2007 Chrysler Aspen Airbag Problems

Which parts fail

• Frontal
  1

Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  15%
• 25k–50k
  315%
• 50k–75k
  630%
• 75k–100k
  420%
• 100k–150k
  420%
• 150k+
  210%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Chrysler Aspen owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

Takata recall - just received recall - 3-2016. Was in accident 02-2015 involving head-on collision - air bags did not deploy - vehicle was impounded - pd as well as impound lot personnel and autobody shop adjacent all questioned why airbags had not deployed. Vehicle had to be inspected prior to my being able to remove it from pound for safety concerns. Was advised to have dealer check airbags and why no deploy. This was done and dealer advised only sensors are working. No further explanation. I have continued to drive vehicle. Then received this recall notice r25 / NHTSA 15v-313 and started do some research. I should have been notified months ago on this recall and does this defect have any effect of bags not deploying when they should? …

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Aspen. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to darcars Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of new carrollton (8100 annapolis rd, new carrollton, md 20784 [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the wires were burned to the control module and clock springs. The clock spring and control module needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but would not assist due to the age and mileage of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 106,148.

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Chrysler Aspen. While driving 30 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained an injury on the right knee that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000. Updated 8/31/15 updated 12/7/2015

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Aspen. While driving at 10 MPH in a parking lot, another vehicle crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the check engine light illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,831.

Airbag light continually appeared and beeped. Took the Aspen to the dealer, oliver joseph twice. The first time was 1/22/15. The service center told myself and my wife they could not understand what the problem was, and could not repair. I then called Chrysler corp customer service on 2/03/15, and they took note of the situation. I never heard back from Chrysler and called back on 3/26/15 and they notified me of the airbag recall, and since my airbag light is continually on and beeping, they will make sure I have priority when parts are available. I am writing this complaint on 7/31/15 and have not heard back from anyone. I am very concerned for my wife's safety with the recall and the fact this light is emitted from unknown origin. Chrysler has record of all my calls.

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Aspen 4x4. The contact stated that the wheels randomly locked and the traction control warning indicator randomly flashed. As a result, the power steering was extremely affected and the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver as the front and rear wheels locked up. In addition, the four wheel drive indicator randomly flashed and the gears independently shifted at a low rate of speed. The vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was also included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 147,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Aspen. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags); however, the part needed to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part for the repair. In addition, when the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal noise emitting from the cabin. The failure recurred numerous times. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. Ma 10/23/15 the consumer also stated there was a noise cominf from the rear of the vehicle. However, no problem was found. Updated 11/03/15.

Tl contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Aspen. While driving approximately 20 to 25 MPH on normal road conditions and making a turn at an intersection a vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The other driver's speed was approximately 50 to 60 MPH. The ambulance and police department were notified. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor cuts and bruises. The air bag failed to deploy in spite of the level of impact. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to a salvage facility. The contact is aware of the safety risk. The failure and current mileages were 36,300.

Tl contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Aspen. While driving approximately 20 to 25 MPH on normal road conditions and making a turn at an intersection a vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The other driver's speed was approximately 50 to 60 MPH. The ambulance and police department were notified. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor cuts and bruises. The air bag failed to deploy in spite of the level of impact. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to a salvage facility. The contact is aware of the safety risk. The failure and current mileages were 36,300.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Aspen. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags); however, the failure persisted and the technician diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 169,000. Updated 05/10/16 the consumer stated recall was complete, but the failure continued.

Related recalls

NHTSA investigations

Airbag complaints in other Aspen years