2007 Chrysler Pacifica

Above average

Owners filed 326 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the engine. No safety recall has been issued.

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When it fails
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76,124 milesMedian miles at failure

285 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 60,000–75,000 miles.

Most common 2007 Chrysler Pacifica problems

82 of the 326 complaints (25%) are about the engine.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Engine55
020
Power Train · transmission48
000
Electrical System32
010
Steering23
020
Fuel/Propulsion System · fuel and propulsion system22
000
Power Train › Automatic Transmission · transmission20
000
Engine and Engine Cooling · engine20
010
Unknown or Other12
000
Electronic Stability Control (esc) · stability control12
000
Fuel System, Gasoline · fuel system11
000

2007 Chrysler Pacifica engine problems

25% of all complaints

82 of the 326 complaints are about the engine. This is what owners describe:

  • stalls40% · 33
  • sets off warning lights on the dash11% · 9
  • smokes or smells of burning9% · 7
  • jerks, lurches or bucks6% · 5
  • drops into neutral6% · 5
  • loses power6% · 5

Share of the 82 engine complaints whose text describes each symptom. One complaint can describe several.

Typical mileage
75,000 mi
median of 73 reports
Peak year of filing
2013
12 engine complaints that year
Crashes · fires · injuries
0 · 3 · 0
in these complaints
Recalls on the engine
None
“Several Times while driving and often when turning at a slow speed the Pacifica stalls. This is a common problem with no help from Chrysler. No codes come up and several mechanics and dealers have tried to fix the problem to no avail and at a lot of expense.”
Owner complaint, filed May 18, 2021
“My family and I was at the airport when it just shuts off. Will start fine but stalls when put in drive(.reverse works) I had to have my car towed from the airport. My mechanic cannot find the problem.”
Owner complaint, filed Sep 9, 2019 at 18,000 miles

Complaints and recalls over time

By year of filing
2007: 12 complaints, 2 about the engine'072008: 21 complaints, 2 about the engine2009: 12 complaints, 3 about the engine'092010: 25 complaints, 6 about the engine2011: 28 complaints, 9 about the engine'112012: 35 complaints, 11 about the engine2013: 33 complaints, 12 about the engine'132014: 45 complaints, 10 about the engine2015: 34 complaints, 12 about the engine'152016: 18 complaints, 4 about the engine2017: 19 complaints, 2 about the engine'172018: 14 complaints, 3 about the engine2019: 8 complaints, 3 about the engine'192020: 9 complaints, 1 about the engine2021: 5 complaints, 1 about the engine'212022: 4 complaints, 0 about the engine2023: 3 complaints, 1 about the engine'232024: 0 complaints, 0 about the engine2025: 0 complaints, 0 about the engine'252026: 1 complaints, 0 about the engineNHTSA investigation EA08006NHTSA investigation PE07052
All complaintsAbout the engineRecall (red: the engine)NHTSA investigation opened

Complaints about the 2007 Pacifica peaked in 2014, with 45 filed that year. No recall on file covers the engine, the subject of 25% of the complaints. In 2026 owners filed 1 so far.

NHTSA investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Before a recall there is often an investigation: NHTSA opens one when complaints or manufacturer data point to a safety defect. 2 name the 2007 Pacifica.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIREEngineering analysis EA08006Closed
Opened Feb 21, 2008Closed Apr 15, 2009electrical system

The agency has closed this investigation based on its review of consumer complaints, field reports, warranty claims and other data regarding engine compartment fires and power steering fluid leakage in model year (my) 2007 chrysler pacifica vehicles with 4.0l engines.the available evidence indicates that power steering fluid leaks in the subject vehicles and the fires that may result from these leaks, occurred early in the vehicle's service life.moreover, changes in the assembly process appear to have remedied the condition causing the leaks.the available data confirms a declining trend for …

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIREPreliminary evaluation PE07052Closed
Opened Oct 19, 2007Closed Feb 21, 2008steering

