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2007 Chrysler Pacifica

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 189.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

285 reports with mileage · 41 unknown

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  • Power Train. Review the 88 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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  • Electrical System. Review the 51 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

8 crash reports10 fire reports7 injury reports

Power Train complaints

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85,087 miles · Sep 13, 2012
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND HAD TO USE EXTREME FORCE IN ORDER TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TWO TIMES WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED EACH TIME. THE MOST…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND HAD TO USE EXTREME FORCE IN ORDER TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TWO TIMES WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED EACH TIME. THE MOST RECENT REPAIR WAS PERFORMED IN AUGUST OF 2012. THE FAILURE HAD NOT RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,087.

NHTSA ODI #10475313

Mileage unknown · Aug 22, 2012
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL FAILURES IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO ACCELERATE WHEN ENGAGED, THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS ERRONEOUSLY BLOWING HOT AIR AND THE ENGINE WOULD SHIFT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLAC…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL FAILURES IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO ACCELERATE WHEN ENGAGED, THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS ERRONEOUSLY BLOWING HOT AIR AND THE ENGINE WOULD SHIFT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE FUEL TANK AND THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. THE MOTOR MOUNT BRACKETS WERE ALSO REPLACED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC. AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE GEAR SHIFTER COULD NOT BE SHIFTED FROM PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

NHTSA ODI #10471926

80,000 miles · Aug 20, 2012
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN THE ACCELERATING, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK ABNORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MAD…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN THE ACCELERATING, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK ABNORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 200,000.

NHTSA ODI #10471622

49,000 miles · Jul 25, 2012
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE MOTOR HEAD, WHICH WAS AN INTERNAL FAILURE. THE DEALER OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE MOTOR HEAD, WHICH WAS AN INTERNAL FAILURE. THE DEALER OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 49,000.

NHTSA ODI #10467691

86,000 miles · Jul 19, 2012
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT GOT STUCK IN PARK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE CLIP THAT RELEASED THE GEAR SHIFT BROKE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE GEAR SHIFT ASSEMBLY TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 86,000.

NHTSA ODI #10466645

58,061 miles · Jul 10, 2012
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train

BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT UNDER THE FRONT RIGHT OF MOTOR. CHRYSLER SERVICE CONTRACT ([XXX]) SAID IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THEIR EXTENDED WARRANTY. I FEEL THIS CAN BE A DANGEROUS SITUATION. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ODI #10465070

66,000 miles · Dec 29, 2011
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,000.

NHTSA ODI #10441642

Mileage unknown · Sep 29, 2011
Electrical SystemPower Train

FROM ONE DAY TO ANOTHER, THE ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON, THE OIL LIGHT TURNED ON, THE ESP BAS LIGHT TURNED ON, THE CAR SIGN WITH THE CURVED LINES UNDER IT, AND THE AWD SIGN AND THAT'S JUST TO NAME A FEW. THE CAR WAS ALSO NOT REVERSING AND THE CAR WAS SHIFTING REALLY HARD. TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER, AND THEY TOLD MY MECHANIC THAT IT WA…

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FROM ONE DAY TO ANOTHER, THE ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON, THE OIL LIGHT TURNED ON, THE ESP BAS LIGHT TURNED ON, THE CAR SIGN WITH THE CURVED LINES UNDER IT, AND THE AWD SIGN AND THAT'S JUST TO NAME A FEW. THE CAR WAS ALSO NOT REVERSING AND THE CAR WAS SHIFTING REALLY HARD. TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER, AND THEY TOLD MY MECHANIC THAT IT WAS THE COMPUTER, BUT THEY WEREN'T SURE IF THAT WOULD EVEN FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT SURE IF THAT IS THE PROBLEM. THEY SAID I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR EVERYTHING AND IF THAT DIDN'T FIX IT I WOULD HAVE TO SPEND MORE MONEY UNTIL THEY FOUND THE ACTUAL FIX.AND THE BEST PART IS WHEN THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY THEY HAD TO REPROGRAM THE PCM. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM). THIS CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN KEPT IN TIP TOP SHAPE WITH ITS REGULAR MAINTENANCE, OIL CHANGES AND ETC... DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO AT THIS POINT BECAUSE UNDER THE ADVICE OF MY MECHANIC, HE SAYS THIS CAR IS WAY TO NEW TO BE GIVING SO MANY PROBLEMS. ALL I KNOW IS THAT CHRYSLER WILL BE HEARING FROM MY ATTORNEY, BECAUSE FOR WHAT I KNOW THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME CHRYSLER HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THEIR PCM,TCM WHICH IS THE CARS COMPUTER. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!!!! I CAN NOT DRIVE THIS CAR ANYMORE, I HAVE A 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND I REFUSE TO PUT HER IN A CAR THAT IS GOING CRAZY! *TT

