2008 Chrysler Pacifica Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 102 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica, 5% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10944378, filed 2017-01, 80,000 miles“1. There wasn't any events leading up to this failure, no accidents, etc 2. The failure is the motor mounts, engine lifts up when going forward) can cause deadly accident, engine coming out falling or flying out car sound louder than usual when going forward and when starting up. This can cause a deadly accident/serious because the engine can fall or fly out of the car. I have not gotten the car fixed. Just found out what the problem was 2 days ago. Was told to see if there was a recall because motors mount should not be bad after 2 years. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10343583, filed 2010-07, 66,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the esp and traction control sensor lights would suddenly illuminate before the vehicle would shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Also, the contact indicated that while operating the vehicle the head lights would suddenly shut off. The light bulbs were replaced but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that a computer module was faulty and needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10701853, filed 2015-03, 78,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica
24 complaintsEngine
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 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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