Complainants allege that a fire erupted under the hood, near the front of the vehicle.in chrysler's response to odi's november 2, 2007 information request, chrysler asserts that the alleged defect occurs only in the 4.0l engines and the consumer will experience a loss of power steering fluid or a noisy power steering pump before seeing any evidence of smoke or fire.chrysler also states that a tube nut on the high pressure power steering line was discovered to be cross threaded during the assembly process and did not allow proper sealing of the o-ring.the power steering system in the 4.0l …

Technical service bulletins

62 on file

Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2007 Pacifica. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.

equipment 16body and frame 11engine 10transmission 8electrical system 7seat belts 2airbags 1equipment adaptive/mobility 1
R2118796AService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 26, 2016engine

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

RL108213A$Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 26, 2016engine

NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~

9003215Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 12, 2015engine

Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a Non-EGR application. Unless, the EGR Block-Off Plate is being transferred from the old engine.

9003215Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 12, 2015engine

Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a Non-EGR application. Unless, the EGR Block-Off Plate is being transferred from the old engine.

9002887Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 11, 2015engine

Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid packs the connectors are color coded.~ Valve bodies with a white connector can be used on 2010, 2009, 2008..., model years. Valve bodies with a gray connector can only be used on …

9001645Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 12, 2014engine

Part Description: Short Runner Valve (Actuator) Issue Description: Issue 1~ JC,JS '08-09MY 3.5L only~ Caution - Do not replace the intake manifold for a short runner valve (SRV) fault (P1004 / P2008 / P2016 / P2017) or for a manifold tuning valve (MTV) fault (P1005 / P2077 / P2078). Instead follow the service procedure to investigate P codes associated with …

Showing the newest 6 of 10 bulletins about the engine, and any warranty extensions or service campaigns.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-star safety ratings
Version testedOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
2007 Chrysler Pacifica 4-DR w/SAB———★★★★★13.0%

New Car Assessment Program results for this model year. Ratings compare cars of similar size and weight only.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Steering
Filed Feb 9, 2026IL

Front subframe is completely corroded and rusted out. Engine is no longer safely supported. Problem has been confirmed by dealer. Manufacturer has been aware of this issue caused by substandard uncoated and unprotected steel used in the front subfram01e

Suspension
Filed Jul 11, 2023MI

Engine Sub Frame-AKA Engine Cradle is rotting out. Vehicle was inspected on July 6, 2023 at Jim Rielh's Chrysler -Jeep Dealership located at 32899 Van Dyke, Warren Michigan 48093. The report came back as " FOUND FRONT ENGINE CRADLE / FRAME ROTTED / RUSTED OUT." This vehicle has been well maintained and has been Safety Inspected by the same dealership in 2021 & 2022 and never advised there was a problem with the Engine Cradle. Now in 2021, three engine mounts were replaced to correct clunking noises when accelerating, but again there was never an advisement of a potential Engine Cradle Rot. The vehicle had 127, 640 miles on it when it was inspected by the dealer. The results were reported to Chrysler Customer Care via email and by phone but no response as of today.

Structure › Body
Filed Jun 3, 2023WI

The engine cradle as well as the engine mounts along with the subframe have deteriorated uncommonly fast resulting in the vehicle involuntarily swerving into other lanes of traffic

Engine
Filed Mar 4, 2023IL

I am requesting that NHTSA issue a recall for the known defect and serious safety hazard for the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica. These vehicles need to be recalled effective immediately and removed from our highways. The engine cradle rot poses a a risk for accidents and the manufacturer is privy to these problems and had legal action taken against them for a similar notification of different years. The 2007 models should be recalled as well. Please issue the recall and do the right thing. Who knows, you may save someone’s life who is unaware of the dangerous equipment they are driving. Not to mention the manufacturer needs to either to buy back the vehicles, pay for the costly repairs and or compensate the owners who are unable to drive their vehicle or are forced to purchase another vehicle because Chrysler and those in authority have failed and refused to act with integrity and take action to make the recall. There are countless consumers who complain of the same problems of cradle rot, but nothing has been done. Please note the following:l, which lists the court case and consumer complaints: https://www.casemine.com/judgement/us/59145d2dadd7b049341f482e https://www.carproblemzoo.com/chrysler/pacifica/frame-rust-problems.php Please provide a follow up with what action you are going to take since Chrysler refuses to issue a recall and a representative stated, the recall would need to come from NHTSA and will not do the right thing. Thank you.

