[dfranzone]

At 63000 miles my Pacifica is needing a head gasket replacement that was leaking coolant into the combustion chamber. I am concerned that even after the fix, the long term problems that might continue. Seems an unusual problem at such low millage. I have been reading about similar issues on this forum. Total cost for repairs is over $4000. Outside of the warranty Chrysler is offering no support. Has anyone garnered any support from Chrysler regarding similar problems? So disappointed in this brand. Any feedback would be appreciated.

 

[M0Par]

You're not the first and won't be the last. You drew the short straw on a problem created by Chrysler that they won't fix until it reaches the class-action lawsuit stage.

Unless you get the entire engine replaced this is just a very expensive band-aid.

Report it to NHTSA:
Report a Vehicle Safety Problem, Equipment Issue | NHTSA

 

[Jerky_san]

man.. this is starting to make me nervous.. it's becoming obvious there was a problem with the mold or something.

 

[dfranzone]

Thanks M0Par, I did report it to NHTSA. Yes, very concerning. Worried about addition long term costs. Not really sure about the best current course of action to take.

 

[CANADAHYBRIDGUY]

You’ll have to do some work on Jeep , Dodge , ram forums and cross reference same problems , same bank , cylinder , problem to specifically determine a root cause and remedy .

 

[Legroom1611]

It's my turn with the head gasket issue. Anyone get satisfactory response from Chrysler yet? Or is this headed to a class action lawsuit?

 

[mikepacificasandiego]

It's my turn with the head gasket issue. Anyone get satisfactory response from Chrysler yet? Or is this headed to a class action lawsuit?

My vehicle was under warranty. My dealings with them was partially satisfactory because at the end of the ordeal I ended up with a new engine and all rental car expenses reimbursed, about 6 weeks work of rentals. I never received any documentation from Chrysler on cause of issue. Since my vehicle is under warranty to Jan 2025 or 100k miles, I am holding on to it but if there is no good prevention method for this issue, I am going to ditch once warranty ends.

 

[mikepacificasandiego]

My vehicle was under warranty. My dealings with them was partially satisfactory because at the end of the ordeal I ended up with a new engine and all rental car expenses reimbursed, about 6 weeks work of rentals. I never received any documentation from Chrysler on cause of issue. Since my vehicle is under warranty to Jan 2025 or 100k miles, I am holding on to it but if there is no good prevention method for this issue, I am going to ditch once warranty ends.

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