How many problems does the 2008 CHRYSLER Aspen have?

The 2008 CHRYSLER Aspen currently has 158 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2008 CHRYSLER Aspen?

The most common problems reported for the 2008 CHRYSLER Aspen are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2008 CHRYSLER Aspen problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2008 CHRYSLER Aspen comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

2008 CHRYSLER Aspen Problems

AIR BAGS

36 complaints

Air bag light on dash indicates not air bag not functioning properly

Aug 04, 2022

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

Sep 30, 2020

2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG INFLATOR. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE LOCAL DEALER HAD NOT RECEIVED THE PARTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 05/03/2017*JS

May 03, 2017

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. THE BEST THEY COULD DO WAS GIVE US A CODE TO PURCHASE A NEW VEHICLE AT COST BUT GUESS WHAT. THERE IS NO DEALERSHIP THAT WILL TAKE MY CURRENT VEHICLE WITH A RECALL THAT CAN NOT BE FIXED AND RESALE IT. SO PRETTY MUCH I AM STUCK IN A LOAN WITH A VEHICLE THAT COULD INJURE OR KILL MYSELF, KIDS, HUSBAND, ETC. THIS SHOULD BE ILLEGAL FOR CHRYSLER TO DO!!

Mar 22, 2017

TAKATA RECALL-THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR HOUSING MAY RUPTURE WHILE DEPLOYING DURING A CRASH. THE POTENTIAL FOR SUCH RUPTURES MAY OCCUR IN SOME OF THE SUBJECT AIRBAG INFLATORS AFTER SEVERAL YEARS OF EXPOSURE TO PERSISTENT CONDITIONS OF HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY AND/OR HEAT AGING. IN THE EVENT OF A FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR RUPTURE, METAL FRAGMENT(S) COULD PASS THROUGH THE AIRBAG CUSHION MATERIAL, WHICH MAY RESULT IN ADDITIONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. WHY IS THERE NOT A FIX FOR THIS AND IF THERE ISN'T ONE WHY IS THE VEHICLE NOT BEING RECALLED AND THOSE OF US WHO HAVE IT BEING COMPENSATED APPROPRIATELY TO GET A NEW VEHICLE! MAYBE CONTACTING A LAWYER WOULD HELP. IF SOMEONE I LOVE IS INJURED OR KILLED BECAUSE OF THIS THERE WILL BE A LAWSUIT!

Mar 22, 2017

+ 31 more complaints for this component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

31 complaints

When adding fuel, there is a splash back and gasoline spews out and onto who ever is fueling the vehicle. Then when you start the car and drive a few minutes, the car will stall. This vehicle is available for inspection opon request. This issue puts many people in danger. The fueler getting splashed with gasoline, absorbs fuel into their skin, and also the smell of the fumes when entering back into the vehicle. The fueler also now has a very combustible liquid on them. Which is a fire hazard. Also gas spilling is horrible for the enviroment. When stalling, that creates a very hazardous enviroment for everyone in the vehicle, as well as the vehicles around them. A wreck could easily occur because of this issue. The issue has not been inspected by a dealer yet. No warning lamps or messages appeared. And i am uncertain of when the problem began.

May 07, 2024

After filling the gas tank, the car will stall out randomly without warning. Stalling out will occur for about 25 to 35 miles. After that the stalling out disappears. This has happen while I was turning which made steering difficult. It also has happen when stopping which cause the braking to become difficult.

Jan 01, 2024

When refueling, the gas will overflow after just a few seconds (2-3 gallons of fuel added to empty tank). The fuel handle will shut off and only allow a few ML of fuel to be added to the tank. I must refil tank by holding gas handle and allowing only a trickle of fuel into the tank. Even with this SLOW refil, the fuel often overflows and spills onto the ground (and onto me). This problem began around 120000 miles. This is a continuous, persistent problem. VERY DANGEROUS Internet search indicates that this is a COMMON problem (https://www.chryslerforum.com/forum/chrysler-aspen-41/gas-overflow-fillup-10491/page3/)

Jul 25, 2021

While refueling when the fuel flow stops the first time on the nozzle ( I did not "top off" the tank) APPX 1/4 of a gallon of gasoline burps out of the re fueling port when the tank vents.

May 25, 2021

I'VE BEEN HAVING THIS TRUCK FOR A LITTLE OVER 5 MONTHS AND EVERY TIME I FILL IT UP IT NEVER STOPS PUMPING WHEN FULL. IT SPITS GAS OUT WHEN IT IS FULL. I TRY TO WATCH HOW MANY GALLONS I'M PUTTING IN IT SO I CAN STOP IT MYSELF BEFORE IT GETS FULL BUT SOMETIMES I DON'T CATCH IT. IT NEVER CLICKS OR STOPS ON ITS OWN. I KNOW MY TRUCK IS 11 YRS OLD BUT THIS SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING.

