2008 Chrysler Pacifica problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (12) · Power Train (9) · Electrical System (8)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
90 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (60)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Power Train:transmission Case/Housing 2020-08-19 · S1121000006RevA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
(revision a) no start no crank ? starter will not engage and there are no related codes or concerns
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2020-08-19 · S1121000006 Rev. · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
(revision a) no start no crank ? starter will not engage and there are no related codes or concerns
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Showing the 6 most recent of 60 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-01-04 · Tires“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 leak and i could hear a sound, but i couldn’t locate…”
2023-08-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 nozzle 1/2 way out of the tank and dribble it in f…”
2023-02-27 · Power Train“transmission completely goes out of gear while driving causing you to roll to a stop unable to move. …”
2019-10-20 · Air Bags · 55,867 mi“the airbag light in the dashboard blinks once in a while. this is issue started around august 2019.…”
2019-07-29 · Power Train · 174,000 mi“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 models, yet chrysler is effectively voiding my lifetim…”
2019-05-06 · Engine · 117,000 mi“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 between. a very loud knocking noise happened a few …”
2019-01-31 · Engine · 123,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler pacifica. the contact stated that the engine cradle was rusted and could soon fracture. the vehicle was taken to thompson chrysler, dodge, jeep (124 north point blvd, baltimore, md 21224, (410) 288-3100), but was not yet diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was unkno…”
2019-01-03 · Visibility/Wiper · 127,500 mi · 💥 crash“while driving 40mph the hood flew open and smashed into the windshield, blocked my view while driving & nearly caused a fatal crash. this is the second time this has happened though the first time, it stayed latched just enough that the hood just vibrated & rattled giving me enough time to pull over on the highway, open it & slam it shut again. i'm…”
2018-11-22 · Unknown Or Other · 98,400 mi“front cross-member connecting the side frame rails is rusting through due to water draining from a/c evaporator. this was found at annual safety inspection at the dealer while up on rack.…”
2018-07-19 · Suspension · 155,000 mi“engine cradle under car has rusted to the point the vehicle is no longer safe to drive.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.