2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 7, 2023 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Aspen Hybrid years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 80%), typically at around 50,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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

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Most common 2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid problems

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

Electrical System4 · ~50,000 mi
Engine3 · ~68,000 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)2 · ~99,000 mi
Air Bags1 · ~8,000 mi
Steering1 · ~50,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System480%50,000——
Engine360%68,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)240%99,000——
Air Bags120%8,000——
Steering120%50,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2015, with 2 complaints
2015: 2201522016: 1201612017: 1201712018: 120181

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.

Recent owner reports

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

Persistent dead 12v battery. Even after replacing the battery, truck will be dead within 24 hours of not being driven. All lights are off and keys removed. Battery will be dead in a less than a day after running just fine requires a 2 second jump from another vehicle to start. .

Electrical System · received Aug 24, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11122234

2009 chrysler aspen hybrid has 3 recalls. The first recall update wasn't successfully done and subsequently i cant get the other 2, s43 and s92 recalls addressed. For several years prior to p48 recall, my truck would drop dead while driving and the dealership could never diagnose why the truck was…

Air Bags · received May 22, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10991043

I purchased a 2009 chrysler aspen hybrid with about 20,000 miles on it. Since purchasing the vehicle i have had several problems with the vehicle. The tie rod ends have failed three times on the vehicle and the vehicle will randomly stall out or quickly accelerate. This has happened on several…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Jan 15, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10820400

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chrysler aspen hybrid. The contact stated that after accelerating from a stop at 10 mph, the engine stalled as the check engine, the throttle control, and the traction sensor warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle accelerated independently…

Engine · received Nov 30, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10807616

I have a 2009 chrysler aspen that has been at the dealership since the end of february when the truck dropped dead for the last time. Around six months into my ownership the vehicle started dropping dead at around 65 mph. The truck has been in shop several times for the bump and stop and drop dead…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Sep 20, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10766285

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Aspen Hybrid model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.