2008 Chrysler Pacifica problems
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Common 2008 Chrysler Pacifica problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica, several common problems have been reported:
- Electrical Issues (TIPM Problems): The Total Integrated Power Module (TIPM) in Fiat-Chrysler vehicles, including the Pacifica, serves as the electrical command center. However, these modules have been reported to be dysfunctional, causing various electrical malfunctions in the vehicle.
- Transmission Problems: Some owners have experienced transmission issues, including wiring problems and the need for a new computer, leading to costly repairs and potential reliability concerns.
- Dashboard Problems: Complaints have been raised about dashboard issues in the 2008 Pacifica, indicating potential malfunctions or defects in the vehicle's dashboard components.
- Tire Sensor Failures: Owners have reported recurring problems with tire sensors, leading to warning lights constantly being on and the need for frequent repairs, which are often costly and deemed ineffective.
- AC and Cooling System: Some owners have faced challenges with the air conditioning system, requiring repairs and maintenance that can be expensive and impact the overall comfort and functionality of the vehicle.
- Body and Frame Rust: Rust issues have been noted in the body and frame of the 2008 Pacifica, potentially affecting the vehicle's structural integrity and overall longevity.
These common problems reported by owners of the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica highlight various issues ranging from structural concerns to electrical and mechanical malfunctions. Addressing these issues promptly and proactively can help maintain the vehicle's performance and safety.
How many miles can a 2008 Chrysler Pacifica last?
But with proper care and regular maintenance, a Chrysler Pacifica can last for a considerable number of years. On average, a well-maintained Chrysler Pacifica for sale can be expected to last anywhere from 150,000 to 200,000 miles or more. This translates to about 10 to 15 years of use.
What is the most common problem with the Chrysler Pacifica?
The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica has 327 problems & defects reported by Pacifica owners. The worst complaints are accessories - interior, electrical, and drivetrain problems.
Is the 08 Chrysler Pacifica a good car?
The Pacifica got a much-needed new engine with more power, as well as a new transmission. With those updates, we found it to be a pleasant, comfortable, and relatively responsive cruiser. The Pacifica is a true crossover; its ride height makes it feel more wagon-like than other SUVs.
What are the bad years for Chrysler Pacifica?
Despite some recalls, the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica marked significant improvements in reliability and build quality, making it a top choice for families.
- The Neutral Year: 2007. ...
- The Worst Years: 2004, 2005, 2006. ...
- The Best Years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. ...
- The Neutral Year: 2019. ...
- The Worst Years: 2017, 2018.
What is the most common problem with the Chrysler Pacifica?
The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica has 327 problems & defects reported by Pacifica owners. The worst complaints are accessories - interior, electrical, and drivetrain problems.
How many miles can a 2008 Chrysler Pacifica last?
But with proper care and regular maintenance, a Chrysler Pacifica can last for a considerable number of years. On average, a well-maintained Chrysler Pacifica for sale can be expected to last anywhere from 150,000 to 200,000 miles or more. This translates to about 10 to 15 years of use.
What are the bad years for Chrysler Pacifica?
Despite some recalls, the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica marked significant improvements in reliability and build quality, making it a top choice for families.
- The Neutral Year: 2007. ...
- The Worst Years: 2004, 2005, 2006. ...
- The Best Years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. ...
- The Neutral Year: 2019. ...
- The Worst Years: 2017, 2018.
Is Chrysler Pacifica a reliable car?
The 2024 Chrysler Pacifica has a predicted reliability score of 71 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.
