Chrysler Aspen Problems by Year

We compared every Chrysler Aspen model year from 2007–2009 using 438 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 6 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2007, which drew far more complaints than other Aspen years at the same age. The best years are 2009.

3model years
438complaints
6recalls
2007worst years
2009best years

Complaints by model year

20072008200924415935
Owner complaints per model year, Chrysler Aspen. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
200935−83%4TransmissionGood
20081591.2×2Fuel SystemAverage
20072442.4×3Fuel SystemAvoid

* Complaints compared with the median Aspen year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Chrysler Aspen problems

  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2007
    18342%
  • Air bagsworst: 2007
    10724%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2007
    4410%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2008
    409%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2008
    317%
  • Steeringworst: 2007
    307%
  • Other / not specified
    174%
  • Suspensionworst: 2007
    143%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2007
    123%
  • Brakesworst: 2008
    102%
  • Lightsworst: 2007
    92%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2007
    92%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2007
    82%
  • Body & structureworst: 2007
    82%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2007
    72%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2007
    41%
  • Seatsworst: 2007
    31%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 2007
    20%
  • Driver assistanceworst: 2008
    10%

Latest Chrysler Aspen recalls

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-021 · Jan 9, 2018 · 328,177 vehiclesDo not drive

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa,…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-947 · Dec 22, 2016 · 12,691 vehiclesDo not drive

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen vehicles manufactured January 17, 2007, to December 18, 2008, and 2010 RAM 3500 cab chassis manufactured September 25, 2009, to February 1, 2010.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-352 · May 24, 2016 · 4,648,270 vehiclesDo not drive

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 15V-313 · May 26, 2015 · 4,077,169 vehiclesDo not drive

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners.

Power train › Driveline › Differential unit

NHTSA recall 13V-038 · Feb 6, 2013 · 278,674 vehicles

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured from February 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through September 30,…

Remedy: On November 7, 2013 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for…

All 6 Chrysler Aspen recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Chrysler Aspen should you avoid?

2007 — this year has the most complaints relative to other Aspen years at the same age, led by fuel & propulsion system problems in the 2007.

What is the best year for the Chrysler Aspen?

2009 has the fewest complaints compared with other Aspen years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Chrysler Aspen problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the fuel & propulsion system (183), air bags (107) and electrical system (44). Fuel System complaints peak in the 2007 model year.

How many recalls has the Chrysler Aspen had?

6 recalls across 2007–2009. The model year with the most is 2009. See all Chrysler Aspen recalls by year.

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.