Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA08006 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/21/2008 | 04/15/2009 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE | ||
| The agency has closed this investigation based on its review of consumer complaints, field reports, warranty claims and other data regarding engine compartment fires and power steering fluid leakage in model year (my) 2007 chrysler pacifica vehicles with 4.0l engines.the available evidence indicates that power steering fluid leaks in the subject vehicles and the fires that may result from these leaks, occurred early in the vehicle's service life.moreover, changes in the assembly process appear to have remedied the condition causing the leaks.the available data confirms a declining trend for both complaints and warranty claims as the subject vehicles remain in service. the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the agency that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. (see document file for additional information regarding this resume.) | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||||||
| EA08006 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/21/2008 | 04/15/2009 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE | ||
| The agency has closed this investigation based on its review of consumer complaints, field reports, warranty claims and other data regarding engine compartment fires and power steering fluid leakage in model year (my) 2007 chrysler pacifica vehicles with 4.0l engines.the available evidence indicates that power steering fluid leaks in the subject vehicles and the fires that may result from these leaks, occurred early in the vehicle's service life.moreover, changes in the assembly process appear to have remedied the condition causing the leaks.the available data confirms a declining trend for both complaints and warranty claims as the subject vehicles remain in service. the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the agency that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. (see document file for additional information regarding this resume.) | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ||||||
| EA08006 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/21/2008 | 04/15/2009 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE | ||
| The agency has closed this investigation based on its review of consumer complaints, field reports, warranty claims and other data regarding engine compartment fires and power steering fluid leakage in model year (my) 2007 chrysler pacifica vehicles with 4.0l engines.the available evidence indicates that power steering fluid leaks in the subject vehicles and the fires that may result from these leaks, occurred early in the vehicle's service life.moreover, changes in the assembly process appear to have remedied the condition causing the leaks.the available data confirms a declining trend for both complaints and warranty claims as the subject vehicles remain in service. the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the agency that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. (see document file for additional information regarding this resume.) | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/04/2010 | 55000 | 19 | |
| Engine stalls / shuts off at low speed - this has occurred 18 times since and seems to be getting progressively worse. now it is occurring at higher speeds (50mph) when turning around bends. loss of power steering contributes to the problem. the interior power remains on while a oil display light flashes. once stopped the vehicle will restart and no further problem is detected. these types of stalling problems occur intermittently. the same sort of scenario happens every time the engine shuts off (stalls). *tr | |||
| 03/04/2010 | 55000 | ||
| Engine stalls / shuts off at low speed - this has occurred 18 times since and seems to be getting progressively worse. now it is occurring at higher speeds (50mph) when turning around bends. loss of power steering contributes to the problem. the interior power remains on while a oil display light flashes. once stopped the vehicle will restart and no further problem is detected. these types of stalling problems occur intermittently. the same sort of scenario happens every time the engine shuts off (stalls). | |||
| 07/17/2008 | 30882 | 1 | |
| Recurring starting issue when high humidity and heavy morning condensation are present, vehicle will not start, and power is lost to passenger side (windows, mirror, locks) and both front seats lose power. have taken to dealership 4 times in 2 months over summer, some parts replaced, but problem still occurring afterwards, other times the vehicle would start by the time it was towed to dealership. dealership not able to recreate problem, but mechanics agree that it is condensation related to causing a short somewhere. when condensation evaporates, vehicle will start just fine. *tr | |||