YearToAvoid

2007 Chrysler Pacifica AWD Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2007 Chrysler Pacifica AWD is the only model year with data, so it cannot be ranked against other years. NHTSA lists 54 complaints, with engine problems making up 52% of them and a median failure mileage of 74,985 miles.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
—/100
Verdict
No verdict
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
54
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
1
reported in complaints
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
—
no alternative with data
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
17
14 city / 22 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2007 Chrysler Pacifica AWD problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine28 (52%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain13 (24%)
  3. Steering11 (20%)
  4. Brakes9 (17%)
  5. Electrical System9 (17%)
  6. Fuel System8 (15%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (11%)
  8. Other5 (9%)
  9. Airbags2 (4%)
  10. Structure & Body2 (4%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Engine shuts down unexpectedly while driving, in one case leading to loss of steering and brakes and a crash.
  • Power steering has suddenly failed at low speed, accompanied by smoke from under the hood.
  • Engine compartment fires have occurred, including one that ignited shortly after parking.
  • Transmission shifts harshly and shudders at certain speeds, with reports of torque converter replacements not fixing the issue.
  • Vehicle intermittently fails to start in humid or condensed conditions, cutting power to windows, mirrors, and seats.
  • Fuel system has leaked after hitting a pothole, draining most of a full tank in a few miles.
2007 Chrysler Pacifica AWD complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2007Jan 2009Sep 2012Jun 2013Jun 2014Jan 2016Apr 2017
54 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2007 to Apr 2019; peak Mar 2014 (3).

2007 Chrysler Pacifica AWD recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2007 Chrysler Pacifica AWD fuel economy and fuel cost

City
14 MPG
Highway
22 MPG
Combined
17 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,800
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2007 compared with other Pacifica AWD years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002007
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2007No verdict—54017

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica AWD reliable?
NHTSA lists 54 owner complaints for the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica AWD, with engine problems accounting for 52% of them. There is no other model year of data to compare it against, so no relative verdict can be given.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica AWD?
Engine issues are the top problem area, making up 28 of 54 complaints (52%), with a median failure mileage of 77,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica AWD have any recalls?
NHTSA shows zero recalls on record for the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica AWD.
How many fires have been reported for the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica AWD?
NHTSA complaint data lists 3 fire incidents for the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica AWD, out of 54 total complaints.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica AWD?
EPA rates the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica AWD at 17 mpg combined (14 city / 22 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.