2007 Chrysler Aspen Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Chrysler Aspen, 6% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Rounding corner when steering completely locked up; not allowing me to turn vehicle to make curve. Ran through field into electrical box. Almost ran in to house. Fortunately, my significant other is an experienced driver and was able to react quickly to ensure his safety. However, this vehicle was bought for my 15 year old son to drive when he gets his license. Luckily, he was not driving the car as he would not have had the experience to handle this accident without fatally injuring himself and/or others. …”
NHTSA complaint #10607443, filed 2014-07, 87,000 miles“Vehicle has a vibration in steering mainly when going over bumps. I have had it looked by 5 different mechanics including Chrysler. No one can find it. I have changes tires and shokes three times.”
NHTSA complaint #10731859, filed 2015-07“The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Aspen. While driving 60 MPH, when the vehicle encountered a bump in the road, the steering wheel would jerk and cause the contact to lose control of the steering. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10761367, filed 2015-09, 1,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Aspen. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would jerk toward the right without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the right steering knuckle was cracked. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 06v386000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10568263, filed 2014-03, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 chrylser Aspen. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH over bumps in the road, the vehicle would jerk towards the right and the contact would lose steering control. The dealer was notified and stated the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 06v386000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 62,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10418419, filed 2011-08, 62,000 milesRelated recalls
- 06V386000Oct 11, 2006On certain vehicles, the right front steering knuckle may have been improperly manufactured. Because of a broken cooling line, parts cast in tool cavity #63…Covers: Chrysler Aspen 2007, Dodge Durango 2007
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7 | 9% |
| 2007 | 8 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2007 Chrysler Aspen
46 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Chrysler Aspen
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.
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