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2007 Chrysler Pacifica Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 326 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica, most often about the engine (33% of complaints, typically around 80,000 miles). It is 7th of 18 Pacifica model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2007 Chrysler Pacifica problems
Engine
109 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road and restarted the vehicle. Also, the contact stated the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for…
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact was driving approximately 30 MPH and heard a loud bang from the engine. The engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and began to flash. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the engine would have to…
Transmission
88 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle assembly, manual transmission.
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while the brakes were depressed, the vehicle failed to shift properly. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the transmission was failing and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted and the…
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the fuel pump would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure continued. The vehicle was…
Electrical
51 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, software, ignition.
The car continues to stall at low speeds. We have taken to mechanic and they do not find any service alerts, and weren't able to duplicate on a test drive. It is starting to pick up in frequency to where it is doing it every other day now. I also called the service group at the chrsyler dealer I purchased it from, and…
While driving the electrical panels are flushing multiple time some kind of warning noise sound and then the dash light stays on with all the lights sties on and the engine runs morally, we have to pull over and turn the engine off and restart it and after a few miles the same repeats again and again, the dealer dose…
Fuel system
42 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
The gas gauge drops to absolute zero and the low fuel warning comes on even though there is plenty of gas in the tank. This causes a check engine light with the code u1403. There are many owners of 2004-2007 Chrysler pacificas that have this exact same problem. The general consensus on forums specific to this common…
Fuel gauge does not work, generally shows empty even when filled with gasoline. Check engine light is on. Gauge will occasionally increase while driving at rates above 45 MPH, but then returns to empty.
Steering
40 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist, column, rack and pinion, linkages.
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the tire rods were beginning to separate from the vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately…
The vehicle was turning into parking space, acted like the traction control engaged, power steering function was lost. Vehicle was put in park, engine turned off. Restarted at that time. Owner assumed incident resulted from a slip on fresh rain concrete and resulted in traction control engagement due to sensitivity of…
Suspension
21 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 42,500 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
Informed during routine state inspection struts needed replacing. Brought vehicle to southern Chrysler jeep. Dealer replaced strut mounts and strut bearings, informed that they were "coming apart". Service adviser said the struts on those vehicles were "a piece of scrap , but you didn't hear that from me". Informed…
I am sure that you are swamped with toyota issues, but we Chrysler owners are getting upset at the performance also. Broken motor mounts, torque converters, rough idles, stalling, bumping gears, etc. My 2007 Chrysler Pacifica is the roughest transmission I have ever driven in my 38 plus years of driving, stalling on…
Body and structure
20 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 59,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while loading the vehicle, the rear lift gate reached its maximum open position and immediately began to close making contact with the contacts shoulder. The vehicle was driven to a Chrysler dealer. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…
Upon fast acceleration or braking there was a noticeable mechanical "clunk" and a shift forward or back in weight/momentum. This was due to two broken/defective motor mounts discovered during the course of a 64,000 mile service maintenance check. Shortly after dropping the car off for service on 2/17/11 I received a…
Other or unspecified
19 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 101,000 miles.
Engine cradle has rotted through and cracked. After searching the internet, this is very common problem with Chrysler pacificas (model years 2004-2008). Contacted Chrysler, and they advised that there are no recalls and will not assist further.
"takata recall" at 60 MPH the vehicle starts to shake. Brand new tires balaced properly, new caliper, and wheel aligjnment. Electrical light on dash keeps coming on and can not exceed 40 MPH and vehicle ahuts off sometimes leaving no steerimg or breaks
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Chrysler Pacifica recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Engine compartment fire
Summary
The agency has closed this investigation based on its review of consumer complaints, field reports, warranty claims and other data regarding engine compartment fires and power steering fluid leakage in model year (my) 2007 chrysler pacifica vehicles with 4.0l engines.the available evidence indicates that power steering fluid leaks in the subject vehicles and the fires that may result from these leaks, occurred early in the vehicle's service life.moreover, changes in the assembly process appear to have remedied the condition causing the leaks.the available data confirms a declining trend for both complaints and warranty claims as the subject vehicles remain in service. The closing of this inv
Engine compartment fire
Summary
Complainants allege that a fire erupted under the hood, near the front of the vehicle.in chrysler's response to odi's november 2, 2007 information request, chrysler asserts that the alleged defect occurs only in the 4.0l engines and the consumer will experience a loss of power steering fluid or a noisy power steering pump before seeing any evidence of smoke or fire.chrysler also states that a tube nut on the high pressure power steering line was discovered to be cross threaded during the assembly process and did not allow proper sealing of the o-ring.the power steering system in the 4.0l engine is assembled at the chrysler plant.the power steering system for the 3.8l engines arrives at the c
Questions about the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (109 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); transmission (88 complaints, typically around 63,000 miles); electrical (51 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Chrysler Pacifica?
- It is 7th of 18 Pacifica model years by number of complaints, with 326 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.