Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 1400207 | 04/05/2007 | 10021668 | Cleaning procedure for the mechanical throttle body. *kb | 06/15/2007 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 1400106 | 01/21/2006 | 10019243 | Loose fuel cap message or malfunction indicator lamp illumination for diagnostic trouble code p0457 - evap system - loose fuel cap. *tt | 02/22/2006 | |
| 1803204 | 08/10/2004 | 10009793 | Malfunction indicator lamp illumination diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2066 fuel level sensor. *tt | 10/25/2004 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| EA06013 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/22/2006 | 11/29/2006 | ENGINE STALLING | 06V432000 | |
| In a november 8, 2006 letter, daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) submitted a defect information report to nhtsa concerning two separate defect conditions that could result in engine stall while driving in model year (my) 2005-2006 chrysler pacifica vehicles (nhtsa recall no. 06v-432).my 2005 vehicles built in august and september of 2004 are being recalled to correct a defect in the secondary fuel pump modules, which may have an improper press fitting on the inlet that can become dislodged and shut-off fuel flow.all my 2005-2006 vehicles built between july 8, 2004 and november 11, 2005 are being recalled to correct a powertrain control module (pcm) software issue with the evaporative emissions system which can also cause stalling.for both conditions, engine stall incidents tend to occur during left turns. there were 17,375 vehicles built during august and september 2004 that were affected by both the fuel pump module and pcm software conditions.there were 30 voqs submitted to odi, 58 consumer complaints to dcc and 829 field reports relating to vehicles produced during this period.while these are mostly related to the fuel pump condition, some may have been caused by the software fault.the resulting stall while driving failure rate for this period is 5,278 incidents per 100,000 vehicles.there were two crashes alleged to have resulted from these incidents.there were 1,021 warranty claims for fuel pump module replacement that appear related to engine stall (5.9% claim rate). the population for the remaining vehicles included in 06v-432 (i.e., those only affected by the software condition) is 114,523.there were 97 voqs, 124 consumer complaints to dcc and 454 dcc field reports relating to these vehicles.the resulting stall while driving failure rate is 589 per 100,000 vehicles.there were seven crashes alleged to have resulted from these incidents.there were 3,211 warranty claims for pcm reflash that appear related to engine stall in the total population of 131,898 vehicles (2.4% claim rate). all calculations are based on unique vins (multiple/repeat failures not included in these calculations) with no duplication across categories.dcc's recall will reprogram the pcm software and replace the fuel pump modules in all affected vehicles.this engineering analysis has been closed. | ||||||
| RQ06002 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/27/2006 | 06/22/2006 | ENGINE STALLING | ||
| On february 27, 2006 rq06-002 was opened in response to 60 complaints of engine stall, mostly during left-hand turns, in model year (my) 2004 to 2006 chrysler pacifica vehicles that were outside the scope of recall 04v-113.in march 2004, daimlerchrysler initiated recall 04v-113 on 34,561 my 2004 pacifica vehicles to correct a condition that could result in engine stall while making a left-hand turn after a cold-start.during rq06-002 it was determined that recall 04v-113 did correct the specific cause of the engine stalling condition for that specific population.however, two other conditions were identified that could also cause engine stalling during turning maneuvers:(1) an issue with misbuilt fuel pumps that primarily affected about 17,000 my 2005 pacifica vehicles built during august and september 2004; and (2) a software condition affecting vapor purge in about 131,000 my 2005-06 pacifica vehicles built from july 2004 through november 2005. an engineering analysis, ea06-013, has been opened to further examine the scope, frequency and safety consequences associated with each of these conditions in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||
| EA06013 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/22/2006 | 11/29/2006 | ENGINE STALLING | 06V432000 | |
| In a november 8, 2006 letter, daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) submitted a defect information report to nhtsa concerning two separate defect conditions that could result in engine stall while driving in model year (my) 2005-2006 chrysler pacifica vehicles (nhtsa recall no. 06v-432).my 2005 vehicles built in august and september of 2004 are being recalled to correct a defect in the secondary fuel pump modules, which may have an improper press fitting on the inlet that can become dislodged and shut-off fuel flow.all my 2005-2006 vehicles built between july 8, 2004 and november 11, 2005 are being recalled to correct a powertrain control module (pcm) software issue with the evaporative emissions system which can also cause stalling.for both conditions, engine stall incidents tend to occur during left turns. there were 17,375 vehicles built during august and september 2004 that were affected by both the fuel pump module and pcm software conditions.there were 30 voqs submitted to odi, 58 consumer complaints to dcc and 829 field reports relating to vehicles produced during this period.while these are mostly related to the fuel pump condition, some may have been caused by the software fault.the resulting stall while driving failure rate for this period is 5,278 incidents per 100,000 vehicles.there were two crashes alleged to have resulted from these incidents.there were 1,021 warranty claims for fuel pump module replacement that appear related to engine stall (5.9% claim rate). the population for the remaining vehicles included in 06v-432 (i.e., those only affected by the software condition) is 114,523.there were 97 voqs, 124 consumer complaints to dcc and 454 dcc field reports relating to these vehicles.the resulting stall while driving failure rate is 589 per 100,000 vehicles.there were seven crashes alleged to have resulted from these incidents.there were 3,211 warranty claims for pcm reflash that appear related to engine stall in the total population of 131,898 vehicles (2.4% claim rate). all calculations are based on unique vins (multiple/repeat failures not included in these calculations) with no duplication across categories.dcc's recall will reprogram the pcm software and replace the fuel pump modules in all affected vehicles.this engineering analysis has been closed. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||
| EA06013 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/22/2006 | 11/29/2006 | ENGINE STALLING | 06V432000 | |
| In a november 8, 2006 letter, daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) submitted a defect information report to nhtsa concerning two separate defect conditions that could result in engine stall while driving in model year (my) 2005-2006 chrysler pacifica vehicles (nhtsa recall no. 06v-432).my 2005 vehicles built in august and september of 2004 are being recalled to correct a defect in the secondary fuel pump modules, which may have an improper press fitting on the inlet that can become dislodged and shut-off fuel flow.all my 2005-2006 vehicles built between july 8, 2004 and november 11, 2005 are being recalled to correct a powertrain control module (pcm) software issue with the evaporative emissions system which can also cause stalling.for both conditions, engine stall incidents tend to occur during left turns. there were 17,375 vehicles built during august and september 2004 that were affected by both the fuel pump module and pcm software conditions.there were 30 voqs submitted to odi, 58 consumer complaints to dcc and 829 field reports relating to vehicles produced during this period.while these are mostly related to the fuel pump condition, some may have been caused by the software fault.the resulting stall while driving failure rate for this period is 5,278 incidents per 100,000 vehicles.there were two crashes alleged to have resulted from these incidents.there were 1,021 warranty claims for fuel pump module replacement that appear related to engine stall (5.9% claim rate). the population for the remaining vehicles included in 06v-432 (i.e., those only affected by the software condition) is 114,523.there were 97 voqs, 124 consumer complaints to dcc and 454 dcc field reports relating to these vehicles.the resulting stall while driving failure rate is 589 per 100,000 vehicles.there were seven crashes alleged to have resulted from these incidents.there were 3,211 warranty claims for pcm reflash that appear related to engine stall in the total population of 131,898 vehicles (2.4% claim rate). all calculations are based on unique vins (multiple/repeat failures not included in these calculations) with no duplication across categories.dcc's recall will reprogram the pcm software and replace the fuel pump modules in all affected vehicles.this engineering analysis has been closed. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | ||||||
