2008 Chrysler Pacifica: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 154 complaints
154
Total Complaints
84,000mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
3
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

60,000 25th Percentile
84,000 Median Mileage
116,500 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Electrical System
24
Engine
21
Steering
10
Power Train
10
Engine And Engine Cooling
9
Unknown Or Other
9
Suspension
8
Body
8
Fuel/Propulsion System
7
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
5

Severity Assessment

3
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"WE JUST PURCHASED A 2008 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE ELECTRIC DRIVER'S SEAT POSITIONING MODULE, LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR, FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MOVING THE SEAT UNCONTROLLABLY FORWARD, CRUSHING ME AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL AND DASH SO THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER OR TO PLACE MY..."
"2008 CHRYSLER PACIFICA- 20 DAYS OLD- NOT EVEN MADE FIRST PAYMENT THE CAR LEAKED WATER AFTER RAINING(UNDER THE CAR) THE WATER SOAKED THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AND BACK FLOOR, RUINING CARPETS. I HAD TO CALL CORPORATE CHRYSLER TO GET THE CARPETS REPLACED. THERE IS SOME KIND OF BROKEN SEAL UNDER THE CAR..."
"2008 CHRYSLER PACIFIA, ALL WD, TOURING EDITION, PURCHASED, MAY 20, 2008 WITH 30 MILES ON VEHICLE - FROM SHOWROOM FLOOR - CASH PAYMENT - $33,000.00 +...... NO WARNING!!! (1ST TIME)JUNE 18, 2008, WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE DIED, LOSS OF POWER STEERING & BRAKES. (NEAR 1300 MILES) APPROX 1/8 MILES FROM ENT..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Electrical System 24 complaints
25th: 60,500 mi Median: 79,500 mi 75th: 116,000 mi
Engine 21 complaints
25th: 68,250 mi Median: 87,000 mi 75th: 113,500 mi
Steering 10 complaints
25th: 71,750 mi Median: 97,000 mi 75th: 140,775 mi
Power Train 10 complaints
25th: 40,750 mi Median: 55,000 mi 75th: 81,250 mi
Engine And Engine Cooling 9 complaints
25th: 20,000 mi Median: 53,210 mi 75th: 66,695 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

TX: 18 GA: 16 CT: 9 PA: 8 CA: 8 KS: 8 OH: 7 WI: 6 MA: 6 NY: 6

Who Files Complaints?

1.3%
Original Owners
98.7%
Second+ Owners

Chrysler Pacifica — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
2004133151
2005180040
2006105533
200748111
2017226971
2018123950
201942715
20202357
202163419
202229512
20231841
2024444
2025213

Maintain Your Electrical System

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
  • Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
  • Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
  • Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
  • Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28