2007 Chrysler Pacifica Consumer Discussions

Chrysler Pacifica Suspension Problems

• Re: Chrysler letter [n9zn_extra]

  Written by: yankeegrl75 on Jan 6, 2012 1:18:17 PM

  I bought a 2007 Pacifica last year and out of the first 8 weeks, it was in the shop for 6 of the weeks!! I had the motor mounts broke as well, It is a known problem for Chrysler but it is in a bulletin not a recall they said. Thank god I had bought a certified car and they did sign off that everything was in working order, but it ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica Engine Questions and Problems

• Re: 2005 Pacifica V-8 threw a rod @101K [drf49]

  Written by: cpor on Feb 9, 2012 9:01:19 AM

  I have a 2007 PAC that now needs engine work. In November the transmission that was replaced in 2010 ($2000) needed to be rebuilt again. I've repaired motor mounts twice ($400). When I purchased the car in 2007 I had the stall problem that was fixed with the software upgrade. I'm a single middle class Person and I can't afford the cost to repair/replace an engine. My AC is not working, ... Read More

• Emissions Test Reject

  Written by: therck on Feb 4, 2012 2:32:06 PM

  I have a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica with the 4.0L V-6 and 43,000 miles. About two months ago, I had the battery replaced. Since then, I went for a state emissions test. The vehicle didn’t fail, but I received a “reject” notice meaning the test could not be completed. The car has passed the emissions test previously. I was told that replacing the battery meant loss of power to the emissions sensors ... Read More

New Pacifica Owners - Give Us Your Report

• Re: Purchased (Brand new 2008 Pacifica) [jaffe801]

  Written by: jtg61 on Feb 1, 2012 10:05:21 AM

  I purchased a brand new 2008 Pacifica Touring WP Chrysler Signature Series in March 2009. It sat on the dealer's lot since it was manufactured in October 2007. It only has 33,000 miles on it today and is still under the original 3/36 warranty, probably one of the last Pacifica's still under the original 3/36 warranty. The 2008 model year has a Lifetime Powertrain Warranty for the original owner. If you ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica Transmission Problems

• Transmisson, TC, and Motor mount issues

  Written by: csharp2 on Dec 6, 2011 9:55:36 AM

  We have a 2007 Pacifica. We too have had many of the same issues you have all spoken of. It just reached 100,000 miles, but to make a long story short, we are on the third new transmission from Chrysler, third TC and 2nd set of motor mounts. It was never right from the day we bought it brand new. It would clunk when shifting. Then it started stalling when I ... Read More

• Transmission

  Written by: starcruiser on Dec 2, 2011 10:10:24 AM

  Good afternoon, Well I have a 2007 AWD Pacifica and had a very nice experience with it yesterday. Driving here in good ole Chicago heading to work on the toll road with NO warning or anything my transmission decided to die. I had to have it towed 48 miles back home to a transmission repair shop (I know the owner) to have them look at it. Last night they called me ... Read More

Frustrated with Chrysler Pacifica

• Re: Get ready for your alignment problems [chryslerlemons]

  Written by: lmanda on Aug 17, 2011 7:59:25 PM

  Check the results of your alignment. I have been taking my car since 2007 for front end alignments and just found out that the rear cambers have been out and never fixed. My Pacifica was in the shop 79 times before the warranty ran out. It has had everything done to it except a paint job :>). Hopefully, yours was build after mine because i was without my car for 6 ... Read More

Pacifica Air Conditioning System Questions

• Air Conditioning - Evaporator - Rear Cooling System

  Written by: serenitynow2 on Jul 9, 2011 10:18:32 AM

  I had my 2007 Chrysler Pacifica (24K mi) into shop for 2nd time for AC. First time they used dye and checked AC and could not find a leak - reacharge - 4 weeks later no AC again. They refilled for free can't find the leak and said the following is what they believe it to be.... in Rear cooling system Evaporator may be leaking Apparently not something easy to get ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica Oil Problems

• Re: Oil consumption [dcgnlmg]

  Written by: farout on Jun 21, 2011 9:22:12 PM

  What you describe is not so much an engine problem as a dealer service problem! After pulling the engine three times someone has to be doing something wrong! It stands to reason two engines is more that bad luck! If Chrysler was making that many bad engines there would be a report to NITSFA. I believe the Dealers service had to be messing up bad...REAL BAD!!!!! We have a 2007 Pacifica ... Read More

• Re: Oil consumption [jeffro2333]

  Written by: gregm48 on Jun 12, 2011 10:58:19 PM

  I have a 2007 model Pacifica, manufactured in 11/06. Currently at apprx 50,000 miles it has been consuming 1 quart of oil about every 800 miles. The auto dealer has performed checks every thousand miles for 3000 miles and has performed an oil consumption test the last several months. The oil consumption test indicates that the vehicle is consuming 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles. Chrysler has responded that the ... Read More

• Oil consumption

  Written by: madmama30 on May 6, 2011 11:42:13 AM

  It was very reassuring; as sad as they that may sound; that I was not alone with this issue. I took our 2007 Pacifica in 2 days ago because of smoke billowing from the exhaust pipes. The car had been driving perfectly fine the previous day. There were no warning signs whatsoever that anything was out of the ordinary, no engine lights, nothing. We regularly have the car maintenenced and actually ... Read More

2006 Pacifica passenger side water leak

• Re: 2007 Chrysler Pacifica window and door lock issues [pintrader]

  Written by: lrenz on Mar 1, 2011 12:28:24 PM

  No, as a matter of fact it has happened again. I am very, very frustrated with Crystler at this point. Our local dealer has been wonderful, but the Crystler corporation has done nothing this time but give me the run around. I would sell the Pacifica if you can.

