Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V066000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/2004 to 01/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 43180 | 03/28/2005 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/01/2005 | 03/03/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with halogen headlamps may experience an intermittent and eventual total loss of headlamp function. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The head lights may not operate properly which could result in intermittent or no headlight function. this could impair a driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect, and replace if necessary, the wiring harness and low beam bulb on both headlamp assemblies free of charge. the recall began on march 28, 2005. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. e04.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 10/09/2012 | 120798 | 1 | |
| While turning into the bank parking lot at 10mph the car just stalled. i was unable to brake or steer out the way. when gas gauge reads empty i am unable to fill the tank with gas as it begins to spill back out. gas gauge reads 1/2 full when it is really empty? miles to empty sensor incorrect therefore i have no idea when i need gas. driver side exterior headlamp seems dimmer than the other lamp. after repairing the entire front end(suspension) still sounds like the front end is going to fall apart when driving on ohio roads. felt it was necessary to document as i do not feel safe in this car. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2012 | 65000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica touring. the contact stated that at engine start-up, the low beam headlights failed to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. the manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v066000 (exterior lighting:headlights). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 70,000. | |||
| 06/01/2012 | 65000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica touring. the contact stated that at engine start-up, the low beam headlights failed to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. the manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v066000 (exterior lighting:headlights). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 70,000. kmj | |||
| 06/01/2012 | 65000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica touring. the contact stated at engine startup the low beam head lights failed to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to the private mechanic. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v066000 ( exterior lighting:headlights). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 70,000. rds | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 127000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that three years ago, he received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 05v066000 (exterior lighting: headlights). the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection however, nothing was replaced as the dealer deemed that is was unnecessary at that time. most recently, the headlights would only work intermittently before becoming inoperable. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the vehicle had already been inspected for the recall defect and offered no further assistance for the failure. the manufacturer was notified who also stated that the vehicle was previously inspected per the recall and offered no further assistance for the failure. the failure mileage was 127,000. | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 127000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that three years ago, he received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 05v066000 (exterior lighting: headlights). the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection however, nothing was replaced as the dealer deemed that is was unnecessary at that time. most recently, the headlights would only work intermittently before becoming inoperable. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the vehicle had already been inspected for the recall defect and offered no further assistance for the failure. the manufacturer was notified who also stated that the vehicle was previously inspected per the recall and offered no further assistance for the failure. the failure mileage was 127,000. kmj | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 127000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated he receive a recall notice for the headlights on his vehicle about three years ago. the dealer inspected the failure but did not replace any parts because it was not necessary. the recall nhtsa campaign id number: 05v066000: exterior lighting: headlights. three years later the headlights are inoperable and working intermittently. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated the recall was inspected and offered no other assistance for the failure. the manufacturer was notified who stated the recall was inspected previously and offered no other assistance for the failure. the failure mileage was 127,000. mw | |||
| 12/26/2011 | 82256 | ||
| I have previously reported a problem with the 2005 chrysler pacifica stalling when turning. the problem has progressively worsened. this month alone, (december 2011) the car has stalled 5 times. i am afraid to drive the car for fear that i will crash when it stalls. there are so many chrysler pacifica owners that are reporting the same problem. along with the stalling issue, the gas pedal sticks and needs to be pushed rather hard. a third problem i have encountered this year is the headlamps burning out. i have replaced the front left headlamp three this year. i am familiar with the handling instructions for headlamps. i am greatly distressed by these problems, especially the stalling. i have children that i drive around in this car. please do something about chrysler's failure to fix this problem. | |||
| 12/06/2011 | 81000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the headlights failed without any warning. the contact also mentioned that the accelerator pedal became stuck and she would have to stomp on the brakes to get them to release. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 81,000. kmj | |||
| 12/06/2011 | 81000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph the vehicle headlight stop working without any warnings. the contact also mentioned that the accelerator pedal get stuck and she has to stomp on in order to release it. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 81,000. pm | |||
| 02/05/2007 | |||
| Several problems with replacing headlights annually about three months apart since ownership 10/06, problem with engine light repeatedly coming on - was advised by certified mechanic it's the fuel tank, very expensive to replace or fix. | |||
| 07/15/2008 | 54000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving approximately 30 mph the driver's side head light went out. she stated the bulb has been replaced 5 times. she has been stopped by a police officer 3 times for the failure. the failure has been on going since she purchased the vehicle used in 2008. while driving the vehicle jerks forward and as the transmission changes gears it slaps into gears. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer for the failures. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 54,000 and the current mileage was 86,584. vwb | |||
| 12/15/2007 | 92460 | 6 | |
| Headlight bulbs keep burning out. at least 6 times since 2007. the first time both lamps were replaced even though only one had gone out, the rest of the times they were replace individually and every time sylvania bulbs were used. i feel this constitutes a safety problem and not normal maintenance. also the drivers door lock mechanism broke in dec. 2009 where the door would not latch close and had to be tied shut the take it for repair. i feel this is also a serious safety failure. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2008 | 80000 | 1 | |