FirerelatedFire
Filed Sep 26, 2022187,000 milesMN

The contact owned a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the vehicle had been parked in the driveway for a week when it caught fire. The contact's husband looked outside the window of their residence and noticed that the vehicle had caught fire from the engine. The fire also caused damage to the garage door and siding. The fire department arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. The fire department determined that the fire started in the engine compartment. Police and fire department reports were filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and was not yet deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Prior to the failure, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The failure mileage was approximately 187,000.

Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Filed Sep 16, 2022IL

My Chrysler Pacifica 2007 4.0L Shifter Check Engine Light Was On. I Took It To Get Diagnosed It Came Back Ass Gas Cap My Inboard Computer Even Read Gas-cap. So I Replaced It And The Check Engine Light Was Gone. I Say A Week Later My I Was Parked An Tried To Put The Car In Drive I Wouldn't Shift Shifter Broken Only To Find Out It Was A Piece Inside The Shifter. So I Replaced That And After Replacement Of That Now I’m Having Transmission And Electric Problems. The Car Shifts Rough And As I’m Driving The Car Doesn’t Shifts Gears Now Also Will Shift Into Auto-stick On It’s On. I’ll Put My Car Into Drive An As I’m Proceeding To Drive Say At 20mph My Rpm’s A Stay At x2000 I’ll Continue To Speed Up To 30,40 mph And My Rpm’s Will Be The Same As If My Transmission Isn’t Shifting Gears Also Hear A Whining Noise As I Drive. Replaced Transmission Inner And Outer sensors Still Having The Same Problem. Now He’s Saying My Transmission Is Shot All Together. I Put In Total $800. In repairs after the purchase of this car and its my only car RN. It’s basically idling up and not switching gears I’ve been to 3 to 5 transmission shops and auto body shops.

Electrical System
Filed Sep 16, 2022IL

The car has a lot of dangerous problems. For one I had my truck diagnosed and code came back as gas cap. Then it was electric problems after the replacement of the gas cap. Check engine light was still on. So I went for another diagnostic now is coming up power train. Went to 3 to 6 transmission shops and all told me different reasons solenoid, pcm, Tcm, or maybe it’s just shot all together is what the last shop told me. That’s a $3,000 repair and that’s ridiculous after I had all those pieces replaced. My car stills doesn’t shift gears as I’m driving I can’t really go over 40 or 50 mph because of high rpm’s. The car doesn’t shift gears and I’m hearing a loud whining noise as I drive. I was on the high way and could get off fast enough because of high rpm’s and the car not shifting and also automatically switches from drive to auto-stick on it’s on. Pls Help Me

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Aug 1, 2022TX

After fueling, especially if the take is full. The engine will die several times in the first 5 or more miles driven. Of course, this also means no power steering. You may be turning at an intersection, on a freeway or just traveling on a surface street. Still, you are without power and no power steering putting the car and occupants in danger. Usually, putting the car in neutral and starting gets you going again, at least until the next event. We have had as many a 5 such events on a 4.5 mile drive home form the gas station. This has now progressed. The last fill up, the nozzle cut of several times and restart over and over to finally fill the take. We knew it could take more fuel, Ultimately it took on 15 Gallons. This time, even after the second day and about 20 miles on the car it will still die at random, especially at idle, say at a stop light. Also with this phenomenon, when the gas gouge gets to just below a half of a tank reading, it may suddenly drop to (E) empty. This is not a good feeling, even though we know it is a bogus reading. The gauge may or may not read correctly at about a half tank the next time the car is started, after an overnight rest. We suspect this may relate to the saddle bag fuel tank system. Currently the check engine light is on, solid, not flashing. However, this problem after a fill up has occurred when there was no check engine light active. Our mechanic is aware of the problems and we are scheduling a visit again and will make sure he is a

Unknown or Other
Filed Nov 5, 2021NY

The engine cradle has rotted and engine started to fall out. It took months to find a replacement, now I am told the bolts needed are discontinued and no one at Chrysler or Mopar can tell me what size bolts & nuts are needed to put it together. The control arm came but not bolts or nuts. The engine carriage came, but no nuts & bolts. So, over $1k in parts, looks like it will need to go to the crushers for a loss of $2500 (with cost of purchase). FYI one guy one ebay is selling 1 bolt for $105.00 plus shipping.

