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When in Sept did you order your Sahara?
Seems like a long time. They told me 6-8 weeks but who knows.
One very important thing is DO NOT DOWNGRADE ANYONE. Try to give some praise, even if it's small thing. These people are use to being cursed at and put down, and insulted. So kindness more than pays off!
At some point if you are not already there, the only thing you want is out of this vehicle. If that's you intention then attempt to communicate that in way that is kind but firm. If you have been a long time Chrysler buyer tell them you history with the Chrysler brand. We have had 13 new Chrysler products in 43 years of driving, and I made it known load and clear but in a way that told them I have trust in Chrysler to make things right. Twice once in 1996 and in 2997 Chrysler has replaced a vehicle for us at little or no expense. Brand Loyalty to Chrysler mean a lot.
As a last resort the Lemon Law is there, but you will take longer and come out with far less than working with Chrysler.
I hope this helps in some way. Merry Christmas!
farout
When we first got it used with 21K the front end would clunk when you put it in to drive. there was a TSB that made it slightly better, enough to ignore. But this was after they could not find the problem and replaced the haldex box (the AWD transfercase). Actually the second dealership found the issue.
Then we were getting a lot of rain water in the drivers side and it all pooled up on the floor. there was a TSB for that as well. That fixed the water on the floor problem, but you could literally hear the water sloshing back and forth, brought it back in for that and they fixed it.
Also, shortly after the very short factory warranty expired the left front end was making a clunking sound, at first I thought it was a loose caliper (just had the brakes done), then maybe a loose strut, or a bad ball joint. Brought it to two local repair shops and no one can figure it out. but oddly if you grease the lower ball joint the sound is gone for a day. all seals and joints are fine. I don't even notice it anymore.
the center channel speaker is also making noise, like its loose and rattling a little. thats the most irritating sound ever. Heck my 98 ram 1500 makes less cabin noise.
all in all, we like the car, I would think about getting something else only because its used to commute daily and over 40miles one way, so due to its bad MPG I would not get another. But if you look around the real world numbers on other SUV's are about 18-22 or so. the the pacifica isn't that far off.
farout
Get real people, go to your states Lemon Law web site and read the law. Then search the internet there is a ton of attorneys eager to take your money and Chryslers money. Or we can all line up and let our Favorite Chrysler stick it to them.
farout
nice car bad quality control.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
farout
By the way, I went to check the trans fluid before I took it in to the shop, but there is no dipstick! I was told the only way to check it was to bring it in and they could test it with a computer. And yes, it is true that it requires a "special" trans fluid in order to operate properly. Yikes! Well, we'll see how it goes.....
Bought my Pacifica late March of 2007. The car has always had a hesitation upon acceleration. A hesitation to the point that when it finally kicks into gear it roasts the tires. Then when you would come to a stop it would clunk down into first gear. The problem got worse as time rolled on. It also squeaks like an old bed when you turn left or right, but not every time. There was a piece of the body above the driver's side door that moved out of place. Occasionally have had slight trouble starting the car. Took the car into the dealer in November for the above complaints and to have the oil changed the tires rotated. They kept the car just shy of two weeks - they changed the oil, rotated the tires, fixed the piece above the door (known issue according to them) and acknowledged the transmission problems (but not the squeaking problems). Unfortunately the dealership recently changed hands and they did not have a transmission specialist available, so they recommended I take it to another dealership. Waited until after the holidays.
Took the car to the next dealership last Thursday. They finally called today to tell us that it had a broken motor mount which they had had to order the part for and were replacing today, but they couldn't verify any of those transmission problems. My husband, who is a mechanic told them that the motor mount in all probability was broken by the clunking transmission. Anyway, they said they would have the transmission guy drive it again after they replaced the motor mount. My husband said that lose motor mounts could cause the transmission to clunk but he was skeptical.
Then I came here tonight. Seems I have the beginnings of a nightmare. I do not feel what people are describing as a shudder, but the hesitation in my transmission is to the point of being dangerous. I live off of an open access highway and at some times of day you have to quickly cross the highway and that hesitation makes you wonder if you are going to make it across. It also is slightly embarrassing to be peeling out all the time - not to mention the wear and tear on the tires. I've gotten so used to having to soft-pedal this car it is a pleasure driving the Stratus our original dealership has loaned us while the second dealership works on the car.
No mechanics have mentioned a torque converter - in fact during the original shop visit the service manager contacted STAR who I guess tells the mechanics how to make repairs on the vehicles and there was no mention of a TSB for a TC. In fact, the service manager called Chrysler and they tried to blow him off, and he told them our car was dangerous to drive. He'd peeled out all over town while test driving it. He did tell me he thought the car shifted very fast. Since that visit I think it shifts harder.
Anyone experience my problems?
jen R
Still feel something but that's normal???
My concern now is Chrysler is saying that all the wrong behavior is normal and we have to make payments on a new car that we all know are not working as it should .
At one time I was proud to have my Chrysler cars those nice 99 and 2001 town&country that never gave me any problem I miss them.
The shudder on start up is still there and the climate control problems are still there. The corporate answer is "Problem not experienced". I doubt that it will be of any use, but I will be calling Chrysler as soon as I have the time.
It is such a joy to have a car that you really like and hate at the same time.
There seem to be a fair number of new 2007's available. Does anyone know if there is a certain date of manufacture or certain VIN number that indicates that the 2007 Pacifica has the revised torque convertor?
The Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country are built on the same assembly line that the Pacifica was built on. They even share a couple of the same engines. Can one assume that the 2008 minivans will not have the transmission problem? The Wall Street Journal tested a black Town and Country on their website and gave it a great review.
The car drives very much like my wife's Pac now. It really made a big difference when I was riding around with a broken motor mount. Every bump I hit, the front end would rattle. Now, all is pretty much quiet. Well, I'll drive it for a while and see how it does. Then I will let everyone know if the mystery "clunk and pop" returns or stays away. I'm just curious to know what caused the motor mount to break. For now, I remain hopeful that most of the problem has been solved.
Just know this..when they developed their o/d transmissions for trucks sometime around '90 they simply took the same design from '65 and stuck an o/d section on the back with a solenoid to turn it on, wasn't much innovation...lol
Hope this helps,
farout
farout