Jan 30, 2019

+ 26 more complaints for this component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

27 complaints

EVERY TIME I FILL THE FUEL TANK THE VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING. I'VE HAD THE VEHICLE STALL OUT ON ME WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AT AN INTERSECTION AND LOST CONTROL OF STEERING. *TR

Dec 22, 2016

THREE TIMES NOW CAR HAS STALLED WHILE STOPPED FOLLOWING FULL REFUELING OF TANK... WE DID RESEARCH ON LINE... IS THIS SIMILAR TO NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : PE13016? DEALER "KNEW" WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS, FIXED IT AT OUR COST BUT SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE ASPEN LIKE THE 300. *TR

Jan 23, 2015

I JUST PURCHASED VEHICLE ABOUT A FEW WEEKS AGO FROM DEALER AND EVERY TIME I FILL WITH GAS IT OVER FLOWS AND SPRAYS GAS EVERYWHERE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION. I DON'T KNOW IF ANYBODY HAS BEEN HURT BUT NEEDS TO BE LOOKED IN TO BEFORE SOMEBODY GETS HURT OR WORSE. *TR

Aug 25, 2014

WHEN FUELING THIS VEHICLE IT PHYSICALLY SPRAYS APPROXIMATELY 8 OUNCES OF FUEL OUT OF THE FUEL RECEPTACLE WHEN THE FUELING NOZZLE CLICKS OFF. I HAVE FOUND NO WAY TO STOP IT,OR CONTROL THE AMOUNT OR DIRECTION. ANYTHING OR ANYONE NEAR IT WILL GET SPRAYED. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT CHRYSLER MUST ADDRESS! WE JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 1/31/2014 SO THAT IS THE REASON FOR THE LATE FILING OF THIS REPORT. *TR

Mar 08, 2014

I WAS REFILLING THE GAS TANK AT A GAS STATION. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE GAS HOSE "CLICKED OFF" (WHEN THE TANK WAS FULL), A VERY LARGE AMOUNT OF GAS GUSHED OUT OF THE FUEL FILLER NECK PAST THE HOSE NOZZLE, BACK-FLOWING FROM THE FUEL TANK. I WAS STANDING IN FRONT OF THE FUEL FILLER OPENING, HOLDING THE HOSE NOZZLE HANDLE, AND WAS SPLASHED WITH GAS. IN MY ESTIMATION THE AMOUNT OF GASOLINE SPILLED DIRECTLY ON ME WAS AT LEAST ONE-HALF OF A GALLON. THE FRONT OF MY PANTS WERE ENTIRELY SOAKED, MY GLOVES AND THE LOWER THIRD OF MY COAT WERE ALSO SPLASHED. I CHANGED MY CLOTHES AS SOON AS PRACTICAL, FORTUNATELY, I WAS NOT INJURED (THOUGH HAVING THE SKIN OF MY LEGS AND RIGHT HAND TEMPORARILY SOAKED WITH GASOLINE, IT'S HARD TO BE CERTAIN). I CALLED MY LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER AND LEARNED THAT THERE WAS A TSB ISSUED FOR THIS DEFECT (NUMBER 14-001-12). IN MY OPINION THE DECISION TO ALLOW THIS ISSUE TO BE ADDRESSED WITH A TSB RATHER THAN A SAFETY RECALL WAS A PROFOUND ERROR IN JUDGMENT. UPDATED 02/27/14*LJ

Feb 19, 2014

Injuries: 1

+ 22 more complaints for this component

POWER TRAIN

11 complaints

There is a known issue where the transfer case motor will erratically fail causing multiple safety issues. The car is AWD with a 2 speed 4WD selector. The motor can shift into neutral on its own disabling the gear selectors Park function ( it is used when towing the vehicle and disconnects the transmission from the drive train). It happened to me in a parking lot and fortunately it was on level ground or the car could have rolled away when I went into a store. I only discovered what had happened after I started the car and could not get it into forward or reverse. I turned the engine off and put the gear selector in Park, got out and I was able to move the car by pushing, after a Google search indicated it might be in neutral. I found a procedure online to remove the transfer case from neutral and it worked. There is a tiny hidden button on the 4WD selector panel to put the vehicle in neutral for towing and an extremely faint indicator light that come on when it is in towing neutral. The motor has intermittently started shifting in to 4WD and 4WD low on its own and then back to AWD. Again this is a known issue as there are literally hundreds of reports of people having to replace the motor. Also if the 4WD shifts into low at highway speeds it will cause catastrophic transmission failure and loss of vehicle control. Also reports of the system going into towing neutral at highway speeds causing potentially dangerous situations. Again this is not the shift lever neutral but the 4WD transfer case disengaging the entire drivetrain. I have had it shift into 4WD low (which locks all the differentials together and is only for off-road or snow) which made it extremely had to steer because of the lack of the differentials. Moving the selector switch did return the transmission to AWD and I was forced to park the car. It returned to normal after turning the car off and restarting it. This is a very common issue on Chrysler/Dodge vehicle with 4WD options and needs addressing.

