Complaints
155
Crashes
3
Fires
5
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Chrysler Pacifica Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#124 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:87,652 mi
Fires:2
#221 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:89,852 mi
Fires:2
#311 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:70,756 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 24 | — | 2 | 87,652 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 21 | — | 2 | 89,852 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 11 | — | — | 70,756 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | — | — | 100,088 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 9 | — | — | 43,812 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | — | — | 100,310 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | 121,500 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 129,528 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | — | — | 73,173 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | — | — | 110,400 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
87,652
Engine Problems
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
89,852
Transmission / Drivetrain
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,756
Steering Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,088
Engine & Cooling
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,812
Body Structure
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,310
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
121,500
Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
129,528
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,173
Electronic Stability Control
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,400
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Driveline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2008 Chrysler Pacifica — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2008 Chrysler Pacifica has 155 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 24 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (24 complaints, avg 87,652 mi); Engine Problems (21 complaints, avg 89,852 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (11 complaints, avg 70,756 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 90,399 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica include 3 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2008 Chrysler Pacifica?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chrysler Pacifica reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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