Exterior Lighting › Headlights
Filed Jun 15, 2021122,000 milesPA

The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that the driver’s side headlight failed to operate as needed. The local dealer was contacted and provided an estimate for the repair. Due to the cost of the repair, the manufacturer was notified of the failure however, offered no assistance since there was no recall on the vehicle. The contact eventually took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who was unable to repair the headlight and referred him to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

Engine
Filed May 18, 2021OH

Several Times while driving and often when turning at a slow speed the Pacifica stalls. This is a common problem with no help from Chrysler. No codes come up and several mechanics and dealers have tried to fix the problem to no avail and at a lot of expense. In checking this problem out on the internet, many, many people have complained about this problem because it is highly dangerous and puts peoples lives at risk! Why doesn't Chrysler investigate and find the reason and provide a fix or why won't the NHTSA look into this problem. It also is known to happen to 2005 and 2006 Pacificas.

Structure › Body
Filed Apr 16, 2021MI

THE BOTTOM FRAME IS RUSTED PAST REPAIR, IN MOTION/STATIONARY.

Electrical System
Filed Feb 19, 202171,515 milesTX

AFTER PUTTING IN GAS IN THE CAR IT WILL DIE AS IF IT IS NOT GETTING GAS AND WHEN FILLING UP I HAVE TO PUMP SLOW BECAUSE IT ACTS LIKE IT IS NOT TAKING THE GAS. ITS DIED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. IN TRAFFIC GOINF THROUGH A LIGHT IT SHUT OFF AS IF IT HAD NO GAS. THE CAR THEN WILL NOT TURN ON THE KEY TURNS OVER BUT SPUTTERS. ONCE I PUMP ON THE GAS AFTER 3 OR MORE ATTEMPTS IT COME ON. WE HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND AUTOZONE CODE GAVE P0461 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR A AS THE PROBLEM. THIS IS DANGEROUS AS THE CAR JUST SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING AND UNABLE TO START IN TRAFFIC OR JUST SHUTTING DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY. THE OIL LIGHT COMES ON AS WELL. THERES A NOISE LIKE A TICKING SOUND I CAN HEAR BY THE GAS TANK WHEN I SHUT OFF THE CAR. AS SOON AS I LEFT THE GAS STATION TODAY I HAD IT IN DRIVE ABOUT TO TURN ON THE STREET WITH TRAFFIC COMING AND IT SHUT OFF AND WOULS NOT TURN ON FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. I WAS LUCKY I DID NOT GET HIT.

Power Train
Filed Dec 15, 2020192,616 milesOH

TRANSMISSION SPLIT APART IT MADE A LOUD NOISE LIKE A PIECE WAS JUST FLYING AROUND IN DRIVE THEN ALL THE TRANSMISSION FLUID FLEW OUT EVERYWHERE AND THE TRANSMISSION IS SPLIT I DO HAVE PICTURES. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED.

Steering
Filed Nov 10, 2020134,000 milesPA

ESP BAS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO MOVE LEFT TO KEEP THE CAR GOING STRAIGHT. SUDDENLY THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE HIT THE WHEEL HOUSING AND STOPPED. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS REVEALED THE THE CRADLE HOLDING THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAD RUSTED AND BROKE OFF. I WAS DRIVING ON A TWO LANE STATE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER.

Power Train
Filed Sep 21, 2020123,000 milesTN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROADWAY, TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND WAITED APPROXIMATELY 15 MIN FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JACK WOLF CHRYSLER JEEP (1615 N STATE ST, BELVIDERE, IL 61008) TO BE DIAGNOSED HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO THE TIPM BUT, WAS UNABLE TO SAY FOR SURE THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE TIPM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE TOW TIMES AND DETERMINED THAT THE CONTROL BOARD WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDE THE CONTACT WITH A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 123,000.