Oct 16, 2024

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INDEPENDENTLY INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND SEIZED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE FRONT WHEELS TO LOCK UP AND NOT MOVE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO GUIDE THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING RUBBER ODOR RIGHT BEFORE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WAS MALFUNCTIONING. THE MECHANIC INITIALLY REMEDIED THE FAILURE BY SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION BACK FROM FOUR WHEEL DRIVE INTO THE NORMAL GEARS. THE FAILURE RECURRED AGAIN AND ALL FOUR WHEELS SEIZED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 191,000.

Sep 09, 2019

I RECENTLY BOUGHT MY CHRYSTLER ASPEN AND AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD I NOTICED A CLUNK ON THE REAR END. I CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THE SPARE TIRE OR MUFFLER WASN'T LOOSE AND EVEN TOOK IT TO A LOCAL SHOP WHERE WE FOUND A BOLT LOCATED RIGHT AT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL THAT APPEARS TO BE LOOSE CAUSING THAT CLUNKING NOISE. I WENT ONLINE TO SEE IF ANY OTHER CHRYSTLER OWNERS HAD THE SAME ISSUE AND FOUND OUT THAT THERE HAS BEEN CERTAIN DODGE AND CHRYSTLER VEHICLES AFFECTED AND EVEN RECALLED FOR THIS SAME ISSUE. I ALSO READ ONLINE THAT DRIVING WITH THAT BOLT BEING LOOSE COULD DAMAGE THE DIFFERENTIAL AND CAUSE IT TO LOCK UP MAKE THE WHOLE TRUCK TO STOP VERY SUDDENLY CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I CALLED 2 DIFFERENT LOCAL DEALERSHIPS AND EXPLAINED THE ISSUE AND ASKED THEM IF MY VEHICLE HAD A RECALL LIKE MANY OTHER SIMILAR MODELS HAD,BUT THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NO RECALLS ON MY TRUCK. I'M CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY AND MY FAMILY'S DUE TO MY TRUCK'S CONDITION AND I WOULD LIKE TO LET CHRYSTLER KNOW THIS POOR WORKMANSHIP COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS IF NOT FATAL ACCIDENT FOR ME AND MY FAMILY IF NOT RESOLVED.

Nov 07, 2018

MY 2008 ASPEN WAS BUILT DURING THE SAME TIME AS THE 2009 MODEL YEAR THAT HAD THE FAULTY PINION NUTS/SHAFT. RIGHT AT 170,K OUR PINION BEARING IS BAD. I BELIEVE THEY SAME PARTS WERE USED AND DODGE REFUSES TO WORK WITH ME. THANKFULLY IT HAS NOT BROKE YET BUT THE TRUCK IS NEEDING TO BE IN THE SHOP.

Jul 20, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. TWO YEARS AGO, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE PINION NUT WAS LOOSE AND NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DIFFERIENTAL NEEDED A PINION SEAL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AGAIN, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V038000 (POWER TRAIN) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION, BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 49,000.

Mar 13, 2017

+ 6 more complaints for this component

STEERING

4 complaints

THE SVC 4WD LIGHT COMES ON WHEN IDLING AND OTHER RANDOM TIMES. THE STEERING ACTS LIKE ITS IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE WHEN IT ISNT. THERE IS A SHIFTING OF SOME KIND WHEN THE ENGINE ISN'T ON AND THE DOORS ARE UNLOCKED REMOTELY.

Apr 29, 2017

THE CLOCK SPRING/STEERING SENSOR HAS GONE OUT ON MY ASPEN. WHAT I WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP IS IT HAS GONE BAD ON SO MANY ASPEN AND OTHER CHRYSLER CARS USING THIS PART THAT IT IS ON BACK ORDER AND MAY TAKE UP TO 6 MONTHS TO GET ONE... THIS PART HAS CAUSED MY ANTI-LOCK BRAKE, SKID CONTROL AND MY ALL WHEEL DRIVE TO NO LONGER WORK

Jan 03, 2016

WE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE UPON HITTING A MEDIUM SIZED BUMP WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 38MPH IN A STRAIGHT LINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN HITTING SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED BUMPS SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE LATE IN 2014. THERE ARE NO BROKEN OR WORN OUT PARTS IN THE STEERING OR SUSPENSION AND THE TIRES ONLY HAVE 3,000 MILES ON THEM. IN FACT, THE PROBLEM BECAME WORSE WHEN WE REPLACED THE PREVIOUS TIRES. THIS LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THERE IS AN ISSUE THE IN ENGINEERING OF THE STEERING SYSTEM ON THIS VEHICLE. IT IS LITERALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO HIT A BUMP WITHOUT THE STEERING PULLING TO THE SIDE, WHICH RE-DIRECTS THE VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF HOW HARD THE DRIVER GRIPS THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS VEHICLE AND WE NEED A SOLUTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BEFORE THIS CAUSES A MAJOR ACCIDENT.

