2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA Wheels Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Wheels Issues in the 2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA
8 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Wheels Complaints
I BEEN HAVING MY CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2004 FOR 7 MONTHS. I HAD TO FIX MY LEFT PASSENGER AXLE, SHOCK, WATER PUMP, RADIATOR, PASSENGER UPPER MOTOR MOUNT, THE TANK FOR THE WATER, FUEL INJECTOR LINE, TWO TUNE UPS, AIR FILTER, FUSES, BRAKE LIGHTS AND TIRES. THING THAT IS BROKE, THE PASSENGER WINDOW ELEVATOR, AND MY AC. *TR
IN JANUARY, THE SUSPENSION ON OUR 2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA (PURCHASED 08/2003), SEEMED TO HAVE ISSUES. A WEB SEARCH TO INVESTIGATE, LED ME TO A MUCH MORE SERIOUS ISSUE THAT EFFECTS '04 AND '05 PACIFICAS. I HAD OUR MECHANIC INSPECT THE FRAME AND SURE ENOUGH, WE WERE ONE OF THE MANY AFFECTED. OUR MECHANIC TOLD US THE CAR WAS NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE, AND THAT THE COMPROMISED FRAME CAUSED THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL TO SHIFT INWARDS. WE WERE QUOTED BETWEEN 4,000 AND 5,000 DOLLARS FOR OUR REPAIRS. THE CAR NOW SITS IN THE GARAGE AS WE HOPE FOR A RESOLUTION. AFTER IN DEPTH RESEARCH, I UNCOVERED THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS RELATED TO THE ISSUE, TWO NBC NEWS SEGMENTS, AND A PETITION. I ALSO DISCOVER THAT A FEW YEARS BACK, CHRYSLER EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR VEHICLES PRODUCED BETWEEN FEBRUARY AND MARCH OF 2004. HOWEVER, SINCE OUR VEHICLE DID NOT FALL UNDER THIS...
TL* THE CONTACT WAS 2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE CONTINUOUSLY LOSING AIR. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE TIRES, SHE NOTICED THAT ALL FOUR VALVE STEMS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND REPLACED ALL FOUR VALVE STEMS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 114,000.
THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BALD PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES GOING BALD WAY TOO SOON AND THAT IS A SAFETY HAZARD THEY SHOULDN'T HAVE TO BE REPLACED EVERY 10,000 MILES I ALWAYS GOT NEW TIRES AT 45,000 TO 60,000 BUT NOW I CANT WAIT THAT LONG. I'VE SEEN MANY OF OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS NOT JUST ME. I DID PLENTY OF RESEARCH BEFORE I FILED A COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS.. *TR
THE FRONT WHEEL STUDS ARE BREAKING OFF THE VEHICLE AND THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS BOTH TIME THERE HAS BEEN BRAND NEW STUDS AND BOLTS PUT ON. IT HAS CAUSED THE WHEEL TO FALL OFF THE VEHICLE AND CAUSE OTHER DAMAGES TO THE FENDER. *JS
IS CHRYSLER DOING ANYTHING ABOUT THE BAD RIMS THEY PUT ON THE PACIFICA? HAVING TO AIR MY TIRES DAILY, I'VE CHANGE THE TIRES 3 TIMES, REMOVED THE SENSORS, AND HAVING A MULTITUDE OF SERVICE PEOPLE CHECK THEM. WHEN ALL THE WHILE IT WAS THE RIMS WHICH HAVE CRACKS AND ARE DIFFICULT TO FIND. DID CHRYSLER ISSUE A RECALL ON THE RIMS OR ARE WE ON OUR OWN?
MY TIRES, WHICH ARE NOT DEFECTIVE NOR WORN KEEPING LOOSING AIR CAUSING THE TPMS SENOR TO COME ON. AFTER TAKING IT IN MANY TIMES TO GET AIR I WAS TOLD THE TPMS SENOR WAS BAD ON ONE TIRE AND THERE WAS CORROSION AROUND THE WHEEL. I REPLACED IT AND HAD SEALANT PUT AROUND THE CORROSION. I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS WAS A FREQUENT PROBLEM WITH THESE WHEELS AND CHRYSLER IS AWARE OF IT. I STILL HAVE TO CONTINUALLY PUT AIR IN THE TIRES EVERY 7-10 DAYS, AND THE "SERVICE TIRE SYSTEM" MESSAGE NOW NEVER GOES OUT. *TR
HEADLAMPS - THE HEADLAMPS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO LIGHT BEAMS NOT COMING THROUGH THE CLEAR PLASTIC COVER. THE COVER BECAME CLOUDY AND VISIBILITY WAS LIMITED WHICH CAUSED SAFETY CONCERNS. THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP TRIED TO CLEAN BUT WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL. TIRE SENSORS - A YEAR AGO, WE HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE MESSAGE CENTER NOT RESPONDING TO THE TIRES. THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP INSTALLED 1 TIRE SENSOR AND SEVERAL MONTHS LATER A NEW MESSAGE CENTER PANEL HAD TO BE REPLACED. A YEAR LATER, WE ARE REPLACING THE OTHER THREE SENSORS. WE ARE TOLD BY THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP THAT THE BATTERIES ONLY LAST SEVERAL YEARS. THEY CLAIM THAT THESE SENSORS ARE GOVERMENT REGULATED. WHY ARE WE PUTTING PARTS INTO AMERICAN MADE CARS THAT HAVE TO BE REPLACED EVERY SEVERAL YEARS THAT COST $100 FOR EACH SENSOR PLUS LABOR. EITHER CHRYSLER NEEDS TO PRODUCE A BETTER SENSOR THAT LASTS LONGER OR THE...
Other 2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA Problem Areas
Engine
141 complaints
Structurebody
129 complaints
Suspension
114 complaints
Electrical System
87 complaints
Structureframe And Members
80 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
78 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
58 complaints
Structure
56 complaints
Power Train
49 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
41 complaints
Unknown Or Other
41 complaints
Steering
35 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
34 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
31 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
24 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
21 complaints
Air Bags
15 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
14 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
12 complaints
Exterior Lighting
11 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
11 complaints
Seats
10 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
9 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
9 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
8 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
7 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
7 complaints
Fuel System Other
7 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
6 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
6 complaints
Service Brakes
6 complaints
Visibility
6 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
6 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
5 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
5 complaints
Suspensionfront
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
5 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
4 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Visibilitywiper
3 complaints
Child Seat
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Hubs
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Structurebodybumpers
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Valvegauge
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrearaxlespindle
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint