2008 Chrysler Pacifica (crossover): common problems and reliability

One of the best Pacifica (crossover) years.

The best Chrysler Pacifica (crossover) year. All Pacifica (crossover) years

102 owner complaints, most about electrical system. No recalls.

Should I buy one?

The 2008 Chrysler Pacifica (crossover) has 102 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine.

Safety record for the 2008 model year

102
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
2
Crash reports
4
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2008 Chrysler Pacifica (crossover) vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other Pacifica (crossover) years only. How we score it

Is 2008 a good year for the Pacifica (crossover)?

Across the 5 Pacifica (crossover) model years we track, complaint volume runs from 102 (2008) to 1,244 (2005). With 102 complaints, the 2008 Pacifica (crossover) sits below the model's median of 726.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

electrical system
24
engine
21
power train
14
structure
14
engine and engine cooling
11

What owners say across generations

Overwhelmingly negative sentiment regarding the 2004-2008 Chrysler Pacifica crossover. Owner feedback is dominated by severe and recurrent reliability issues, particularly with starting and powertrain components.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Pacifica (crossover). See the full Pacifica (crossover) owner picture and every model year.

Other Pacifica (crossover) model years

Compare every Pacifica (crossover) year side by side to see how 2008 ranks against the rest.

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