Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Chrysler Pacifica
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Chrysler Pacifica has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 102 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 24 complaints
- Engine 21 complaints
- Power Train 14 complaints
- Structure 14 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 11 complaints
- Steering 10 complaints
Of the 102 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 102 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Chrysler Pacifica shows typical reliability challenges, particularly with the electrical system and engine. These issues are not uncommon for vehicles of its age, leading to an average rating. Recalls and complaints mainly focus on electrical and engine-related areas, indicating areas to consider for potential repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | very common |
| engine | 90,000–130,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| power train | 100,000–140,000 miles | $1,200–$3,000 | common |
| steering | 100,000–140,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| air bags | 90,000–130,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Engine coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and balance
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires or stalls
- Electric system failures
- Transmission slipping
- Unusual steering noise
- Check engine light illumination
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.