Power Train
Filed Jul 15, 2020168,000 milesVA

MY CAR IS STUCK IN PARK, WITHOUT ANY ENGINE LIGHTS OR FORE WARNING I BECAME STRANDED DROVE TO MY DR APPOINTMENT THE DAY BEFORE NO ISSUES. WENT HOME AND PARKED ALL DAY THEN WENT TO LEAVE AGAIN AND THIS HAPPENED CAR STARTS BUT WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK

Electrical SystemFire
Filed Jun 24, 2020160,000 milesPA

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE RT 80 I EXPERIENCED A LOUD NOISE AND SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. PULLED OVER AND GOT MYSELF AND MY GRANDDAUGHTER OUT OF HER CAR SEAT. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO BURN UNTIL THE FIRE DEPT COME. *TR

Power Train
Filed May 28, 2020150,000 milesIA

PURCHASED CAR A YEAR AGO. REPLACED BOTH FRONT OUTPUT SEALS AND INNER TRANSMISSION SEAL. OVER 1000$. JUST REPLACED LEFT REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEAL ONLY TO FIND OUT THE RIGHT SIDE CAN'T BE REPLACED WITHOUT BUYING A NEW DIFFERENTIAL. *TR

Engine
Filed Feb 27, 2020190,000 milesID

MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BAD ON THE CHRYSLER THERE IS 1,000 OF REPORTS ONLINE FOR THIS ISSUE PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER ALL OVER AND IT IS A VERY KNOWN ISSUE AND A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN IT OCCURS ONCE VEHICLE IS STARTED SHIFTS MOVES AT ALL THE ENGINE WILL LIFT OR JUMP UP TOWARDS THE HOOD OF THE CAR CAUSING THINGS TO BEND AND TWIST WHILE MOVING THAT SHOULD NOT

Unknown or Other
Filed Feb 21, 202030 milesMI

MY 07 CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING WILL ACCELERATE ON 25 OR MORE MILES IT NOT GO MORE THEN 70 MILES PER HOUR ON FREEWAY WHEN IT HITS 70 A TICKING NOISE STARTES MY MAL FUNCTION LIGHT IS ON. HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH DEALERSHIP TOMORROW. JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THEY HAVEN'T RECALL THEM FOR THIS ISSUE

Structure › Body
Filed Jan 2, 2020160,000 milesIL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED AND THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS VISIBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SOUTH OAK JEEP DODGE CHRYSLER RAM (4550 LINCOLN HWY, MATTESON, IL 60443, (708) 747-7950), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000. *LN*JB

Structure › Body
Filed Nov 22, 2019150,000 milesWY

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC UNDERGOING AN ALIGNMENT, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME HAD PREMATURE RUST. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE ENGINE FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

Engine
Filed Sep 9, 201918,000 milesAL

MY FAMILY AND I WAS AT THE AIRPORT WHEN IT JUST SHUTS OFF. WILL START FINE BUT STALLS WHEN PUT IN DRIVE(.REVERSE WORKS) I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED FROM THE AIRPORT. MY MECHANIC CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM.

Structure › Body
Filed Aug 10, 201969,000 milesOH

2 ISSUES WITH MY 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. 1: THE FRAME IS MOSTLY RUST. THE MAIN PROBLEM WITH MY 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA IS THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE I HAVE HAD THE BATTERY TESTED AND IT IS GOOD. THE STARTER WAS REPLACED AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO START FOR TWO MORE WEEKS BEFORE IT HASN'T STARTED SINCE.

EngineFire
Filed Jul 30, 2019148,000 milesFL

MY 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA 4.0 HAS ALWAYS RAN PRETTY GREAT, RIDES SMOOTH. THIS PARTICULAR DAY IT JERKED AND REVED TO 3000 RPMS WHEN I PUT MY VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, I THEN SWITCHED MY GEAR INTO DRIVE AND THE TRUCK JERKED AGAIN THEN STARTED SMOKING ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE ENGINE. BY THE TIME I COULD PARK THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AND SPREAD QUICKLY. I GRABBED WHAT THINGS I COULD BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE. THEY HAD TO PRY MY HOOD OPEN BECAUSE IT MELTED THE LATCH TO OPEN IT AND THEY CONTINUOUSLY SOAKED THE WHOLE ENGINE FOR ABOUT 5-7 MINUTES. FIRE SEEMED TO ORIGINATE AROUND THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT AREA.

Electrical System
Filed Jul 5, 2019118,000 milesTN

CAR WILL INTERMITTENTLY NOT START ON FIRST ATTEMPT. IT STARTS AFTER KEY IS TURNED TO OFF, WAITING FOR 60 SECONDS, THAN A SUCCESSFUL START. ONE INCIDENT WHERE THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SUNDOWN WHILE IN OPERATION ON A CITY STREET. DEALERSHIP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED COMPLETED THE ALLEGED REPAIR. DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS BATTERY, EFFICIENT COLD CRANKING AMPS. BATTERY REPLACED. EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS LATER. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE TIMES THAT STARTING FAILED THE VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS PARKED FOR THIRTY MINUTES OR MORE. THE PROBLEM BEGAN IN APRIL. THE VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE. 118K MILES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO CHRYSLER GUIDELINES. PURCHASED NEW.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Jul 2, 2019135,000 milesMI

BOTH STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING. HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. WINDOWS WOULDN'T ROLL UP OR DOWN. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING AS WELL AS OTHER GAUGES. SHIFTER LOCKED UP. FUSE BOX UNDER HOOD BEEPING LOUDLY. VERY VERY DANGEROUS!!

Engine
Filed Apr 7, 2019164,600 milesMO

VEHICLE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING OF ANY KIND. IT'S HAPPENED 5 TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH, IT IS USUALLY "CHILLY" OUT (40F OR LOWER) BUT WE JUST GOT THE VEHICLE A MONTH AGO SO HASN'T BEEN WARM YET. 2 OF THE TIMES WERE WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AND 3 JUST LEAVING OUR DRIVEWAY.

Power Train
Filed Jan 8, 201960,000 milesAL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LANDERS MCLARTY DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP (256-864-7475, LOCATED AT 6533 UNIVERSITY DR NW, UNIT A, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35806) WHERE THE FAILURE WAS DUPLICATED; HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.

Structure › Body
Filed Dec 15, 201816,900 milesWI

ENGINE CRADLE IS RUSTED THRU AND CRACKING MAKING CAR DANGEROUS TO OPERATE KNOWN PROBLEM ON THIS VEHICLE AND CHRYSLER WILL NOT RECALL CAR IS NOW WORTHLESS AS IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE EVEN THOUGH EVERYTHING WORKS FINE . IF ENGINE CRADLE WHERE TO FAIL WHEN DRIVING TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL WOULD BE VERY LIKELY AS STEERING SHAFT AND SUSPENSION ARE ALL CONNECTED TO IT.

Engine
Filed Dec 13, 2018150,000 milesMI

RANDOM STALLING W/ ALL FUNCTIONS STOPPING. BRAKES, STEERING..ECT. TOOK IT TO SEVERAL LICENSED/CERTIFIED MECHANICS AND NOT 1 OF THEM CAN TELL ME WHAT IS WRONG. THIS HAS NEARLY CAUSED 2 SERIOUS CRASHES SO I NO LONGER ALLOW ANYONE TO RIDE IN THE CAR WITH ME. THE STALLING HAS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY GOING NEARLY 70MPH, ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY THROUGH TOWN WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC GOING APPROX. 35 MPH, ITS HAPPENED IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD STREET, ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK ON A COUNTRY ROAD (SEVERAL TIMES). THE VEHICLE HASN'T EVER STALLED WHILE RUNNING AND STATIONARY. FOR ME THIS HAS ONLY HAPPENED WHILE IN MOTION

Tires › Sidewall
Filed Dec 10, 2018200,570 milesOH

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA EQUIPPED WITH ACHILLES DESERT HAWK A/P TIRES, SIZE: 235/65/R17 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50-55 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT. THERE WAS NO INJURY. THE TIRES WERE REPLACEMENT TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDEWALL WAS SHREDDED AND THE TIRE WAS FRACTURED INTO THREE SEPARATE PIECES. MR. TIRE IN BEXLEY, OHIO WAS CONTACTED AND ARRANGED TO REPLACE THE SET OF TIRES. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH THE SPARE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,570. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24.

