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O4 CHRYSLER PACIFICA OIL PROBLEMS by badpacifica
Nov 30, 2007 (3:50 pm)
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WE TOO HAVE ISSUES W/ THE OIL CONSUMPTION, HAVE TO CHANGE THE OIL EVERY 3,000 MILES ON THE DOT AND IT USES IF WE DO NOT... I AM WORRIED ABOUT BEING ON THE ROAD AND IT RUNNING OUT OF OIL.... MINE HAS 68,000 MILES AND WE ARE DISSAPPOINTED IN THE OIL ALTHOUGH WE LOVE THE CAR WE ARE LOOKING TO TRADE...... HOW MUCH DOES THE O RING REPLACEMENT COST FOR THE PISTONS?
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Re: oil consumption [ctaylor2] by qbrozen
Nov 30, 2007 (5:38 pm)
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Replying to: ctaylor2 (Nov 30, 2007 10:48 am)

well, i can't speak as to whether or not they will fess up to the oil problem, but I go to Seaview Chrysler in Ocean, NJ and we've gotten fairly good service there.
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Re: ridiculous oil consumption [happytrails07] by badpacifica
Dec 01, 2007 (6:23 am)
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Replying to: happytrails07 (Nov 29, 2007 10:54 am)

How did you find out it was a bad batch of 0 rings? and how do I know if that is the issue w/ my 04? would love documentation to bring to a dealer here. Was this covered under warranty? if not what was the cost to you? you must have felt the cost outweighed getting a new vehicle...... I live in NC and would love to fix the problem if I could instead of trading. thanks!
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Re: oil consumption [qbrozen] by ctaylor2
Dec 03, 2007 (5:13 am)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Nov 30, 2007 5:38 pm)

Thank you for your reply. I guess I can give them a try. If I get any assistance from a dealer or a lawyer, I will be sure to post it. Thanks again.
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oil consumption by ctaylor2
Dec 07, 2007 (4:36 am)
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Just like to let everyone know that I have traded in my headache. So watch out prospected buyers DON"T BUY THIS ONE!!!!!!
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Re: oil consumption [ctaylor2] by qbrozen
Dec 07, 2007 (11:19 am)
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Replying to: ctaylor2 (Dec 07, 2007 4:36 am)

what did you trade for?
 
and, if you don't mind me asking, what did they give you for the Pac? What were the details on yours again?
 
I'm surprised you didn't give another service department a shot, but you did what you were happy with, so that's all that matters.
 
We still really like our Pac, but we won't be buying it at the end of the lease. 9 months to go and it goes back to Chrysler. Sometimes the actions of the transmission make me worry. That's the primary reason. Second is the gas mileage. We just aren't happy getting 18-19 mpg. Not that this second reason is a complaint. We knew we'd get around that when we bought it. But our priorities (not to mention the price of gas) have changed since then.
 
Based on these posts, I did check the oil recently. The car doesn't burn any, as far as I can tell. I'll check again closer to oil change time, however.
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Re: oil consumption [qbrozen] by ctaylor2
Dec 08, 2007 (6:07 am)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Dec 07, 2007 11:19 am)

I traded for a 07 Saturn Aura. Hope to have much better luck with this one. They gave me 11,750 for the pac. I paid 17,500. I took the loss upfront instead of putting the money in the terrible gas mileage and oil consumption. I did speak to other Chysler dealers over the phone who also told me it was ok to burn oil. I was back to the Saturn dealer yesterday (had a chip in windsheild which they fixed, no questions asked) and saw the pac out for sale . I wanted to see how much they were asking but thought that would add to the wound. I spoke with a mechanic there and he told me "It was just a matter of time before the transmission goes". What an expensive lesson!!! It's a good thing you leased this one. So far I love my Saturn and took an extened warranty just in case. Good luck
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2005 PACIFICA 'LEMON' Touring by nelsonla
Dec 12, 2007 (9:00 am)
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I bought a 2005 Pacifica two years ago and I've had nothing but problems. In the past 4.5 months its been in the shop 3 times = 4months. It has been a nightmare. I've called every number I can find connected to Chrysler to get help. I got the run around where one department sent me to the other. The cars engine was burning too much oil but I didn't know it. I live alone (female) and I am not a mechanic. The dealership replaced many parts (including the rings) costing several thousand dollars. Fortunately I bought a full warranty on top of the warranty that came with the car. Again it began having problems - back to the dealership we go - oil was pouring out of the engine. I took it in and they replace the cam shaft and tried to tell me it was an entirely separte problem. Again it begain having problems- back to the dealership we go - It is now in the shop and the motor has to be replaced. During this ridiculous amount of time the warranty provides for 5 days rental.
I WARN anyone buying a car to stay away from Chrysler - RUN FOR YOUR LIFE !!!! Odessa TX
Problems: engine sluggish
                   car jerks when changes gears
                   engine light comes on frequently
                   makes rattling noise from engine - sounds like flapping
                   steering is loose
                   steering pulls to the right
                   will jump into over drive for no reason - nearly hit other cars
                   oil pouring from engine
                   rattling noise has grown worse with every visit to dealership
                   stalling over and over
                   problems starting - make several attempts
                   cruise control works off and on, loses speed and kicks in over drive
                   for no reason - dealership continues to claim there is no problem.
 
NOTE: Recent problems, car is at dealership - Just to TRYING and get HELP
 
1. MAKES THE SAME RATTLING NOISE AS THE 1ST TIME I BROUGHT
                IT IN FOR REPAIRS
2. KICKS INTO OVER DRIVE WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL
3. KICKS INTO OVER DRIVE WHEN NOT USING CRUISE CONTROL
4. KICKS INTO OVER DRIVE WHEN SLOWING WITH BRAKES
a. HAVE TO SLAM ON BREAKS SEVERAL TIMES
5. USING EXCESSIVE GAS
6. JERKS WHEN CHANGING GEARS
 
I WAS SLOWING AT AN INTERSECTION WITH A CAR IN FRONT OF ME. AS I NEARED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME MY CAR KICKED INTO OVER DRIVE AND I NEARLY RAN INTO IT. I HAD TO SLAM ON MY BREAKS 2 TIMES TO MAKE IT STOP.
 
I am not blaming the dealership - I blame Chrysler who acts as though it is MY PROBLEM....
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CHRYSLER PACIFICA 'LEMON' Touring by nelsonla
Dec 12, 2007 (9:06 am)
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Does anyone know of a class action lawsuit?
please email me at msnelsonmabyahoo.com
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Re: CHRYSLER PACIFICA 'LEMON' Touring [nelsonla] by qbrozen
Dec 12, 2007 (9:49 am)
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Replying to: nelsonla (Dec 12, 2007 9:06 am)

why not just talk to a lawyer about the lemon law in your state??

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