Aug 18, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER DRIVING IN REVERSE OUT OF A PARKING SPACE THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WOULDN'T MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO STATED THE FRONT, LEFT AND RIGHT TIE ROD ENDS HAD FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 48,000.

Jul 25, 2011

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

3 complaints

VEHICLE STALLS REPEATEDLY AFTER FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE GIVES NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR PROVIDES ANY OBD CODES TO PINPOINT THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE STALLS BOTH WHILE IN MOTION AND WHEN STATIONARY, WHEN IN MOTION ALL POWER ASSIST IS LOST INCLUDING THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKING ASSIST. MY WIFE REFUSES TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE NOW AFTER NEARLY GETTING INTO A TRAFFIC COLLISION WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AND SHE LOST ALL POWER ASSIST WITH OUR TWO CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WILL SOMETIMES IMMEDIATELY RESTART AND RUN FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME THEN STALL AGAIN OR WILL JUST CRANK AND FAIL TO START. THIS PROBLEM ONLY SEEMS TO OCCUR AFTER FUELING UP AND TOPPING OFF THE FUEL TANK. ONCE THE FUEL TANK BURNS OFF SOME OF THE FUEL IT SEEMS TO RUN JUST FINE.

Mar 04, 2020

THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE IN MOTION REGARDLESS OF ROAD STREET OR HIGHWAY AFTER REFUELING, WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL TANK & THE ON-BOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM IS FAULTY AND THAT RAW LIQUID FUEL WAS GOING INTO THE ENGINE CAUSING FAILING. WE HAVE LITTLE CHOICE BUT TO FIX THE PROBLEM, AS THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE AND\OR CAUSE A POTENTIAL ACCIDENT AS THE ENGINE STOPS WHILE IN MOTION.

Feb 26, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT NOTICED STRONG FUEL FUMES EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT HAD PREVIOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DETECTOR, VALVE LIN AND THE SEAL VAPOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.

Aug 21, 2015

Fire: 1

ENGINE

3 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN 4X4. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, ALL OF THE EMERGENCY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO A FRACTURED TIMING CHAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD AND HAD TOO MANY MILES; THEREFORE, THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO CALL NHTSA. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.

Aug 24, 2016

CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE ON INTERSTATE ENTRANCE RAMP. AS ENTERING RAMP AND STARTING TO SPEED UP, HEARD LOUD NOISE AND LOST ALL POWER/MOMENTUM. HAD TO TOW AND REPLACE MOTOR DUE TO ROD THROWN. *TR

Mar 22, 2015

MY FAMILY AND I WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN BEGAN TO SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE. I HAD THE TRUCK TOWED IN TO THE SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ENGINE HAD SEIZED UP. I ONLY HAD 55000 MILES ON THE TRUCK WITH REGULAR MAINTENANCE. I HAD THE TRUCK FULLY SERVICED 2 DAYS BEFORE AS WE WERE OUT OF TOWN. I HAVE BEEN DOING A LOT OF RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH ALL TYPES OF DODGE AND CHRYSLER ENGINES. *TR

Apr 14, 2013

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

3 complaints

THE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON CONSTANTLY DESPITE BEING REPAIRED AT LEAST THREE TIMES. WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED, HOWEVER, THE LIGHT REMAINS ON. TWO SEPARATE REPAIR SHOPS HAVE WORKED ON THE ISSUE AND HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO GET THE LIGHT TO TURN OFF. WE HAVE SPENT SUBSTANTIAL FUNDS TRYING TO REPAIR THIS ISSUE AND NO ONE IS ABLE TO GET LIGHT TO TURN OFF.

Sep 07, 2015

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. THERE ARE SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THE TRUCK INCLUDING THE ENGINE LIGHT NEVER GOES OFF AND I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE REPAIRS ON THE TRUCK. I AM AN EDUCATED PERSON, THE TREASURER FOR FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS, I AM WORRIED THAT THIS TRUCK IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS. I WOULD LIKE TO BE PAID FOR THIS TRUCK HITTING ME IN MY HEAD, $ 8000 IMMEDIATELY AND THE REPAIRS FREELY FIXED....UPDATED 09/22/15 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN EMISSION LEAK. UPDATED 01/15/16. *JB

