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2008 Chrysler Pacifica Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica, most often about the engine (31% of complaints, typically around 69,000 miles). It is 12th of 18 Pacifica model years by number of complaints.
Complaints102
Recalls0
Crashes reported2
Fires reported4
Injuries reported1
Most common 2008 Chrysler Pacifica problems
Engine
32 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 69,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.
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…
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated there was a loud, unusual noise heard from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the contact was informed that the motor mount was defective and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not…
Electrical
24 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 79,500 miles.
Car kept stalling and then would not start. The lights and alarms went off and on without any reason. Had it flatbedded to the shop - good thing we weren't able to drive it. The mechanic said that the ignition unit broke. This would have been a serious situation if it happened while on the highway...the ignition was…
My car will unexpectedly stall out while driving thus creating a serious safety hazard. This has been happening intermittently for the past 8 months. I have had a local Chrysler dealership check and they think it's the PCM or fuel pump as had been reported in other model years. They reset the PCM but this did not…
Body and structure
14 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 95,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
I was driving and the car just turned of on me in the middle of the intersection. Luckily as soon as I realized that it had turned off I was able to clear the intersection and pull to the far right before the light turned green to oncoming traffic. I had the car towed home and the next day I had a personal mechanic…
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…
Transmission
14 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 62,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
I have a 2008 Chrysler pacific that has been in the shop on and of for about 2 months. They fixed the dry shaft first and I drove it for 2 days and had to take it back. They then fixed it again and I got it back, a week later it broke down on the side of the road. Towed it to the dealer they fixed it and a week after…
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Pacifica. While traveling 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly downshifted without warning. Moments later the contact noticed the vehicle would suddenly surge forward abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The…
Steering
10 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 97,000 miles.
When driving the car on streets the car will just shut down. No steering power ,brakes is so hard and no system!!! It always seem to happen as I'm going around a corner or a curb .today 8/18/2015 really upset me, because it shut off as I turned a curb and I almost slammed into a fire hydrant. Starting the car up I…
Temporary loss of power steering when going through a puddle or any mass of water on the road. Due to rain, was taking children to the bus stop. Gravel driveway had a few small puddles (not even ankle deep). Lost power steering. This has happened previously, but it was a rather large puddle at an intersection - that…
Fuel system
10 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 98,000 miles.
Gas gauge reads 1/2 full and slowly declines till it hits about 1/3 full then drops to empty. If you don't get gas you will run out in minutes. I took it in and they replaced the sending unit and on the way home it did the same thing. Chrysler needs to help US on this one. I'm stuck with a city car that I need to use…
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Pacifica. While operating the vehicle with the fuel tank half full, the fuel gauge indicator suddenly decreased to empty. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty. The fuel pump was replaced, but the failure continued. The…
Suspension
9 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 110,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
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…
Body frame on passenger side front of vehicle is rotted and chysler will not do anything about it and will not pay for repair to frame of car. Engine cradle rot.
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 111,000 miles.
While trying to replace my muffler on my 2008 Chrysler Pacifica, the shop could not locate replacement parts. I took it to several shops with the same result. At the last shop I was shown an issue with the sub-frame rusting out. So, I decided to take it to a Chrysler dealership and they found the same issues with the…
While trying to replace my muffler on my 2008 Chrysler Pacifica, the shop could not locate replacement parts. I took it to several shops with the same result. At the last shop I was shown an issue with the sub-frame rusting out. So, I decided to take it to Chrysler dealership and they found the same issues with the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 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.
Questions about the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (32 complaints, typically around 69,000 miles); electrical (24 complaints, typically around 79,500 miles); body and structure (14 complaints, typically around 95,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Chrysler Pacifica?
- It is 12th of 18 Pacifica model years by number of complaints, with 102 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.