• Re: 2007 Chrysler Pacifica window and door lock issues [lrenz]

  Written by: pintrader on Dec 30, 2010 8:26:32 AM

  IrenZ, Did you ever get this straightened out? Last night we went to lock our car and discovered that it is only locking the driver's door. We have no idea how long it has been like this as we are two 55+ owners who rarely use the back doors. The alarm is on ( we can see the red alarm flashing through the glass) and the driver's door is locked but ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica

• Re: Which year to buy [cwkim]

  Written by: jtg61 on Oct 23, 2010 9:54:34 PM

  I wouldn't buy a Pacifica any older than 2007. You definitely want the 4.0L and 6-Speed Transmission. This is the same package in the current Town & Country. 2007 was the first year for both which might account for the 'tricky' issues. I would hope they would have been worked out during the warranty period. I have a 2008 Touring WP Chrysler Signature Series and love it. The mileage computer regularly ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica Audio & Entertainment Questions

• 2007 Chrysler Pacifica

  Written by: krazak on Jul 8, 2010 7:52:24 AM

  I have a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica with an RAH stereo with the single disc player and satellite radio. I was looking to add an auxilory port to the stereo but everything I have found shows that the add on does not work with the RAH stereo. I was wondering if there was anything available that would allow me to hook up an auxilory port. We do not use the satellite radio ... Read More

• Intermezzo Stereo Pacifica 2007

  Written by: oceanus212 on Jun 15, 2010 2:07:57 PM

  I'm trying to install the Intermezzo Stereo upgrade in a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica. Have the parts figured out. Does anyone know how to remove the rear side panel to allow the speaker housing to be installed? Thanks.

After Market DVD screen installation

• Re: I did this with our 2007 model - It can be done! [jmacsellnu]

  Written by: helpdvdquest1 on Jun 15, 2010 6:51:36 AM

  What you need is the (overhead) wiring harness, thats what everyone on this post needs if you have the 6 disc dvd with no monitor and want to install the monitor, but thats not the only wires you will need. Trying to figure this out has not been very easy. There are several wires that you need. This place has the (overhead) wiring harness but its 214 bucks. http://www.chryslerpartscenter.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=getJointLocator&- siteid=215327&chapter=&Sectionids=0,2648&groupid=2657&subgroupid=2658&componenti- d=0&make=7&model=Pacifica&year=2006&graphicID=NS04295&callout=3&catalogid=2&disp- ... Read More

2006 Pacifica passenger side water leak

• 2007 Chrysler Pacifica window and door lock issues

  Written by: lrenz on Apr 13, 2010 4:02:36 PM

  Has anyone experienced problems with the auto door locks and/or power windows on the 07 Pacifica? Every winter the power door locks and windows except for the driver's stop working; the window on the back driver's side will work from the driver's controls. We have we have to lock all doors with the exception of the driver's door manually. The passenger seat will not move (power also). This has happened every ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica Accessories & Modifications

• Auto Parts for Pacifica

  Written by: coopa on Mar 16, 2010 9:45:26 PM

  Does anyone know where I can get an inexpensive replacement tail light for the chrysler pacifica 2007?

Chrysler Pacifica Oil Problems

• Re: 2007 Chrysler Pacifica Touring [jtg61]

  Written by: pacman2009 on Jan 13, 2010 10:38:38 AM

  I live in Montreal (Canada) and I drive an AWD, however I doubt if it makes any difference with respect to pre-mature engine oil consumption - note that this section of the forum concerns oil consumption issues only. I do also have serious suspension problems with my PAC, probably related to my AWD, however I will post these comments in another section of this forum, so that others with similar suspension ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Chrysler Pacifica Touring [cinkiss2000]

  Written by: jtg61 on Jan 13, 2010 9:37:11 AM

  It appears these issues are more with the All-Wheel-Drive version of the Pacifica than the Front-Wheel-Drive. Please differentiate which version you have when posting. The AWD version seems to put more stress on the drive-train components. There seems to be a lot of Canadian posters here with problems related to their weather extremes. I have never had a problem with my '05 and '08 versions of the FWD Pacifica here in ... Read More

• 2007 Chrysler Pacifica Touring

  Written by: cinkiss2000 on Jan 13, 2010 5:52:15 AM

  I too own a Pacifica. I can tell all of you the 2007 is no different. I also have had oil problems and just had a transmission replaced. I also have a noise in the front end that don't go away. They told me the oil consumption is normal. They also several times said they could find nothing wrong with the tranny before they had to replace it. They also had ... Read More

05 Pacifica Makes Noise When Turning

• Re: 05 Pacifica Makes Noise When Turning [jackjackson1]

  Written by: timfromtoronto on Dec 19, 2009 6:20:35 AM

  I have a very good idea. I have an 2007 and after I blew my AWD transfer case and it was changed for $5,600, my Pacifica was still jerking and binding while I turned corners. I noticed that the longer I drove it and the warmer the vehicle got, the worse the problem. What my mechanic discovered is that the rear end has an added clutch in it on the input ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica Transmission Problems

• Re: 2007 Pacifica [d08]

  Written by: farout on Dec 7, 2009 5:19:58 PM

  I will be very honest with you in hopes to help you see a way to help your self. Be determined to make Chrysler fix your PAC or buy it back! To do this your attitude needs to change. You need to be in control of every step, not the dealer. You have rights and how you work these rights either makes you a winner or a typical "I am stuck ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica Oil Problems

• Will ring job fix oil burning problem?

