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2008 Chrysler Aspen Electrical system Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
14%of 74 total for the year
Median mileage
104,255miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Chrysler Aspen, 14% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,255 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.

“When driving, my check engine light randomly comes on. When I get gas it goes off for awhile and then will pop back on. Also more recently when driving my blinker light and sound did not appear when turning my blinker on, as well as my radio has ceased up it won't allow me to change the station or do anything with it. It is a touch screen radio.”

NHTSA complaint #10639723, filed 2014-09, 104,255 miles

“The lift gate in the back that is commonly known as the trunk; the power immediately shut the door on my head and the impact did not cause the truck to go back up, I had to get from under the life gate I bumped my head in several places and was nauseated all day on sunday with a headache I did not go to the doctor, I have moved 1000 miles away from home and felt I could not drive myself to the hospital . If it were my grand child it would be fatal but I have moved to georgia. …”

NHTSA complaint #10744381, filed 2015-07, 146,000 miles

“I pushes the button for my lift gate and proceeded to put my groceries in car when it automatically started shutting again. It hit my head extremely hard, I have a concussion.”

NHTSA complaint #10632304, filed 2014-09, 67,000 miles

“Hello, I am the owner of a 2008 Aspen. I recently took the vehicle to a safety car seat checkpoint and was recommended to contact you by the officer concerning the seat belts. They don't lock when pulled all the way out like other vehicles (I.e. Notable resistance when trying to secure a car seat in place). I have also noticed this when switching car seats in a durango that my brother owns. I know the belts lock upon braking the vehicle. Also, I have had an issue where the vehicle has shut off, and I have lost power steering and all electrical control after topping off at a gas station. …”

NHTSA complaint #10864281, filed 2016-05, 106,378 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

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009312%
20081014%
2007119%

Other parts of the 2008 Chrysler Aspen

Air bags
27 complaintsFuel system
20 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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