2007 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 8%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Chrysler Aspen 4X4, 8% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“I have only had my truck for a year and four months. There has been at least 4 times in the last 2 months when I put my truck into reverse the transmission defaults to neutral and the box around the r would disappear. The other day I was putting my truck in the garage and I put the truck in reverse, I looked back and took my foot off the brake and pressed the gas pedal, being that my driveway is on a slope my truck started coasting down the hill fast. I turned around to put my foot on the brake and just in time from hitting my husband. My heart fell to my stomach. …”
NHTSA complaint #10241450, filed 2008-09, 17,890 miles“Vehicle randomly shifts from awd to 4 lock or 4 low. Usually at low speeds. Transfer case may also shift to neutral. When backing or turning sharply, as in parking, is the most likely time of occurrence. Transfer case also shifts when using the key fob to lock/unlock doors while vehicle is off and parked. I have almost been hit after backing out of a parking space and was unable to get to traffic speed due to random shift to low range. …”
NHTSA complaint #10733809, filed 2015-07, 151,100 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler ASPEN 4X4. The contact stated that the wheels randomly locked and the traction control warning indicator randomly flashed. As a result, the power steering was extremely affected and the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver as the front and rear wheels locked up. In addition, the four wheel drive indicator randomly flashed and the gears independently shifted at a low rate of speed. The vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10966462, filed 2017-03, 147,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Chrysler Aspen 4X4
48 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Chrysler Aspen 4X4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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