2008 Chrysler Aspen Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 36%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Chrysler Aspen, 36% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On saturday, january 23, 2016 we were leaving our home at approximately 6 pm. As we pulled out of the driveway, the airbag light on the dash came on. On our way home later that night and while traveling at between 55 and 65 MPH while getting on to I-43 near green bay, wi. Both driver side and passenger side curtain airbags suddenly deployed despite there being no impact of any kind. As designed, the vehicle then shutdown completely, making steering extremely difficult. With considerable difficulty, I was able to maneuver to the side of the rode and come to a stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10824722, filed 2016-02, 119,800 miles“Vehicle in motion, air bag light comes on while driving, just started a about 5 months ago and only a few times in the beginning, now it happens more often, light will go off then a ding sound for warning light is on . Others may have had a recall but mine didn't come up as any recalls with my VIN . But is this a start to a problem? Please respond with an answer to that question, ty”
NHTSA complaint #11361929, filed 2020-09, 214,000 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Aspen. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the air bag warning light remained illuminated as a chime sounded. In addition, the contact stated that while driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact would restart the vehicle and it resumed driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. …”
NHTSA complaint #10864265, filed 2016-05, 100,000 miles“Currently my vehicle's air bags are on a recall and I have been told that they only have a fix for the drivers side, not the passenger side. When calling Chrysler to ask what are we supposed to do about this. We were told to 1, not drive the vehicle or 2 not to let anyone sit in the passenger side. That metal shrapnel could seriously injure or kill someone if we were in an accident. Seriously!!!! We have contacted Chrysler several times asking why they are not fixing this or recalling the vehicle before serious injuries occur. …”
NHTSA complaint #10967714, filed 2017-03“The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Aspen. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, it was discovered that the middle clip covering the air bag assembly on the steering wheel was deformed. The cause of the failure was not determined. An unknown dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11342315, filed 2020-07, 189,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V352000May 24, 2016DO NOT DRIVEChrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this…Covers: Chrysler Aspen 2007–2009, 300 2005–2012, Dodge Dakota 2005–2011 +13 more
- 15V313000May 26, 2015DO NOT DRIVEChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010…Covers: Chrysler Aspen 2007–2008, Dodge Dakota 2005–2011, Chrysler 300 2005–2010 +14 more
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Chrysler Aspen
20 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chrysler Aspen
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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