2008 Chrysler Pacifica car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chrysler Pacifica problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Engine problems
- Power train problems
- Structure problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2008 Chrysler Pacifica vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2008 Chrysler Pacifica
The NHTSA has received 101 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2008 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-02
- VIN: 2A8GF78X78R
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 for the tank to fill. 1) this allow more gas fumes in the air 2) creates the danger of spilled fuel 3) makes it impossible to gas up the car in states that have the vapor covers. The gas gauge gets to 1/2 a tank, then drops to 0 immediately. Even with monitoring the mileage, the car 'ran out of gas' long before it should have. After being stranded and calling AAA, they brought me 2 gals. I went immediately to the gas station to fill up, and the tank was overfilliing and spilling on the ground after only putting 10 gallons in it (the vehicle has a 23 gal tank) The fuel system has a maufacturers defect, the fix for which should be the responsibility of the manufacturer. I have had my mechanic check it and he cannot figure out the problem other than replacing the whole faulty system. This is the car my teenage daugher drives. It is dangerous for her to be stranded on the side of the road. It is dangerous to have fuel spilling at the gas pump, It is
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-11
- VIN: 2A8GF68XX8R
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Transmission completely goes out of gear while driving causing you to roll to a stop unable to move.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-10
- VIN: 2A8GM68X98R
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE AIRBAG LIGHT IN THE DASHBOARD BLINKS ONCE IN A WHILE. THIS IS ISSUE STARTED AROUND AUGUST 2019.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-26
- VIN: 2A8GF68X38R
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 LIFETIME POWERTRAIN WARRANTY UNLESS I AGREE TO PAY OVER $5000 FOR A NEW ENGINE CRADLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-11
- VIN: 2A8GM68X28R
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: 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 WEEKS AGO AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE. I'VE BEEN LOOKING AROUND TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THEY HAVE. THIS IS A VERY BAD SAFETY ISSUE THAT CHRYSLER NEEDS TO TAKE CARE OF WITHOUT ANY EXPENSE FROM THE CONSUMERS. THIS ARE FINANCES BEING TAKING FROM MY FAMILY THAT NEED NOT TO HAPPEN.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-29
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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 UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-31
- Crash: 1
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: 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 NOW TERRIFIED TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR FEAR IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES OR A FATALITY. CHRYSLER SHOULD BE FORCED TO RECALL ALL THEIR VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE HOOD LATCH. MY CAR WAS IN MINT CONDITION AND WILL NOW COST THOUSANDS TO REPAIR. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS LIGHTS OR INFO DISPLAYED ON THE DASH INDICATING THE HOOD WASN'T LATCHED SO NO WAY OF KNOWING THERE WAS A POTENTIAL (SERIOUS) PROBLEM. IT'S SHOCKING THERE'S NO SENSOR THAT TELLS YOU IT'S OPEN/UNLATCHED LIKE THERE IS WHEN A DOOR ISN'T CLOSED PROPERLY.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-14
- VIN: 2A8GM68X48R
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-19
- VIN: 2A8GF68X98R
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: ENGINE CRADLE UNDER CAR HAS RUSTED TO THE POINT THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-12
- VIN: 28AGM68X58R
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 2008 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BROKEN TPMS SENSOR VALVE STEM. *LD *JS
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-09
- VIN: 2A8GF68X58R
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: VEHICLE REPAIR REFUSED BY AAA MECHANIC BECAUSE OF EXTENSIVE FRAME ROT, NOISES AS FRAME FLEXES WHILE BEING DRIVEN.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-01
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 2008 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FAILED SUB FRAME. *LD *JS
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-23
- VIN: 2A8GM68X08R
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: FUEL GAUGE SHOWS INACCURATE READING. I FILLED THE TANK HALFWAY AND AFTER DRIVING FOR 30 MINUTES OR SO THE GAUGE DROPS TO AN 1/8 TANK WHILE DRIVING. AFTER I SHUT IT OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES IT WILL GO BACK UP SOMETIMES HIGHER SOMETIMES LOWER. IT'S HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY. I HAVE SMALL CHILDREN AND WOULD HATE FOR IT TO LEAVE MY WIFE AND CHILDREN STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-08
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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) DIFF DEALERS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE BATTERIES GOING BAD OR THE HARD TO START CONDITION. I'VE OPENED (2) CHRYSLER CASES IN THE PAST 21 MOS.; THE 1ST WHEN THE CURRENT BATTERY WAS JUST 3 MOS OLD & AGAIN DURING THE 24 MO. PART WARRANTY. CHRYSLER HAS REFUSED TO INVESTIGATE & ADDRESS THE PROBLEM NOR PAY FOR BATTERY REPLCMTS. DEALERS WILL NOT HONOR THE 24 MO. PART WARRANTY SIMPLE BECAUSE IT PASSES THE CHARGE TEST, DESPITE VISIBLE EVIDENCE OF A BULGE & BATTERY ACID LEAKING ALL OVER THE BATTERY TRAY, TERMINALS & CABLE. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN GIVEN THE VEHICLE HAS SHUT DOWN AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED (3) TIMES NEARLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS CRASHES. THE NHTSA SHOULD TAKE ACTION GIVEN THE # OF REPORTS OF STALLING/SHUT ON THIS VEHICLE.
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-25
- Components: SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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 BAD MOTOR MOUNTS WEREN'T NOTICED UNTIL 101K MILES & COST $1,200 TO REPLACE. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AT THAT POINT SO A MANDATORY REPAIR. IN JUST 12 SHORT MONTHS, THEY REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AGAIN. I NOW HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN THE SAFETY OF THE MOTOR MOUNTS AFTER HAVING HAD (3) SETS IN 116K MILES (ORIGINAL + 2 REPLCMTS).
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-09
- VIN: 2A8GF68X68R
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER. ALSO, THE ESP WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (JUNCTION AUTO IN CHARDON, OHIO, 440-285-5700) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 47,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-02
- VIN: 2A8GF68X98R
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE GEARSHIFT STICKS IN PARK POSITION AND DOES NOT RELEASE. UPON INVESTIGATION THERE IS A SMALL PLASTIC LEVER WITH A SPRING ATTACHED TO IT THAT HAS BECOME BROKEN. UPON REVIEW THIS HAS OCCURRED THE NUMBER OF TIMES WITH THE CHRYSLER VEHICLE.