Jul 28, 2015

Injuries: 1

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. *TR

Sep 29, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaints

JUNE 11, 2019. THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING BOTH ON THE HIGHWAY AND LOCAL ROAD. THIS HAS CREATED AN UNSAFE CONDITION FOR THE DRIVER AND OTHERS. CHRYSLER SERVICE INDICATED A FUSE WAS BLOWN AND CHANGED THE FUSE. THE CAR STARTED AND WAS DRIVEN FOR 1 DAY BEFORE SHUTTING OFF AGAIN. THE DEALER ADVISED THE OWNER OF WHICH FUSE TO CHANGE. THE OWNER CHANGED THE FUSE AND THE CAR STARTED AND OPERATED. THE NEXT DAY THE CAR SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. CAR WAS TOWED AND OWNER CHANGED THE FUSE AGAIN. THE CAR WILL NOT START. CHRYSLER SERVICE ADVISED CHANGING THE JUNCTION BOX (CHRYSLER SERVICE INSTALLED JUNCTION BOX) AND THE OWNER WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE POWER CONTROL MODULE. 8/30/19 THE PCM WAS INSTALLED AND INITIALLY, THE CAR DID NOT START. IT WAS DETERMINED THERE WAS A BLOWN FUSE IN THE JUNCTION BOX. CHANGED THE FUSE AND THE CAR STARTED AND WAS DRIVEN FOR A DAY. THE NEXT DAY THE CAR SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. CHANGED THE FUSE AND THE CAR STARTED AND WAS DRIVEN FOR ABOUT 1 MILE AND SHUT OFF AGAIN WHILE DRIVING. THE CAR CONTINUES TO SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD TO THE PUBLIC.

Sep 01, 2019

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. *TR

Sep 10, 2014

STRUCTURE

2 complaints

ASPEN WAS PARKED WIFE IN PASSENGER SEAT PULLED ON WINDSHIELD PILLAR ASSIST HANDLE HANDLE BROKE LOOSE WIFE FELL TO GROUND AND WAS INJURED. *DSY

Jan 14, 2019

Injuries: 1

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN 4X2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC HATCHBACK INDEPENDENTLY CLOSED WITH EXTREME FORCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HATCHBACK WAS DESIGNED TO CLOSE ONLY WHEN THE AUTOMATIC REMOTE WAS DEPRESSED TWICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REMOTE WAS NOT ENGAGED AND WAS CONCERNED WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE FAILURE CAUSING INJURY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPLACED THE GAS POWERED STRUTS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 34,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 33,000. UPDATED 06/17/11 *BF UPDATED 06/21/11

May 17, 2011

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

2 complaints

TL* 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. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

May 10, 2016

THE AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY CHIMING ON AND OFF. THE AUTOMATIC TRUNK DOOR OPENS AND THEN SHUTS ABRUPTLY WITH FORCE WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUSLY INJURY. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE AND THAT I WOULD NEED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAVE IT ASSESSED. VERY FRUSTRATING TO HAVE TO PAY THE DEALERSHIP FOR ISSUES THAT REALLY SHOULD THE MANUFACTURERS RESPONSIBILITY!!! SHAME ON CHRYSLER FOR NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DEFECTS!!! *TR

Apr 02, 2015

Injuries: 1

SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS

1 complaint

The manufacturer stop making a part that can fix my car. It’s at the Ford dealership in Opelika, Alabama and they cannot find a part to make the car safe. Please contact and pull the car for analysis to save lives. We love this car and the Ndsd said it does not qualify. Please call them and ask if this vehicle there and reason cannot be fixed so we can get something for the car

Jan 22, 2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE

1 complaint

Hello there my name is [XXX] , i bought this car 2-3 year ago but on around december 2023 i found out before i go to work my car smell like mildew but i could figure it out coming from where i thought my kids forgot shut the truck because we went to travel and came home early and was raining. Anyway after i found out come from the sunroof throw the handler bar and go underneat of the break where is the gas paddle is (was allot of water). So i decided to fixed for $850 i believe. But around November 2024 it happen again twice and almost got me an accident because when this happen the ALL THE LIGHTS IS GOING CRAZY AND I SMELL BURNNING UNDER MY STEERING WHEEL. Is was shut down on me on the middle of the [XXX] , likely is was early morning around 5:30am otherwise who know what is gonna happened to me. I think this is dangerous and i cant afford to fix it again and again again plus i can risk Three of my kids. Just tk make it clear this ONLY HAPPEND WHEN IS RAINING DAYS / SEASON. P.s i have video but i only recorded when that haplend and what is going on with the dash board! Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Jan 05, 2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

My 2008 Chrysler Aspen floor board and seat belts are drenched with water when it rains. The truck is leaking and allowing water to get inside the body of the truck. I had to replace my radio and other computer components in my truck because this is what the dealership told me was the problem. My truck was fixed at Lander's Chrysler Dodge and Jeep in Southaven, MS about 2 years ago. It's now doing the same thing again. This has to be a defect of the truck because I have not had any other major problems. The first repair cost me over $2000 dollars. Because of the water leaks, my truck carries a molded smell. My doors have to be oiled for the rust. I have to use a towel to wrap the seat belt. The water stands in the floor on the driver's side floor board. Now, my check engine light, Eps light, traction light, and a clicking sound under the hood and heater malfunction persists. Please help! Please investigate.

Jan 28, 2023

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,WHEELS

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Aspen. The contact stated while his son was driving 45 mph, with his wife seated in the passenger’s side seat, the rear driver side wheel inadvertently locked up and the vehicle stalled. Several warning lights including the ABS warning light were illuminated. The contact stated when the vehicle was shifted into reverse, the rear driver’s side wheel unlocked, and they were able to veer to the side of the road. The contact stated that he drove the vehicle to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.

