Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Chrysler Aspen owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
When the alternator started to fail the driver's dashboard such as the speedometer and any other instruments malfunctions. While driving the speedometer would reed 0 miles per hours even though the vehicle is in motion. I have recorded the issue in a video format.
We bought the Chrysler Aspen with the Hemi engine new in 2007. The following year the problem began to rear its ugly head. Constant electrical problems due to water intrusion from the sun roof due to poor drainage. Truck was serviced numerous times by Chrysler with no positive results. Truck is hazardous to drive because all dash board lights will go on when it's raining or after its rained which causes a distraction while driving. This issue has happened while driving on a highway at 65 MPH, city streets and also while the truck is stationary. This issue has been documented numerous times and Chrysler has made no effective engineering remedy. They even blame the environment I.e.trees for causing the problem as refusal to honor their warranty. We purchased the truck with a lifetime warranty and the truck was serviced in an attempt to correct the systemic problem. …
Dash is still illuminated, radio turns on by itself and can't lock doors with the car turn to off position and key out of ignition. Car door continues dinging noise as if key is in position. Drains the battery. When you give the battery a charge the car will cut off while driving because battery is too weak. We replaced the battery 3 times in one year. Chrysler dealer cannot find the issue. They state the Aspen is known to have drain batteries quickly. You can drive over a small bump or pot hole and car will jump across the road. Placed brand new tires and car is aligned perfectly but still makes the car jump. At highway speeds the car will move to another person's driving lane on dual highway when hitting a bump. This is not safe for anyone and scares my family. One day, if we hit a bump, I might side swipe/crash into a passing car or rollover off the road.
I was driving in the middle of winter, I started to smell something burning I rolled the windows down to check if it was my truck, smoke was coming from the back seat. I pulled over and opened the back door and saw my back seat burning. Had to put water and leave the windows down for a couple days, it's so horrible to think that my son usually sits there and could of gotten burned. I got this truck because I have 4 children and I drive to their activities every day.
My four wheel drive automatically engages. Dealer wants me to spend money on parts and are only guessing that those parts will fix the problem. Not once have they checked the wiring. The engagement happens when stationary (unlocking the car). Sometimes when I turn at very low speeds. The lights come one when driving high speed but nothing happens. The following lights turn on: 4wheel service, electronic stability. I feel it is a wiring problem.
Suspension: every time you hit a bump or pot hole the vehicle throws you across the lane. Fuel tank: every time you fill the gas tank up and when the pump clicks off the gas spits out of the tank and lands all over you and the vehicle. Electrical: the dashboard will light up with the oil symbol flashing on and off. Air conditioning: the compressor blows hot air and now the engine speeds up like it's going to explode.
The airbag light keeps coming on and there's nothing going on with my car ignition messed up my alternator battery and starter. There's a failure in ignition that is messing up a lot of things in the car. The ignition had me in the middle of the road such as safety issue. When I use my four-wheel-drive a lot of complications started happening with my lycian alternator starter and battery
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Aspen. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the gear shifter was stuck in one position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
While driving speedometer was reading 0 miles while the car was in motion. Put the car in drive it was reading reverse. Put the car in reverse it was reading drive. Lights flickering were the mileage was reading then finally light completely out for the milage
Vehicle just died, dash lights started flashing off and on, seat starting moving back and forth on their own even without the key in ignition. 7/24/08- towed to repair shop. 7/25 called it was ready, 5 min up the road it died again on the freeway on me. In shop 7/25-7/30- checked po591,po585, po593, po579, u0019, up141, vesu0019,cleaned coded drove 18 mi. Pa#un07079210730-rental code inv.826940 $270. Car still smelled of mildew. 8/19-8/29- water leak cause windshield leaking 2 places, wires soaked resealed windshield 23502501.1fs67bd1aa bezel seat belt anchor, 23111600ag module front control, 01890580, reprogrammed fcm85410000 diagnostic time safe light rr dash clean all connectors replaced front control module. 8/31- car died on freeway again, water on floor board , panel shorted out again. Towed to dealership sitting at dealership. …
Electrical complaints in other Aspen years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2007 Chrysler Aspen?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Chrysler Aspen, 9% of the model year's 244 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2007 Chrysler Aspen electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2007 Chrysler Aspen, though it has 3 recalls for other components. 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 Aspen electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 123,000 miles, and 13% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 1 fire and 0 injuries to electrical system 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.