  Written by: neuroman3 on Dec 12, 2008 6:29:55 AM

  I just found this site and was appalled to read so many complaints about Pacifica's high usage of oil. I have a 2005 AWD model which I bought used from a dealer in Feb. 2007 after it was supposedly turned in on a lease. It had 17,890 miles on it. We love the vehicle's ride and overall performance, but I've noticed over the past year that in city and light highway ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica Transmission Problems

• Re: 2007 Pacifica [brianfiebig]

  Written by: farout on Dec 4, 2009 8:16:32 AM

  You don't say if you bought it new or used. New would give you a better way to take care of the issues, used has limited options. Either way I would go to the Owner/ manager of the dealership you bought it from and address your issues with him/her. If you get blown off ask for the Zone rep to get involved. Always try to work with the local people first. ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Pacifica [brianfiebig]

  Written by: rhollis on Dec 2, 2009 5:18:09 PM

  Lookin the backof the owner's manual. I should tell you how to file with the National Center for Dispute Settlement. It took some time, but it worked for me. Chrysler bought the car back with no charge for mileage.

• 2007 Pacifica

  Written by: brianfiebig on Dec 2, 2009 5:08:39 PM

  OK, I know search is my friend, but my head is spinning after reading about 50 different posts. I would like to hear what has decisivly worked to fix a few issues. 2007 Base model with AWD and the 4.0. We bought it cuz my old car decided to eat its motor 500 miles from home and the local Chrysler dealership was the only one open at 0730. Its not a ... Read More

• transmission level

  Written by: greg135 on Nov 19, 2009 3:12:58 PM

  i have 2007 chrysler pacifica how i can check transmission fluid level with out going to dealer

• Bad Motor Mounts

  Written by: momcar2007 on Oct 14, 2009 7:31:34 AM

  After reading all of these messages, NOT a proud owner of a 2007 Pacifica!!! Looking to hear from anyone else having problems with bad motor mounts. Purchased this car 2 years ago with 20,000 miles and am now having problems. After stopping at a stop sign, the car jumped out of gear then jumped back into gear with a loud noise. Engine light came on right after this happen. Thought it ... Read More

• Re: Pacifica transmission problems [gina19]

  Written by: faschulz on Sep 21, 2009 3:18:26 PM

  Hello guys, I was the owner of a PAC 2007, with the 4.0 engine and had all the same problems that are you having. At the end Chrysler gave me my money back minus miles, I was about to buy a Chrysler Aspen but Chrysler financial was giving me a very high interest rate, (I think they make me a favor) I went to Lexus and Got a brand New Lexus ... Read More

• Re: my clunk [hollybarry]

  Written by: rhollis on Sep 17, 2009 5:09:11 PM

  During the slightly over 5000 miles and one year that I had my 2007 Pacifica Touring, the transmission was reprogrammed twice, the torque converer was replaced, the rear brake rotors were replaced, the motor mounts were replaced, the sway bar bushings were replaced, the right front strut was replaced, and the steering rack was replaced. Most of this did not solve any ofthe problems with the car. After three shots at ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica Accessories & Modifications

• Re: Installing aftermarket screen in 2007 Pacifica [froggie03]

  Written by: helpdvdquest1 on Aug 18, 2009 11:15:57 AM

  Has anyone every responded to the million dollar question? Pacifica 06 has dvd changer but no screen. I found this link http://starparts.chrysler.com/info/default/k6858779.pdf that shows how to do it with the factory dvd, which I have, but where do you get the wiring? how much is the wiring? I need all the installation kit I guess. Does anyone know where to get it? I called chrysler parts and they are either not ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica Oil Problems

• Blue smoke on start up/ 05 Pacifica 3.5l

  Written by: searaider1 on Jun 21, 2009 4:28:26 PM

  I have a 2005 Pacifica w/ 3.5L engine that has 55k miles, this morning I noticed a bluish cloud of smoke on start up, the smoke stopped right away. When restarting the cloud was back. Have never had this problem before, we bought the car in feb 2007 and have had all services performed by a local Chrysler dealer. After reading some of the messages about oil consumption I am wondering ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica Transmission Problems

• Re: [jlou619]

  Written by: rhollis on Mar 30, 2009 11:28:00 AM

  I purchased a 2007 Pacifica Touring FWD in April of 2007. The transmission was flashed a couple of times after I told the dealer that there was a TSB. After the motor mounts, right strut, and steering rack were replaced, the transmission was reflashed and the converter was replaced. None of these repairs resolved any of the problems with the car. After a little over a year and a little over ... Read More

• Re: Design problem [farout]

  Written by: bulldozer on Jan 8, 2009 7:05:47 AM

  Farout- Our T&C actually has the 3.3 L V-6. I felt it might be too small of an engine for such a big vehicle, but after driving it, it really does OK. Gas mileage is really good so far, and it is capable of all the around town stuff we do. The real challenge will be when we take it to the mountains this August. It does have an auto-stick design ... Read More

• Re: Wits end with transmission and Chrysler [Scadian]

  Written by: ohlord on Jan 8, 2009 5:18:56 AM

  I feel your pain. Really. When we bought our 2007 Pacifica new; I fell totally in love with the car! It was huge inside and handled like a sedan. It felt like a magic carpet. That was the first 3300 miles. Then the 'shudder' started. At first I thought it was just a quirk. It did this at about 1500 rpms. Then it started doing it all the time. Yes there ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica Audio & Entertainment Questions

• Re: 04 Pacifica video screen [diydude]

