Is the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Pacifica has a complaint index of 8, the lowest among the years compared here, and carries a Good verdict relative to other Pacifica model years.

Does the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica have any recalls?

NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2008 Pacifica, compared to other years like 2017 and 2018 which each have 11 and 12 recalls.

What is the top problem area for the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica?

Engine issues are the top problem area, accounting for 34 complaints, or 33% of all complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 69,000 miles.

Why is the 2008 Pacifica's verdict capped at Good instead of Best?

NHTSA complaint records for 2005-2009 Pacifica model years are considered less complete, so all years in that range are capped at Good regardless of complaint index.

How does the 2008 Pacifica compare to the worst Pacifica years?

The 2008 model's complaint index of 8 is far below the 2017 model's index of 100 and the 2005 model's index of 85, both rated Avoid.

2008 Chrysler Pacifica Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2008 Chrysler Pacifica has a complaint index of 8, one of the lowest among the 14 model years with data, ranking 13th worst. It carries a Good verdict, though that rating is capped due to less complete records for 2005-2009 models.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 8/100; #13 of 14 Pacifica years
Verdict: Good; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 102; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 2; reported in complaints
Fires: 4
Injuries: 1
Top issue: Engine
Best nearby year: 2007; rated Good

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 17.5; 15 city / 22.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 1 / 0

2008 Chrysler Pacifica recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2008 Chrysler Pacifica fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 15 MPG
Highway: 22.5 MPG
Combined: 17.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $3,700; 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.

2008 compared with other Pacifica years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2006	Caution	69	726	1	17.5
2007	Good	31	326	0	17.5
2008	Good	8	102	0	17.5
2016	No verdict	0	2	0	—
2017	Avoid	100	1,521	11	22

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica reliable?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Pacifica has a complaint index of 8, the lowest among the years compared here, and carries a Good verdict relative to other Pacifica model years.
Does the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica have any recalls?: NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2008 Pacifica, compared to other years like 2017 and 2018 which each have 11 and 12 recalls.
What is the top problem area for the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica?: Engine issues are the top problem area, accounting for 34 complaints, or 33% of all complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 69,000 miles.
Why is the 2008 Pacifica's verdict capped at Good instead of Best?: NHTSA complaint records for 2005-2009 Pacifica model years are considered less complete, so all years in that range are capped at Good regardless of complaint index.
How does the 2008 Pacifica compare to the worst Pacifica years?: The 2008 model's complaint index of 8 is far below the 2017 model's index of 100 and the 2005 model's index of 85, both rated Avoid.