| EA06010 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/15/2006 | 10/11/2007 | FUEL TANK PUNCTURES | ||
| Ea06-010 was opened based on information gathered in preliminary evaluation pe06-009.pe06-009 was opened based on information obtained in a peer information request as part of a preliminary evaluation (pe05-050) of fuel tank puncture in model year (my) 2003 through 2006 nissan murano vehicles.in january 2006, nissan submitted a defect information report to odi that identified a defect in the fuel tank shielding in approximately 209,000 my 2003 through 2006 nissan murano vehicles.to remedy the problem, nissan installed shields on the exposed front surfaces of the recalled vehicles.peer data collected for my 2004 through 2005 pacifica vehicles during pe05-050 included 120 field reports documenting tank replacements due to puncture or damage by road debris as part of a parts restriction program conducted at the request of the tank supplier (inergy). analysis of the information provided by chrysler during pe05-050, pe06-009 and ea06-010 show that the front surface of the fuel tanks in the subject pacifica vehicles is not completely protected fromroad debris by the floor pan or other body structure.the tanks were compared with peer vehicles, including several identified by chrysler as sharing similar design characteristics (unshielded high-density polyethylene plastic fuel tanks in a saddlebag configuration).some of the peer designs reviewed by odi packaged the tanks in recessed cavities in the floor pan or used shields to protect exposed surfaces on the front of the tank.in general, these tanks had the lowest complaint rates for tank puncture by road debris. however, other peer designs reviewed by odi had packaging similar to the subject vehicles and some of these also had some complaints of tank puncture.none of the peer vehicles analyzed by odi had tanks puncture data comparable to chrysler's field reports from its part restriction programs, so that data could not be used in peer comparisons. analysis of the complaint data shows that the rate for the subject vehicles is about half that observed in the recalled murano vehicles and not significantly higher than some of the peer vehicles analyzed with similar design characteristics.testing by the nhtsa vehicle research and testing center (vrtc) showed differences between the murano and pacifica fuel tank packaging and exposure to road debris thrown by the front tires.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted.see document file for additional information regarding this resume. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA06010 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/15/2006 | 10/11/2007 | FUEL TANK PUNCTURES | ||
| Ea06-010 was opened based on information gathered in preliminary evaluation pe06-009.pe06-009 was opened based on information obtained in a peer information request as part of a preliminary evaluation (pe05-050) of fuel tank puncture in model year (my) 2003 through 2006 nissan murano vehicles.in january 2006, nissan submitted a defect information report to odi that identified a defect in the fuel tank shielding in approximately 209,000 my 2003 through 2006 nissan murano vehicles.to remedy the problem, nissan installed shields on the exposed front surfaces of the recalled vehicles.peer data collected for my 2004 through 2005 pacifica vehicles during pe05-050 included 120 field reports documenting tank replacements due to puncture or damage by road debris as part of a parts restriction program conducted at the request of the tank supplier (inergy). analysis of the information provided by chrysler during pe05-050, pe06-009 and ea06-010 show that the front surface of the fuel tanks in the subject pacifica vehicles is not completely protected fromroad debris by the floor pan or other body structure.the tanks were compared with peer vehicles, including several identified by chrysler as sharing similar design characteristics (unshielded high-density polyethylene plastic fuel tanks in a saddlebag configuration).some of the peer designs reviewed by odi packaged the tanks in recessed cavities in the floor pan or used shields to protect exposed surfaces on the front of the tank.in general, these tanks had the lowest complaint rates for tank puncture by road debris. however, other peer designs reviewed by odi had packaging similar to the subject vehicles and some of these also had some complaints of tank puncture.none of the peer vehicles analyzed by odi had tanks puncture data comparable to chrysler's field reports from its part restriction programs, so that data could not be used in peer comparisons. analysis of the complaint data shows that the rate for the subject vehicles is about half that observed in the recalled murano vehicles and not significantly higher than some of the peer vehicles analyzed with similar design characteristics.testing by the nhtsa vehicle research and testing center (vrtc) showed differences between the murano and pacifica fuel tank packaging and exposure to road debris thrown by the front tires.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted.see document file for additional information regarding this resume. | ||||||
| PE06009 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/22/2006 | 06/15/2006 | FUEL TANK PUNCTURES | ||
| On february 22, 2006, odi opened pe06-009 to investigate reports that the fuel tanks on model year (my) 2004 to 2005 chrysler pacifica vehicles may be punctured by contact with road debris.the number of reports submitted by chrysler was significantly higher than those submitted by other manufacturers who were requested to submit data as part of investigation pe05-050 into my 2003 to 2006 nissan murano vehicles that may have had insufficient shielding of the fuel tank to prevent punctures after contact with road debris.nissan issued recall 06v-003 involving increasing the shielding of the fuel tanks to reduce the likelihood of tank punctures. chrysler has noted that they had in place from january 2003 to june 2005 a parts restriction program on pacifica fuel tank replacements which may have made the number of reports artificially high in comparison to manufacturers which did not have a similar program in effect.chrysler also questioned whether many of the field reports of fuel tanks replaced due to damage from unknown cause were actually punctured. this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea06-010) to gather additional information concerning the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE | ||||||
| EA06010 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/15/2006 | 10/11/2007 | FUEL TANK PUNCTURES | ||
| Ea06-010 was opened based on information gathered in preliminary evaluation pe06-009.pe06-009 was opened based on information obtained in a peer information request as part of a preliminary evaluation (pe05-050) of fuel tank puncture in model year (my) 2003 through 2006 nissan murano vehicles.in january 2006, nissan submitted a defect information report to odi that identified a defect in the fuel tank shielding in approximately 209,000 my 2003 through 2006 nissan murano vehicles.to remedy the problem, nissan installed shields on the exposed front surfaces of the recalled vehicles.peer data collected for my 2004 through 2005 pacifica vehicles during pe05-050 included 120 field reports documenting tank replacements due to puncture or damage by road debris as part of a parts restriction program conducted at the request of the tank supplier (inergy). analysis of the information provided by chrysler during pe05-050, pe06-009 and ea06-010 show that the front surface of the fuel tanks in the subject pacifica vehicles is not completely protected fromroad debris by the floor pan or other body structure.the tanks were compared with peer vehicles, including several identified by chrysler as sharing similar design characteristics (unshielded high-density polyethylene plastic fuel tanks in a saddlebag configuration).some of the peer designs reviewed by odi packaged the tanks in recessed cavities in the floor pan or used shields to protect exposed surfaces on the front of the tank.in general, these tanks had the lowest complaint rates for tank puncture by road debris. however, other peer designs reviewed by odi had packaging similar to the subject vehicles and some of these also had some complaints of tank puncture.none of the peer vehicles analyzed by odi had tanks puncture data comparable to chrysler's field reports from its part restriction programs, so that data could not be used in peer comparisons. analysis of the complaint data shows that the rate for the subject vehicles is about half that observed in the recalled murano vehicles and not significantly higher than some of the peer vehicles analyzed with similar design characteristics.testing by the nhtsa vehicle research and testing center (vrtc) showed differences between the murano and pacifica fuel tank packaging and exposure to road debris thrown by the front tires.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted.see document file for additional information regarding this resume. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA06010 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/15/2006 | 10/11/2007 | FUEL TANK PUNCTURES | ||