Jul 19, 2021

STEERING,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

TL* 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.

Jul 30, 2020

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

ON MAY 9TH 2019 THE VEHICLES COMPUTER WAS GIVING STRANGE ALERTS ABOUT TIRE PRESSURE CHANGING AMONG ALL 4 TIRES. ALSO CHANGE OIL ALERT ON & OFF. LOW GAS ALERT ON & OFF. WHEN I ARRIVED AT WORK AROUND 9 AM & I PARKED THE VEHICLE, BROUGHT MY PERSONAL THINGS INTO THE OFFICE. I DECIDED TO USE OUR COMPRESSED AIR TO CHECK ALL 4 WHEELS TIRE PRESSURE. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE WITH MY RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. AS I WAS BACKING UP THE RPM'S INCREASED SUDDENLY SENDING ME SPEEDING IN REVERSE TOWARDS MY WORK BUILDING. I LOOKED AT MY FOOT TO MAKE SURE IT WAS ON THE BRAKE & IT WAS. I NEVER TOUCHED THE ACCELERATOR. THE VEHICLE'S SPEED INCREASED IN 3 SECONDS TO OVER 40 MPH. I BACKED THROUGH THE CORNER OF MY BUILDING, ACROSS RAILROAD TRACKS & INTO THE NEIGHBORING BUILDING. THE CORNER SUPPORT BEAM OF MY BUILDING WENT THROUGH MY SUNROOF MISSING MY HEAD BY INCHES. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. MIRACULOUSLY NO ONE WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED & IT CAUSED EXTREME DAMAGE TO BOTH BUILDINGS. I CONTACTED AN ATTORNEY BUT SINCE THERE WAS NO SERIOUS INJURY THEY DIDN'T WANT TO GET INVOLVED. THEY SAID IT WASN'T WORTH IT TO THEM. I TRIED TO REACH CHRYSLER BUT NEVER GOT A RESPONSE. I WAS RECENTLY MADE AWARE OF THIS WEBSITE TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT. I HAVE A VIDEO FROM MY WORK SECURITY CAMERA IT IS NOT ONE OF THE TYPE OF FILES THIS WEBSITE ACCEPTS

Sep 30, 2019

Crash: 1

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING MY 2008 ASPEN I'VE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FLICKERING. I'VE ONLY HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 1 YEAR. THE PROBLEMS STARTED ABOUT 3 OR 4 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED IT. IT STARTED OUT ONLY HAPPENING ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH. NOW IT HAS BECOME A DAILY PROBLEM. I HAD THE ALTERNATOR, STARTER AND OTHER THINGS CHECKED AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. I WAS DRIVING LAST WEEK AND HAD TO MAKE A HARD STOP AND THE VEHICLE SHUT COMPLETELY OFF. I FEEL LIKE BOTH OF THESE PRESENT A SAFETY HAZARD FOR ME AND OTHER MOTORIST ON THE ROAD.

Sep 11, 2019

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

VEHICLE ENGAGES 4WD LO AND 4WD ON IT'S OWN AT ANY TIME. DRIVING THIS VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS AT THE TRANSFER CASE ENGAGES AUTOMATICALLY WHILE DRIVING. I CAN ALSO HEAR 4WD ENGAGING WHILE LOCKING THE VEHCILE WITH THE KEY FOB. THIS IS A WELL DOCUMENTED ISSUE ON THE INTERNET AND I HAVE READ HUNDREDS OF STORIES OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE. DODGE/CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE TRANSFER CASE MOTOR WHICH TEMPORARILY ALLEVIATES THE ISSUE. THE PROBLEM IS ELECTRICAL AND DANGEROUS. AT THE VERY LEAST, THIS PROBLEM CAN DESTORY A DIFFERENTIAL AND IN THE WORST CASE, CAUSE A VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL ON A HIGHWAY/MOTORWAY. THIS ISSUE IS PREVALENT IN DODGE DURANGO AND CHRYSLER ASPEN VEHICLES.

Feb 26, 2019

SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE BALL JOINT DETACHED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.

Feb 05, 2019

Crash: 1

STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

STEERING PROBLEMS HAD RACK AND PINION REPLACED, INNER TIRE RODS REPLACED, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, OUTER RIGHT TIRE RODS BROKEN, VERY FORTUNATE MY FAMILY AND I NOT HURT (70MPH ON I95), REPLACE OUTER TIRE ROD, PLAY IN STEERING REPLACE STEERING YOKE. ALSO WATER GETS INTO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHORTING OUT COMPUTER. DO NOT KNOW HOW WATER GETS IN, CAN NOT SEE FROM INSIDE OF VEHICLE, BUT CAN SOMETIMES HEAR WATER SLOSHING AROUND.

Feb 23, 2018

STEERING,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY SLIPPED INTO 4-WHEEL DRIVE LOW. VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BECAME HARD TO STEER/MOVE IN THIS CONDITION, DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AS THE VEHICLE'S HANDLING COULD CHANGE AT ANY MOMENT... AT ANY SPEED.

