2008 Chrysler Pacifica Engine problems

Car suddenly stuck in park for no reason. Everything in car works but suddenly unable to shift out of park (while garaged). Popped bezel off gear shifter to use pink emergency release but not only didn't that work, the cheap pink plastic release tab broke off. Had to get special tow truck to get car out of garage w/o dragging it (cost $385). Towed to Chrysler dealer who ID'd cause as being a broken 'pink thingy' spring which prevents car from shifting. I'm in shock that to have this cheap plastic ($20) part repaired it cost $699 & this isn't covered under my lifetime powertrain warranty which I've been diligent in maintaining.

The 2008 chrysler pacifica simply stalls while in motion. All electrical systems, including airbags, are dead. This has happened at highway speeds, while stopped, and while accelerating. It has happened during very cold temperatures (below 0), high temperatures (above 90) and other temperatures in between. A very loud knocking noise happened a few weeks ago and has gotten worse. I've been looking around to see if anyone else has had this problem and have found out that they have. This is a very bad safety issue that chrysler needs to take care of without any expense from the consumers. This are finances being taking from my family that need not to happen.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the engine cradle was rusted and could soon fracture. The vehicle was taken to thompson chrysler, dodge, jeep (124 north point blvd, baltimore, md 21224, (410) 288-3100), but was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 123,000.

Abs warning light comes on and then vehicle shuts-down while driving causing steering to be lost etc. Owners manual mentions this as normal habit and you must put vehicle in park and wait a few minutes to restart. This is dangerous while driving to have vehicle just stop operations.

We have replaced the motor mounts around 50,000, we replaced the engine at 66,000, and I was driving it today and my steering locked up on me. We have issues with the lights, and just had the timing chain and water pump replaced. I recently just put around $6,000. All issues happened while the car was in motion on a city street.

While driving, sometimes without warning, the car loses power(engine shuts off) the radio, heater/ac still work but no power from the engine. Sometimes the wheel and brakes lock up and I can barely get it off the road. Other times, I can pop it into neutral while driving and restart it. It's very scary and I have 3 kids in the car with me daily. It happens at random times, whether I just pull out or have driven several miles. It has happened driving slow and at faster speeds. It has been looked at by a certified chrysler dealer. They drove it until it happened to them and don't know what is causing it. This happens at least once, sometimes twice everyday. *Tr

I bought this car from the original owner in 2009 with 38k miles on it. Since then, I have had to replace the engine mount three times! Recently , the car has been overheating while driving with smoke coming from under the hood. At first, I had some hoses replaced. The mechanic has now advised that it needs a radiator replacement. I have called around and dealerships say that it is hard to get to the radiator on this car due to its design, so the cost is $1600. At this point, I am afraid to drive the car. ...

Engine stalls at any given time. There is no engine light for a problem, there is no error code. Can't steer, have to restart car, and rev to get it started.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power while driving 75 mph. The vehicle constantly stalled. In addition, the front driver and passenger side windows failed to go up and down. The contact had to maneuver the electric control panel on the driver side to get the windows to go up. The vehicle overheated several times without warning. The contact had to tow the vehicle more than once due to the failures. The vehicle was taken to repair shops...

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler pacifica. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and the egr warning light illuminated. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the egr and motor mounts with the hydraulic units needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler pacifica. While driving at 40 mph, the engine stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Engine cradle is extremely rusted for the year and mileage of the car. Would not pass state inspection last week. Passenger side and mid section of engine cradle rusted enough that you could put your fingers thru it. Readin online this seems to be a major problem with these cars. This appears to be the only rust on the vehicle. *Tr

While the vehicle was in motion towards an intersection, it lost power. I had to switch off all accessories, shifted gear to park and re-started the engine. Yesterday night, the vehicle stopped in motion by a toll gate, a truck was behind me and fortunately, by the toll gate, everyone slowed down. These are serious issues that chrysler need to act on.No one should have to suffer any more loss(es) before chrysler acts. *Tr

ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler pacifica. While on an incline, the vehicle stalled without warning and rolled back into traffic. The contact managed to avoid a crash. The failure occurred several times. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was ineligible for any warranty repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.

The 2008 chrysler pacifica simply stalls while in motion. All electrical systems, including airbags, are dead. This has happened at highway speeds, while stopped, and while accelerating. It has happened during very cold temperatures (below 0), high temperatures (above 90) and other temperatures in between. There does not seem to be any rhyme or reason as to why it happens, as when the car is pulled over and ignition turned to the off position, it can typically be restarted - though it appears that it takes...

Vehicle shuts completely off during drive at least twice per day. Mechanic was unable to duplicate problem. This happens at both high and low speeds around town and on the highway. Oil light turns on and all power is lost. Struggle to steer or apply brakes once it shuts down. This began over a year ago and has gotten worse as the time has gone by. *Tr

Driving vehicle down the road and vehicle started to smoke under the hood. Pulled car over and the entire engine area under hood became engulfed in flames. Fire department came and extinguished fire after about 20 minutes. Vehicle is a total loss. *Tr

On the night of july 3, 2013 I began to hear a slight rattle while driving. The noise could only be heard while the car was moving. I drove the vehicle for approx. 25 Minutes and the noise maintained for most of the ride. The next morning the noise was much louder and could be heard even while the vehicle sat idle. I checked my oil and transmission fluid as well as my coolant and all levels were at normal. This was the 4th of july and I could not find a mechanic open. I drove the vehicle to work for approx. 25...

The motor mounts on this vehicle are defective and have to be replaced every few months. *Tr

Tl* the the contact owns a 2008 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, he would hear an abnormal knocking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised that the motor mounts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 69,000. Updated 05/24/2013 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle became engulfed in flames starting from under the hood. The contact stated that a technician from chrysler came to inspect the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls and did not provide any further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The cause of the fire was not determined. The approximate failure and current mileage was 77,000. The vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled and she was unable to operate the brakes. The contact successfully coasted to the shoulder, where the vehicle stopped. The vehicle restarted and no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.

At exactly 70000 miles while entering a highway on ramp the car stalled for no apparent reason. Brought it to dealer and they found no problem. Since then it has stalled numerous times while driving almost causing accidents as this car has no steering or lights. I have brought it back to another dealer three times and they can not find a problem either. *Tr

Vehicle shuts completely off during drive at least twice per day. Dealer claims they are unable to duplicate problem. This happens at both high and low speeds. Oil light turns on and all power is lost. Problem existed on 2006 model but dealership claims issue was resolved and will not consider symptoms for the 2008 model. They kept my vehicle for four days and claimed the problem never surfaced. I was charged $100 and before the day ended, the fault occurred twice on the interstate. *Tr