2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 10%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4, 10% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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 stories of people with the same issue. Dodge/Chrysler will replace the transfer case motor which temporarily alleviates the issue. The problem is electrical and dangerous. …”
NHTSA complaint #11182498, filed 2019-02, 162,800 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“I began accelerating onto a ramp to enter onto a major highway and my aspen completely loss all power suddenly. The engine just shut down including power all electronics. I had to let the car glide to the shoulder, put it in park and restart the car, which it stared as it always has. This has never happened before nor did it happen again. I had the car checked out and they couldn't find anything wrong. Being that this happened while entering a busy highway, a serious accident could have been caused.”
NHTSA complaint #10896087, filed 2016-08, 68,000 miles“Noise and jerk (sometimes pretty violent) during acceleration after slowing down. Took to dealer and they checked u-joints (ok) and said the differential seal was leaking and nut had backed off.....tightened nut and replaced seal. Still having problems with noise/jerking. They say it is still a differential problem and we are trying to get the extended warrantor (fidelity) to agree to pay before we fix since it will be over $1200 to fix. I feel this is the same issue that we received a recall for the differential in our 2005 dodge ram. Chrysler should look at this.”
NHTSA complaint #10700926, filed 2015-03, 60,000 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 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4
37 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSteering
5 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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