| Ea06-010 was opened based on information gathered in preliminary evaluation pe06-009.pe06-009 was opened based on information obtained in a peer information request as part of a preliminary evaluation (pe05-050) of fuel tank puncture in model year (my) 2003 through 2006 nissan murano vehicles.in january 2006, nissan submitted a defect information report to odi that identified a defect in the fuel tank shielding in approximately 209,000 my 2003 through 2006 nissan murano vehicles.to remedy the problem, nissan installed shields on the exposed front surfaces of the recalled vehicles.peer data collected for my 2004 through 2005 pacifica vehicles during pe05-050 included 120 field reports documenting tank replacements due to puncture or damage by road debris as part of a parts restriction program conducted at the request of the tank supplier (inergy). analysis of the information provided by chrysler during pe05-050, pe06-009 and ea06-010 show that the front surface of the fuel tanks in the subject pacifica vehicles is not completely protected fromroad debris by the floor pan or other body structure.the tanks were compared with peer vehicles, including several identified by chrysler as sharing similar design characteristics (unshielded high-density polyethylene plastic fuel tanks in a saddlebag configuration).some of the peer designs reviewed by odi packaged the tanks in recessed cavities in the floor pan or used shields to protect exposed surfaces on the front of the tank.in general, these tanks had the lowest complaint rates for tank puncture by road debris. however, other peer designs reviewed by odi had packaging similar to the subject vehicles and some of these also had some complaints of tank puncture.none of the peer vehicles analyzed by odi had tanks puncture data comparable to chrysler's field reports from its part restriction programs, so that data could not be used in peer comparisons. analysis of the complaint data shows that the rate for the subject vehicles is about half that observed in the recalled murano vehicles and not significantly higher than some of the peer vehicles analyzed with similar design characteristics.testing by the nhtsa vehicle research and testing center (vrtc) showed differences between the murano and pacifica fuel tank packaging and exposure to road debris thrown by the front tires.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted.see document file for additional information regarding this resume. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 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. | |||
| 08/05/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that fuel would spill from of the fuel tank when the vehicle was being refueled. the contact stated that the leak was coming from under the tank where the fuel lines were clamped down. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 120,000. kmj | |||
| 08/05/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated fuel spills out of the tank when the vehicle is filled. the contact stated there is a leak coming from underneath the tank where the fuel lines are clamped down. the vin was not available. the vehicle had not been inspected. the current mileage was 120,000.rl | |||
| 03/28/2011 | |||
| 1) when depressing the acclerator pedel about 1/4 it catches or sticks. 2) you must force the pedel down to unstick causing a rapid acceleration of the vehichle 3) dealer says its a defective throttle body, and not covered under warranty or recall | |||
| 06/01/2010 | 50000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica touring. the contact stated that the fuel gauge was misreading improperly by her not knowing whether or not she has gas or not. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that they would recalibrate it and for her to fill the tank again and to wait and see. after leaving the dealer and filling her tank the failure occurred again. the manufacturer was then contacted and advised her that if the vehicle has not stalled on her they are unable to assist. the vehicle has not been repaired for the fuel gauge. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000 and the current mileage was approximately 60,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 01/23/2011 | 71000 | ||
| I have a 2005 chyrsler pacifica. the gas pedal is sticking. it sticks hard enough that you have to forcefully push the accelerator peddle down. this causes unwanted rapid acceleration! the problem is getting worse in the past three weeks. the pedal has gotten stuck four times. i was backing out of a parking space and the car accelerated in reverse. unsure, if my family car is safe, for my family. | |||
| 06/01/2010 | 50000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica touring. the contact stated that the fuel gauge was misreading improperly by her not knowing whether or not she has gas or not. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that they would recalibrate it and for her to fill the tank again and to wait and see. after leaving the dealer and filling her tank the failure occurred again. the manufacturer was then contacted and advised her that if the vehicle has not stalled on her they are unable to assist. the vehicle has not been repaired for the fuel gauge. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000 and the current mileage was approximately 60,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 01/23/2011 | 71000 | ||
| I have a 2005 chyrsler pacifica. the gas pedal is sticking. it sticks hard enough that you have to forcefully push the accelerator peddle down. this causes unwanted rapid acceleration! the problem is getting worse in the past three weeks. the pedal has gotten stuck four times. i was backing out of a parking space and the car accelerated in reverse. unsure, if my family car is safe, for my family. | |||
| 06/01/2010 | 50000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica touring. the contact stated that the fuel gauge was misreading improperly by her not knowing whether or not she has gas or not. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that they would recalibrate it and for her to fill the tank again and to wait and see. after leaving the dealer and filling her tank the failure occurred again. the manufacturer was then contacted and advised her that if the vehicle has not stalled on her they are unable to assist. the vehicle has not been repaired for the fuel gauge. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000 and the current mileage was approximately 60,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 01/23/2011 | 71000 | ||
| I have a 2005 chyrsler pacifica. the gas pedal is sticking. it sticks hard enough that you have to forcefully push the accelerator peddle down. this causes unwanted rapid acceleration! the problem is getting worse in the past three weeks. the pedal has gotten stuck four times. i was backing out of a parking space and the car accelerated in reverse. unsure, if my family car is safe, for my family. | |||
| 01/14/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle stalled. the vehicle would not restart so it was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was told the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 80,000. sm. | |||
| 11/01/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Gas gauge drops to empty from 1/2 to 3/4 tank instantly; occasionally returns to 1/2 full without notice. $10 gas takes gauge from empty to 1/2 full. never know how much gas is in car. then about a week after this started, at 75000 miles, the check engine light illuminated on dash. took to have a diagnostic run, came up, dealer specific code. very similar to other complaints noted on this page. | |||
| 06/10/2010 | 81000 | ||
| My 2005 chrysler pacifica stalls when a left hand turn is made at highway speed or in parking lots. this is very, very dangerous because you lose braking and power steering. the gas gauge goes from half a tank to empty within a matter of 50 miles or less. when you try to re-fuel it you only get about ten galllons to go in after about ten minutes of the nozzle clicking off repeatedly. called chrysler dealer and they have never heard of any of these problems. took car in and they found nothing wrong. i know for a fact that a dtc of p1861 is and was present. this codes means that a fuel tank siphon line is disconnected. this vehicle makes me and my family nervous to drive. we can not afford to trade and can not afford any cosyly repair bills with no positive outcome. please help to get chrysler to issue a recall to fix the problem that is occuring with so, so so many 2005 pacificas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | |||
