2007 Chrysler Pacifica Engine Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 9, 2026 · 76 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica, 23% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 97,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “motor mounts” (17% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Motor mounts: mentioned in 13 of 76 complaints (17%)
  • Stalled without: mentioned in 7 of 76 complaints (9%)
  • Engine cradle: mentioned in 5 of 76 complaints (7%)
  • Put neutral: mentioned in 5 of 76 complaints (7%)

At what mileage do engine problems happen?

Based on 65 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles0 · 0%
10k–25k miles3 · 5%
25k–50k miles4 · 6%
50k–75k miles9 · 14%
75k–100k miles17 · 26%
100k–150k miles24 · 37%
150k+ miles8 · 12%

How serious are the reports?

Of 76 complaints, 4 a fire.

Chrysler Pacifica engine complaints by model year

Peak: 2017, with 523 complaints
2004: 14120041412005: 2242242006: 14620061462007: 76762008: 212008212016: 112017: 52320175232018: 3763762019: 822019822020: 52522021: 14120211412022: 68682023: 472023472024: 882025: 5202552026: 332027: 120271

n = 1,915 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearEngine complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2027 Pacifica1100%—
2026 Pacifica327%5,000
2025 Pacifica517%—
2024 Pacifica818%—
2023 Pacifica4730%168
2022 Pacifica6832%20,125
2021 Pacifica14138%14,800
2020 Pacifica5231%19,600
2019 Pacifica8226%21,700
2018 Pacifica37643%11,127
2017 Pacifica52334%18,000
2016 Pacifica150%18,000
2008 Pacifica2121%87,000
2007 Pacifica7623%97,000
2006 Pacifica14620%107,000
2005 Pacifica22418%120,000
2004 Pacifica14116%120,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2014, with 14 complaints
2012: 102012102013: 132013132014: 142014142015: 132015132016: 6201662017: 6201762018: 3201832019: 4201942020: 2202022021: 1202112022: 1202212023: 320233

n = 76 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists engine for the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

Engine Sub Frame-AKA Engine Cradle is rotting out. Vehicle was inspected on July 6, 2023 at Jim Rielh's Chrysler -Jeep Dealership located at 32899 Van Dyke, Warren Michigan 48093. The report came back as " FOUND FRONT ENGINE CRADLE / FRAME ROTTED / RUSTED OUT." This vehicle has been well maintained…

Received Jul 11, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11531623

The engine cradle as well as the engine mounts along with the subframe have deteriorated uncommonly fast resulting in the vehicle involuntarily swerving into other lanes of traffic

Received Jun 3, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11525146

I am requesting that NHTSA issue a recall for the known defect and serious safety hazard for the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica. These vehicles need to be recalled effective immediately and removed from our highways. The engine cradle rot poses a a risk for accidents and the manufacturer is privy to these…

Received Mar 4, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11510108

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2007 Chrysler Pacificas have engine problems?

No. NHTSA has 76 owner complaints about engine for the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica (23% of the 326 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica engine?

No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.

At what mileage do engine problems start?

The median reported mileage is 97,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about engine problems on the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica?

The most frequent phrase is “motor mounts”, in 13 of 76 complaints, followed by “stalled without” (7).

Other 2007 Chrysler Pacifica problems

See all 2007 Chrysler Pacifica problems or engine problems across all Pacifica years.