Nov 17, 2017

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

VEHICLE SHUT OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE ENTERING ONTO AN EXPRESSWAY. LOSS OF POWER STEERING MADE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL TO SAFELY GET ONTO THE SHOULDER. SUDDEN LOSS OF SPEED MADE THE VEHICLE A FURTHER HAZARD. ONCE ON THE SHOULDER, THE VEHICLE COULD BE PHYSICALLY KEYED OFF, THEN RESTARTED WITHOUT ISSUE. CAUSE OF FAILURE IS UNKNOWN.

Nov 17, 2017

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

WHEN I FILL THE GAS TANK UP AND THE GAS PUMP CLICKS, I REMOVE THE GAS HANDLE AND GAS WILL SPILL OUT FROM THE TANK. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I FILL MY GAS TANK UP.

May 05, 2017

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

AFTER FILLING THE FUEL TANK, THE MOTOR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. IT USED TO ONLY HAPPEN WHEN YOU GO PAST THE FIRST "CLICK" OF THE GAS PUMP. TODAY IT DID IT BY JUST FILLING THE TANK TO FIRST SHUT OFF. THIS LEAVES YOU WITH NO STEERING, NO BRAKES AND NO POWER WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS IS DANGEROUS ON SEVERAL LEVELS. THIS HAPPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING DOWN A FOUR LANE ROAD IN MODERATE TRAFFIC WITH FIVE PASSENGERS-TWO INFANTS, TWO CHILDREN AND ONE ADULT.

Nov 17, 2016

AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

TAKATA RECALL HAS NOT BEEN CHANGED AND IVE CALLED SEVERAL TIMES TO GET IT CHANGED. ALSO IM SMELLING GAS ON THE INSIDE OF MY TRUCK AND I HAVE A TWO WEEK OLD BABY.

Aug 24, 2016

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

I BEGAN ACCELERATING ONTO A RAMP TO ENTER ONTO A MAJOR HIGHWAY AND MY ASPEN COMPLETELY LOSS ALL POWER SUDDENLY. THE ENGINE JUST SHUT DOWN INCLUDING POWER ALL ELECTRONICS. I HAD TO LET THE CAR GLIDE TO THE SHOULDER, PUT IT IN PARK AND RESTART THE CAR, WHICH IT STARED AS IT ALWAYS HAS. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE NOR DID IT HAPPEN AGAIN. I HAD THE CAR CHECKED OUT AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. BEING THAT THIS HAPPENED WHILE ENTERING A BUSY HIGHWAY, A SERIOUS ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN CAUSED.

Aug 15, 2016

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

1 complaint

DRIVER AIRBAG LIGTH IS ALWAYS ON BEEPING DOORS INTERIOR AFTER 1YR THE TOPS COME OFF PLASTIC INTERIOR TRIM COME OFF AFTER 1YR

Aug 10, 2016

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

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. WE PROMPTLY TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL DEALER WHO DID A COMPUTER UPDATE BUT IT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN ANYTIME WE TOP OFF WITH GAS. AS LONG AS WE DON'T OVERFILL ABOVE THE FIRST CLICK OF THE GAS HANDLE, THE VEHICLE DOESN'T CUT OFF SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE DRIVING. MY HUSBAND HAS VISITED FORUMS ONLINE WHERE THIS HAS BEEN AS ISSUE FOR OTHER OWNERS. FORTUNATELY, I WAS IN A NEIGHBORHOOD TWO MILES DOWN THE ROAD WHEN IT CUT OFF WITH ME AND MY CHILDREN SO WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP. HOWEVER, I FEEL IT IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE AS IT DOESN'T HAPPEN IMMEDIATELY AND IF I HAD BEEN ON A BUSY ROAD COULD HAVE POTENTIALLY RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT AS I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

May 10, 2016

STEERING,ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. AFTER RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL STEERING FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

Apr 05, 2016

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

STABILITY CONTROL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ALL ON. TOLD ITS A MODULE BUILT INTO THE CLOCK SPRING WITH PART COST OF 900.00 ALSO TOLD SO MANY HAVE GONE BAD ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. PART HAS BEEN ON ORDER SINCE NOVEMBER. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL

Feb 19, 2016

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE

1 complaint

2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON FEBRUARY 10, 2011 THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE, HER DAUGHTER WAS WAITING IN THE TRUCK AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, BUT ASSUMED IT WAS COMING FROM THE EXHAUST. THEN SHE STARTED TO SMELL SOMETHING, SO SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND SAW FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG. ACCORDING TO THE POLICE AND FIRE REPORT, THE FIRE WAS ATTRIBUTED TO FLAMMABLE LIQUID, GAS FROM THE ENGINE OR BURNED. THE CONSUMER DID SOME RESEARCH AND CAME ACROSS SEVERAL COMPLAINTS RELATING TO THE FUEL SYSTEM. *JB

Aug 12, 2015

Fire: 1

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

TRACTION CONTROL/ ESB SENSING FAULTY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF. SERVICED BY DEALER 4 TIMES AND INCOMPLETE RESOLUTION OF PROBLEM WITH MODULE REPLACEMENT. LIGHTS ON DASH ALWAYS PRESENT.