Unknown or Other
Filed Dec 10, 2018101,000 milesIL

ENGINE CRADLE HAS ROTTED THROUGH AND CRACKED. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET, THIS IS VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH CHRYSLER PACIFICAS (MODEL YEARS 2004-2008). CONTACTED CHRYSLER, AND THEY ADVISED THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS AND WILL NOT ASSIST FURTHER.

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve)
Filed Dec 6, 2018100,540 milesOH

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE RPMS DECREASED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, THE PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT WAS FLICKERING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KEY CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE (2020 N DETROIT ST, XENIA, OH 45385) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST GAS RE-CIRCULATION VALVE AND THE COMPUTER MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,540.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Nov 10, 2018202,000 milesIL

"TAKATA RECALL" THE VEHICLE WILL ONLY TAKE A LITTLE FUEL AT A TIME, IT WILL ONLY TAKE ABOUT 5-6 GALLONS PER FUELING STOPS AND IT WIL NO LONGER ACCEPT ANY FUEL, THERE IS A STRONG FUEL ODOR AFTER FUELING INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, PLUS THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWS EMPTY RIGHT AFTER PUTTING FUEL IN THE TANK, LET ME ADD THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 3 TIMES WITHIN THE LAST 11 YEARS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE. WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AS A "PROGRAM VEHICLE" IN 2007 AND IT HAS BEEN A GOOD VEHICLE, I AM JUST GLAD WE PURCHASED THE EXTENDED WARRANTY.WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE WHEN IT HAD 29,000 MILES ON IT, IT NOW HAS 202,000 PLUS MILES ON IT.

Power Train
Filed Oct 3, 2018161,000 milesSC

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 161,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Unknown or Other
Filed Jul 12, 201890,400 milesTN

I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE GEARS, WHEN I PUT IT IN PARK IT WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK. I UNDERSTAND THERE IS AN OPEN RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE, HOWEVER MY MAKE AND MODEL IS NOT AFFECTED BY IT AND AM DISTURBED TO THINK THAT I AM NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL.

Unknown or Other
Filed Jul 6, 2018FL

TAKATA RECALL SINCE NOVEMBER MY CAR HAS RANDOMLY BEEN STALLING WHILE I'M DRIVING LEAVING ME WITH NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. I HAVE CONSTANTLY TAKEN IT TO GET CHECKED AND NO ONE CAN SEEM TO FIND A PROBLEM WITH MY ENGINE OR ANYTHING ELSE. WHEN I DID SOME RESEARCH I FOUND OUT THAT PREVIOUS MODEL YEARS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND WERE RECALLED.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Apr 7, 201862,000 milesOH

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED OR ACCELERATING FROM BEING PREVIOUSLY IDLE, THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT AND THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR WILL SIMULTANEOUSLY LIGHT UP. UPON DOING SO, THE ENGINE WILL LOSE ALL POWER AND SHUT OFF. THIS REQUIRES THE DRIVER TO PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL OR PARK TO START THE VEHICLE AGAIN. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRING WHILE DRIVING HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AT NO FAULT OF THE DRIVER FROM THIS LOSS OF CONTROL.

Engine
Filed Apr 3, 2018PA

ENGINE RUSTS AND CRADLES LIKE IF IT'S GOING TO FALL OUT THE CAR. WHEN DRIVEN ENGINE SHAKES AND MOVES BACK AND FORTH MAKING A POUNDING SOUND. FEELS VERY UNSAFE.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Mar 13, 2018129,000 milesIA

CAR STALLS RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING OR ENGINE CODES TO REPAIR LEAVING YOU WITH NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. THIS SAME PROBLEM WAS RECALLED ON THE 2005 AND 2006 MODELS WITH F44 SAFETY RECALL, BUT NOT ON THE 2007 AND 2008. HAPPENED 5 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 WEEKS.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jan 31, 2018AZ

