Pacifica (1st)
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Complaints by Engine Code
24V MPI
3.5L 6-cylView details
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Chrysler Pacifica Unidentified Engine
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4.0-V6-Gas
4.0L 6-cylView details
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3.8-V6-Gas
3.8L 6-cylView details
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2.4T-I4-Gas
2.4L 4-cyl TurboView details
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2.8T-I4-Diesel
2.8L 4-cyl TurboView details
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2.4-I4-Gas
2.4L 4-cylView details
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3.0-V6-Gas
3.0L 6-cylView details
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2.0-I4-Gas
2.0L 4-cylView details
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5.9T-I6-Diesel
5.9L 6-cyl TurboView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Chrysler Pacifica, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2004-2008 Chrysler Pacifica
On a used 2004-2008 Chrysler Pacifica, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the engine (1,103), the body and structure (977) and the cooling system (479). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 1,103 owner complaints on the 2004-2008 Chrysler Pacifica about the engine, all engines combined.
- Open and close every door, the hood and the trunk or hatch. Check the latches, the seals and the gaps between panels.Minor. NHTSA has 977 owner complaints on the 2004-2008 Chrysler Pacifica about the body and structure.
- With the engine cold, check the coolant level and color, then watch the temperature gauge on the drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 479 owner complaints on the 2004-2008 Chrysler Pacifica about the cooling system, all engines combined.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 448 owner complaints on the 2004-2008 Chrysler Pacifica about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.
- Drive over a speed bump and a rough patch at 15 to 20 mph with the radio off.Safety. NHTSA has 430 owner complaints on the 2004-2008 Chrysler Pacifica about the suspension.
Recalls (4)
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE AND THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) SOFTWARE MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO STALL UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN HEADLAMPS MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT AND EVENTUAL TOTAL LOSS OF HEADLAMP FUNCTION.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A NGC-1 POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE, THE SOFTWARE PROTOCOLE USED TO TEST THE VEHICLE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SYSTEM MAY LEAD TO ENGINE STALLING UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE CHASSIS FUEL SUPPLY TUBE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2004-2008 Chrysler Pacifica complaints?
Owners have filed 3,341 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004-2008 Chrysler Pacifica. The systems they name most often are the engine, the body and trim and the cooling system.
Is the 2004-2008 Chrysler Pacifica a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 3,341 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004-2008 Chrysler Pacifica. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004-2008 Chrysler Pacifica have?
NHTSA has 3,341 owner complaints on file for the 2004-2008 Chrysler Pacifica as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2004-2008 Chrysler Pacifica?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls covering some 2004-2008 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Chrysler Pacifica?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the body and trim and the cooling system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Pacifica?
The 2008 Chrysler Pacifica received an overall N/A-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: N/A stars. Side crash: N/A stars. Rollover: 4 stars (13.0% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: No. Lane Departure Warning: No. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 3,341 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.