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-02
- VIN: 2A8GM68X58R
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN VEHICLE SHUTS-DOWN WHILE DRIVING CAUSING STEERING TO BE LOST ETC. OWNERS MANUAL MENTIONS THIS AS NORMAL HABIT AND YOU MUST PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND WAIT A FEW MINUTES TO RESTART. THIS IS DANGEROUS WHILE DRIVING TO HAVE VEHICLE JUST STOP OPERATIONS.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-06
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: WE HAVE REPLACED THE MOTOR MOUNTS AROUND 50,000, WE REPLACED THE ENGINE AT 66,000, AND I WAS DRIVING IT TODAY AND MY STEERING LOCKED UP ON ME. WE HAVE ISSUES WITH THE LIGHTS, AND JUST HAD THE TIMING CHAIN AND WATER PUMP REPLACED. I RECENTLY JUST PUT AROUND $6,000. ALL ISSUES HAPPENED WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-01
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: SHIFTER STUCK IN PARK SHIFT SOLENOID RECALLED 2005-2007 ALSO I HAVE REPLACED EVER RECALL ON MY 2008 PACIFICA THAT WAS IN 2005-2007 RECALLS THEY NEED TO INCLUDE 2008 ON ALL RECALLS. SOME DANGEROUS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-03-01
- VIN: 2A8GM48L68R
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. BATTERY AND CONNECTIONS WERE CHECKED. THE STARTER MOTOR AND SOLENOID ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. THE STARTER ATTEMPTS TO ENGAGE BUT WILL NOT TURN THE ENGINE. AFTER RESEARCH I FOUND CHRYSLER HAS OFFERED A RECALL FOR SEVERAL 2008/09 MODEL CARS AND VANS FOR DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES. THE SAFETY HAZARD IS GREAT IF THE ELECTRICAL PORTION WOULD FAIL WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION.
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-01
- VIN: 2A8GM68XX8R
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING, SOMETIMES WITHOUT WARNING, THE CAR LOSES POWER(ENGINE SHUTS OFF) THE RADIO, HEATER/AC STILL WORK BUT NO POWER FROM THE ENGINE. SOMETIMES THE WHEEL AND BRAKES LOCK UP AND I CAN BARELY GET IT OFF THE ROAD. OTHER TIMES, I CAN POP IT INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING AND RESTART IT. IT'S VERY SCARY AND I HAVE 3 KIDS IN THE CAR WITH ME DAILY. IT HAPPENS AT RANDOM TIMES, WHETHER I JUST PULL OUT OR HAVE DRIVEN SEVERAL MILES. IT HAS HAPPENED DRIVING SLOW AND AT FASTER SPEEDS. IT HAS BEEN LOOKED AT BY A CERTIFIED CHRYSLER DEALER. THEY DROVE IT UNTIL IT HAPPENED TO THEM AND DON'T KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING IT. THIS HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE, SOMETIMES TWICE EVERYDAY. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-20
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: MOTOR MOUNTS RUSTED OUT & NEEDED TO BE REPLACED (100K MILES) EVEN THOUGH THESE DO NOT REQUIRE ANY TYPE OF MAINTENANCE ACCORDING TO THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & BOOK. FURTHERMORE, I HAVE A LIFETIME POWERTRAIN WARRANTY BUT THE DEALER & CORPORATE BOTH STATE THIS REPAIR IS NOT COVERED. EVEN THOUGH I HAD A 100K MILE EXTENDED WARRANTY AND A LIFETIME POWERTRAIN WARRANTY AND HAVE RELIGIOUSLY SERVICED MY CAR AT CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPS, I WAS STUCK PAYING $1,000 TO REPLACE THEM. DEALER STATED THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE SO I HAD NO CHOICE. NHTSA SHOULD INSIST CHRYSLER REPAIR OR REIMBURSE OWNERS AS THIS IS A PERVASIVE ISSUE WITH THE PACIFICAS DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW (AC DRIPS ON MOTOR MOUNTS WHICH CAUSES THEM TO RUST OUT).