| 03/22/2010 | 60000 | ||
| 2005 chrysler pacifica throttle requires excessive force to depress causing the vehicle to lurch forward when the throttle finally moves. we reported the issue to our dealer approximately 18 months ago. they seemed to have prior knowledge of the issue and repaired it while the vehicle was in for repairs after striking a dog (unreleated to the defect). now the issue has returned and when my wife called to schedule service to have the issue repaired again the dealership wouldn't schedule a time to repair the defect and actually acted as if they weren't aware of the issue and would need several hours to troubleshoot the issue prior to repairing it. i researched the issue online and evidently this is an issue with the throttle body assembly which typically takes an hour of labor time to treat the symptom which eventually returns. it also seems to be a common issue with the pacifica. the issue with our vehicle is becomming serious and now that our local dealership in lugoff, sc seems to have no desire to help us i'm not sure where to take it for repair. | |||
| 02/14/2010 | 105000 | 1 | |
| Defective sticking gas pedal on chrysler pacifica. *tr | |||
| 10/20/2009 | 41000 | 1 | |
| The car will stall at intermittent times when going at low speeds and low rpms. the stalling causes the steering wheel to freeze up. the car will start immediately after the stall. i have taken the car to an authorized chrysler dealer, darcars, several times and they cannot diagnose the problem. it appears similar in nature to the safety recall f44 which was issued on later chrysler pacifica models in 2005-2006. the issue occurs almost daily and have not had any parts replaced because the chrysler mechanic, darcars, cannot duplicate the issue. i have brought this stalling issue up with chrysler and opened up a case, # 19090751, which they closed because they stated that my car was outside the safety recall f44 as well as that darcars could not replicate the problem. the stalling is intermittent, as stated previously, and i have sent the logs to darcars as to when it happens. *tr | |||
| 07/28/2009 | 65000 | 1 | |
| 2005 chrysler pacifica fuel tank that goes from half to empty and then dies, has replaced fuel pumps for the fourth time and it is happening again in just two weeks. *tr | |||
| 06/18/2009 | 47000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2005 chrysler pacifica awd touring edition. along with my fuel quantity problem, i also have a stalling problem now. researching on edmunds.com, it seems i am not the only one. the vehicle shuts down when coming to a stop. since my fuel gage is not working, i have been using my trip meter to gauge mileage and tank quantity. right around 110-150 miles after a fill-up, my vehicle starts to shut off. when i fill it, it only takes about 7-10 gallons of fuel. then it drives fine. this is a major problem, especially since my spouse transports the children to and from school on a major highway with alot of traffic and many stops on the road. there are many owners of this year that are having the same issues. it seems like a malfunction that may have to due with the f44 fuel pump and control module reprogramming recall. we had this completed on the car. now we have problems. i was told by the dealer that this is not associated with the recall. we never had problems prior to the recall being performed. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2009 | 510000 | 1 | |
| 2005 awd chrysler pacifica, gas pedal binds requiring driver to overpressure the pedal to move forward. once overpowered the car can lurch forward from the sudden over fuel condition. *tr | |||
| 03/25/2009 | 52000 | 1 | |
| Gas gauge drops from 1/2 to empty in seconds if you don't get to a gas station quickly the vehicle will shut off. there is no warning. vehicle still has gas but will shut off. we have been stranded several times on the interstate. very dangerous for a family. according to searches i have made lots of 2005 pacificas have the same problem starting at around 45,000 miles. i haven't found any answers to the problem. *tr | |||
| 09/26/2008 | 101000 | 1 | |
| Fuel tank valve defective, allowing fuel into charcoal chamber, also issues with other valves related to the gas tank. fuel module pcm and tank replacement were required. *tr | |||
| 08/28/2008 | 1 | ||
| My wife and i own a 2005 chrysler pacifica, which we are having a problem with the gas pedal sticking. while accelerating the pedal sticks and jerks you forward until you have smooth acceleration while pushing the gas pedal. i feel this is a safety problem. we have been to the dealers about this and they say everything is fine but have noticed the problem themselves. i have noticed that there is alot of the same problems after browsing the internet that others are having the same problem. this is going to get someone killed if this isn't looked into. thank you. *tr | |||
| 07/28/2008 | 1 | ||
| 2005 chrysler pacifica, started having problems at 50,000 miles. abs sensors had to be replaced and recall for fuel module...but most upsetting the car stalls at low speeds or while making turns..ie: pulling into parking spaces,etc.. i have brought it to dealership and like many others without engine light on they cannot duplicate problem, therefore we are sent on our way with no fix!! i have 4 children and i am terrified to drive this car!! why wont chrysler stand behind these vehicles!!!*tr | |||
| 03/14/2007 | 61000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that she has been experiencing failures with the fuel tank. whenever she attempts to add fuel to the vehicle, it will not take more than five gallons, and the dial never indicates that it is more then 3/4 full. also, the dial will move from half a tank down to empty within 60 miles. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer more than six times and they replaced the level kit sensor, which did not repair the failure. within weeks, the dealer replaced the fuel pump module, which also did not repair the failure. a month later they repaired the full tank hoses, but the failure persisted. a year later, the fuel pump module was replaced once again. after all of these repairs, the failure has not yet been properly corrected. the failure is causing the vehicle to stall while driving 15 mph. the failure mileage was 61,000 and current mileage was 84,000. | |||
| 07/09/2008 | 43325 | 1 | |
| I have had my 2005 chrysler pacifica for less than a week when my fuel gauge went from 1/2 of a tank to empty while driving. then it went back up to 1/2 of a tank a minute later. when i went down a hill the vehicle stalled and had to be put in park and restarted. i have two small children and this scared me. i looked up my vin number but found no recall, however i found this similar problem in other 05 pacificas and i found that they had been recalled. i have my car back at the dealership getting fixed but am desperate to find out if this recall could be my problem. *tr | |||
| 07/03/2008 | 53000 | 1 | |
| Car stalls and reads that the tank is empty even when there is gas in the vehicle. it occurs regularly. nothing has been done yet. i was told egr system, then throttle body, and now i supposedly need a $1000 fuel pump job. very irritated. *tr | |||
| 01/16/2008 | 48000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. whenever the fuel tank reaches the half full mark, it immediately drops to empty. the failure causes the vehicle to shut off within a mile of being driven. the contact did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the failure. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. two years prior to the failure, the vehicle was serviced for the pcm module, which has been changed three times since the contact has owned the vehicle. the current mileage was 53,000 and failure mileage was 48,000. | |||
| 01/16/2007 | 26800 | 3 | 07/08/2006 |
