2008 Chrysler Pacifica Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pacifica years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 12th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica. That ranks 12th out of 18 Pacifica model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (24 complaints, 24%), typically at around 79,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 fires, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 102owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Chrysler Pacifica problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 24 | 24% | 79,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 21 | 21% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 14 | 14% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 14 | 14% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 11% | 33,710 | — | — |
| Steering | 10 | 10% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 9% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 9% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 7% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 5% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 5% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 4% | 98,495 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 3% | 890 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3% | 92,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 3% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | 750 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 127,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 195,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Chrysler Pacifica recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I noticed that my tire was getting flat at my aunt townhouse in nephi Utah. so I took it to the maverick gas station to get a better look at it and investigate the possibility of a leak in it put some air in it and then enough to make it rise and I leaned in close to listen to see if I can hear a…
The car runs out of gas when there is gas in it - the fuel system doesn't recognize the fuel. It is a known problem with this vehicle/fuel system (you can google it). It is difficult to add fuel to the car, as a vapor lock is created and causes the stations pump to shut off. I need to hold the…
Transmission completely goes out of gear while driving causing you to roll to a stop unable to move.
The airbag light in the dashboard blinks once in a while. This is issue started around august 2019.
Noise coming from 2008 model year pacifica transmission is not being covered under the lifetime powertrain warranty because chrysler says rusted engine cradle is too fragile for them to access the transmission. As rusted out engine cradles are an ongoing documented problem for chrysler pacifica…
Other Chrysler Pacifica years
← 2007 Pacifica · 2016 Pacifica →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Pacifica | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Pacifica | 11 | 5 |
| 2025 Pacifica | 29 | 9 |
| 2024 Pacifica | 46 | 11 |
| 2023 Pacifica | 155 | 14 |
| 2022 Pacifica | 216 | 10 |
| 2021 Pacifica | 375 | 7 |
| 2020 Pacifica | 171 | 5 |
| 2019 Pacifica | 315 | 7 |
| 2018 Pacifica | 881 | 12 |
| 2017 Pacifica | 1,532 | 11 |
| 2016 Pacifica | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 102 | 0 |
| 2007 Pacifica | 326 | 0 |
| 2006 Pacifica | 726 | 1 |
| 2005 Pacifica | 1,244 | 2 |
| 2004 Pacifica | 896 | 2 |
| 2003 Pacifica | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 24 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pacifica model years, the 2008 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.