2008 Chrysler Pacifica Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 9%of 102 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica, 9% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 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 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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10906804, filed 2016-09, 110,000 miles“Engine cradle is extremely rusted for the year and mileage of the car. Would not pass state inspection last week. Passenger side and mid section of engine cradle rusted enough that you could put your fingers thru it. Readin online this seems to be a major problem with these cars. This appears to be the only rust on the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10664411, filed 2014-12, 93,000 miles“Motor mounts & cradle rot are known pervasive issues with 2008 pacificas (& other years). There is no inspection or maintenance required per the maint. Booklet nor shown anywhere so dealers never inspect them thereby leaving unsuspecting owners/drivers in a potentially dangerous crash situation. My bad motor mounts weren't noticed until 101k miles & cost $1,200 to replace. The dealer stated it was a serious safety issue at that point so a mandatory repair. In just 12 short months, they required replacement again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11057832, filed 2018-01, 116,000 miles“A bolt came out at high speed. After searching, it was found to be a knuckle bolt on the front, right side of car. It appears to be a bolt that holds the steering system to the front, right rotor and wheel. It was not a caliper bolt. It was a very large bolt that is necessary for the car to move. It caused the part of the car that holds the brake pads to jam into the inside of the tire rim, thus not allowing the car to move. At high speeds, this could be deadly.”
NHTSA complaint #10564787, filed 2014-02, 160,000 miles“Body frame on passenger side front of vehicle is rotted and chysler will not do anything about it and will not pay for repair to frame of car. Engine cradle rot.”
NHTSA complaint #10945474, filed 2017-01, 110,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 20 | 2% |
| 2017 | 25 | 2% |
| 2008 | 9 | 9% |
| 2007 | 21 | 6% |
| 2006 | 86 | 12% |
| 2005 | 187 | 15% |
| 2004 | 125 | 14% |
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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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