| Bought 2005 chrysler pacifica in july 2006. since that time i have had numerous problems with the vehicle. when the gas gauge is at approximately 1/3 tank of gas it suddenly drops to empty and begins stalling upon turns. i took the vehicle back to the dealership and they did not know what the problem was and asked me to bring the vehicle back when it was at approximately 1/3 tank so they could do testing. i was without my vehicle one whole day for this and did not have time to take it back again. next, i received a recall notice that claimed to fix the stalling problem. yesterday i took my vehicle in to have the recall performed. again, i was without my vehicle all day. today, after the recall, my vehicle is still having the same problems. the gas gauge dropped suddenly to empty and began stalling at this point. there are other problems that may be related. after the car is reading empty and i proceed to put gasoline in the tank it will only allow 13 gallons to be pumped, the owners manual claims that the vehicle has a 23 gallon tank. however, i have never been able to put more than 13 gallons of gas in the tank. also, every now and then when i try to put fuel in the tank, the hose will continually shut off as if the vehicle is full. sometimes this happens the whole time i am filling up and i have to just keep on clicking, clicking, clicking . . . to get the gas to go into the vehicle. these problems have caused our family much distress and the stalling is a very real safety issue. thank you for your help with this. susan ashcraft. *nm | |||
| 11/21/2005 | 1 | 06/30/2005 | |
| Accelerator sticks in idle position. the problem is continuous once engine reaches operating temperature. occasionally accelerator sticks requiring very heavy foot pressure to break loose causing the vehicle to lurch forward. *jb | |||
| 10/15/2006 | 35000 | 2 | 08/15/2005 |
| I brought my car to the dealership in late august for regular maintenance. i told them i was having a long crank when starting the car. they said i probably did not put the gas cap on tight and air got into the tank. i disagreed with this but supposedly diagnostics these days pick up on everything. a week later i was driving down an incline and my gas gauge dropped from 1/2 tank to e. i immediately pulled into a gas station and the tank took 15 gallons. we run through a tank of gas maybe once every two weeks. usually, i top off the tank. therefore, i did not notice this problem again until last weekend. in this instance, when the gas gauge got to just below 1/2 tank , dropped to e and stalled. we were in highway traffic. we immediately restarted the car and got to a gas station. the car would only take 8 gallons. i am bringing it to the dealer tomorrow. btw, still have the long crank...it has never gone away. *nm | |||
| 07/15/2006 | 20000 | 6 | 12/22/2004 |
| About a month and a half ago, my chrysler pacifica 2005 started to have a couple of probably related problems, one of which can be dangerous. the car will stall when turning left. if a car is coming up behind me, i could get rear ended. the other problem is that my fuel gauge will show a half tank one minute and almost empty the next. when i have filled up, it would only take 15 gallons, meaning that there are still 8 gallons left. i have an appointment in one week with my local dealer and hope that they can fix this, as it is potentially dangerous. *jb | |||
| 08/16/2006 | 39000 | 1 | 12/20/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while stopped at a traffic lights the vehicle would stall without warning. this occurred on several occasions. the vehicle was restated and driven to the dealer each time where the problem could not be duplicated. updated 9/18/2006 - the vehicle is manufacturers with two fuel tanks and two fuel pumps. it was later determined that the secondary pump failed leaving the vehicle with the use of only on tank. the cv joint failed which caused a clunking sound when putting the vehicle in reverse or drive. . *nm | |||
| 06/15/2006 | 25500 | 10 | 10/01/2004 |
| 1. the vehicle stalls and/or turns off when making a left turn. it also stalls and/or turns off at stop lights when the gas pedal is pressed to . the fuel tank is at half full during all events and actually drops to zero for minute then returns to half full. 2. i have almost been hit in traffic, at intersections, several times because the vehicle quit. i am only able to fill the tank half of the time otherwise it only let me fill to 3/4 full. due to the mpg rating this means frequent trips to the gas station. 3. i have taken it to the dealership 3 times. they were unable to reproduce the problem the first two times. they determined that it was a fuel module problem after the third time because the problem occurred with the service technician was there. a replacement part has been ordered but has been, of course, on backorder for 3 weeks. still no fix. cars stopping in traffic is a serious safety issue. please do a quick search on the internet and you will find many instances of the problem. it's not isolated and should be investigated as a recall. thank you. *nm | |||
| 06/27/2006 | 2 | 03/03/2005 | |
| Vehicle shut off during left turn in busy intersection and narrowly avoided accident. dealer notified right away and appointment made. reluctant to even drive to dealer because of safety issue. *nm | |||
| 05/13/2006 | 17800 | 7 | 03/22/2006 |
| Vehicle stalls without warning when fuel level gauge is near half tank. the fuel level will go down to half and soon after it will drop unexpectedly to e and will stall out before you know what is happening. car will restart and make it to a gas station. upon filling the tank it will only take 9-11 gallons of gas. this car has a 23 gallon tank. the tank also has problems filling. it takes 5-10 min of frustration to get 10 gal in it. rollover ball maybe? *jb | |||
| 04/28/2006 | 25000 | 9 | 08/20/2004 |
| Vehicle has shut off many times when making a left turn, sometimes when going straight and now this week indicator says it is out of gas with few miles til empty displayed on dash- will tank up and only takes 10 gallons to top off- it was not empty then it will start again. *nm | |||
| 08/23/2005 | 2273 | 1 | 06/18/2005 |
| Car stalled while accelerating after idling at stop light. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 03/15/2007 | 60233 | 4 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that when she placed fuel in the vehicle, the gauge showed that the tank was full. the vehicle would only take a few gallons and nothing more. she would attempt to force more gas into the tank, but it would spill out. the vehicle shut off on the contact due to the lack of gas not indicated by the fuel gauge. the dealer replaced the level sensors the first time. the second time the vehicle was taken to the dealer, they replaced the modular fuel pump and the primary pump. on april 20, 2007, the dealer repaired the hoses on the fuel line. on march 11, 2008, the contact attempted to fill the tank, but it only took six gallons. while driving at an unknown speed, the fuel indicator went to empty and the vehicle shut off. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced both fuel pumps. the dealer informed her that she had not run out of gas. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 73,904 and failure mileage was 60,233. | |||
| 08/03/2006 | 33496 | 4 | 07/06/2005 |
| 2005 chrysler pacifica when gas tank gets to half full, needle drops suddenly to empty and car stalls. i had a tsb software update at dealer, did not fix problem. i had right side fuel pump module replaced, did not solve problem. *jb | |||
| 07/18/2006 | 38000 | 1 | 03/18/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the vehicle stalled without warning. the dealer replaced the idler control motor but the problem persists. *ak when the gas gauge reads a half tank, the needle would drop. the dealer replaced the sending unit, fuel level module. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 10/04/2009 | 80000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. when making left turns the vehicle stalled without prior warnings. usually after waiting for several minutes the vehicle can be restarted. his model year was affected by recall # 06v432000 (power train:automatic transmission:control module )(tcm, pcm). according to the recall the 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 dealer will only update the software for his vehicle . he has to pay for the fuel pump. the failure mileage 80,000. | |||
| 07/03/2008 | 53000 | 1 | |
| Car stalls and reads that the tank is empty even when there is gas in the vehicle. it occurs regularly. nothing has been done yet. i was told egr system, then throttle body, and now i supposedly need a $1000 fuel pump job. very irritated. *tr | |||
| 10/10/2007 | 65000 | 6 | 02/17/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle coasted to a stop and failed. the vehicle was pushed into a parking lot. the following day, gasoline was added and the vehicle was restarted. the vehicle failed six times and was then taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that both fuel pumps needed to be replaced. the vin and engine size were unknown. the current mileage was 67,350 and failure mileage was 65,000. | |||
