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#690 of 744 Re: Hard shifting into 2nd gear [rhollis] by kerri2201 Aug 27, 2009 (8:03 am)
Replying to: rhollis (May 18, 2009 5:01 am) I have a 07 Pacifica - and have been basically chased out of the 2 local dealerships when I have complained about the clunking and the transmission changing hard - my 07 is still under warranty and all they have offered is to change the tie rod - but only the part is covered and we have to pay labour, and for the transmission was a transmission service at 52000 km and yet our book says not until 100000km - what can I do?
#691 of 744 I think I hate my car by hollybarry Aug 27, 2009 (4:19 pm)
Okay, it's brand new. 2008. 5k miles now. I love the car if I'm on the highway but in town? It clunks all the time. Like when I go from park to reverse or when I go from reverse to drive. It makes this awful sounds and jerks a little. Sometimes it does it, too, when I'm coasting along about 30 mph and hit the gas peddle. Clunk.   I've had it to the dealership and of course it doesn't really do it when they're in the car, not very loud anyway. They "updated" the transmission via a computer program but ??   If the gas mileage (14.2) wasn't enough to tick me off the clunking sure is. At $520/month for 6 years I'm gonna be one sad, sad woman.   If anyone can help me I'd really appreciate it!!!!! Replies to this message: farout (Sep 04, 2009 9:32 am) hollybarry (Sep 04, 2009 2:55 pm)
#692 of 744 Re: I think I hate my car [hollybarry] by farout Sep 04, 2009 (9:32 am)
Replying to: hollybarry (Aug 27, 2009 4:19 pm) I hate to say this, but my guess is they are taking advantage of you being of the female gender. That should mean they would treat you better, so listen to you gut is this is the issue. Go directly to to the General Manager or owner of the dealership and tell her or him whats going on with the Pac and ask the GM to help you.   What you are describing is not unheard of. We has to have the torque converter replaced to take care of this problem. The problem I have seen with others is that when they get problems like you have they make a huge mistake. Do not jump to several other dealers until you have gone as far as the dealer will go.   Is the dealer your going to the one who sold the Pac to you> If not that's where you need to go. If you want call 1 800 992 1997 and speak to a customer care rep. That works. Above all do not get snippy or angry or spout off. These dealers hear crap all the time. So be polite, respectful, and tell them you appreciate their help. Always be positive. If all else fails you can ask the Service manager to get the Zone rep involved, these reps have complete power to even buy back you Pac if they can't fix it to your liking.   Oh One other point you did buy this PAC new right? If not you are limited to the dealersships good will. A Chrysler Service Contract (extended warranty) will sometimes pay for it's self. I have bought over 11 new Chrysler products and I have had a service contract on all but the first Plymouth I bought. I learned then I would always buy one. I have never lost money on. The Max Care $ 100. deductable is the best and has more useable things you can use.   Hope this helps, pray before you phone or go in, be calm and peaceful.   justme Replies to this message: hollybarry (Sep 04, 2009 2:55 pm)
#693 of 744 Re: I think I hate my car [farout] by hollybarry Sep 04, 2009 (2:55 pm)
Replying to: farout (Sep 04, 2009 9:32 am) Thank you for your long and nice reply. How are you so sure it's the torque converter? What does a torque converter do (in layman's terms). To somehow describe more what I feel is that when I step on the brake and change gears, there's a HUGE nasty noise that I cannot explain other than a huge clunk. Other times, when I'm coasting and then hit the gas, just before it (my acceleration) begins, it will clunk also but not quite as loud. Does this still sound like a torque converter? Cuz if it is, I will press on (nicely) and get it fixed. Yes, I bought it new. Yes from the same dealership I'm dealing with. I only have 5,000 miles on it and I bought extended 7-year bumper-to-bumper. I just can't stand the sound. It bums me out every single time I get in the car.
#694 of 744 my clunk by hollybarry Sep 17, 2009 (3:16 pm)
Well, it turns out the clunk was the motor mounts. A brand new car and bad motor mounts!! It's 7 months old now and besides these mounts I also needed completely new rotors. How can this be? Now I'm still not even sure I like the way my car rides even after these things have been fixed. It just seems something's inherently and insidiously wrong with the whole car!!! Replies to this message: rhollis (Sep 17, 2009 4:09 pm) farout (Sep 22, 2009 1:43 pm) rhollis (Sep 22, 2009 2:15 pm) hollybarry (Sep 24, 2009 4:04 pm) and 3 more...
