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2008 Chrysler Pacifica Electrical system Problems

Complaints
24about this part
Share
24%of 102 total for the year
Median mileage
79,500miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica, 24% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,500 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11003499, filed 2017-07, 50,000 miles

“Any time I wash my car, somehow I think water goes in to the sensors. After the carwash if I try to start it, the light flicker on and off and it refuses to start. Even when it rains, the water makes its way into the sensors and it does not start. It makes noise like when there are electric shocks. There has been occasions in which it does not detect the key and does not start.”

NHTSA complaint #10907307, filed 2016-09, 49,000 miles

“It seems I am not alone, my 2008 Pacifica occasionally loses power, the electrical system shuts off, then quickly turns back on. This has happened for the past 6 months, no mechanics can find a problem because when the engine shuts off it clears the car computer. It is happening more frequently now. Could this be an ignition switch issue like the chevy?”

NHTSA complaint #10605993, filed 2014-06, 77,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10839338, filed 2016-03, 195,000 miles

“I was driving and the car just turned of on me in the middle of the intersection. Luckily as soon as I realized that it had turned off I was able to clear the intersection and pull to the far right before the light turned green to oncoming traffic. I had the car towed home and the next day I had a personal mechanic come take a look at it and found out that I needed to replace my ignition system. …”

NHTSA complaint #10638974, filed 2014-09, 97,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026436%
202513%
20241532%
20234328%
20226329%
202115341%
20206638%
20199831%
201829033%
201739526%
20082424%
20075116%
2006578%
2005948%
200410912%

Other parts of the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica

Engine
21 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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