VEHICLE SHUTS COMPLETELY OFF DURING DRIVE AT LEAST TWICE PER DAY. MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. THIS HAPPENS AT BOTH HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS AROUND TOWN AND ON THE HIGHWAY. OIL LIGHT TURNS ON AND ALL POWER IS LOST. STRUGGLE TO STEER OR APPLY BRAKES ONCE IT SHUTS DOWN. THIS BEGAN OVER A YEAR AGO AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE AS THE TIME HAS GONE BY. *TR
2008 Chrysler Pacifica electrical problems
severe 18 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
18
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW CIRCUIT BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
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. A…
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.
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2008 Chrysler Pacifica?
It's a meaningful issue. 18 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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