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The style of ABS brakes doing make a loud noise if you slam on brakes hard enough to make the ABS kick in. I had experienced that "feature" in other brands of vehicle so I ignore that one. The dealer said that Pacificas do that before I bought mine. When I test drive anything I will slam on brakes just to see how they behave.
I did somehow end up with two broken stock wheels. It was after I replaced the tires so I don't know if the tire store broke the wheels or something else happened. I have a pretty set of aftermarket wheels on the car now.
I understand about the Honda issue. A friend paid a fortune for a Acura MDX (twin to the Pilot). The transmission completely fell apart after 2 years. He then researches the problem and finds it is common with MDX/Pilots. The local Honda dealer tried charing him over $6,000 to fix the car even though he complained about problems for months before the trans died. He had to go the lawyer route.
I bought an used 2006 pacifica touring and I have the same problem noise in the front its not the engine but its the suspension...........i went to the dealer 6 times already and they cant fix it coz they dont know what it is. I had the control arm replaced as well as some other front end parts and the noise is still there. This is what u can do.....call the chrysler company direct find the number on the net.................speak to the reps there explain the problem and after they contact the dealer where you bought ur car............they call you.....wether they will fix it or they will send a own technician from texas to your dealer and he will personally look at the car. That [non-permissible content removed] works man............its bad for the dealership and the menagement if the main company gets invilved they will do everything to fix ur car ......because otherwise they will lose their credibility and costumers..... Try that............it works.
The car made a light knocking noise on the right side when braking on a steep downhill slope. It didn't sound serious, but it was definitely annoying in a new-to-me car (2004 AWD).
A few weeks ago when I changed the oil, I found that the plastic shield below the main pulley was missing two of its plastic retaining pins. $5 later I popped the new pins in and the shield was no longer flopping around. The knocking sound disappeared and has not returned. I'm crossing my fingers that this was the problem.
Check yours out. For $2 and change per plastic pin, how can you go wrong?
They're cast to the steering rack assembly so here is the OUCH!
A reputable repair shop should be able to replace the OEM assembly for around $650.00 plus alignment but I am sure you'll get quotes as high as $1200.00.
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I have the clilcking sound while turing but also the engine check light is usally on. Additionally the entire control panel went out which was fixed about 1 month ago and now it is having problems again.
HELP
'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
I am having the lower control arms replaced on my '04 at PepBoys today. I am in New Jersey and the arms (each) are $131.20 and the labor is going to cost me $307.20 (3 hours)
'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
I bought a used Pacifica 2004 with almost 40,000 miles on it, a couple of months ago. Now I hear a "rambling" noise, especially on "bumpy" road, and it seems to be coming from the rear. I thought something was loose on the bottom, but When I changed the Oil at Jeffy Lube,They said there was nothing loose. So I am guessing something wrong in the suspension system?? Any idea?
Thanks in advance
I have confidence in this particular dealer. They have been the only ones to touch my '04. It has 70,000 miles on it now.
I guess, I hoe my issue does not get more pronounced!
BTW, I seem to notice it more when it is really cold. It is below 0 degrees F here now and everything gets noisy at these temps - lol
I am eliminating the PTU as a culprit because mine is FWD, not AWD. That leaves the lower control arms (bushings) and retorquing spline bolts, possible front shock /strut issues.
I also notice my steering, while tracking straight, is "more loose" than when it was new. I had new tires put on about 3,000 miles ago.
Any comments / previous experiences from '04 FWD owners that had these issues resolved would be appreciated.
Thanks,
steely dan ..................
Currently drive a Siebring as a loaner. It makes the same noise, although not a loud. Maybe it is just an inherent Chrsyler noise. Its driving me crazy!
Let me know what you end up with and I'll do the same.
After a wheel alignment done while replacing all 4 tires: mechanic did not properly retorque bolts. Given your recent history, this sounds like a possibility. Easy to fix but annoying to have to take it back to repair their negligence.
2nd time when front tie rods were on the verge. If you happen to notice at any time that going over a bump you hear a hollow knock and the car slightly lurches to one side or the other suspect something like the tie rods. I'd never had to replace any on any previous car except due to accident damage. The PAC needed new tie rods at only 75,000mi. Dealer told me it's a common problem with the minivans as well.
I am going in this week to have the lower control arms (and their bushings) replaced, my question is this: Are the lower control arms the same as "tie rods ?"
Also, if there is a lower control arm, is there not an upper control arm also?
Thanks!
"Their recommendation...."needs new steering rack".
You don't need to do this foolish operation - just change a tie rod.
Anybody who doesn't want to change steering rack - this is the number of OEM kit - 68032249AA
Kit includes - INNER tie rod, boot & clamps - all you need to replace this part.
Sorry, but this kit doesn't contain a pair of hands that can install this parts on your car.
This number is known in Russia half year or more. I sold this kit to many owners of PACIFICA & & &..... no returns at all
Sorry for your fat & lasy dealers. :P
Best wishes from Russia!
P.S. Sorry for my English ....
P.P.S. But I think that your Russian is not so good as my English!
My friend....that was just the answer I was hoping for! I cannot thank you enough. I will have my mechianic friend look for that number. Hopefully it will also be avalaible in the US. Of course, it would still be cheaper for me if I had to order from Russia! Again....many thanks.
