YearToAvoid

2008 Chrysler Pacifica Engine Problems

NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica, 33% of all 102 complaints for this model year. That is #11 highest engine complaint count among 14 Pacifica model years. These complaints report 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 69,000 miles.

Engine complaints
34
33% of 102
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
69,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Chrysler Pacifica engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 16, 2008, latest May 6, 2019.

2008 Chrysler Pacifica engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2008Jan 2010Dec 2011Mar 2013Nov 2013Dec 2014May 2016Jul 2017
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2008 to May 2019; peak Jul 2010 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Pacifica model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005483 (39%)
  2. 2006287 (40%)
  3. 2007120 (37%)
  4. 200834 (33%)
  5. 20161 (50%)
  6. 2017602 (40%)
  7. 2018406 (46%)
  8. 201989 (29%)
  9. 202058 (34%)
  10. 2021150 (41%)
  11. 202277 (36%)
  12. 202348 (32%)
  13. 20249 (21%)
  14. 20259 (32%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica have engine problems?
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 69,000 miles.
Which Chrysler Pacifica year has the most engine complaints?
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has the most engine complaints (602), compared with 34 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.