  Written by: 24trojan on Jan 5, 2009 1:22:51 PM

  Hi diydude, I have a 2007 Pacifica and I want to install a 2005 6 disc dvd changer and monitor. Do you think you could help me with the harness es that I need? Chrysler wants a fortune for them. Thanks, 24trojan

Chrysler Pacifica Transmission Problems

• Wits end with transmission and Chrysler

  Written by: Scadian on Dec 28, 2008 12:18:08 AM

  I am SOO glad to have found this forum and really need advice/help. I purchased a new 2007 Pacifica this past February. A week after purchase it needed a torque converter...then it still didn't work correctly after a thousand mile break in...computer was flashed several times. It worked correctly for about 4 months and then mileage started dropping and the shifting was just all over the place...so, last week they replaced ... Read More

• Re: Shifts Quickly [dane777]

  Written by: rhollis on Nov 12, 2008 5:10:47 AM

  I was told repeatedly by three different dealers (five visits) that all of the abnormal behavior that I was experiencing with my 2007 Pacifica Touring was completely normal. Two independent inspectors (one drove the car before and after repairs were attempted) stated emphatically that the behavior was not normal. I no longer own the car. Chrysler bought it back and they claimed that it was going to auction. I feel sorry ... Read More

• Re: Over it... [faschulz]

  Written by: farout on Oct 29, 2008 12:05:17 PM

  faschulz: The last Pacifica rolled off the assembly line on Dec. 12. 2007. That was the last of the 2008 PAC's and the PAC is perhaps the best vehicle Chrysler ever made. At least thats my opinion. Any "new PAC' sold today would or should be marked down big time. In Sept 2008 the national sales for all PAC's sold was less than 600. The last stats I saw said there ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica Accessories & Modifications

• 2007 Chrysler Pacifica double din aftermarket radio

  Written by: army2800 on Aug 20, 2008 1:02:00 PM

  Can anyone tell me if and how to install a double din aftermarket dvd naviagion head unit. i have 2007 Chrysler Pacifica Touring fully loaded minus the u connect and the navigation. I want to add one of the new pioneer nav head units or a kenwood dnx7100 nav unit. How can I accomplish this. Will it fit or will major modifcation need to be done. I went to www.crutchfield.com and ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica Audio & Entertainment Questions

• Re: Had to bypass the factory amplifier? [jlefevre]

  Written by: army2800 on Aug 18, 2008 12:54:52 PM

  Great info. Can you tell me how you got a double din head unit to fit. I have the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica almost fully loaded only thing missing is the u connect and the nav. I want to get a kenwood dnx7100 or one of the new pioneer models (nav head unit) from crutch field. When I called crutch field i was told that the dnx7100 and the pioneer i was ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica Transmission Problems

• Re: buyback process on pacifica [klutke]

  Written by: farout on Aug 1, 2008 7:26:53 PM

  klutke: I can tell you right of the bat the dealer you bought it from is not to swift! The Tc replacement was to have been done befory you bought it. There have been three reflashes for the shudder, the last one that did dothe job, and worked well with th eTC r&r was in early March. The additive your dealer put in I don't believe was part od Chryslers tsb ... Read More

• Re: pacifica 2007 [farout]

  Written by: rhollis on Jul 27, 2008 12:56:49 PM

  Of course there is something very wrong. I should be meeting with the transfer agent tomorrow to get my checks (2) because the dealer tried to cheat me out of $2,700.00 I bought my Pacifica thinking that it was the last car I would buy. I like the looks, comfort, handling, but not the problems with my particular car. It amaze me that Chrysler has no idea how to fix it. ... Read More

• Re: pacifica 2007 [rhollis]

  Written by: farout on Jul 26, 2008 8:00:19 PM

  rhollis: I really have empathy for your situation. There is something very wrong! I would be willing to see what I can find out through a friend who works at Chrysler in the dept. that deals with some of this stuff, but i would need your VIN #. I f you want I will give it a try. But please, some of us are very pleased with our Pac's and got ... Read More

• Re: pacifica 2007 [katie24]

  Written by: farout on Jul 26, 2008 7:52:18 PM

  We are very pleased with our Pacifica Touring AWD ! We have almost 21,000 miles and we bought it Aug 31, 07. Yes we too had the trans. shifting hard and the shuddering problems. We has the TC replaced in Dec. 07. Until the March 08 reflash came out the shudder was still there. After the march 08 reflash there has not been any shudder issue. They did replace the park ... Read More

• Re: pacifica 2007 [katie24]

  Written by: rhollis on Jul 25, 2008 4:19:41 AM

  If an additive is added, let the dealer do it and have them document it so that you do not void the warranty. The sad fact is, I do not believe that Chrysler knows how to fix these cars. I though that mine might just be the last car I would ever buy. It is still sitting with 5000 miles waiting for Chrysler to come up with the money to buy ... Read More

• pacifica 2007

  Written by: katie24 on Jul 24, 2008 7:58:47 PM

  I am new to the site but for the last 2 days have read everyones issues. Yes, I have a 2007 Pacifica with all the same proplems. I purchased mine in May, with 30,000 miles as a Chrysler program car. I had the same shutter, lagging and shifting issues, very annoying!! I am returning my pacifica to the chrysler dealer for the 3rd time. They have replaced my TC and several ... Read More

• Re: Transmission problem... [elmo3]

  Written by: rhollis on Jun 17, 2008 4:40:50 AM

  Chrysler is supposed to be buying back my 2007 Pacifica. The problem now is that the selling dealer does not seem to have the proper paprwork. I have not driven my car for a month, but I am still paying for it and the insurance. If Chrysler had a half compentent atorney,I would not be writing this.

