2008 Chrysler Pacifica: sudden loss of power

6 of the 103 complaints about the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 6%
typical mileage: 84,000
recalls: 0

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

Sudden loss of power by model year

2026
1
2025
1
2024
1
2023
19
2022
28
2021
55
2020
10
2019
17
2018
65
2017
108
2008
6
2007
16
2006
12
2005
15
2004
10

What owners say

Filed Nov 21, 2017 · Transmission · 47,000 miles · OH

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 chardon, ohio, 440‑285‑5700) for diagnostic testing, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.

Filed May 13, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler pacifica. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power while driving 75 MPH. The vehicle constantly stalled. In addition, the front driver and passenger side windows failed to go up and down. The contact had to maneuver the electric control panel on the driver side to get the windows to go up. The vehicle overheated several times without warning. The contact had to tow the vehicle more than once due to the failures. The vehicle was taken to repair shops where the motor and ignition housing were replaced. In addition, the vent controls did not function properly for the air conditioner. The contact continued to stall and overheat. The battery was replaced twice by a mechanic, but the failures recurred. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who replaced the motor, radiator, cooling fan, and another battery. The contact traded in the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jan 15, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 133,000 miles · GA

My pacifica stalled and lost power while driving. I was so scared. I have kids and this is very unsafe. I was able to coast to a stop safely but if there was a car in front of me I would have hit it...this is a recurrent issue with this vehicle. I see complaints all the time and I am now added to the list. I'm so worried for anyone who owns this vehicle. This car needs to be recalled because people pay their hard earned money for a safe reliable vehicle... If something happens to anyone chrysler will have to answer for it...

Filed Aug 27, 2015 · Steering · 84,000 miles · NC

Temporary loss of power steering when going through a puddle or any mass of water on the road. Due to rain, was taking children to the bus stop. Gravel driveway had a few small puddles (not even ankle deep). Lost power steering. This has happened previously, but it was a rather large puddle at an intersection - that took up the entire turn lane.

Filed Dec 8, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 99,990 miles · OH

While the vehicle was in motion towards an intersection, it lost power. I had to switch off all accessories, shifted gear to park and re-started the engine. Yesterday night, the vehicle stopped in motion by a toll gate, a truck was behind me and fortunately, by the toll gate, everyone slowed down. These are serious issues that chrysler need to act on.no one should have to suffer any more loss(es) before chrysler acts.

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.