2008 Chrysler Aspen Airbag Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  321%
• 25k–50k
  17%
• 50k–75k
  17%
• 75k–100k
  214%
• 100k–150k
  536%
• 150k+
  214%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2008 Chrysler Aspen owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

My Air bag light will not go out. Not sure what the problem is, cleaned all contracts in the connectors and seat belts and connectors under the seats. Check for a blown fuse. Could not find any bad fuses.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Aspen. While driving at an unknown speed, the front driver's side ball joint detached and the contact crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.

On Saturday, January 23, 2016 we were leaving our home at approximately 6 pm. As we pulled out of the driveway, the airbag light on the dash came on. On our way home later that night and while traveling at between 55 and 65 MPH while getting on to I-43 near green bay, wi. Both driver side and passenger side curtain airbags suddenly deployed despite there being no impact of any kind. As designed, the vehicle then shutdown completely, making steering extremely difficult. With considerable difficulty, I was able to maneuver to the side of the rode and come to a stop. Further inspection revealed no exterior damage to the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the closest Chrysler dealer, who then read the codes with their computer. The codes indicated that the vehicle had sensed a "rollover". Obviously, no "rollover" had occurred. …

Takata recall: it took over 2 years for my local (only dealer within 100 miles) to repair passenger side airbag recall (repaired 8/19/16). The driver airbag remains defective. I was told by dealer 8/19/16 they had no idea of how long it would take, that they could not put me on a waiting list, that I would have to wait for a follow up recall notice. In the interim I drive this deadly vehicle every day. The recall has been in effect far too long to not have the parts available. I suspect because I have an older vehicle, just like old people who need medical care under obama care, we are being put on the bottom of the list, hoping we either die or our cars are crashed, sold or otherwise disposed of by scrapping the older vehicles. This is ridiculous.

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Aspen. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the air bag warning light remained illuminated as a chime sounded. In addition, the contact stated that while driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact would restart the vehicle and it resumed driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

The airbag sensor light is constantly chiming on and off. The automatic trunk door opens and then shuts abruptly with force which can cause seriously injury. I contacted Chrysler and was told that they do not have any recalls for my vehicle and that I would need to take it to the dealership and have it assessed. Very frustrating to have to pay the dealership for issues that really should the manufacturers responsibility!!! Shame on Chrysler for not taking responsibility for the defects!!!

Hit a deer traveling at over 50 MPH head on and the airbags did not deploy. Damage to the car was extensive including the front bumper, grill and headlights. The deer was estimated to weigh over 200lbs. My wife and 2 small children were in the car, everyone is fine but it dawned on us afterward that the airbags did not deploy. We are concerned about the future and the functionality of the safety features of our vehicle. I have written Chrysler and have not gotten a response.

Vehicle in motion, air bag light comes on while driving, just started a about 5 months ago and only a few times in the beginning, now it happens more often, light will go off then a ding sound for warning light is on . Others May have had a recall but mine didn't come up as any recalls with my VIN . But is this a start to a problem? Please respond with an answer to that question, ty

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Aspen. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle hydro-planned and crashed into a wall. None of the air bags deployed. The contact suffered a neck injury but did not receive medical treatment. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 117,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Aspen. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, it was discovered that the middle clip covering the air bag assembly on the steering wheel was deformed. The cause of the failure was not determined. An unknown dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,000.

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