10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 62,076 miles
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The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. While the vehicle was stopped with the brake pedal depressed, the speedometer displayed 20 mph. Also, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and lurched forward. While braking on wet pavement, the ABS malfunctioned and caused the vehicle to slide. Also, a burning odor was present coming from the air vents and the fuel cap indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to tom ahl Chrysler (672 kings ave, lanmor, oh) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failures could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 155,000.
- Lima, OH, USA
Year2006 make/modelchrysler Pacifica mileageabout 99,000 driving for 13+ years; had been getting check engine and ABS signs on dashboard now and then for about 6 years; in humid days recurrences were more than in colds. Va inspection, both emission and safety, passed every year, last one being in July 2019, without any issue. Since late July ABS sign ceased to appear any more, and check engine light is appearing steadily. In diagnostics P0700, P0732 and P0720 codes were returned. Now a days, when I come to a stop/red light, on full brake, engine makes a jerk, and speedometer reading jumps from 0 to 20 mph. Also, break pedal experiences a push-back, causing tendency to drive forward. Over 30 mph gas pedal demands more compression, and engine motion roaring also surges, no rattling. What kind of risk I am carrying in driving the vehicle, what are my options, cost for remedy and is it worth to invest in fixing the problem(s)?
- Woodbridge, VA, USA
Wgen I put the gas pedal no runing like aspec and tge crudle is rust
- Kissimmee, FL, USA
Speedometer is reading 30+ miles over the actual speed. Original rims and tires on care no transmission issues.
- Costa Mesa, CA, USA
The drivers seat quit working and all controls on the stearing wheel quit working and could not shut turn signals off.
- Millerton, PA, USA
The gas pedal sticks on this vehicle when trying to accelerate. When the car does finally start moving forward it "jerks" forward rapidly. This has occurred when pulling out of park & also when trying to pull out into traffic. From researching it on the internet it seems to be a common issue related to the throttle body.
- Lula, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently and the check engine light illuminated. Also, the speedometer failed to show the correct speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed the speed sensors needed to be replaced and the transmission control module was faulty. The speed sensors were replaced, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
- Columbia, SC, USA
Motor mounts replaced, tie rods replaced, control arms replaced all done in the last month !! why doesn't Chrysler have a recall out on this issues since it's known for it! oh did I mention the gas pedal gets stuck all the time! other thing is my check engine light keeps coming on and off...it's been diagnosed as the fuel pump....really at this point I'm tired of putting money into the car.
- Wappinger Falls, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while driving in reverse out of a residential garage, the accelerator became stuck without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 118,000. The current mileage was 119,500.
- Henrico, VA, USA
I had the brakes repaired in 2012; the next month the ABS light came on and the sensor was replaced. Ten months later, the sensor light came on again. I was told it was insignificant, that the brakes are fine. In the fall of 2013, I had the car towed to a shop because it tried to accelerate while I was pressing the brakes. I spent over $800 having a bunch of codes cleared with the transmission and other things. The engine light was off for a few days but came back on. There was an error that read gas cap. I replaced the gas cap but the engine light remains on. In March 2014 the brake light came on, I was told that I needed to replace the calibers but later was told that I didn't. I had someone else to check and they said that I needed new front brakes. I had those replaced. On 4/7/2014, I was leaving the parking garage at the doctor's office and the gas pedal was stuck. Lucky for me it was on a downhill slope and I was able to stop at the stop sign and put the car in park and press the accelerator to unstick it. Today, April 13, 2014 the brake light is back on and there is a noise in the frontend. I love my car but it just does not feel safe to drive.
- Chickasaw, AL, USA
The auto shop that repaired our car said these problems were not from the accident, we fixed the speed control, now it still saying we are going 50 and were going 30, the sway bar is not from the wreck either, this car has trouble too much air is out too, it's been money, money thank you.
- Oregon, OH, USA
Gas pedal sticks when accelerating from stop position. Gas tank gauge drops from 90 gals to 30 in a matter of seconds. Body paint is bubbling. Any recalls or warranties on these issues?
- Monroeville, NJ, USA
Throttle has been sticking for seven years. The dealer has sprayed the throttle body several times over the years to fix the problem. The dealer fix is only temporary.
- Burlington, WI, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal would intermittently become stuck in a partially depressed position. In order to release the pedal form that position, the contact had to apply more pressure to the pedal. The vehicle would surge forward or backward when this occurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the inside portion of the throttle was scraped out in order to remedy the failure. The dealer stated that the metal plate on the throttle got stuck and the remedy was a temporary fix. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 63,000 and the current mileage was 74,000.
- Lexington, SC, USA
Ive had this car for just over one year. I have replaced 2 motor mounts, 6 months apart. The electric cooling fan motor bearing went bad and you cant replace just the motor, you have to replace both motors, both fans and the shroud ( ridiculous ). my check engine light is on and says fuel cap on dash but I replaced the cap and now as I'm looking on this site I know its probably the gas tank lines cracked. Ive also got the sticky gas pedal, transmission bangs into 2nd randomly. My conclusion after reading about so many problems that many people are having with this vehicle is that there should be recalls. I mean jesus were talking about fire hazards and a sticking accelerator potentially causing an accident. Nothing but problems with this car at such low miles. Never again Chrysler.
- Lancaster , CA, USA
On March 5, 2012 I was required to pay $95 for a full diagnostic to satisfy [xxx] ([xxx] corporate office). The service was rendered by capital Chrysler 200 waterfield ridge place, garner nc 27529. The service rep [xxx] and service manager [xxx] informed me that the catalytic converter replacement looked used due to the rust on it and was causing other mechanical failures in my vehicle but would not confirm this in writing. I do not have an extra $1000.25 sitting around to pay for a part that Chrysler is well aware of it being defective or used. Chrysler settled a lawsuit in 2005-6 with the U. S. environmental protection Agency for the defective catalytic converter. In closing, as a resolution to this matter I would like all repairs related to this matter replaced at no expense to me by a certified Chrysler dealership of my choosing. After viewing the information on the following websites; www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com, www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/cases/civil/caa/DaimlerChrysler-fcsht.html, and www.lemonaidcars.com/secretwarranties.html I am even more educated and convinced that my 02 oxygen sensors and catalytic converter were defective initially when I purchased my vehicle and that it was replaced with a used and/or defective by [xxx] Chrysler dealership. Listed below are additional issues I have experienced with my car since owning it: 1.second replacement of catalytic converter and 02 oxygen sensors 2.head lights and tail light going out faster than any other car I have owned. 3.humming engine noise, less engine power than it initially had, 4.frequent replacement of the battery 3 times IN5 years. Is that normal? 5.sticky gas pedal, it is very hard to push down at times information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Garner, NC, USA
Cruise control was engaged at 70mph. All of a sudden, rpms jumped to 4000 and speed started to increase out of control. Tapped the brake to disengage and did not work. Pulled over and prepared to turn off the engine, hit the "cancel" button a couple of times for the cruise control. Cruise finally disengaged and rpms dropped to normal range.
- Beavercreek, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving approximately 20 mph the accelerator pedal became stuck and she engaged the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. The failure occurred more than fifty times. She noticed when the vehicle also began to hesitate when she engaged the accelerator pedal. The failure had been on going for several weeks. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer advised her that the throttle body needed to be cleaned. The contact authorized the dealer to repair the vehicle. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 57,500 and the current mileage was 58,086.
- Sneads, FL, USA
Gas pedal sticks/jams. Have to stomp on gas pedal to unstick which causes the car to speed forward or backward.
- Blackwood, NJ, USA
- Farmington, MN, USA