LOW SPEED. THERE WAS NO WARNING THE VEHICLE WAS ABOUT TO STALL. I HAD JUST COME OFF A MAJOR HIGHWAY WHERE I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MPH FOR ABOUT 10 MILES. I EXITED THE HIGHWAY AND SLOWED TO ABOUT 3 MPH, WHEN I LET OFF THE BRAKE TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHILE TIGHTENED UP AND MY DASH LIGHTS CAME ON. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, IT STARTED RIGHT UP AND DID NOT STALL THE REMAINDER OF THE TRIP. IT WAS 60 DEGREES OUTSIDE AND SUNNY, AND I HAD MORE THAN 3…

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ODI 10150209

ON FEBRUARY 8, 2006 AT 20:15 HOURS, THE MONMOUTH COUNTY FIRE MARSHALS OFFICE WAS REQUESTED TO THE SCENE OF A VEHICLE FIRE LOCATED ON WHISTLER DRIVE, FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP. BACKGROUND:THE VEHICLE, A 2006 CHRYSLER (MODEL PACIFICA, COLOR WHITE, 4DR) BEARING NEW JERSEY REGISTRATION #[XXX] (VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION #[XXX] IS OWN BY ELRAC INC. OF 1550 ROUTE 23 NORTH, WAYNE, NEW JERSEY 07470, WAS PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT IN FRONT OF 2-3 WHISTLER DRIVE. INTERVIEW: OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE STATED AT APPROXIMATELY 19:50 PM THIS DATE HE WENT TO THE VEH…

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ODI 10154790 · 24,000 mi

2005 CHRYSLER PACIFICA - STALLS WHEN PERFORMING SLOW TURNS AND LOW SPEEDS. ALMOST CAUSED A SEVERE ACCIDENT IN TRAFFIC. *JB

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

54 mentions · 7.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 80,000 mi (49 usable records).

ODI 10159007 · 13,004 mi

2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA WITH 13000 MILES STALLED MAKING A LEFT TURN AT A VERY LOW SPEED. THERE WAS NO WARNING THE VEHICLE WAS ABOUT TO STALL. I WAS TURNING LEFT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA, DRIVING AROUND 10 MILES PER HOUR OR LESS, WHEN I LET OFF THE BRAKE TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHILE TIGHTENED UP AND MY DASH LIGHTS CAME ON (THE MIL MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT DID NOT COME ON). I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION FEW MINUTES LATER. AN HOUR LATER WHEN MY FAMILY AND I WERE LEAVI…

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ODI 10166828

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN, VEHICLE SHUTS OFF (STALLS). VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY WARMED UP AND HAD BEEN DRIVEN ABOUT 20 MILES AT THE TIME OF STALL. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS VEHICLE HAS STALLED IN THE PAST 2 MONTHS. FIRST TIME VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT THE LOCATION PURCHASED AND UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. THIS TIME ANOTHER CALL WAS MADE TO DEALER AND AN APPOINTMENT SCHEDULED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT AGAIN, BUT WITH THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT NOT ON, DEALER IS SURE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WILL SHOW NOTHING. PHONE CALL TO DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO DISCUS…

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ODI 10168042 · 7,400 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN OVER A SPEED HUMP, THE VEHICLE STALLED COMPLETELY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY, AND DISPLAYED NO FURTHER ISSUES. A SERVICE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT SINCE THERE WERE NO ILLUMINATED WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IMMEDIATELY TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE. UPDATED 9/27/2006 - WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TP THE DEALER THE TECHNICIAN PERFORMED TSB 1803905; UPDAT…

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

15 mentions · 2.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 82,500 mi (12 usable records).

ODI 10318777 · 52,000 mi

2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA GAS PEDAL IS STICKING. WHEN MOVING FROM PARKED OR STOPPED POSITION THE PEDAL NEEDS A LOT OF FORCE IN ORDER TO GO. THE CAR JERKS FORWARD AND TAKES OFF FAST. *TR

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ODI 10339767 · 55,000 mi

ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS AFTER LIFTING. I HAVE TO EXERT EXTRA PRESSURE ON THE PEDAL TO GET THE CAR TO SPEED UP. SOMETIMES FROM A STOP IT STICKS AND THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD OR REVERSE DEPENDING ON THE GEAR SELECTED. *TR

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ODI 10436368 · 80,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY PACIFICA AT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY JERKED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE WAS REVVING HIGH SO I SLOWED DOWN AND IT WAS TACKING AT 6000 RPM WHILE ONLY GOING 40 MPH. I STOPPED AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. WHEN I RESTARTED IT SHIFTED NORMALLY. A FEW DAYS LATER IT DID IT AGAIN. THEN IT DID IT TWICE IN ONE DAY. I TOOK IT TO CHRYSLER AND THEY SAID THERE WAS INTERNAL DAMAGE AND THEY WANTED $1000 JUST TO DROP THE TRANSMISSION BEFORE THEY FIXED ANYTHING.THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD 80000 MILES ON IT. WHEN IT…

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Steering assistance concerns

15 mentions · 2.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 53,922 mi (13 usable records).