| 07/05/2007 | 2 | 04/06/2005 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pacifica. the contact was involved in two crashes. in the first crash, the contact struck a deer and the air bags failed to deploy. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair, but the more it was repaired, the more failures were found. in the second crash, the vehicle automatically accelerated uphill at a high rate of speed and spun out. the vehicle flipped over repeatedly and landed upside down, nearly killing the contact. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed. after the crashes, she received a safety recall notice for the fuel pump module or program pcm. the speed, recall number, and mileages were unknown. | |||
| 01/12/2005 | 2207 | 7 | 11/02/2004 |
| I have had multiple problems with this vehicle since its purchase date. 1/12/05- initially vehicle stalled while driving ~10 mph after slight right curve. no problem found. 6/9/05- the 2nd time it occurred was on a hill , coming to a stop to turn right. no problem found. 7/22/05- during left turn at an intersection, straightening wheel to right stalled. after speaking with chrysler technician, fuel tank believed to have problem, replaced fuel pump. 2/27/06- stalled again- no problem found 9/26/06- sensor failure occurred on abs and traction control. 12/12/06- vehicle lost all front lights in dash and wipers. -replaced body control computer. 1/16/07 vehicle stalled while driving on state route at 45 mph- no problem found. *nm | |||
| 09/30/2006 | 2 | 08/31/2006 | |
| My 2005 chrysler pacifica stalled while turning left at a slow speed. this happened while going around a roundabout in the road. unsafe because the power steering and brakes make controlling car very hard. *nm | |||
| 08/04/2006 | 13000 | 6 | 07/13/2005 |
| 2005 chrysler pacifica - 13,000 miles - same issue as nhtsa investigation #ea06-013. gas gauge is misreading and vehicle stalls without warning. new fuel pump cannot be provided at this time, is on backorder from manufacturer. *nm | |||
| 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 | |||
| 06/02/2006 | 21000 | 1 | 11/11/2004 |
| During the first week of june, 2006 i noticed a few things that seemed to all begin at the same time. my pacifica would not start right away when i first attempted to start it after it had been sitting over night, it would hesitate when i took off from a stop if i had been on a downhill incline and the gas gauge would drop to empty as soon as the tank was down to five-eighths full. the problem went away as soon as i filled the tank, but the next week it happened again when the tank got down to five-eighths. i called the dealer to make an appointment to have it looked at and the earliest they could take it was june 21st. the problem got much worse by the time the 21st came around. every time i came to a stop the engine would stall. it would start back up if the car was put in drive, but if it was on a downhill incline it would not restart. i took the car to the dealer on june 21st and was told it needed a fuel pump. they called me later that day and said the part was back ordered, but they should have it in a day or two. well, today is july 19th and my car is still at the dealer waiting for a part. evidently the pacificas have a primary fuel pump and a jet pump. so many of the cars have had this problem (there are hundreds of complaints listed on edmunds.com forum) that evidently they can't keep up with the demand for these pumps. i filed a complaint with the chrysler customer assistance center on july 11th. i don't know if it has done any good, but they do call the dealer each time i call them while they have me on the phone. i am trying to be patient because i love this car, but this is getting ridiculous. it is also having a new power seat memory module installed because both power seats stopped working and it had a new transfer case installed because of a clicking/clunking noise in the front end during turns. *nm | |||
| 05/27/2006 | 1 | 02/27/2005 | |
| For the last two months my car has not wanted to start on the first try. always have to turn the key a second time. this happens first thing in the morning since the car has sat all night. also, my fuel gauge is not reading appropriately to the level of gas in the tank. at approximately a 1/4 of a tank the gauge instantly goes to empty. i put in 2 gallons of gas and miraculously the gas gauge reads 1/2 tank. now those who own a pacifies know that two gallons does not fill your tank half way. this morning my fuel gauge read 3/4 tank and my od read approx. 111 miles for the trip thus far. i wanted to fill it up but the car would only take in 2 gallons. turned on the car the fuel gauge did not move from 3/4 tank. drove 25 miles and somehow my gauge read almost full. i have also noticed that at time when i step on the gas pedal my car does not seem to speed up. it is almost as if i was in neutral. i have brought my car back to the dealer on two occasions and have another appointment scheduled and they tell me that they can not duplicate the problem. they claim the car starts fine for them, even if left overnight. also, they claim to have syphoned gas out of my tank and the gauge reads appropriately to the amount of gas that was in the tank. approximately a year ago my car did stall as i was taking a left hand turn at a low speed. i immediately contacted the dealer and was told they it normal for a car to occasionally do that. these are very serious and potentially dangerous incident as i have my toddler with me in the car most of the time. *jb | |||
| 11/29/2004 | 2675 | 14 | 10/19/2004 |
| Dt: the contact stated vehicle stall with no warning while making a left turn. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they could not duplicate the problem. the vehicle was taken back to the dealership, and they installed the autopilot. when they checked the autopilot, they state it was not working. upon further inspection, the dealership found there was a problem with the fuel pump. the part was ordered, but according to the manufacturer, the part was being redesigned ,and will not be available until the end of the year. the engine light came on, and the dealership suggested he ignore it. after filling the gas tank the gas gauge showed empty. the dealership stated this was part of the fuel pump problem. the gas gauge still is inoperable ,and he has to constantly put fuel in the vehicle. *ak updated 12/7/2005. *nm | |||
| 10/13/2005 | 21000 | 4 | 10/13/2005 |
| On the first day of owning our pacifica the fuel gauge dropped down from about a 1/2 tank to less than a 1/4 tank and almost stalled on us twice. fueling the car back up with just a few dollars put the gas gauge back past the 1/2 way mark which there's obviously no way this could happen. since that night, the car has subsequently stalled twice while exhibiting the same problem of the gas gauge dropping down to almost empty. this is a major safety concern, what if this car stalls in an intersection etc... this needs to be fixed asap before someone is hurt. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 04/17/2007 | 40900 | 3 | 04/11/2006 |
| Check engine light at approximately 40,000 miles. the check light has come on the vehicle indicating cylinder three misfired. i have taken vehicle to the shop the first time and had the coil replaced. the same light came on with the same warning. this time the spark plugs were replaced, the injections cleaned out, the throttle body cleaned out. i just got it back yesterday and i feel confident that i will have the same thing over the next few days. when this happens, the vehicle idles rough and the car has no power. this vehicle has been maintained higher than the standards call for in the manual. looks like chrysler is good for about 40,000 miles, then be prepared to spend some money. i plan to trade the vehicle for a toyota, though i had supported american made vehicles in the past, with a product like this, you can't afford to. the total cost thus far has been $600.00. it appears that chrsyler knows the problem exists because of the bulletins, yet they will not recall the car ,and do what is right for the consumers. people can't afford to pay for a vehicle and repair it at the same time with so few miles. the pacifica is a great riding car ,and i otherwise thoroughly enjoyed it. *ak | |||
| 11/18/2006 | 24000 | 3 | 11/16/2004 |
| 11/18/06 - car stalled in parking lot in ocean city, md. was able to restart it 8 hrs. later. 11/19/06 - car stalled on chesapeake bay bridge (us 50) near end heading westward. was able to coast onto shoulder. car towed to dealer tate chrysler jeep, inc., glen burnie, md. 11/22/06 - received in mail daimler chrysler's safety recall f44 --fuel pump and or reprogram pcm stating that a problem could cause engine to stall and cause a crash without warning. i took the recall notice to the dealer. service manager said that was not the cause of the problem. he said half of the engine would have to be replaced. final cost --$4976 parts and labor. work was completed on 01/05/07. on 01/11/07, after about 300 miles of driving, engine stalled on baltimore-washington parkway (md295). i was again able to coast off onto the shoulder. car was towed back to tate chrysler, where it is now located. *jb | |||