Price for me - 31$ (not for one kit of course).
should have the cradle checked out before you hit 36k. I think this is going to be a big problem for the Pacifica, I think this is a huge defect in design. There must be water draing down inside the cradle and it has no place to go.
I believe Chrysler knows about this defect and that is why they dropped the Pacifica
this year. Because this isn't really a safety issue they will just sweep it under the rug.
To many times in the shop. but no one will help get this car fixed!!!
It's not a brake noise just another mystery noise that Chrysler says is normal..
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I have found only one source so far who will make the springs for me.
Please comment on the lowering amount (too much? Rubbing?).
Lower front more (-2.0) inches than rear (-1.7 inches)?
The camber should change by around -2 degree (which I feel is just fine).
Also, new wheels and tires: 20x8.5 rims, tires either 275/45x20 (+1.9%), 275/40x20 (-1.8%) or 265/45x20 (+0.7% in diameter compared to OEM 235/55x19).
I had a 2003 Sebring that had that same exact problems. It was still under warranty at the time and basically the whole front suspension was replaced and it still made the creaking/clunking noise. They even performed an obscure TSB that involved drilling out some rivets and replacing them to no avail.
One thing to note, and this was true with the Sebring, the noise seems to be more pronounced the warmer it is outside.
My main concern here is safety as I have a little one. I can live with the noise. Before I even bother spending any money (since it is out of warranty) to try all the different things I've seen on this forum (possibly to no effect anyway!) does anybody know if the different possible causes of this are safety issues or just annoyances? It almost sounds like from what I am reading that it is just an inherent issue with Chryslers but wanted to see if anybody had some new info about it.
I copied the pages and went back to the dealership the next day, and explained that I had a lot more confidence in the engineers in Detroit who wrote the maintenance procedures than their "mechanic" who had access to the same manual. They decided the bushings in the lower control arm were bad. Since the bushings and the ball joints are integral to the control arm, and only sold as a "unit," the entire control arm on both sides have to be replaced. That was done and since then, no more noises from the front end. That was 10,000 miles ago.
(There was a question somewhere in this section asking, if there is a lower control arm, isn't there an upper control arm? That is a holdover from the Olden days when front suspensions were parallel control arm set up and not MacPherson strut. The MacPherson strut uses only a single control arm which is in the same location as the lower control arm in the "olden days.")
Rodut, I thought you replaced you Pacifica with a Honda Pilot sometime ago....why do you still stalk this site? Get a new hobby, dude......
Any ideas? My wife was hit on the passenger side going about 25 and their insurance replaced the front passenger strut... I am planning on replacing the other front strut. do I need new springs all around or will the rear shocks make a difference ?
But it wasn't my intention to stalk you.
About the front wheel, crawl under the car and take a look. The wheel is hold in place by the McPherson strut (at the high end), and by the lower control arm ball joint (low end). If the lower control arm ball joint fails the wheel will fly away (obviously it will take other suspension components with it).
There is a 2nd ball joint for steering. If that one fails the wheel will disconnect from your steering wheel (steering wise). So even if the wheel will stay in place (for a couple of seconds till you hit the ditch), probably it will fly away during the rollover ! This steering ball joint was worn out on my Pacifica (at 46,000 Kms = 29,000 miles), and this was the point when I decided that I had enough.
Don't worry, I won't come here soon. I had posted that post with good intentions. "Clunking comes standard" on Pacificas, and because of that clunking noise not even an expert can detect the noise made by a worn ball joint (while driving). So the only way to know is to raise the car and check the play in the ball joints. My advice was to check it yearly, but obviously you may neglect it.
I'm sure there is some sort of Pilot accessory that your wife/girlfriend can put under the Xmas tree for you, maybe that will work for a few weeks.....
On the other side Hondas are like refrigerators. They work forever trouble free, but as it's difficult to be passionate about your kitchen refrigerator it's also difficult to be passionate about Hondas. Perhaps my 4 cyl 2001 manual transmission Accord doesn't have enough power to inspire passion, and the 2008 Pilot is also too boxy for that. That doesn't mean that I don't love them. I love my Hondas enormously ! But there is not really much to talk about them !
That Xmas tree accessory you are talking about could be a great idea ... I will go right now on Honda's website to see what I could get ... perhaps some very sexy floor mats ...
I think I miss the passion (either love or hate) people felt about Pacifica. I definitely don't miss that car in my garage !
Hey, I have found aftermarket suppliers can bring a greater variety of accessories to many vehicles, many of them offer custom-fit options specific to your vehicle.
I have had good experiences with AutoSports.com, they send me catalogues all the time, and rodut, I know they have just the sexy, shag carpet, floor mats you are looking for to bring up the Passion in your Pilot.
Post Disclaimer : The author of this post is not affiliated nor receives compensation from AutoSports,com for this spontaneous and unsolicited testimonial........
Talking about passion, there is a mall a couple of miles from where I live where every summer Thursday lots of people bring shiny very nice looking old cars (50s, 60s till 90s). Incredible paint jobs, shiny engines, muscle cars. I even saw a grandmother's Volvo 240 with a custom V8 engine !!!
I would bet that in 20 years Pacifica will be a queen of such old car meetings. It was made just 2004 to 2007, it was extremely sexy both inside and out, and nobody will care about past reliability. Now prices have to be very low, so it wouldn't surprise me if well kept specimens will appreciate better than the stock market !!!