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2008 Chrysler Pacifica Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

8/100

#13 most-complained of 14 Pacifica years

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

The 2008 Chrysler Pacifica has 102 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 8 out of 100 — #13 highest of 14 Pacifica model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (34 complaints, 33% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes, 4 fires, and 1 injury.

Complaints
102
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
2 / 4
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
17.5
15 city / 22.5 hwy

Top 2008 Chrysler Pacifica problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine34 (33%)
  2. Electrical System25 (25%)
  3. Structure & Body17 (17%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain14 (14%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires12 (12%)
  6. Brakes11 (11%)
  7. Other11 (11%)
  8. Fuel System10 (10%)
  9. Steering10 (10%)
  10. Airbags5 (5%)
2008 Chrysler Pacifica complaints: complaints filed per quarter102008 Q22010 Q32012 Q32014 Q22016 Q12017 Q32019 Q12026 Q1
153 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q2 to 2026 Q1; peak 2014 Q2 (10).

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 by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2006Caution69726117.5
2007Good31326017.5
2008Best8102017.5
2016No verdict020—
2017Avoid1001,5211122

All Chrysler Pacifica years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica ranks #13 of 14 among Pacifica model years (Complaint Index 8/100, verdict: Best). It has 102 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica?
The most reported problem areas are engine (34 complaints), electrical system (25 complaints), and structure & body (17 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 78,000 miles.
Does the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica?
EPA rates the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica at 17.5 MPG combined (15 city / 22.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.