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE TOOK AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME TO START. AS THE FAILURE PROGRESSED, THE VEHICLE SHOOK ABNORMALLY AND THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP THREE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Electrical System
Filed Jan 13, 2018126,000 milesNY

2ND TIME IN 6 MONTHS A CONTROL SENSOR TO ENGINE SEEMS TO SHORT OUT WHILE DRIVING CUTTING OFF POWER TO ENGINE WHILE DRIVING LEAVING ME WITH POWER AND NO ACCELERATION AND POWER STEERING AS ALL ENGINE, OIL, TRACTION DASH LIGHTS COME ON AND CAR IS RENDERED DEAD AND MUST PULL OVER BY COASTING DANGEROUSLY TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY. TWICE CHRYSLER HAS PUT MY LIFE IN JEOPARDY BY CAR SUDDENLY DYING WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Dec 30, 2017IN

MY ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE I GOT THE CARE IN MAY OF 2012-, I HAVE ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WITH AIR GOING LOW ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT TIRE, AND RECENTLY MY STEERING HAS BECOME HARD TO MOVE EVEN THOUGH IT HAS POWER STEERING HAS FLUID IN IT. AT TIMES THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF WHEN I BACK OUT OR COME TO A STOP AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN.

Power Train
Filed Dec 28, 2017115,194 milesIL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CLINKING NOISE DURING ACCELERATION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (COMMUNITY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP, 555 STATE RD 37, S MARTINSVILLE, IN 46151) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,194.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Dec 20, 2017185,000 milesNY

ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF BUT WILL RESTART

Unknown or Other
Filed Nov 27, 201768,000 milesWA

THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. HARD TO STEER AND HAVE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN ORDER TO RESTART.

Unknown or Other
Filed Nov 23, 2017IL

CATALYTIC CONVERTER ARE BAD. I HAD TO REPLACE BOTH CONVERTS 3 TIMES.IF YOU RESEARCH THIS SEVERAL PEOPLE HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM MOTOR MOUNTS, I HAVE REPLACED THEN 3 TIMES. IGNITION COILS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE SAME 1. THE CHRYSLER PACIFICA IS GARBAGE. IT WAS GARBAGE THEN, IT'S GARBAGE NOW. CHRYSLER HAS MANY PROBLEMS WITH THERE CARS AND THEY ARE NEVER RECALLED OF FIXED . ALL CHRYSLER DO IS STOP MAKING THAT CAR.

Unknown or Other
Filed Oct 18, 2017192,000 milesKY

THERE IS A PART ON THE CAR THAT GOES BAD ( # 04880417AA) CANT FIND IT ANYWHERE NOT ANGRY JUST NEED HELP PLEASE !! THE CAR IS BECOMING VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE .

Complaints 1-50 of 326, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2017
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20271100Routine
202611510Routine
202530900Routine
2024471100Routine
20231561400Routine
20222191021Fatalities reported
2021378710Above average
2020173530Routine
2019317730Above average
201889112140Above average
20171,54311110Above average
20162000Routine
2008102040Routine
2007 — this page3260100Above average
20067261710Fatalities reported
20051,2442130Above average
20048962302Fatalities reported
20031000Routine

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2007 Chrysler Pacifica: questions buyers ask

Is the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica a good car?

It is not among the Pacifica years to avoid. Owners filed 326 complaints, against about 326 for a typical Pacifica year. The most common complaint is about the engine (25%).

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica?

The engine: 82 of the 326 complaints (25%) are about it. Owners most often say it stalls (40%), sets off warning lights on the dash (11%) and smokes or smells of burning (9%). The typical report comes at 75,000 miles.

At what mileage do 2007 Chrysler Pacifica problems start?

Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 76,124 miles. For the engine the midpoint is 75,000 miles.

Has NHTSA investigated the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica?

Yes, 2 times. The latest, EA08006 ("ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE"), was opened Feb 21, 2008 and closed Apr 15, 2009.

Are there service bulletins for the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica?

The manufacturer filed 62 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the body and frame (11), the engine (10) and the transmission (8). A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.

Reading this record

Complaint volume is well above typical for a single model year.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Most recent recall on file: none. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.