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2009 Chrysler Aspen Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
36%of 25 total for the year
Median mileage
112,684miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Chrysler Aspen, 36% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,684 miles. 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.

“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

“Description to be sent by email immediately following this transmission. Description email will bear this temporary file number. On a weekday sometime in may 2014, I stopper at a stop sign, without he engine fully heated up, turned the wheel over to make a left turn and pressed the accelerator pedal. Despite the fact that I had depressed the accelerator pedal, approximately 5% of travel, the engine remained at the standard 650 RPM curb idle speed. Holding my foot at that position, the engine remained at curb idle for approximately three seconds. …”

NHTSA complaint #10621636, filed 2014-08, 54,000 miles

“The vehicle was parked outside. Probable transmission issue. The vehicle was in park. I started the vehicle using the remote start and the vehicle lurched forward several inches then settled back were it was. The outside temperature had been +- zero for several days. It did not repeat after being warmed up. It has never happened before. 116,000 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #11397410, filed 2021-02, 116,000 miles

“I filed a complaint about the pinion nut and rear bearings issue to the NHTSA pinion nut recall - n08 - power train/driveline/differential unit. While stateline Chrysler representative, matt richardson, does not feel that the issue is related to the pinion nut recall, I strongly disagree. The reason stated for the when I press the gas that my car makes noise which appears to be coming from the front, but is actually coming from the rear, is because this is related to the rear end differential unit. …”

NHTSA complaint #10914451, filed 2016-10

“My husband's truck and my Aspen are both affected by the n08 recall for rear axle pinion nut. We received the first notice of this recall several months ago, but the notice told us that the parts needed for repair were not available and that we would receive a second notice when they were. We have now received the second notice and I have called our local dealer, southern Chrysler dodge jeep, in lufkin, texas two times but they only had 3 or 4 of the parts come in and those are already promised to other customers. …”

NHTSA complaint #10550757, filed 2013-11

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009936%
2008811%
200765%

Other parts of the 2009 Chrysler Aspen

Fuel system
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology