2008 Chrysler Pacifica: engine failure

5 of the 102 complaints about the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica describe engine failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 67,500
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine failure by model year

2025
2
2024
1
2023
1
2022
2
2021
8
2020
9
2019
9
2018
52
2017
55
2008
5
2007
4
2006
15
2005
21
2004
8

What owners say

Filed Jul 29, 2019 · Transmission · 174,000 miles · MI

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 models, yet chrysler is effectively voiding my lifetime powertrain warranty unless I agree to pay over $5000 for a new engine cradle.

Filed Jul 6, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 50,000 miles · MT

We have replaced the motor mounts around 50,000, we replaced the engine at 66,000, and I was driving it today and my steering locked up on me. We have issues with the lights, and just had the timing chain and water pump replaced. I recently just put around $6,000. All issues happened while the car was in motion on a city street.

Filed Sep 15, 2016 · Body, Engine · 110,000 miles · VA

I bought this car from the original owner in 2009 with 38k miles on it. Since then, I have had to replace the engine mount three times! Recently , the car has been overheating while driving with smoke coming from under the hood. At first, I had some hoses replaced. The mechanic has now advised that it needs a radiator replacement. I have called around and dealerships say that it is hard to get to the radiator on this car due to its design, so the cost is $1600. At this point, I am afraid to drive the car. I have read through these complaints and chrysler has known about the engine mount problems with this car since at least 2011, and still no recall! Several other people have also experienced the overheating issue. I am baffled because chrysler has just brought out a new version of this car for 2016, without addressing any of the known problems with the original version of the car!

Filed Jul 5, 2013 · Engine · 67,500 miles · PA

On the night of july 3, 2013 I began to hear a slight rattle while driving. The noise could only be heard while the car was moving. I drove the vehicle for approx. 25 minutes and the noise maintained for most of the ride. The next morning the noise was much louder and could be heard even while the vehicle sat idle. I checked my oil and transmission fluid as well as my coolant and all levels were at normal. This was the 4th of july and I could not find a mechanic open. I drove the vehicle to work for approx. 25 minutes then back home again. The noise did not worsen or improve. I checked the oil level once I returned home last night and it was low. I added 2 quarts and did not drive until this morning. The noise remained so I took it to a mechanic who has informed that the engine needs replacing. The mechanic said that the rod bearing is causing the rattle/knocking sound and that eventually the loose bearing will wear into the crank shaft and my engine will not work anymore. I have been informed that the only option is engine replacement. The vehicle has less than 68,000 miles on it and has been cared for. I have been informed that chrysler is aware of issues such as these and has in previous cases assisted with the cost of repair. I will be contacting chrysler following this complaint.

Filed Aug 16, 2008 · Engine · 1,300 miles · PA

2008 chrysler pacifia, all wd, touring edition, purchased, may 20, 2008 with 30 miles on vehicle - from showroom floor - cash payment - $33,000.00 +...... No warning!!! (1st time)june 18, 2008, while driving, engine died, loss of power steering & brakes. (near 1300 miles) approx 1/8 miles from entering route 80 (major highway) --nearly caused a major accident. Car refused to stay started and then nothing!! 2nd time - august 7, 2008, (approx 3000 miles) exact same thing!!! Almost to route 80...and almost another accident, due to no brakes and steering. Both times the car has been towed to motorworld, wilkes-barre, pa. 1st time they replaced a harness that was rubbing, thought the problem was solved - until last week it happens again. All testing is showing nothing is wrong. To date motorworld still has my car.......chryslar & motorworld are refusing a loaner car - and or the replacement of the vehicle.. Who will be responsible if I have an accident - I hope it is not fatal.....chrysler corp extremely nasty and making no progress with motorworld. In the meantime I have no vehicle and need to get back and fourth to my job which is 50 miles each way.