• Re: 2007 Pacifica Is it a Lemon, Transmission, Torque Converter [farout]

  Written by: rhollis on May 14, 2008 7:44:29 AM

  I wrote to Steven Landry, Executive Vice President of North American Sales for Chrysler. I enclosed copies of correspondence to Chrysler's attorney. The response that I received was a phone call from a woman who told me that Chrysler wasn't going to do anything for me because I had filed for arbitration. I pointed out if they had done what they were supposed to do at the last service visit, I ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Pacifica Is it a Lemon, Transmission, Torque Converter [bigarmy25id]

  Written by: farout on May 8, 2008 6:26:56 PM

  Bigarmy25id: WOW!!!!! I am stunned and you have been through the mill! By my count you have been to 4 dealers and have made six or more trips to get this fixed, more or less. Our PAC AWD Touring was made 12/12/06 and we had the TC R&R and it made very little difference until March 31, 08 when they did the latest reflash which took care of the shudder. By ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Pacifica Is it a Lemon, Transmission, Torque Converter [bigarmy25id]

  Written by: farout on May 8, 2008 6:26:50 PM

  Bigarmy25id: WOW!!!!! I am stunned and you have been through the mill! By my count you have been to 4 dealers and have made six or more trips to get this fixed, more or less. Our PAC AWD Touring was made 12/12/06 and we had the TC R&R and it made very little difference until March 31, 08 when they did the latest reflash which took care of the shudder. By ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Pacifica Is it a Lemon, Transmission, Torque Converter [bigarmy25id]

  Written by: farout on May 8, 2008 6:25:15 PM

  Bigarmy25id: WOW!!!!! I am stunned and you have been through the mill! By my count you have been to 4 dealers and have made six or more trips to get this fixed, more or less. Our PAC AWD Touring was made 12/12/06 and we had the TC R&R and it made very little difference until March 31, 08 when they did the latest reflash which took care of the shudder. By ... Read More

• 2007 Pacifica Is it a Lemon, Transmission, Torque Converter

  Written by: bigarmy25id on May 8, 2008 10:24:53 AM

  I bought my 2007 Pacifica Touring 6spd 4 Liter in January of this year. It had 9,000 mi. on it and a 36,000 mi Warranty. Power train only comes with 08 models of first time buyers. I started experiencing problems shortly after purchase. I bought it in VA but now live in Ga. I took it to Milton Ruben Motors a five star dealer on JAN 22 at 10844 mi. with ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica

• Re: Discontinued... [Jason5]

  Written by: steelydan on Apr 23, 2008 2:06:41 PM

  Jason5, I don't know where you get your information , but if you got it from a Chrysler dealer , you can rest assured that they do not which end to back out first in the morning. I will bet that half of them still think the Pacifica is still in production .. I read in the business section of the Houston Chronicle that the last 2008 Pacifica rolled off the ... Read More

New Pacifica Owners - Give Us Your Report

• better than a mini-van

  Written by: spnsr on Mar 10, 2008 10:48:15 AM

  My wife and I are going to be having our 3rd kid and needed a third row seat and my wife is 100% against mini-vans, so with the current gas prices the Pacifica looked like a better choice than Durango. I bought a 2007 Touring FWD and have been very happy with it. It has averaged 24 - 26 MPG on the highway which is as good as our much smaller ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica Gas Mileage

• Re: Most recent trip mileage... [nuruc7]

  Written by: starcruiser on Mar 7, 2008 6:25:20 AM

  I just recently purchased a 2007 Pacifica and I am getting POOR gas mileage. What can I do to improve it. When it was purchased it only had 23,000 miles. (I have had the car exactly 2 weeks and we replaced the air filter and I am taking it into the dealer for an oil change so I can talk with them about the MPG) I am lucky if I get ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica Transmission Problems

• Re: Chrysler Pacifica Touring [oldschool1]

  Written by: rhollis on Feb 29, 2008 5:22:58 AM

  I bought my 2007 new. It was fine for about a month. It has now been to three dealers for five visits and a total of 52 days. I am told that nothing is wrong and then they decide to throw parts at it. I have been in the auto business for over 40 years so I have some slight idea what a car is supposed to do and not supposed ... Read More

• Chrysler Pacifica Touring

  Written by: oldschool1 on Feb 28, 2008 5:24:40 PM

  I am considering buying a 2007 pacifica Touring. My first test driving experience was good. The next morning when I started the car it had a clicking sound while warming up. I drove in an open parking lot, I found, when coming to a sudden stop the brakes or something made the car surged forward, then while siting in park the car trembles every three to five seconds and engine is ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Trying to "buy out" my lease - HELP!

  Written by: pacifica07 on Feb 21, 2008 11:15:22 PM

  Hi all, I had leased a 2007 Pacifica back in Dec 06, I'm 15 months into the lease and was able to come up with the $$$ to pay off my lease and buy the vehicle. I contacted Chrysler Financial and they stated that I had to contact the dealer where I got the car from. I did and they sayd that I had to go to Chrysler Financial to do ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica Transmission Problems

• Re: Canadian Pacificas [johnhenryhoeha]

  Written by: farout on Feb 13, 2008 12:02:04 PM

  johnhenryhoeha: I have been called some odd things, but being a Chrysler employee is kind, and even nice. I am a retired minister ! Perhaps you should go the the Jeep Liberty CRD forum or the Jeep Compass 4x4 sections, and read what I have posted in them. I am sure you will get a better balanced perspective on me. I hear your anger, you have a right to pursue anything ... Read More

• Re: Canadian Pacificas [mrrogers]

