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Chrysler Pacifica: Problems & Solutions
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Happy New Year Everyone!!!!
"On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a NGC-1 Powertrain control module, the software protocol used to test the vehicle exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system may lead to engine stalling under certain operating conditions.
Consequence: This could cause a crash without warning.
Corrective action: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module software. Owner notification began on March 15, 2004. Owners should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403."
I hope this info helps.
I had understood that the 2005 model year owners had the problem. So probably you are talking about different things.
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And in the Winters in Montana and Wyoming sometimes your life may depend on them.
The computer (and I use the word lightly) when talkig about auto dash readouts, is about as accurate as trying to hit an F16 at full speed with a sling shot!
Oh, I forgot, they measure the gas used in the tank. When did Chrysler, or any other manufacture, start making gas gages that were even close to being correct? I would say the "computer" in a car is a close guess at best.
Do you often get rust on 2 year old cars in Ontario? It sounds to me like your car was in a wreck or had some kind of damage repaired by the dealer. How bad is the leak and did the rims leak when you purchased the car? I find it difficult to believe that someone would have put up with leaking rims for 2 years! I would ask the mechanic to show me the lip on the rim and then ask him/her how to remove it. Good luck.
I really needed an SUV with the kids but now at this point...I'm thinking of trading it in for a Honda Accord. I would rather buy an american car but my husband has had NO problems with his. It's gotten to the point where I am frightened to drive it. Anyone else have an issue like the most recent that I'm having?
You already own a foreign car. The Pacifica is made in Canada. The Accord is made in the US.
You already own a foreign car. The Pacifica is made in Canada. The Accord is made in the US.
Interesting. We Own a 1999 Intrepid, made in Canada, a 2005 Pacifica, made in Canada and a 2006 Odyssey, made in Canada. Maybe my 1969 Lebaron was made there too! Do they make any cars in this country any more?
The 2005 pacifica has been great for 15 months and 10,000 miles. The only problem was the driver's window regulator breaking. Also had to give it a front end alignment early on. Not sure if that was a factory issue or a bump issue. Otherwise oil changes and tire rotation.
" ... too bad ...", and asked me to pay for the replacement of all front brake rotors and pads. Jerks !
I sold my previous 1994 Accord at 90,000 miles with the original brakes.
I owned three Accords. Old Hondas were great cars. New Hondas are nothing to get excited about.
as stated above, with this major of an issue, I'd look into the lemon law. You'll need to meet some sort of criteria first, though. But you can find that out (ie, some states say 3 times in the shop for the same problem, or 30 days in the shop, or whatever).
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Also, when I use the audio inputs on the front of the DVD player there is a high pitch loud noise from the steroe system. Any one else have that happen?
Thanks,
Ely
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
It is the all wheel drive version, if that makes a differance.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
It is the all wheel drive version, if that makes a differance.
Where did you go for the Trans service. Many non dealer shops will not use the correct trans fluid. Find out if the correct fluid was used. If not you should change it again and get the correct stuff.
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I know that this is a DUH question, but have you checked the trans fluid level? Usually you do this with the engine hot, in park on a flat surface. If it is low, you will probably get hard shifting.
Also, I read on a DC minivan thread that if you run the drive wheels with them off the ground it changes how the shift pattern operates. The vehicle has to re-learn how to shift. The dealer may have done this as a way to completely drain the trans fluid. This was news to me, but seems reasonable. Try the ALLpar forum http://www.allpar.com/forums/
Thanks again,
Ely
Since the first week I Had the car the engine light has been on & The gas gauge did not work !!! when I first took it in they said my gas tank was installed improperly ,They fixed it & sent back and still kept happening. Then they said it was a fuel sensor , then they said it was module for the fuel system . Long story short it is now 9 mths later and still going on after 5 service visits . At 7000 miles they had to cut the rotors and adjust the brakes after I problems stopping . I had problems stopping again after that &they said they could not duplicate the problem and the brakes were fine !Earlier thism month my ABS light came off and on for 2 days and my brakes just did not feel right . Last thursday now , MY BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED coming out of a shopping center and I almost ran over a little girl with my kids in the car and it was towed back to the dealer !! He is now telling me he does not know why the brakes failed nothing is wrong with them , just the abs needed to be changed at 10,000 miles !!!! I am seriously scared to death about taking this car back and that happening again ! Can anyone HELP ME', you had anything similar ?
Actually what you say is not understandable. If you go for arbitration you should be more calm, and explain more clear what happened. For instance you say:
"At 7000 miles they had to cut the rotors and adjust the brakes after I problems stopping".
According with my knowledge, the rotors are never cut ! They could be resurfaced, which is a nonsense at 7,000 miles, because they cannot be warped so soon. If by "cut" you meant "resurfaced", why did they do that ? Did you complain about steering wheel shimmy when braking ?
When you had problems stopping did the ABS made "clunk-clunk", so was it doing something? If "yes", it could be guilty. If "not", the ABS is out of the discussion.
One last thought: was it black ice or hard snow when you almost hit that girl? It sounds weird to me that you towed the car to the dealer and the brakes were OK there. If it was icy ... well no car can stop on ice, ABS or not. If it was on dry pavement ... well I think you got a "unique" car.
Along with this the fuel system has had many problems since may 2005 when I bought the car . It has been 5 times for that , in my state lemon law is 4 , so that is my basis for arrbritation.
most of what i read indicates that you should replace the brake fluid every 2 years... but something doesn't seem right. i'd have another dealership look at the vehicle.
i agree with you - something is very fishy here. the first thing the dealership should have done was check the condition of the brake fluid. contamination or burning - that has to be tracked down and solved. i'd be looking for another dealer.
There was a similar thread 1 to 2 months ago about brakes failing and dark brake fluid and the Dealer said that motor oil had been added to the brake reservoir so the warranty was voided. I questioned how the dealer would know what it looks like when motor oil has been added to brake fluid.
Never have I blamed your car for anything. As I have said before, I would venture to say that every car manufacturer produces lemons. My experience with a lemon just happens to be with a Chrysler vehicle. That is why the Lemon Law was enacted. You don't have to accept the problems with your car, as some people on this site are doing. Let Chrysler know that you are not satisfied with their product.
I thought I was providing some assistance to others, but your personal comments about me are spiteful. Don't bother responding to my post- I won't be reading this discussion any longer. If anyone is interested in what I have had to say, they can look at past messages. I am moving on - in my Honda Pilot.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
thanks for clearing up my confusion.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
Since a kid I was the black sheep ...
Canadians! Always causing trouble.
I just spent an hour in my Pac. trying to run my aftermarket satellite receiver wires "neatly" to try to make it look like a "professional" install. Tough on the back since I had to get under the steering wheel. I'm too damn cheap to hire someone. However, very pleased w. the result. The car has so many places to hide and run wire that it worked out better than I expected.
Must have been the egg nog over the holidays.....
I am amused that the complainers can whine at will, but if one of us gets a little pithy in our reply/comments, well that's another thing entirely.......
Keep plugging for the Pacifica, rodut........
nelson33:
To emotionally connect you with the car there is nothing better than to perform some work on it. For instance, me I replace the engine oil. That valve is interesting.
Yes, that one is the transmission oil cooler. If you look under the hood you will see the rubber hoses marked "transmission" connecting the radiator with the gear box. Nice huh ?
steelydan0613
Thanks, I feel better now. If we started the confessions ... me too I had other posts removed !
"Whining at will" is well said !