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Chrysler AspenModel year report

2009 Chrysler Aspen Problems

Complaints
25filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
86,248miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
43 do-not-drive
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
16 mpgcombined, 5.7L 8-cyl RWD · 14 city / 20 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Chrysler Aspen (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2009 Chrysler Aspen. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 9 complaints (36% of the total), followed by fuel system (7) and air bags (5). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 10% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 86,248 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns (3 marked do-not-drive) and 62 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the differential unit and 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “I had trouble with a humming noise and popping under my vehicle for a few months. The humming got so loud that we could not hear each other talk to one another at all. It popped pulling out, going around a curve, going backwards, or slowing down. The humming stopped all of a sudden after it got very loud. My Aspen then fell toward the right side and smoke started shooting out from the passenger back tire when driving it. I then took it to the mechanic. He said it was very bad. The rear axle and rear axle bearing are destroyed and it will need a new rear end. …”

NHTSA complaint #11288841, filed 2019-12, 196,000 miles

Fuel system: “I just purchased the vehicle from the dealer and as I am fueling it for the first time fuel burped up and spilled all along the side. The fuel came pouring out of the tank and spilled over the side of the vehicle into the ground. This emitted a strong gas odor and at the same time produced a spill all around. I stopped fueling the vehicle, however I noticed that I was only able to fill about 3/4 of my tank. I have found many other comments and even videos on you tube of other durango /Aspen drivers having the same issue. Please advise.”

NHTSA complaint #10576558, filed 2014-04, 79,850 miles

Air bags: “Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Aspen. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000(air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”

NHTSA complaint #10948654, filed 2017-01

Electrical system: “The overhead control module has failed 3 times in the last 2 years. We are being asked to cover it our of pocket again even though the part should be under the 12 month warranty. Chrysler customer service tells me that since it was replace under warranty the last time (12 months ago) our consumer warranty goes back to the one we purchased the first time it failed and won't cover it this time.”

NHTSA complaint #10995664, filed 2017-06, 92,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

10% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 58,885 and 116,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 86,248 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2013201420167201720182019202120222023
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Chrysler Aspen. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Aspen · sedan RWD/AWDnot rated5 / 5——4 · 19.1% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2009 Chrysler Aspen version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Aspen 2WD5.7L 8-cyl5-speed automatic142016$4,200
Aspen 4WD5.7L 8-cyl5-speed automatic131915$4,450
Aspen 2WD4.7L 8-cyl · flex-fuel5-speed automatic141915$4,450
Aspen 4WD4.7L 8-cyl · flex-fuel5-speed automatic131815$4,450
Aspen HEV 4WD/AWD5.7L 8-cyl · hybrid4-speed automatic202221$3,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2009 Chrysler Aspen → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 62 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 62 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chrysler Aspen

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20092586,2484—16Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
200874108,0002—15Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
200712964,9673—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Chrysler Aspen model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Chrysler Aspen have?

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2009 Chrysler Aspen as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Chrysler Aspen is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 9 complaints (36% of the total), followed by fuel system with 7.

Has the 2009 Chrysler Aspen been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, 3 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Chrysler Aspen get?

The EPA rates the 2009 Chrysler Aspen (Aspen 2WD, 5.7L 8-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Chrysler Aspen reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 86,248 miles and the middle half falls between 58,885 and 116,000 miles; 10% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.