| 2005 chrysler pacifica. right headlight will quit with no warning, then will come back on its own accord. dealer checked for previous reports of problem and found none. mechanic said the harness comes loose and must be reseated. no easy task since it is under the breather tube and difficult to get to. also, left rear turn signal will quit working then come back on. wiring harness seems to be intact so other option would be bulbs (2). however, if they are bad, why does the signal restore itself? dealer had no answer for that mystery either. problem started mid-summer 2008 and has continued intermittently ever since. *tr | |||
| 01/05/2008 | 80000 | 1 | |
| My 2005 chrysler pacifica has a defective headlight harness but is not covered under the recall because of the vin #. i contacted chrysler but they said oh well, take to dealership and pay for the repairs. i only get 7volts of power to the left headlight and the right i have 10.5volts- barely enough to light the right headlight. even though my vin # is not on the list to be recalled, it appears chrysler did not fix this problem in the later vin # pacifica's. chrysler needs to fess up that this is an engineering snapfu that is dangerous to us since the headlight will only fail, and that is at night when safety is a big issue. *tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 03/21/2005 | 89000 | 3 | 11/19/2004 |
| 2005 chrysler pacifica: brake light failure. the brake lamp switch failed and needed replacement 3 times. this seemed unusually high in a 2 year period.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2005 chrysler pacifica. consumer states problems with vehicle headlamps *tgw | |||
| 12/06/2007 | 52000 | 3 | 06/28/2005 |
| I currently have a 2005 chrysler pacifica touring fwd that was purchased on june 28,2008. since the time of purchase i have had to replace my driver's side headlight bulb 3 times. i have placed a call to the dealer i purchased the car from and also chrysler's customer service. they tell me that my vin number does not appear on any recalls that they have. i however, do not understand and have never had a vehicle that has needed a headlight replaced those many times in one year. *tr | |||
| 10/06/2007 | 1 | ||
| Headlights and dash lights alternate erratically from bright to dim at lower engine speeds. sometimes almost off then very bright. have had it several times to dealer and only replaced headlight switch after i was informed was normal operation on the first two visits. very annoying at stop lights at night. some times think will go out all together. *tr | |||
| 11/23/2007 | 68000 | 4 | 09/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving 65 mph, the fuel gauge went from half a tank to empty. the contact stated that the vehicle would not accept fuel. the check engine light illuminated and the headlights were inoperable. the dealer stated that the fuel pump and wiring harness caused the failures. the fuel pump, headlight bulb, and the wiring harness were replaced; however, the failures continued. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 05v066000 (exterior lighting: headlights) and nhtsa campaign id number 06v432000 (powertrain: automatic transmission control module (tcm, pcm)). the failure mileage was 68,000 and current mileage was 69,000. updated 03/14/08. *lj the consumer stated the fuel gauge was not reading properly | |||
| 07/02/2007 | 45300 | 2 | 09/02/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving 70 mph at sunset, the contact activated the headlights. the passenger side headlight began to blink and then failed a week later. the following week, the driver side headlight began blinking. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the vehicle was excluded from recall number 05v066000 (exterior lighting:headlights). the vehicle has not been repaired. the current mileage was 46,000 and failure mileage was 45,300. | |||
| 06/08/2007 | 3 | 07/13/2005 | |
| Headlamp failure, causing replacement several times since purchase in 7/05. sluggish driving/acceleration, accelerator sticking. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2006 | 29000 | 1 | 02/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated a recall letter was received for the headlights, #05v066000, and the vehicle was taken to the dealership. the vehicle was at the dealership for two days, but the parts were not available therefore the vehicle was taken back by the owner. seven months later, a second dealership was contacted to perform the recall repair. upon inspection; the dealership determined the recall work had not been done. when contacting the manufacturer it was stated the previous dealership reported the work had been done and a second repair would not be authorized. the vehicle does not have the problem associated with the recall. | |||
| 02/08/2005 | 1 | ||
| The left headlight would come on and off on its own. this causes poor visibility while driving at night. driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the connector needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 07/26/2006 | 23000 | 20 | 07/24/2005 |
| Dt: the contact stated turning left into a drive or a private lot that has an incline the vehicle stalls. the vehicle restarts each time. the dealership installed a co-pilot and determined the fuel pump was losing power. the fuel pump was replaced. the problem continued and the dealership was unable to determine the problem.*ak the left turn signal failed, the abs light illuminated, which resulted in the replacement of the wheel speed sensor, the left real tail light and battery were replaced. updated 08/14/06. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 01/24/2007 | 3 | ||
| I purchased a 2005 pacifica touring with awd in the summer of 2006. three times my car has had difficulties when there was a dusting of snow blowing over the road. the 1st incident was on jan. 24 2007, the front end of my vehicle started to lose control and finally i went into a spin. i was in the left lane of a 2 lane road heading south. my car spun in front of the vehicle in the right lane, through the ditch, and finally ended up in the trees on the other side of the ditch. i suffered only minor injuries-neck sprain, but i took out a highway sign and a tree. damages to my car totaled over $11,000, i got it back from the body shop 1 month after the accident. the 2nd time i was by myself, the 3rd time i had my 1 year old daughter in the back seat, both times i wasn't driving fast, the second time it kept swaying even after slowing down to 30 mph. this has caused me a lot of concern so my husband started having to drive me to work during the winter months. now we are planning to sell the pacifica because of the poor gas mileage. i don't feel comfortable selling this vehicle without reassurance that there's nothing wrong with it. recently the front end has started to make noise every once in a while also. it makes a low thudding sound that makes my ears feel like they're going to pop. my husband tried putting the car in neutral and turning the ignition off, but it still kept making the noise. it first started about 2 months ago and i've heard it three times, we've also had problems with the blinkers failing to turn off. | |||
| 07/26/2006 | 23000 | 20 | 07/24/2005 |
| Dt: the contact stated turning left into a drive or a private lot that has an incline the vehicle stalls. the vehicle restarts each time. the dealership installed a co-pilot and determined the fuel pump was losing power. the fuel pump was replaced. the problem continued and the dealership was unable to determine the problem.*ak the left turn signal failed, the abs light illuminated, which resulted in the replacement of the wheel speed sensor, the left real tail light and battery were replaced. updated 08/14/06. *jb | |||