  Written by: farout on Feb 13, 2008 11:23:27 AM

  mrrogers: If you go to www.arifleet.com/production.html this is the production schedule for the major American vehicles. The Pacifica FWD has a 6-8 week lead time and the AWD has a 8-10 week lead time. You can see every vehicle Chrysler, dodge, and jeep make The cut off time for ordering a Pacifica is not even suggested. Chrysler did say this is the last year for the Pacifica. Maybe in May the ... Read More

• Re: Pacifica transmission problems [07pacifica]

  Written by: knuckleneck on Feb 8, 2008 1:19:34 PM

  My (BRAND-NEW like you) 2007 Pac had the vibration at 50mph, and I took it in 4 times to fix it. They replaced wheel bearings, rotated, balanced tires, etc...finally, I took it in the last time and told them to REALLY find the problem. TWO MONTHS LATER, they call me today to let me know it's ready. They rplaced the transfer case about a month ago, and when I went to ... Read More

• Date of Manufacture and Grand Caravan/ T & C?

  Written by: mrrogers on Jan 18, 2008 6:47:18 PM

  I have a 2006 Pacifica FWD Base that I will need to replace in a couple of months. It appears that all of the posts on this site for transmission problems are 2007 Pacificas. Can one assume that all of the 2008's on the dealers' lots are okay? I realize that production stopped at the end of November 2007, so there will only be a limited number of 2008's available. There ... Read More

• 07 Pacifica Touring WPChrysler sig fwd

  Written by: genniphur on Jan 16, 2008 9:26:58 PM

  I have read all 192 messages on the board and I am now ready to post. :) Bought my Pacifica late March of 2007. The car has always had a hesitation upon acceleration. A hesitation to the point that when it finally kicks into gear it roasts the tires. Then when you would come to a stop it would clunk down into first gear. The problem got worse as time rolled ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica

• Re: Chrysler Pacifica purchase or not [qbrozen]

  Written by: nuruc7 on Jan 15, 2008 5:04:00 PM

  the 2007's are rated at 18 city, and 24 highway, and that is what the AWD 4.0L models are listed as.

• Chrysler Pacifica purchase or not

  Written by: kerri on Jan 15, 2008 12:50:22 PM

  My husband and I currently own a 2004 Nissan Armada. Love the car but hate the gas mileage. We are looking at something a bit more economical but will still hold our three children (13, 11, 6) comfortably. Is the Pacifica roomy enough, have good enough mpg to warrant buying? Also, I was told 2007 was the last production year - any truth to that?

Chrysler Pacifica Transmission Problems

• 2007 Pacifica Transmission Problems

  Written by: rhollis on Dec 23, 2007 9:44:09 AM

  My 2007 Pacifica Touring 2wd has been to three dealers for a total of something like 34 days since I bought it in late April. Chrysler does not feel that this is abnormal. The most serious problems are, I believe, transmission related. I have been in the repair business for over 40 years so I ought to have some idea what I am talking about. There is always a clunking on ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica Oil Problems

• Re: CHRYSLER PACIFICA 'LEMON' Touring [qbrozen]

  Written by: waterdr on Dec 20, 2007 7:50:25 PM

  A car should not burn oil.....NOT EVER! if they do, you have a problem with the rings. The rings wrap around the pistons and keep the oil where the oil is supposed to stay. Burning oil is bad in many ways, not to mention the fact that you will ruin the O2 sensors, cats, and fill the combustion chamber with carbon. Burning oil means bad motor. No ethical mechanic would ever ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica Transmission Problems

• Re: AutoStick or 2006 Transmission [faschulz]

  Written by: mrrogers on Dec 19, 2007 1:46:02 PM

  Thanks for your prompt reply. My first experience with the 2007 Pacifica transmission problem occurred this June in Vermont. I flew into Burlington for a sales meeting in Stowe. One of our senior sales engineers picked me up at the Burlington airport in his 2007 base FWD Pacifica company car. It had the 3.8 overhead valve engine and the four speed transmission. Five minutes out of the airport, it began doing ... Read More

• AutoStick or 2006 Transmission

  Written by: mrrogers on Dec 18, 2007 4:21:36 PM

  I have a 2006 Pacifica with 62,000 miles and no transmission issues. I have a couple of questions for owners with the transmission problem. 1. Is there still a problem if you shift using the AutoStick function? I understand that we should not have to, but I need to replace my car next year at 70,000 miles due to it being a company car, and I would like to know what ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Ed. Torque Converter Issue [gthos]

  Written by: frankbjr on Dec 18, 2007 11:45:04 AM

  My MPG also sucks. Whether the mechanic is right or not it doesn't really matter to me. Because I would have never bought a car that shakes or shudders. I just spoke to my salesperson and told him I can't beleive that he never heard of this problem after seeing all these complaints. I told him to go onto this site. He is supposed to check with his mechanic tomorrow as ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Ed. Torque Converter Issue [frankbjr]

  Written by: gthos on Dec 18, 2007 11:33:07 AM

  Same problem here from an April purchase. Chrylser (or at least the dealer) doesn't want to own up to much. I've been in four times and not even had a torquer converter replaced yet. Other problems also. Is your MPG so good that you believe what the mechanic told you? Mine really sucks.

• Re: 2007 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Ed. Torque Converter Issue [frankbjr]

  Written by: frankbjr on Dec 18, 2007 11:22:15 AM

  Correction - I only put about 1900 miles on the car as I bought it with 1500 miles on it. And the problem started within a month of purchase if not sooner.

