Chrysler Aspen 4X4 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 161 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Chrysler Aspen 4X4 (2007–2009) that have at least 5 complaints. 2007 has the most, with 87. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (86 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Aspen 4X4 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6 | 145,000 | 0 | 45 | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 68 | 58,258 | 0 | 46 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
| 2007 | 87 | 59,000 | 0 | 37 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Fuel system86 48%
- Air bags33 18%
- Electrical system16 8.9%
- Transmission and drivetrain15 8.3%
- Steering15 8.3%
- Engine7 3.9%
- Suspension4 2.2%
- Seat belts4 2.2%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2007: “Failing lifters and camshaft which is happening to over 5000 separate owners across the united states. The lifters and camshaft fail no matter how well you keep up your maintenance. I had the cam and lifters replaced twice once at 98000 miles by Chrysler and now I need them replaced again at 195000 miles which very common with owners of this engine”
NHTSA complaint #11232223, filed 2019-07, 195,000 miles2008: “The engine light remains on constantly despite being repaired at least three times. We have been advised that it has been repaired, however, the light remains on. Two separate repair shops have worked on the issue and have been unable to get the light to turn off. We have spent substantial funds trying to repair this issue and no one is able to get light to turn off.”
NHTSA complaint #10761976, filed 2015-09, 93,000 miles2009: “Suv stalls after filling fuel tank. Often it will require multiple cycles of starting and stalling before it will continue to run. Problem appears to be more severe in cold weather. The SUV has stalled in traffic on multiple occasions. Additionally gas will splash out during fueling.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology