2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4, 7% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,500 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.
“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 out computer. Do not know how water gets in, can not see from inside of vehicle, but can sometimes hear water sloshing around.”
NHTSA complaint #11074411, filed 2018-02, 123,000 miles“The 4wd started to engage without being switched and with no indication on the instrumentation panel. Vehicle goes into 4x4 on its own. When we make a sharp turn going forward or backing...the rear tires lock up. The svc 4 wheel drive light comes on and off sporadically. I can also hear it switch back and forth under the car even when the vehicle is off. Periodically when you switch the dial over to 4lo or 4x4 lock the svc 4wd light just flickers off and on.”
NHTSA complaint #10588801, filed 2014-05, 100,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11046951, filed 2017-11, 95,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler ASPEN 4X4. The contact stated that after driving in reverse out of a parking space the front passenger tire wouldn't move. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who stated the front, left and right tie rod ends had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10414975, filed 2011-07, 48,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler aspen. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH over railroad tracks, she lost control of the steering wheel. The vehicle was stopped and once the contact continued to drive, the steering wheel began to function normally. The failure recurred approximately six months later while driving over railroad tracks at approximately 30 MPH. Another individual examined the vehicle and stated that the tie rod on the front passenger side was fractured. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and again the contact was informed that the tie rod was fractured. …”
NHTSA complaint #10424317, filed 2011-09Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 7% |
| 2007 | 10 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4
37 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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