• Re: 2007 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Ed. Torque Converter Issue [pjkirby]

  Written by: frankbjr on Dec 18, 2007 10:26:35 AM

  I bought a 2007 Pacifica in October 2007 and the shuddering started shortly after that. I had the torche converter replaced and it still shudders. The mechanic said this is the way these cars drive because the idle is kept low for fuel economy. I'm sorry I bought it because it is driving me crazy. I have only put 3400 miles on it.

• Re: Transmission shudder [tdunaway]

  Written by: farout on Dec 17, 2007 4:55:59 PM

  tdunaway: Having gone the complete way of a buy back from Chrysler back in April 4, 2007 I can give you some information that might help. We has a 2005 Jeep Liberty with the diesel engine. This vehicle was in the shop 25 times in 16 months. Chrysler called us and asked if they could help us with this situation. So we stated the buy back on Feb. 16, 07 and ... Read More

• 2007 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Ed. Torque Converter Issue

  Written by: pjkirby on Dec 15, 2007 10:12:24 AM

  We bought a 2007 Pacifica Limited Edition last April and at 700 miles I started noticing a "shudder" problem. The service tech told me it was the transmission "breaking in" to my driving style and that it would stop. After 300 more miles it wasn't stopping and, in fact, getting worse. I took it in and they replaced the torque converter. That was fine for a couple hundred miles. It started ... Read More

• Same Shudder - What is the 1st Step.

  Written by: tigger12 on Oct 18, 2007 1:53:40 AM

  I bought a 2007 Pacifica AWD Spring Special... within the first 700 miles we noticed the shudder. Got the salesman involved and he walked me to the service center. They claim they were not able to duplicate the problem. Took it back again and same result (unable to duplicate problem). --- How do you get them to acknowledge the problem? Did the buyback process start with the call to Chrysler? --- ... Read More

• Pacifica "shudder" problem

  Written by: rae4 on Oct 2, 2007 2:11:48 PM

  Just brought our new 2007 Pacifica and it has approx 1,000 miles on it to the dealer for several issues, mainly, we noticed the past week that when driving at approx 30-40 mph the car seems to hesitate, hard to explain, but doesn't seem to shift smoothly as you are accelerating (gently). So when we dropped it off today we also told them about the front driver side, speaker (or so ... Read More

• Re: rough ride [faschulz]

  Written by: tigger12 on Nov 7, 2007 1:03:21 PM

  That does not correspond with my experience. We noticed the shudder before 700 miles were on the car... and it has only gotten worse. With 3,600 miles on it they are putting in the new torque converter. By the way, my Pacifica is the 2007 Spring Special also with AWD. Good luck. The 800# I posted is, I believe, for Chrysler Corporate.

• 2007 pacifica tranny shudder

  Written by: erniek on Aug 29, 2007 7:00:15 PM

  tranny shudder happens between 30 & 50 mph. had to dealer twice. Was told on first visit of the TSB 18-19-06-78. They had the car just part of that day. Got the car home and started doing the same thing. Second visit--- dealer had car 1 day--performed road test and said he found normal shifting. He said the tranny was meant to shift fast and that the transmission to engine will ... Read More

• Re: Chrysler Pacifica Transmission Problems [pf_flyer]

  Written by: rhollis on Aug 25, 2007 6:19:43 PM

  My 2007 Pacifica Touring started to get a banging on the floor when being started after about a month of ownership. Now the whold car vibrates at about 900 RPM and at 65-70 on Cruise there is a thunk every so often. Two visits to a dealer - 20 or 21 days - they claim that it is normal - some do this and some do not. If that is the ... Read More

• 2007 Chrysler Pacifica Torque Converter

  Written by: arosed on Aug 21, 2007 9:40:06 PM

  I experienced the rumble strips, shuddering that everyone is explaining in my new 2007 Chrysler Pacifica Base Model (3.8L) at about 700 miles. I brought the car to a dealer who told me it was a loose wire. Went home, and still had the problem. Took it back, and they ordered the Torque Converter. Had it replaced. No more issues, and I currently have over 7000 miles. However, I do noticed ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica

• Re: Pacifica Leather Steering Wheel [mrrogers]

  Written by: farout on Oct 16, 2007 11:58:01 AM

  mrrogers: A couple of things come to mind. The effort to remove and replace these things would be very costly. The other fact is the air bag might not work from one year to the other. The 2007 Pasifica has a $4000. rebate plus a $1000. dealer option discount makes a 2007 cheaper than a 2008. The 2007 has duel exhaust, and 2008 does not. Talk to the dealer and see ... Read More

• Re: 08 Pacifica [turbanski]

  Written by: farout on Sep 25, 2007 3:09:33 PM

  turbanski: The Lifetime was free on any new vehicle 2006, 2007, and 2008 if bought after July 28th. However buyers of these years can purchase the lifetime powertrain warranty for $750. until the 30th of this month. After that the cost does increase. We bought on Aug. 31st and we did get the Lifetime Powertrain warranty/ But we also bought the Lifetime bumper to bumper Max. Care that anyone can get ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Chrysler Pacifica: Lease Questions [axdrod]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 28, 2007 2:22:17 AM

  Here's the info that you're looking for, axdrod. Chrysler Financial's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica Touring AWD with 12,000 miles per year are .00100 and 42%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: Chrysler Pacifica: Lease Questions [riv7298]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 27, 2007 4:25:38 AM

  Hi riv7298. I am not aware of any banks that publish lists of their current money factors and residual values for consumers. Given the level of lease support that is currently available on this model, chances are it will be cheapest to lease it through Chrysler Financial. I can give you an idea of what its lease program for it is currently like. You never mentioned how long you want to ... Read More

• Re: Should I take the plunge?? [maradag]

  Written by: therck on Aug 23, 2007 9:35:11 AM

  It depends on exactly when you made the deal. $400 over invoice is a bit generous, especially at the very end of the model year. I had also been agonizing over the 2007 Pacifica for about 9 months before I “took the plunge.” I located a car that had much more stuff than I would normally have needed and had been on the dealer’s lot since early this year (before price ... Read More

After Market DVD screen installation

• I did this with our 2007 model - It can be done!

