2008 Chrysler Pacifica: engine stalls while driving

Filed May 6, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 117,000 miles · TX

The 2008 chrysler pacifica simply stalls while in motion. All electrical systems, including airbags, are dead. This has happened at highway speeds, while stopped, and while accelerating. It has happened during very cold temperatures (below 0), high temperatures (above 90) and other temperatures in between. A very loud knocking noise happened a few weeks ago and has gotten worse. I've been looking around to see if anyone else has had this problem and have found out that they have. This is a very bad safety issue that chrysler needs to take care of without any expense from the consumers. This are finances being taking from my family that need not to happen.

Filed Jan 1, 2018 · Electrical · 116,000 miles · CT

My 2008 4.0l limited has had the battery replaced five times & currently needs a sixth replacement (so (7) bad batteries incl the one the car came with). The 1st went bad around 20k miles & none has lasted more than 25k miles. Car has also had a persistent 'hard to start' condition for years & (5) diff dealers have been unable to diagnose the root cause of the batteries going bad or the hard to start condition. I've opened (2) chrysler cases in the past 21 mos.; the 1st when the current battery was just 3 mos old & again during the 24 mo. Part warranty. Chrysler has refused to investigate & address the problem nor pay for battery replcmts. Dealers will not honor the 24 mo. Part warranty simple because it passes the charge test, despite visible evidence of a bulge & battery acid leaking all over the battery tray, terminals & cable. This is a serious safety concern given the vehicle has shut down at a high rate of speed (3) times nearly resulting in serious crashes. The federal safety agency should take action given the # of reports of stalling/shut on this vehicle.

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 Jan 11, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 80,000 miles · AE

My car will unexpectedly stall out while driving thus creating a serious safety hazard. This has been happening intermittently for the past 8 months. I have had a local chrysler dealership check and they think it's the PCM or fuel pump as had been reported in other model years. They reset the PCM but this did not repair the problem. Chrysler has recalled other models from 2004 and 2006 for this issue but will not aknowledge responsibility for the 2008 model. The car is currently being used in brussels, belgium as I am working for the department of defense there. I contacted the europe chrysler customer care but the representative said she had no knowledge of any relevant recalls past or present. I have sent an email to them (copy to the federal safety agency) again requesting financial coverage for the necessary repairs and I await their response. What are my options now?

Filed Jun 5, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 137,700 miles · KS

Engine stalls at any given time. There is no engine light for a problem, there is no error code. Can't steer, have to restart car, and rev to get it started.

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 Apr 4, 2016 · Engine · 101,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler pacifica. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the egr warning light illuminated. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the egr and motor mounts with the hydraulic units needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.

Filed Mar 2, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 195,000 miles · TX

I just purchased my 08 pacifica on 2-10-16. Today as I was driving the electrical system started to malfunction. First it started with the heater not working to the car stalling in the middle of the highway. I have five kids so for me to be stranded on a busy highway with children is very scary. 1 wk ago wheels diagnosed to bent alloys and o2 sensor is jacked up too. Rust is also present im just worried about safety.

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 Apr 13, 2015 · Engine · 70,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler pacifica. While driving at 40 MPH, the engine stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 79,000 miles · MI

Car kept stalling and then would not start. The lights and alarms went off and on without any reason. Had it flatbedded to the shop - good thing we weren't able to drive it. The mechanic said that the ignition unit broke. This would have been a serious situation if it happened while on the highway...the ignition was replaced, with a used ignition so we are very worried. Odd lights kick on, the transmission/engine jumps for reason. It may be the awd is failing too. Mileage was around 80,000 at the time and use of the vehicle has been normal with no towing or other heavy use.

Filed Oct 21, 2014 · Engine · 130,000 miles · GA

Engine stalls while driving.