Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Chrysler Pacifica owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The vehicle was turning into parking space, acted like the traction control engaged, power steering function was lost. Vehicle was put in park, engine turned off. Restarted at that time. Owner assumed incident resulted from a slip on fresh rain concrete and resulted in traction control engagement due to sensitivity of traction control feature. This is really not necessary at < 10 MPH. Second incident: one week later to the day on July 10, 2015, the vehicle rolled to a stop on residential road. The vehicle passed over an insignificant, small pile of dead loosed grass on right side of vehicle during its rolling to a stop mode. Vehicle steering locked up and engine stalled. Owner made numerous attempts to restart but had to wait 10 minutes before vehicle would restart and park it. Dealership has been notified-appointment scheduled to diagnose.
My car stops running shortly after driving within a few minutes with zero warning. When this happens the power steering and breaks stop functioning. I have been able to successfully been able to restart the car and continue to my destination. This creates a defiant safety hazard and has happened randomly on multiple occasions. The stalling started at the time when the check engine light and 'gascap' warning message came on - permanently. The mechanics have been unable to fine the problem and there are no computer code readings. Has there been a recall for this problem from Chrysler?
Bought in 2007 used, 16000 miles. Last two years, stalls sometimes at low speeds. Loses all power, will not steer, cannot brake. Occurs too randomly to predict. Very dangerous when making turns to join traffic flow as cannot stop or steer car while rolling. Latest example 12/7/15 - nearly at a stop on slight decline, ready to merge with street traffic from parking lot. Suddenly lost power and brake stopped responding and locked up. Steering locked up. Was slowly rolling into oncoming traffic.
Car kept shutting down regardless of speed. Chrysler sent specialist to deflect ship and replaced fuel pumps. Vehicle continued to shut down while driving. Attempted to drive to an independent mechanic, but crashed on the way. Car shut down on a curve, steering failed, brakes locked he hit a tree. This accident could've been a fatality. Car was totaled! Chrysler is not assuming any responsibility and closed the case. I will never buy another one!!!!
My husband was driving the car 2 days after we purchased it. He was coming down a slight incline and trying to yield and turn at an intersection. The power steering went out and the brakes locked up so he could not stop or control the direction of the vehicle. It was very scary with young children in the back seats! No warning lights or sounds alerted him to the failure of the steering or brakes.
I have Chrysler Pacifica that has a bad transmission problem when shifting and sometimes the rear brakes will lock up. I took it to a dealership for repairs and was told to bring it in only when you get lights on the dash other than that it is normal. I'm currently waiting for a tuning valve to be replaced in the motor. I'm now experiencing problems now with the airbag light coming on and going off. I was told again by a service writer it was normal until it comes on and stays on. I bought the car in January 2008 and it is now March it has been in the shop for repairs 4 times for the transmission and twice for the brakes and a total of 15 days and running. I have called Chrysler care several times and have sent them a letter and their response to me is keep taking it back for repairs the car has 34,000 on it now and still has factory warranty left on it. …
From the time the car was new when the ABS or traction control was engaged the car made a clicking noise. As never having a car with this feature I thought was normal. In March of 2010 my brakes failed on my 07 Pacifica. Upon taking the car to the dealer I was informed that there was contaminated fluid in the brake system and the entire system had to be replaced. New calipers, ABS module, lines, hoses master cylinder ect. The bill was $2500 which I had to pay because they are claiming contaminated fluid. I had been the only person to service the brakes on that car and did not add fluid when replacing the front pads. When the failure occurred the car would come to a stop and start rolling again. I avoided crashing by standing on the pedal as hard as I could. After replacing the entire brake system the clicking has stopped. I have driven Chrysler/ Dodge cars for 12 years... …
When driving, our 07 Pacifica will randomly lose power and there will be no brakes and no steering. I have to put it in neutral and restart the engine while the car is still in motion. This has occurred on the freeway and also around town. It is most noticeable when I am approaching a corner or stop light/ stop sign and slowing down to turn or to stop. On the freeway, I was not slowing down or preparing to stop when it happened. The check engine light and etc light (electronic throttle control light) come on when it happens. We have taken our car to non-Chrysler dealerships/auto shops over the summer because it's less expensive to scan. The car was in the shop three times this summer, and the problem was not corrected. This is a frightening occurrence and we May have to take it in to our Chrysler dealership anyway.
The vehicle dies--especially when coasting toward a stop sign or light, or down hills--usually at lower speeds, though several times at speeds of 40 MPH. The power brakes and power steering cease. The only option is to shift into neutral and restart the car. Going around corners at speeds higher that 25 is difficult, this car has been in the shop several times for the same thing; they can't really find anything wrong but have charged me over $2500 this year alone. I'm afraid to drive this as this has been happening on nearly a daily basis. And taking it to the dealer seems futile. Is this part of the recall? I'd hate to see my wife or someone else injured or killed because the safety systems on the vehicle stopped working at the same time--such as happened with the GM products. Updated 3/3/2015
I was driving the car to the gas station to put gas in it and the car shut off as I was pulling up to the gas station and there was a car coming towards me and the car had the right of way. I had to literally stop my car and run to the front of the car that was coming towards me in order to prevent and accident of the car running into my car. I know it had enough fuel I keep my tank full and just wanted to fill it all the way up since I had extra funds that week. Ever since the shut off the car had been sputtering and having trouble switching gears. I just purchased this car and it has been a disappointment, one after the other!!!!! Then there's an issue with the front end where you hear a popping sound if you should have to unexpectedly have to hit the brakes or if you go over a speed bump.
Brake complaints in other Pacifica years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica, 6% of the model year's 380 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Chrysler Pacifica brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Chrysler Pacifica brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 81,000 miles, and 9% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 1 fire and 0 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.