  Written by: jamesutz on Aug 14, 2007 11:18:30 PM

  I installed two Alpine 7" widescreen headrest monitors in my wife's Pacifica for the kids to watch. It is working well. Our model is a 2007 Signature Series FWD, that like yours, came with the 6 DVD in-dash changer but no outlet for the video. I bought the dealer'$ book$ for the car, so I was able to track down the right wires using the Wiring Diagrams book. I'm not much ... Read More

Chrysler Pacifica Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Chrysler Pacifica Lease

  Written by: jonas07 on Aug 3, 2007 4:09:16 PM

  Car_man, We leased a 2007 Pacifica Touring FWD. It has the powerlift gate, the sirius radio and dvd/rear screen. Total msrp was about 30,800. Adjusted cap cost $25,250. Money factor ,00144 and a residual of $11,250. Lease cost includes maintenance coverage. Lease is 39 months with monthly payments of $399. Did I get a great, good, fair or standard deal here? Thanks Jonas07

Chrysler Pacifica Transmission Problems

• 2007 PACIFICA TOURING TRANNY

  Written by: salynn on Aug 2, 2007 7:11:42 PM

  I BOUGHT MY 07 PACIFICA ON JULY 3 AND ON JULY 4TH WITH 75 MILES ON IT, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WASN'T SHIFTING. BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE TRANNY WAS SHOT. THEY COULDN'T BELIEVE IT! THEY GAVE US A NEW CAR AND WE HAD THAT ONE FOR 2 DAYS AND 160 MILES AND GUESS WHAT?! SAME PROBLEM!! THEY HAVE HAD THE CARE FOR ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Pacifica [irongirl]

  Written by: david613 on Jul 30, 2007 2:51:23 PM

  Same problems w my 07 Pacifica. It is in shop right now and I am told that Chrysler is currently producing a new torque converter to be released 8/15/07. Fortunately, the dealership and Chrysler has recognized that there is a problem and they are working to correct it. Hopefully, this new TC will solve the problem. I'm getting annoyed with not being able to drive my new vehicle.

Chrysler Pacifica Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Chrysler Pacifica: Lease Questions [Car_man]

  Written by: riv7298 on Jul 23, 2007 3:06:35 PM

  Hi Car Man, My wife and I want to lease the 2007 AWD Chrysler Pacifica Touring. I wanted to know where we can find out the money factor for this car. Would we have to go through a bank website? If so, which bank sponsors Chrysler? I'm in the process of figuring lease payments so that we will be in a better position to negotiate when we approach the dealer.

• Re: Lease Programs for July [fargodog]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 17, 2007 2:33:36 AM

  Hello Dennis. I have seen DaimlerChrysler's July lease program for the vehicle that you are interested in and I would be happy to help you out. Chrysler Financial's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24 month lease of a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica Base AWD with 15,000 miles per year are .00055 and 47%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 36 month lease are .00150 and ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Pacifica [jingi16]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 17, 2007 2:28:16 AM

  Hi jingi16. It sounds like you are new to leasing, if so you definitely should check out the following informative articles that are available here at Edmunds.com prior to visiting any dealers: 10 Steps to Leasing a New Car and Calculate Your Own Lease Payment. The fact that you are able to purchase, or in this case lease, your new Pacifica through DaimlerChrysler's employee purchase program assures you of getting a ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Pacifica Touring - Bought it! [sercon]

  Written by: eugened on Jul 4, 2007 2:00:53 PM

  You MUST get extended warranty. It is a must with Chrysler cars. I had 2001 PT Cruiser and paid dearly (about 4000$) in after warranty repairs (on a low mileage car).I kept it for 7 years and finally trade it in. I like Pacifica but went with Mazda5 instead. Can not spend even 1 cent on Chrysler any more. They lost me as a driver for my lifetime.

• Re: 2007 Pacifica [Car_man]

  Written by: jingi16 on Jun 8, 2007 1:39:28 PM

  Currently i am leasing Chrysler Pacifica 2005 and i am paying 297$ per month for 24 month 15,000 per year. My lease is ending tomorrow and dealer offered me to give 2007 Pacifica for $230 (with lease loyalty and employee discount). This is for 7 seater (touring) and 12,000 miles/year for 24 months. Is this a good deal? This is in Michigan. How do we calculate the leasing amount? I see ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Pacifica [nportcarguy]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 7, 2007 2:37:29 AM

  Thanks Nportcarguy. DaimlerChrysler is currently providing $2,000 lease cash on 5 passenger and $2,500 on 6 passenger Pacificas. In addition to this lease cash, there is a $1,000 lease loyalty offer. As far as this vehicle's lease program goes, if you were to lease a base 2007 Chrysler Pacifica AWD through Chrysler Financial right now for 36 months with 15,000 miles per year, its buy rate lease money factor and residual ... Read More

• Re: 2007 Pacifica [mick0212]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 12, 2007 3:04:03 AM

  Here's the information that you're looking for, mick0212. Chrysler Financial's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica Base 2WD with 15,000 miles per year are .00127 and 44$, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 39 month lease are .00140 and 43%. If you were to lease a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica Touring 2WD through Chrysler Financial right now for ... Read More