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$7,703
148,053 miles · $7,955 with $252 doc fee · 3.6L V6, 9-speed auto
Moose’s Verdict
Cheap price. Ticking 9-speed.
$7,703 is cheap — CarGurus even rates it a Great Deal after a price drop. But the price is not the problem; the transmission is. The 2017–2018 Pacifica’s 9-speed automatic is one of the most complained-about transmissions of the decade: over 1,200 NHTSA complaints, harsh shifting, limp mode, and complete failures — many between 45,000 and 85,000 miles — with replacements running $4,000–$8,000. This van has 148,053 miles on that same unit. Add 10+ NHTSA recalls and a settled class action over engine stalling, and no discount is deep enough. Walk away.
Price vs Market
$7,703 is genuinely cheap (CarGurus: Great Deal) — but a cheap ticket on a broken ride is still a bad deal.
★★★★★
History (VIN)
No AutoCheck score obtainable at verdict time. Price dropped $8,002 down to $7,703 — the market is speaking.
★★★★★
Maintenance & Reliability
2018 is the worst year for the 9-speed: 1,200+ NHTSA transmission complaints, failures at 45k–85k miles, $4k–$8k to replace. 10+ recalls. Hard pass.
★★★★★
Fuel Economy
19/28 MPG (23 combined) — decent for a minivan, irrelevant here.
★★★★★
Dealership
4.8 stars on 34 Google reviews (Larwill 4.7/26, Goshen 5.0/8), but a public Jan 2025 complaint alleges a kept deposit at the Goshen store.
★★★★★
Vehicle History
No free AutoCheck score was obtainable for this VIN at verdict time. What the record does show: 443 NHTSA owner complaints on the 2018 Pacifica — the highest transmission-complaint volume of any Pacifica year — plus 10 or more recalls (cruise control, Uconnect, stalling-related campaigns) and a settled class-action lawsuit over engine stalling covering 2017–2021 models. The listing’s own price drop ($8,002 down to $7,703) tells you demand is soft. Verify recall completion by VIN, but the transmission history alone is the verdict.
Key Specs
Engine
3.6L V6 287hp
Drivetrain
FWD, 9-speed auto
Mileage
148,053
Exterior
Billet Silver Metallic
Recalls
10+ campaigns apply
MPG
19 city / 28 hwy
About the Dealer
24/7 Cars
6745 W US-30, Larwill, IN · also Goshen, Warsaw, Fort Wayne · 4.8★ (34 Google reviews across 2 locations)
One public red flag on record: a January 2025 complaint alleges the Goshen location kept a buyer’s deposit after financing fell through. Worth asking about their deposit policy in writing before you put money down.
The Original Listing
Snapshot of the dealer’s listing page, captured at verdict time — so the price and details can’t quietly change afterward.
The fine print: this verdict is our opinion based on publicly available information at the time of analysis — price data, history sources, and dealer reviews. It is not financial advice. Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection and verify the history yourself before you buy.
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