2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 26, 2019 · 68 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Aspen 4X4 years
Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Aspen 4X4 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (21 complaints, 31%), typically at around 39,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel System, Gasoline21 · ~39,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System16 · ~80,500 mi
Air Bags13 · ~56,788 mi
Electrical System8 · ~104,000 mi
Power Train7 · ~95,000 mi
Engine6 · ~104,000 mi
Steering5 · ~97,500 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)2 · ~82,900 mi
Suspension2 · ~123,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control2 · ~47,150 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline2131%39,000——
Fuel/propulsion System1624%80,500——
Air Bags1319%56,788——
Electrical System812%104,000——
Power Train710%95,000——
Engine69%104,000——
Steering57%97,500——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)23%82,900——
Suspension23%123,000——
Vehicle Speed Control23%47,150——
Equipment11%745——
Exterior Lighting11%55,000——
Seat Belts11%96,500——
Unknown or Other11%3,000——
Wheels11%100,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 13 complaints
2008: 1200812009: 2200922010: 4201042011: 132011132012: 4201242013: 5201352014: 6201462015: 132015132016: 112016112017: 7201772018: 1201812019: 120191

n = 68 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Vehicle engages 4wd lo and 4wd on it's own at any time. Driving this vehicle is dangerous at the transfer case engages automatically while driving. I can also hear 4wd engaging while locking the vehcile with the key fob. This is a well documented issue on the internet and i have read hundreds of…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Feb 26, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11182498

Steering problems had rack and pinion replaced, inner tire rods replaced, lost control of vehicle, outer right tire rods broken, very fortunate my family and i not hurt (70mph on i95), replace outer tire rod, play in steering replace steering yoke. Also water gets into electrical system shorting…

Electrical System · received Feb 23, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11074411

While driving, the vehicle intermittently slipped into 4-wheel drive low. Vehicle immediately became hard to steer/move in this condition, dangerous to drive as the vehicle's handling could change at any moment... At any speed.

Power Train · received Nov 17, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11046951

Vehicle shut off for no apparent reason while entering onto an expressway. Loss of power steering made vehicle difficult to control to safely get onto the shoulder. Sudden loss of speed made the vehicle a further hazard. Once on the shoulder, the vehicle could be physically keyed off, then…

Electrical System · received Nov 17, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11046954

Having a problem with the vehicle stalling after refueling with gas. Vehicle will stutter and stall within a couple of minutes. This is dangerous as the stall occurs while driving and you lose steering control of the vehicle. Neither a dealer or private mechanic can get a clear indication as to…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jul 25, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11010465

Other Chrysler Aspen 4X4 years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2009 Aspen 4X460
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2007 Aspen 4X4870

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, fuel/propulsion system, air bags problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 21 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Aspen 4X4 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.