#695 of 744 Re: my clunk [hollybarry] by rhollis Sep 17, 2009 (4:09 pm)
Replying to: hollybarry (Sep 17, 2009 3:16 pm) During the slightly over 5000 miles and one year that I had my 2007 Pacifica Touring, the transmission was reprogrammed twice, the torque converer was replaced, the rear brake rotors were replaced, the motor mounts were replaced, the sway bar bushings were replaced, the right front strut was replaced, and the steering rack was replaced. Most of this did not solve any ofthe problems with the car. After three shots at arbitration, three independent reports, reports from others who had driven the car, and my input (I have been in the auto repair business for over 40 years) Chrysler finally bought back my car. They NEVER offered me another car and they NEVER asked if I might consider purchasing another Chrisler vehicle, which I did. In addition, because of some shady paper work on the part of the selling dealer, they tried to cheat me out of $2,700.00. I was treated like some unknowledgeable lowlife. The attroney that Chrysler had for the arbitrations was a complete idiot and she is the one who caused the efforts after the second arbitration to fail. She never told the dealer that she picked for the repairs what the problems were with the car. She said that I should have taken the car to the selling dealer each time instead of different dealers, and after it was agred that she would take it to the selling dealer, she took it to another dealer.
#696 of 744 Re: Pacifica transmission problems [pshanahan] by gina19 Sep 21, 2009 (1:59 pm)
Replying to: pshanahan (Nov 22, 2006 7:47 am) Check your motor mounts..we heard a clunking/knocking noise when around 40-50 mph and had to slow down suddenly or moving around curves. There was also a noise and a jerking feeling when we would stop and start. My husband swore it was the transmission, however, it turned out to be the motor mounts. This will be our second time replacing them in 8 months! Replies to this message: faschulz (Sep 21, 2009 2:18 pm)
#697 of 744 Re: Pacifica transmission problems [gina19] by faschulz Sep 21, 2009 (2:18 pm)
Replying to: gina19 (Sep 21, 2009 1:59 pm) Hello guys, I was the owner of a PAC 2007, with the 4.0 engine and had all the same problems that are you having. At the end Chrysler gave me my money back minus miles, I was about to buy a Chrysler Aspen but Chrysler financial was giving me a very high interest rate, (I think they make me a favor) I went to Lexus and Got a brand New Lexus Rx 350 which is a much better car and works and drives the way it should not the Chrysler way (they always said that was normal the shudder and the hard down shift that broke the engine mounts twice in one year. Call Chrysler and let them know that you are not happy with the car, they were very nice with me and is in some way very easy to do. Regards.
#698 of 744 Re: my clunk [hollybarry] by farout Sep 22, 2009 (1:43 pm)
Replying to: hollybarry (Sep 17, 2009 3:16 pm) Chrysler has gone to a oil filled motor mount. These mounts are recent thing. The oil filled mounts make the V-6 a engine run with less vibration, and a quiter cabin. I too had our replaced, it is not a big deal, and is done while having an oil change. Don't make this out to be a huge issue, several other vehicle makers have this problem as well.   Rotors indicate a heavy foot on the brakes. Do you drive with your left foot braking when coming to a stop, or do you use your right foot? Often left foot brakers will cause faster ware on the pads, rotors, and calipers. There are times that other faulty parts acn cause this as well. The Dealer should fine the source of the problem.   The 07 Pacifica's have had some vehicles that some customers felt their vehicles were were so faulty they wanted their money back. Chrysler is a very liberal company that stands behind their vehicles and even refunds a customers money. This is good will on Chryslers part is seldom praised. Try a Ford or GMC and see what they say, these others don't do refunds.   Farout Replies to this message: rhollis (Sep 22, 2009 2:15 pm) hollybarry (Sep 24, 2009 4:04 pm) rhollis (Sep 25, 2009 4:27 am) and 2 more...
#699 of 744 Re: my clunk [farout] by rhollis Sep 22, 2009 (2:15 pm)
Replying to: farout (Sep 22, 2009 1:43 pm) Farout fancies himself as an expert. He is not. Replies to this message: hollybarry (Sep 24, 2009 4:04 pm) rhollis (Sep 25, 2009 4:27 am) Biggd1999 (Sep 25, 2009 4:51 am) and 1 more...

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