NHTSA ODI #10427936

84,425 miles · Aug 29, 2011
Power Train

MY CHRYSLER PACIFICA HAS SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION. RECENTLY THE TRANSMISSION WONT SHIFT PAST 2ND. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO OR HOW MUCH IT COST. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10422471

40,819 miles · May 16, 2011
Power Train

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,900 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,819.

NHTSA ODI #10401112

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

2

EA08006 · Engine Compartment Fire

Opened Feb 21, 2008 · Closed Apr 15, 2009

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System; Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood; Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash; Engine And Engine Cooling; Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid

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 BOTH COMPLAINTS AND WARRANTY CLAIMS AS THE SUBJECT VEHICLES REMAIN IN SERVICE. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY THE AGENCY THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. (SEE DOCUMENT FILE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS RESUME.)

Additional source detail variants (5)

Electrical 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 BOTH COMPLAINTS AND WARRANTY CLAIMS AS THE SUBJECT VEHICLES REMAIN IN SERVICE. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY THE AGENCY THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. (SEE DOCUMENT FILE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS RESUME.)

Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood

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 BOTH COMPLAINTS AND WARRANTY CLAIMS AS THE SUBJECT VEHICLES REMAIN IN SERVICE. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY THE AGENCY THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. (SEE DOCUMENT FILE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS RESUME.)

Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash

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 BOTH COMPLAINTS AND WARRANTY CLAIMS AS THE SUBJECT VEHICLES REMAIN IN SERVICE. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY THE AGENCY THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. (SEE DOCUMENT FILE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS RESUME.)

Engine And Engine Cooling

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 BOTH COMPLAINTS AND WARRANTY CLAIMS AS THE SUBJECT VEHICLES REMAIN IN SERVICE. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY THE AGENCY THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. (SEE DOCUMENT FILE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS RESUME.)

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid

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 BOTH COMPLAINTS AND WARRANTY CLAIMS AS THE SUBJECT VEHICLES REMAIN IN SERVICE. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY THE AGENCY THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. (SEE DOCUMENT FILE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS RESUME.)

PE07052 · Engine Compartment Fire

Opened Oct 19, 2007 · Closed Feb 21, 2008

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid

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 ENGINE IS ASSEMBLED AT THE CHRYSLER PLANT.THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM FOR THE 3.8L ENGINES ARRIVES AT THE CHRYSLER PLANT PRE-ASSEMBLED.CHRYSLER FOUND THAT IN THE 4.0L ENGINE, IT WAS POSSIBLE TO CROSS-THREAD THE TUBE NUT ON THE HIGH PRESSURE LINE DURING ITS ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING GEAR, THUS CREATING AN IMPROPER SEAL.CHRYSLER IMPLEMENTED ASSEMBLY PLANT PROCESS CHANGES TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF CROSS-THREADING, AND APPLIED ADDITIONAL QUALITY CONTROL MEASURES TO DETECT POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS.CHRYSLER STATED THAT WARRANTY AND FIELD DATA SUGGESTS THAT THESE PROCESS CHANGES HAVE MINIMIZED THE POSSIBILITY OF CROSS-THREADING.WITH REGARD TO THE VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO THE PRODUCTION CHANGE, A REVIEW OF THE WARRANTY CLAIMS INDICATES THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS NOT DECLINED IN THE 4.0L POPULATION.ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS, EA08-006, TO FURTHER EVALUATE THE ISSUE.