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2008 Chrysler PacificaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 103 owner complaints about the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

2008 Chrysler Pacifica
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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years77% below the Pacifica median · #13 of 13 years by complaints
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints1037 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage80kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica has problems

103 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system242
Engine222
Power train150
Structure140
Engine and engine cooling110
Steering100
Suspension90
Fuel/propulsion system70
Air bags50
14 other systems314

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2008 Chrysler Pacifica recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Mileage at failure

When do electrical system problems start?

80kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 22 electrical system complaints. 64% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
1under 30k miles14under 100k miles8100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other Pacifica year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Pacifica median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2008 Chrysler Pacifica safety ratings

2008 Chrysler Pacifica 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2008 Chrysler Pacifica frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2008 Chrysler Pacifica side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Rollover: 4 stars (13.0% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Pacifica owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE 2008 CHRYSLER PACIFICA SIMPLY STALLS WHILE IN MOTION. ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, INCLUDING AIRBAGS, ARE DEAD. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WHILE STOPPED, AND WHILE ACCELERATING. IT HAS HAPPENED DURING VERY COLD TEMPERATURES (BELOW 0), HIGH TEMPERATURES (ABOVE 90) AND OTHER TEMPERATURES IN…
Complaint 11205678 · May 6, 2019 · 117,000 miles
MOTOR MOUNTS & CRADLE ROT ARE KNOWN PERVASIVE ISSUES WITH 2008 PACIFICAS (& OTHER YEARS). THERE IS NO INSPECTION OR MAINTENANCE REQUIRED PER THE MAINT. BOOKLET NOR SHOWN ANYWHERE SO DEALERS NEVER INSPECT THEM THEREBY LEAVING UNSUSPECTING OWNERS/DRIVERS IN A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CRASH SITUATION. MY…
Complaint 11057832 · Jan 1, 2018 · 116,000 miles
MY 2008 4.0L LIMITED HAS HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED FIVE TIMES & CURRENTLY NEEDS A SIXTH REPLACEMENT (SO (7) BAD BATTERIES INCL THE ONE THE CAR CAME WITH). THE 1ST WENT BAD AROUND 20K MILES & NONE HAS LASTED MORE THAN 25K MILES. CAR HAS ALSO HAD A PERSISTENT 'HARD TO START' CONDITION FOR YEARS & (5)…
Complaint 11057824 · Jan 1, 2018 · 116,000 miles

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