2008 Chrysler Pacifica power train problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jul 29, 2019
“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…”
filed Nov 21, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number…
9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2021(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
S1121000006RevA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 19, 2020
Power Train problems in other Pacifica years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pacifica | 3 | 13% |
| 2024 Pacifica | 9 | 24% |
| 2023 Pacifica | 38 | 26% |
| 2022 Pacifica | 69 | 35% |
| 2021 Pacifica | 118 | 33% |
| 2020 Pacifica | 38 | 23% |
| 2019 Pacifica | 67 | 23% |
| 2018 Pacifica | 153 | 18% |
| 2017 Pacifica | 466 | 31% |
| 2007 Pacifica | 88 | 27% |
| 2006 Pacifica | 109 | 15% |
| 2005 Pacifica | 130 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.