ODI 10159745 · 1,500 mi

MY 2006 PACIFICA 2WD TOURING IS STALLING OUT WITH NO WARNING. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE AND I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR THREE MONTHS (BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW). THIS LAST TIME I WAS TURNING LEFT INTO A SHOPPING CENTER. AFTER YIELDING TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC I TURNED LEFT AND PROCEEDED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AND MY PACIFICA STALLED OUT WITH NO WARNING AGAIN. THIS ALMOST CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. IT GIVES NO WARNING AT ALL THAT IT IS ABOUT TO STALL OUT AND THE ONLY WAY TO KNOW IS THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND THE CAR STOPS. *JB

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ODI 10160492

INCIDENT #1: 3 DAYS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY BRAKES. I TOOK IT IN AND WAS TOLD THAT MY ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED (THE VEHICLE HAD 30 MILES ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT). I WAS TOLD ALL THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. INCIDENT #2: APPROXIMATELY 4 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING, MY LEFT HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. NOT A MAJOR PROBLEM, BUT STILL AN INCONVENIENCE...ESPECIALLY WHEN CAR IS BRAND NEW. INCIDENT #3: I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN OUT OF THE PARKING LOT WHEN VEHICLE STALLED ON ME. MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP…

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ODI 10170043 · 7,300 mi

TWICE, IN 6 DAYS, THE PACIFICA HAS STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE FIRST TIME MY WIFE WAS DRIVING 25-30 MPH AND WAS TURNING ON THE RADIO, AND THE SECOND TIME I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH AND TURNING ON THE HEAT. BOTH TIMES THE ENGINE COMPLETED CUT OFF AND LEFT US WITH NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR MY FAMILY. THE DEALER HAD THE CAR AND STATED THERE WAS NO FOUND PROBLEM. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED THE DEALER TOOK THE CAR AND AGAIN CLAIMS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. THEY STILL HAVE THE CAR AND NO SOLUTION. *NM

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Brake response concerns

13 mentions · 1.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 116,000 mi (11 usable records).

ODI 10160492

INCIDENT #1: 3 DAYS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY BRAKES. I TOOK IT IN AND WAS TOLD THAT MY ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED (THE VEHICLE HAD 30 MILES ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT). I WAS TOLD ALL THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. INCIDENT #2: APPROXIMATELY 4 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING, MY LEFT HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. NOT A MAJOR PROBLEM, BUT STILL AN INCONVENIENCE...ESPECIALLY WHEN CAR IS BRAND NEW. INCIDENT #3: I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN OUT OF THE PARKING LOT WHEN VEHICLE STALLED ON ME. MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP…

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ODI 10177777

ON JANUARY 1, 2007, I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD TRAVELING AT A RATE OF ABOUT 25 MPH. AS I TAPPED THE BRAKES LIGHTLY TO SLOW DOWN, THE BRAKE PEDAL PULSATED RAPIDLY AND NOTICED THE ABS LIGHT TURN ON. I DID NOT BEAR DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL SO I DO NOT KNOW WHY THE ABS SYSTEM ENGAGED. THE BRAKE LIGHT STAYED ON FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY. ON JANUARY 4, 2007, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT LUNCHTIME AND THE ABS SYSTEM ENGAGED WITHOUT HER EVEN TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE BRAKES MADE A SQUEALING NOISE AT THE TIME. NEEDLES…

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ODI 10399231 · 39,570 mi

ABS LIGHT APPEARS INTERMITTENTLY. MECHANIC FINDS NO PROBLEM. NOW TAKES GREATER DISTANCE TO STOP VEHICLE. EXPERIENCED COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE 5/2/2011. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE. I DO NOT KNOW IF IT WILL ACTUALLY STOP WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKE. *TR

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

5 mentions · 0.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 112,308 mi (4 usable records).

ODI 10459653 · 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. A MECHANIC WAS CALLED AND CAME TO RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE VEHICLE. THE DIAGNOSTIC DISPLAYED THAT THE POWER TRAIN AUTOMATIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V432000(POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: CONTROL MODULE : TCM, PCM) BUT STATED THAT THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. T…

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ODI 10606279 · 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT START. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED OVER SIX TIMES BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED AND REPLACED THE COMPUTER AND THE ENGINE. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR, ABS BRAKE SENSOR AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SENSOR ILLUMINATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL FAILU…

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ODI 10731162 · 86,616 mi

SO ONCE AGAIN THIS CAR IS HAVING ISSUES WITH THE FUEL PUMP SYSTEM. I HAVE A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA (86616) AND ONE DAY WHEN DRIVING MY CAR JUST STALLED OUT AND WOULD NOT START FOR QUITE SOME TIME. I TOOK IT TO A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP HERE IN BAYTOWN AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PLASTIC EVAP LINE MAY HAVE BROKEN DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW OF THE LINE BEING NOT ONLY TOO SHORT BUT ALSO MADE OF A HARDEN PLASTIC THAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE RUBBER INSTEAD. I WAS LUCK ENOUGH TO BE BY MYSELF BUT IF I HAD MY GOD DAUGHTER IN THE CAR WITH ME IT WOULD HAVE BEEN WORST OR I COU…