| 05/27/2006 | 1 | 02/27/2005 | |
| For the last two months my car has not wanted to start on the first try. always have to turn the key a second time. this happens first thing in the morning since the car has sat all night. also, my fuel gauge is not reading appropriately to the level of gas in the tank. at approximately a 1/4 of a tank the gauge instantly goes to empty. i put in 2 gallons of gas and miraculously the gas gauge reads 1/2 tank. now those who own a pacifies know that two gallons does not fill your tank half way. this morning my fuel gauge read 3/4 tank and my od read approx. 111 miles for the trip thus far. i wanted to fill it up but the car would only take in 2 gallons. turned on the car the fuel gauge did not move from 3/4 tank. drove 25 miles and somehow my gauge read almost full. i have also noticed that at time when i step on the gas pedal my car does not seem to speed up. it is almost as if i was in neutral. i have brought my car back to the dealer on two occasions and have another appointment scheduled and they tell me that they can not duplicate the problem. they claim the car starts fine for them, even if left overnight. also, they claim to have syphoned gas out of my tank and the gauge reads appropriately to the amount of gas that was in the tank. approximately a year ago my car did stall as i was taking a left hand turn at a low speed. i immediately contacted the dealer and was told they it normal for a car to occasionally do that. these are very serious and potentially dangerous incident as i have my toddler with me in the car most of the time. *jb | |||
| 11/20/2005 | 3450 | 5 | 08/20/2005 |
| 2005 pacifica 3569 miles has stalled 5 times when turning left every time with the exception of once it stalls twice in the same day, causing a loss of power steering.*jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||
| 01/05/2008 | 65000 | 1 | 09/20/2004 |
| While driving on highway 105, vehicle ran over some road debris (piece of metal) that subsequently punctured fuel tank. fuel tank was temporarily patched to stop leak. fuel tank is made of high-density polyethylene plastic and is unshielded in the forward area of the tank, exactly where it was struck by the road debris. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/28/2006 | 16150 | 2 | 05/01/2006 |
| (1) vehicle driven two months after purchased used from dealer with about 12,500 miles on it ; tank filled to capacity normally, no stalling incidents. (2) vehicle began hesitating while downhill on a driveway, tank near empty. filled tank, but only took 9.6 gallons. when driven to the top of the red empty range, car began to hesitate, or even stall at a stop light. progressively from that point, less and less fuel can be pumped into the tank, and dealer determined that one half of the tank is full, the other at the filler neck is part full. dealer believes a valve inside the tank is the problem -- part on order. meanwhile, i can not fill the tank with more that 4.5 gallons, and it reads 2/3 full at that point. car continues to stall on downhill driveway when gauge reads at the top of the red empty range. when tank cap is removed, there is a rush of air either in or out of the tank. *jb | |||
| 10/12/2005 | 600 | 1 | 09/22/2005 |
| Dt: the contact bought a new 2005 chrysler pacifica. after 20 days of driving it was on a residential street where vehicle shut off. there was no current to the battery. the contact took the vehicle to the mechanic, and they told me they could not duplicate it. then they called chrysler, and they told him that the problem happened because the gas tank dropped below half full. also, they said that they would be working on this problem in january or february 2006.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 01/23/2011 | 70000 | ||
| I have a 2005 chyrsler pacifica. the gas pedal is sticking. it sticks hard enough that you have to forcefully push the accelerator peddle down. this causes unwanted rapid acceleration! the problem is getting worse in the past three weeks. the pedal has gotten stuck four times. i was backing out of a parking space and the car accelerated in reverse. unsure, if my family car is safe, for my family. | |||
| 08/12/2010 | 52000 | ||
| I own a 2005 pacifica touring edition. a couple months ago it stalled out and said i was out of gas. i figured someone might have siffered the gas from my tank so i went and filled up and it only took 7 dollars of gas. tank read half tank. within 50 miles, car stalled and said it was empty again. went to gas station again and it only took 12 dollars of gas. the last straw was i was on the interstate and it stalled in the fast lane going up hill. we almost got hit by a tractor trailer. we drifted back into median and had car towed to the shop. they said nothing is wrong except for the fact i was out of gas but they could not find any leaks. i left there went to gas station, only a mile away, and it took 3 dollars to fill it up! this happens on a frequent basis and every shop says there is nothing wrong. obviously there is something wrong! i read other reports with the same problem! so what can be done to fix problem? why hasnt chrysler recalled the fuel pump or whatever is causing the problem??? if this doesnt get fixed soon, someone is going to be seriously injured or killed by their car stalling! pleae fix this problem chrysler! | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 500 | ||
| Stcking gas peddle on 2005 chrysler pacific | |||
| 05/28/2010 | 43427 | ||
| I just took my 2005 chrysler pacific in due to the gas pedal sticking. the gas pedal would stick and i would have to press on it hard in order for it to work. this would happen almost everytime i started up my car. the service person stated that there was some type build up due to wear and tear on the vehicle. i only have 42,000 miles on my car. i paid for the repair (approx $190) because my warranty didn't cover the problem. i can't believe that at 42,000 this would happen. | |||
| 12/03/2009 | 42000 | ||
| Sticky accelerator pedal 2005 chrysler pacifica. no easy way to accelerate out of full stop. | |||
| 01/20/2010 | 49000 | 1 | |
| Periodic(very often) gas pedal gets very hard and does not push down. have to apply lots of force ,for it to work properly. this happens very often. *tr | |||
| 08/20/2009 | 1 | ||
| Accelerator sticks badly requiring very heavy foot pressure to break loose, causing vehicle to jump forward. *tr | |||
| 06/19/2009 | 48000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2005 chrysler pacifica touring edition awd with approximately 48,000 miles. this past week, my vehicle started stalling at stops. after my spouse took it to a car repair facility, they could not find any codes. she stated she had 1/2 tank of fuel showing. i had to rent a trailer to pick the vehicle up and drop it off at the dealer. when i started the vehicle the fuel gauge went from 1/2 to empty. i dropped it off at the dealer and they performed the repairs for the stalling problem. when i picked up the car, the service technician told me they had to put $10 dollars of fuel in it cause it was showing empty and that the tank low fuel light was on. according to the trip indication of fuel mileage, it said i had 18 miles until empty. i started the car and the fuel gauge went to 1/2 tank! okay problem here!! i had the technician put it back on diagnostic and showed no codes and fuel quantity was at 18 miles left according to the computer. i went straight to the gas station and attempted to fill the tank, it only took 6.73 gallons and would not take any more. i called the dealer and they said it was the tank sending units (2ea) that would have to be replaced. looking at other complaints, we all have a problem with this model and year. *tr | |||
| 10/22/2008 | 46000 | 1 | |
| First noticed gas gage suddenly dropped from 3/4 tank to empty, low fuel warning and check engine light came on. fuel gage would again rise up to full then drop to empty. called dealer who asked for my vin number and told me my car was not subject to recall. gas gage is no longer functioning at all & i have no idea how much gas i have in my tank - i'm unable at this point to afford the repair. new problem has arisen, yesterday and today my car has stalled, causing me to engage park and restart my engine. first time i was going up a small hill and this morning i was maneuvering around a round about. seems very similar to other reports on this particular model and those who have registered a complaint. *tr | |||
| 04/20/2008 | 36000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2005 chrysler pacifica that has a stalling problem. at slow speeds it stalls out on me and on the highway when traffic slows down. *tr | |||
| 07/09/2005 | 14000 | 4 | 04/09/2005 |