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-16
- VIN: 2ABGF68X98R
- Components: SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: BODY FRAME ON PASSENGER SIDE FRONT OF VEHICLE IS ROTTED AND CHYSLER WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT AND WILL NOT PAY FOR REPAIR TO FRAME OF CAR. ENGINE CRADLE ROT.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-01
- VIN: 2A8GM68X28R
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: MY CAR WILL UNEXPECTEDLY STALL OUT WHILE DRIVING THUS CREATING A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING INTERMITTENTLY FOR THE PAST 8 MONTHS. I HAVE HAD A LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP CHECK AND THEY THINK IT'S THE PCM OR FUEL PUMP AS HAD BEEN REPORTED IN OTHER MODEL YEARS. THEY RESET THE PCM BUT THIS DID NOT REPAIR THE PROBLEM. CHRYSLER HAS RECALLED OTHER MODELS FROM 2004 AND 2006 FOR THIS ISSUE BUT WILL NOT AKNOWLEDGE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE 2008 MODEL. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY BEING USED IN BRUSSELS, BELGIUM AS I AM WORKING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE THERE. I CONTACTED THE EUROPE CHRYSLER CUSTOMER CARE BUT THE REPRESENTATIVE SAID SHE HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF ANY RELEVANT RECALLS PAST OR PRESENT. I HAVE SENT AN EMAIL TO THEM (COPY TO NHTSA) AGAIN REQUESTING FINANCIAL COVERAGE FOR THE NECESSARY REPAIRS AND I AWAIT THEIR RESPONSE. WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS NOW?
Negative 2008 Chrysler Pacifica car reviews
Positive 2008 Chrysler Pacifica car reviews
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I totally agree with you! The Chrysler Pacifica is an amazing vehicle that provides a great driving experience both on the highway and in town. It's not sluggish at all when you want to pass another car, and the fact that it's interfaced with Mercedes-Benz technology only adds to the driving experience. Congratulations on paying off your Pacifica, the ride just got even better!
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The adjustable foot pedal really sold it for us! It's so safe and comfortable, which is especially important for my mom who is over 80 years old and still going strong. Even though she's short, she can easily reach the pedal and wheel thanks to the adjustments. We're still so happy with our purchase!
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I love my Pacifica! I have the Signature Series with all the extras. Although I was worried that having so many power features could potentially mean expensive repair bills, this has not been an issue thus far. The Pacifica is extremely comfortable for four passengers, but it could have used a little more leg room in the third row. The seats are supportive, the ride is smooth and quiet, and the engine and transmission perform well. I have had no problems at all with this car. I am extremely pleased with my purchase.
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We purchased this 6-passenger car as a family of 4, and it has been perfect for us. It's not too big, but there's plenty of room to grow and carpool in the meantime. We absolutely love it! It's a definite upgrade from our previous economy car ;-) If you're in the market for a car that's just the right size and comes with lots of amenities, we highly recommend giving this car a look. *Disclaimer: We have only owned it for a few months, so we cannot attest to its long-term reliability, but we are not worried about it ourselves.
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I'm so glad you're considering the Chrysler Pacifica! After test driving several mid-size SUV's (Toyota Highlander, Subaru Tribeca, Infiniti FX1, Suzuki XL, and the Veracruz), I found that the Pacifica offered a quiet, solid, and comfortable ride. In my opinion, this is an excellent automobile and I hope that Chrysler continues to produce it. It would be a shame to discontinue such a fine vehicle.
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Are you having problems with your 2008 Chrysler Pacifica?
Ludwig Runolfsson 2024-11-19
This vehicle has significant rust damage. While FCA may not provide support, it is important to note that Chrysler has undergone bankruptcy. The rust has been covered with rubberized spray. It is recommended to address the rust issue. Let us focus on finding a solution rather than placing blame.
Jevon Satterfield 2024-11-08
The car had chronic transmission problems that were never really fixed, which made me regret my purchase instantly. Additionally, it was a major gas guzzler and the dual-exhaust system made an unbelievable racket in cold weather. The radio controls and sound quality were also subpar. However, the car did have some positives such as a good ride, comfortable seats, and spaciousness. After 48 frustrating months, I have decided to return the car next week. Good riddance!
Monroe Collier 2024-09-07
The Pacifica has had some issues with electrical problems that have caused the dashboard lights to flicker, the radio to go static, and the engine to abruptly die. Unfortunately, replacing the transmission module, battery, and cables as recommended by mechanics did not solve the issue. Additionally, some drivers have found the handling to be less than ideal and the gas mileage to be subpar. However, it's important to note that everyone's experience may differ. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us!
Mark Rippin 2024-07-14
Although the car has an attractive appearance, it falls short in several areas. The interior is cheaply made, and there are several missing features such as a glovebox light and iPod input. Additionally, the gas mileage is poor, and the transmission shifts hard. However, with proper maintenance, these issues can be addressed and resolved. Overall, this car has potential, but it requires some improvements to meet the standards of a high-quality vehicle.
Tommie Reynolds 2024-06-05
The car may look nice but unfortunately, it has not lived up to my expectations. I bought it thinking I got a great deal, but it has turned out to be the worst car I have ever driven. The brakes are not up to par, the acceleration is decent, and the steering is not up to crossover standards. Overall, I have been disappointed with this car.