Which is cheaper to maintain, the Chrysler Pacifica or the Chrysler Pacifica?

Based on 5-year routine maintenance labor at a $150/hr indie shop rate, the Chrysler Pacifica is cheaper to maintain — about $11,351 less over 60,000 miles. Parts cost is not included.

What's the labor difference between the 4.0L V6 and the 3.6L V6?

Across 34 common maintenance jobs, hours vary by drivetrain and engine layout. See the side-by-side table on this page for each job's labor hours and estimated cost.

Are there any active recalls on the Chrysler Pacifica or Chrysler Pacifica?

The Chrysler Pacifica has 0 open NHTSA recalls. The Chrysler Pacifica has 9 open recalls. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

2008 Chrysler Pacifica vs 2024 Chrysler Pacifica

Specifications

Year

2008

2024

Engine

4.0L V6

3.6L V6

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

automatic

Fuel

gas

Powertrain

Engine output, acceleration, top speed, handling, braking — and Nürburgring if either car ran one.

Horsepower

—hp

Torque

—lb-ft

0–60 mph

—

Quarter Mile

—

Top Speed

—

Skidpad

—

60–0 Braking

—

70–0 Braking

—

MPG · City

—

MPG · Highway

—

MPG · Combined

—

Performance specs synthesized from manufacturer figures and instrumented magazine tests (Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track). MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Numbers flagged as "low confidence" by AI generation are conservative estimates from related platforms.

Cost of Ownership

★ WINNER

5-Year Maintenance

$13,265

0.22 $/mi

5-Year Maintenance

$24,616

0.41 $/mi

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ADVANTAGEChrysler Pacifica — Saves you $11,351 over 5 years (86% less in routine maintenance labor)

Routine maintenance only. Cost = labor hours × $150/hr × estimated 5-yr frequency. Parts cost not included.

Maintenance Breakdown

Hours per common service. Lower is faster (and cheaper) at the shop.

4.0L V6 Catastrophic Engine Failure (Cylinder Head/Gasket)

— hrs$3,900 / 5yr

— hrs

Pentastar 3.6L Excessive Oil Consumption

— hrs

— hrs$2,100 / 5yr

Oil & filter change

0.3 hrs$1,020 / 5yr

3.5L V6 Piston Ring Failure and Oil Consumption

— hrs$1,925 / 5yr

— hrs

9-Speed Transmission Shudder and Harsh Shifts

— hrs

— hrs$1,268 / 5yr

Hybrid-Specific: 16kWh Battery Pack Degradation

— hrs

— hrs$1,000 / 5yr

Rear brake pads

0.9 hrs$410 / 5yr

Front brake pads

0.8 hrs$400 / 5yr

Tire rotation

0.3 hrs$360 / 5yr

Transmission Oil Cooler Leak into Coolant System

— hrs$650 / 5yr

— hrs

Transmission Mount Collapse

— hrs$228 / 5yr

— hrs$390 / 5yr

Brake fluid flush

0.8 hrs$270 / 5yr

12V battery

0.3 hrs$245 / 5yr

Differential fluid

0.5 hrs$230 / 5yr

Spark plugs

1.0 hrs$230 / 5yr

Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Failure

— hrs$423 / 5yr

— hrs

Cabin air filter

0.3 hrs$210 / 5yr

Fuel filter

0.5 hrs$210 / 5yr

Coolant flush

1.0 hrs$200 / 5yr

Water pump

2.5 hrs$173 / 5yr

Oil pan gasket

4.0 hrs$163 / 5yr

Intake manifold gasket

3.0 hrs$162 / 5yr

Fuel Filter/Pump Module Failure

— hrs$280 / 5yr

— hrs

Stow 'n Go Seat Latch Mechanism Failure

— hrs

— hrs$263 / 5yr

Alternator

1.5 hrs$131 / 5yr

Engine air filter

0.2 hrs$120 / 5yr

Uconnect Infotainment Freezing and Reboot Loops

— hrs

— hrs$236 / 5yr

Valve cover gasket

1.5 hrs$114 / 5yr

Serpentine belt

0.5 hrs$110 / 5yr

Power steering flush

0.5 hrs$95 / 5yr

Starter motor

1.8 hrs$94 / 5yr

Ignition coil

0.8 hrs$80 / 5yr

Thermostat

1.0 hrs$67 / 5yr

PCV valve

0.3 hrs$65 / 5yr

Active Recalls

★ WINNER

Open NHTSA Recalls

CLEAR

Open NHTSA Recalls

9 open

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ADVANTAGEChrysler Pacifica — 9 fewer open recalls from the NHTSA

The Verdict

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THE WINNER

2008 Chrysler Pacifica

4.0L V6

Chrysler Pacifica is cheaper to maintain (saves ~$11,351 over 5 years)
Chrysler Pacifica has 9 fewer open NHTSA recalls

Based on objective maintenance and recall data. Driving feel, looks, brand loyalty, and ownership experience are separate (and very valid) considerations.

Open the full dashboard for either truck

Labor times, torque specs, fluid capacities, DTC codes, repair procedures, recalls, common platform problems.