| 2005 chrysler pacifica has stalled 4 times. each time the vehicle had been brought to a complete stop at a stop sign, then the vehicle stalled. vehicle was put in park and restarted. i noticed that each time the vehicle had approximately 1/4 tank of gas or less. the last two times it stalled i put $7 of gas in the vehicle and the gas gauge showed 1/2 tank. obviously this is not likely as it takes approximately $50 to fill the tank. after approximately 45 miles the gas tank gauge went from 1/2 tank to 1/8 tank in the blind of an eye. also, vehicle was only getting approximately 200 miles for a full tank. vehicle is currently at the dealership, however, at this point the dealership is saying that they cannot recreate the situation and have a call in to chrysler to see if they can advise further. | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 27000 | 1 | |
| Poping noises at front end on driver and passenger sides, while turning at slow speeds going forward and backing up. also filled up gas tank, mileage/guage till empty was 344, drove one mile and it went to 243. it is currently in the shop again, they are waiting on a part shaft to replace it. they usually don't have old parts available because it is still under warranty. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 06/08/2007 | 3 | 07/13/2005 | |
| Headlamp failure, causing replacement several times since purchase in 7/05. sluggish driving/acceleration, accelerator sticking. *ak | |||
| 12/12/2006 | 59964 | 3 | 09/01/2005 |
| Rick hendrick jeep/chrysler, north charleston, sc did not perform the necessary job duties to remedy the safety recall of the fuel pump on my 2005 chrysler pacifica. the dealer had my vehicle for 4 days, but the recall was not properly corrected which caused major danger to myself and my family! i first began to smell gas on tuesday evening after i filled my gas tank and continued to smell excessive gas on wednesday so i called the service department. i was told to bring my vehicle back to be checked out, but they claimed nothing was found! so i returned home on their word. the very next day, thursday, i proceeded to fill my gas tank again to take a road trip out of state that evening, but as my tank was filling so was the ground of the gas station...i was very upset at this point!!!! i called rick hendrick's service manager who didn't exhibit any remorse for my endangerment! i was quite irate at this point because i felt endangered and was suppose to be on my way out of town, but could not leave due to rick hendrick's service department lack of responsibility to take care of me as a customer satifactorily! i told the s.m. that i wanted to be compensated for the two gas fill-ups that i had lost due to their problem, but he did not compensate me! my vehicle and myself was towed to the dealer, and finally they found that they were at fault...not myself! they did not put the correct seal on my vehicle, therefore, the gas was leaking out! i was not treated satisfactorily once i arrived at the dealer. this was a total inconvenience traveling 50 miles each time for their problem! i want compensation, and a formal apology from rick hendrick! i also contacted the general manager who has never called me back regarding this matter, therefore, i will seek other recourses. i will definitely not recommend anyone to purchase a vehicle from there, and i have decided not to give them my business any longer! | |||
| 12/19/2006 | 53054 | 2 | |
| Tl* - the contact called received recall notice 06v432000 . she stated that repair was done on 12/18/06 for the fuel pump. the contact states that on 12/19/06 the vehicle wouldn't start. the vehicle was towed by aaa to dealership, the dealership told her that the replacement fuel pump was defective, and they replaced it again. the contact stated that on 12/22/06 after 2nd replacement she was driving at a speed of 80 mph when the vehicle lost power, there was no indication or warning lights. the contact was able to pull the vehicle off to the side of the road, she turned off the ignition switch and turned it back on, and the vehicle started up. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2005 | 19000 | 8 | 08/17/2005 |
| Since of october of 2005 my chrysler pacifica 2005 touring has stalled numerous times. one particular incident i remember is when i was make a permissible u-turn and the vehicle stalled. fortunately for me there was not on-coming traffic and i placed the vehicle in park and restarted the ignition. the stall issues complete power failure in the vehicle. the engine is very loud at low speeds and idles. currently the fuel gauge is reading incorrectly. according to epa estimates miles on a tank is 393 miles, the gauge reads 301-312. also, the vehicle around november started to experience difficult cold starts. initially i attributed that to cold weather, however the problem has become persistent. the was an accident in january 2006 with my wife at the wheel but i has yet to be determined if it was due to vehicular or driver error. while i am not a professional auto mechanic or ase certified, my opinion is that this is an issue with the vehicles intake and possibly a misfire of the pistons. i have submitted the vehicle to a chrysler facility for | |||
| 10/05/2005 | 15 | 1 | 08/31/2005 |
| Purchased the car six weeks ago and it has 2,500 miles on it. i was making a left turn onto a busy exit entering a major highway (route 1n) and the car stalled and steering wheel locked. i have a four year old and a two year old. thank god they were not in the car with me. no accident occurred. the dealer appointment is in five days at which they will test drive the vehicle with me to try to recreate the situation. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 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 | |||
| 09/15/2007 | 67000 | 8 | 08/31/2005 |
| Vehicle fuel indicators very erratic, shows full tank then quickly drops to empty showing no miles to empty and car stalls out. dealership replaced fuel pumps and problem persists. keep gas tank above 1/2 to avoid stalling. dealer does not know what to do. referring them to safety recall f44 ? fuel pump module and/or reprogram pcm (does not apply to this vin allegedly). waiting on response. *tr | |||
| 05/27/2006 | 1 | 02/27/2005 | |
| For the last two months my car has not wanted to start on the first try. always have to turn the key a second time. this happens first thing in the morning since the car has sat all night. also, my fuel gauge is not reading appropriately to the level of gas in the tank. at approximately a 1/4 of a tank the gauge instantly goes to empty. i put in 2 gallons of gas and miraculously the gas gauge reads 1/2 tank. now those who own a pacifies know that two gallons does not fill your tank half way. this morning my fuel gauge read 3/4 tank and my od read approx. 111 miles for the trip thus far. i wanted to fill it up but the car would only take in 2 gallons. turned on the car the fuel gauge did not move from 3/4 tank. drove 25 miles and somehow my gauge read almost full. i have also noticed that at time when i step on the gas pedal my car does not seem to speed up. it is almost as if i was in neutral. i have brought my car back to the dealer on two occasions and have another appointment scheduled and they tell me that they can not duplicate the problem. they claim the car starts fine for them, even if left overnight. also, they claim to have syphoned gas out of my tank and the gauge reads appropriately to the amount of gas that was in the tank. approximately a year ago my car did stall as i was taking a left hand turn at a low speed. i immediately contacted the dealer and was told they it normal for a car to occasionally do that. these are very serious and potentially dangerous incident as i have my toddler with me in the car most of the time. *jb | |||
| 07/09/2006 | 26050 | 6 | 03/31/2006 |
| Fuel gauge drops to empty with only 16 out of 23 gallons in tank used. refilled several times, same result. today while parked downhill, gauge read completely empty (still had approximately 7 gallons) would not start as if out of gas. once on an upslope gauge went to 3/8. could not start on down slope. *jb | |||
| 07/09/2005 | 14000 | 4 | 04/09/2005 |
| 2005 chrysler pacifica has stalled 4 times. each time the vehicle had been brought to a complete stop at a stop sign, then the vehicle stalled. vehicle was put in park and restarted. i noticed that each time the vehicle had approximately 1/4 tank of gas or less. the last two times it stalled i put $7 of gas in the vehicle and the gas gauge showed 1/2 tank. obviously this is not likely as it takes approximately $50 to fill the tank. after approximately 45 miles the gas tank gauge went from 1/2 tank to 1/8 tank in the blind of an eye. also, vehicle was only getting approximately 200 miles for a full tank. vehicle is currently at the dealership, however, at this point the dealership is saying that they cannot recreate the situation and have a call in to chrysler to see if they can advise further. | |||