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

4 mentions · 0.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 82,571 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10221525

MY WIFE AND I HAD OUR 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA SHIPPED FROM CHARLESTON, SC TO HONOLULU, HI. WE NOTICED A GASOLINE SMELL AFTER WE RECEIVED THE CAR. THE SHIPPING COMPANY SAID IT WAS NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN AND THE DODGE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WASN'T COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE DODGE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD IMPACT DAMAGE AND WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FOR $1096. THAT'S A LOT OF MONEY TO ME. REGARDLESS, AFTER READING THAT THE INVESTIGATION WAS NO LONGER IN EFFECT I WAS DISHEARTEN. WE CAN NOT DRIVE THE CAR IN THE CONDITION …

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ODI 10313400 · 98,342 mi

I HAVE A 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA THAT EMITS A STRONG NATURAL GAS SMELL. THE PROBLEM STARTED 3 DAYS AGO (2/20/10). I WENT TO THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP TODAY TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY CONFIRMED THE SMELL OF NATURAL GAS, BUT COULD NOT OFFER A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. THEY DROVE THE CAR AND UPON BRAKING AND ACCELERATION THE FUMES WERE EMITTED. THE CHRYSLER MECHANICS SAID THAT 'THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING MECHANICAL THAT WOULD CAUSE THE SMELL.' MY LUNGS HURT AND MY NERVES ARE REALLY GETTING BAD! JUST BY DRIVING AROUND TRYING TO FIND SOMEONE WHO C…

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ODI 10474122 · 66,800 mi

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THEN THE GASCAP LIGHT CAME ON. WAS TIME FOR INSPECTION AND NATURALLY IT FAILED. IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO REPAIR SHOP, THEY CHECKED IT OVER AND JUST REPLACED THE GASCAP. ALL LIGHTS WERE OFF SO TOOK IT BACK FOR INSPECTION. IT PASSED AMAZINGLY. LATER THAT DAY, THE GASCAP LIGHT CAME BACK ON. DROVE A NUMBER OF MONTHS WITH LIGHT ON KNOWING IT WAS A NEW GASCAP AND IT NEEDED A SMOKE TEST TO FIND THE LEAK. HAD ALTERNATOR REPLACED AND ALSO A NEW RIGHT SIDE FUEL PUMP WITH THE FUEL HOSE FROM VENT ON PRIMARY TO FUEL PUMP VENT NIP…

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Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Oil consumption or dilution

4 mentions · 0.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 40,000 mi (4 usable records).

ODI 10241084 · 38,000 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM WITH 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. MY 2006 PACIFICA HAS 38000 MILES ON IT AND I AM EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH OIL CONSUMPTION. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT CHRYSLER CORPORATION BELIEVES IT IS 'ACCEPTABLE' THAT A CAR WITH UNDER 50,000 MILES BURNS APPROXIMATELY 1 QUART OF OIL PER 1000 MILES! THIS IS ABSURD IF YOU ASK ME! HOW CAN THIS BE ACCEPTABLE ? ANOTHER PROBLEM IS THAT I'VE READ FROM OTHER BLOGS IS THAT CHRYSLER DOES NOT FEEL THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT WARRANTS FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND MANY TIMES, THE UNDERLYING ISSUE…

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ODI 10282655 · 24,000 mi

WE BOUGHT A 2006 PACIFICA TOURING THIS CAR BURNS A QUART OF OIL 1000 MILE. ITS LIKE CLOCKWORK, I HAVE TO CHECK IT ALL THE TIME!!!! BECAUSE IT CONSISTENTLY BURNS OIL. NO VEHICLE WITH 37000 SHOULD DO THAT WE HAVE A 2003 CHEVY WITH A V-6 WITH 137000 MILES AND IT DOE NOT BURN NEAR THE OIL IF ANY. THIS NEED TO BE SERIOUSLY LOOKED AT BY CHRYSLER MY PROBLEM IS AT 37000 MILES OUR WARRANTY EXPIRED!! *TR

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ODI 10314898 · 42,000 mi

EXTREME OIL CONSUMPTION HAVE TO PUT AN XTRA BOTTLE OF OIL IN EVERY OTHER WEEK...DEALERSHIP TOLD ME NOTHING THEY CAN DO AND ITS COMMON ON EVERY PACIFICA... / ABS SENSOR PROBLEMS -LIGHT KEPT TURNING ON RANDOMLY AND BRAKES FLUTTERING RANDOMLY WHEN TRYING TO STOP/ FAULTY ENGINE TEMPERATURE SENSOR- CAR OVERHEATED SEVERAL TIMES CAUSING MAJOR SMOKE TO BILLOW OUT OF HOOD HAD TO REPLACE SENSOR/ TIE ROD REPLACEMENT BEFORE 40K MILES/ NOW GAS PEDAL STICKING ALONG WITH SEPARATE TERRIBLE ENGINE NOISES-- SOUNDS LIKE STRUGGLING AND MAKING A HOLLOW SOUND AS IF …

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Matching rule\b(oil consumption|burn\w* oil|consum\w* oil|oil dilution|gas(?:oline)? in (?:the )?oil)\b