Aug 05, 2015

POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

FIRST I MUST START OUT BY SAYING THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE SINCE BUYING FROM A DEALERSHIP WHO HAS REFUSED TO CORRECT ANY OF THE PROBLEMS IN ANY FASHION MAINLY BECAUSE THEY'RE NOT A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP. THE DAY AFTER WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE THE VEHICLE STALLED ON US DUE TO A DEAD BATTERY. NOT A BIG DEAL, BUT IT WAS ONLY THE BEGINNING TO A WIDE RANGE OF PROBLEMS. WHILE TAKING THE TRUCK FOR A REQUIRED STATE INSPECTION, THE TRUCK SOMEHOW MANAGED TO ROLL FORWARD FROM A PARKED POSITION WHEN REVERSE HAD BEEN SELECTED. IT WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE NO MORE THAN A 10 DEGREE ANGLE AND ENDED UP ROLLING/CRASHING INTO THE CURB. I IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP TO VOICE MY CONCERN/ANGER AND THEY AGREED TO LOOK INTO THE PROBLEM BUT TO NO AVAIL. NOT LONG AFTERWARDS WE HAD SOME HEAVY RAIN I BELIEVE THE FOLLOWING WEEK AND WE REALIZED THE ROOF WAS LEAKING ALONG THE PASSENGER SIDE PILLAR RIGHT INTO THE VENTS. THIS I BELIEVED LED TO SOME ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH THE RADIO AS MY WIFE SAID IF OFTEN "FLICKERED" AND "CUT IN AND OUT". THIS WAS ALSO BROUGHT TO THE DEALERSHIPS ATTENTION AND AGAIN NOTHING WAS DONE; HOWEVER THEY DID CLEAN THE DRAINS WHICH THEY SAID CAUSED THE LEAKING. I HAD ALSO VOICED MY CONCERNS TO CHRYSLER AND WAS BASICALLY TOLD UNTIL THEY HAVE ENOUGH DOCUMENTED ISSUES, NOTHING CAN BE DONE. NOW, MY WIFE AND I HADN'T FILLED THIS TRUCK UP TO THIS POINT AS YET, BUT THE FIRST TIME WE DID THE GAS OVERFLOWED AND GUSHED OUT OF THE VEHICLE SPILLING EVERYWHERE. I INITIALLY THOUGHT THE PUMP NOZZLE WAS FAULTY BUT AFTER THE SECOND TIME AT A DIFFERENT GAS STATION I WAS CONVINCED THE PROBLEMATIC VEHICLE WAS TO BLAME. I WENT ONLINE AND DID MY OWN RESEARCH AND HERE'S WHAT I FOUND: HTTP://WWW.SAFETYRESEARCH.NET/BLOG/ARTICLES/FUEL-SPIT-BACK-CONTINUES-PLAGUE-CHRYSLER-VEHICLES-OWNERS-HOOK. MY WIFE AND KIDS TRAVEL IN THIS VEHICLE AND ALL I WANT IS PEACE OF MIND TO KNOW THEY'RE SAFE IN IT. UPDATED 9/15/15 *LN UPDATED 12/11/2017*CN

Jul 28, 2015

Crash: 1

SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

AT A CARSEAT CHECKUP TRAINING EVENT, A TECHNICIAN NOTICED THE LOCKING CLIP THAT MAKES THE SEATBELTS LOCK IN PLACE WERE BROKEN ON THE SECOND ROW OUTBOARD LOCATIONS. ALL THE LOCKING CLIPS ON THE SLIDING SEAT BELTS ARE PLASTIC.

Jun 09, 2015

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS

1 complaint

THE 4WD STARTED TO ENGAGE WITHOUT BEING SWITCHED AND WITH NO INDICATION ON THE INSTRUMENTATION PANEL. VEHICLE GOES INTO 4X4 ON ITS OWN. WHEN WE MAKE A SHARP TURN GOING FORWARD OR BACKING...THE REAR TIRES LOCK UP. THE SVC 4 WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY. I CAN ALSO HEAR IT SWITCH BACK AND FORTH UNDER THE CAR EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF. PERIODICALLY WHEN YOU SWITCH THE DIAL OVER TO 4LO OR 4X4 LOCK THE SVC 4WD LIGHT JUST FLICKERS OFF AND ON. *TR

May 16, 2014

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

ON THIS DATE AND AT LEAST A FEW OTHERS OUR ASPEN UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATED. IT USUALLY ACCELERATES FROM A DEAD STOP AFTER THE SUV IS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. IT WILL ALSO OCCASIONALLY ACCELERATE WHEN SLOWING DOWN BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPS HAVE NO SOLUTIONS SINCE SERVICE MANAGERS HAVE HAD NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES WITH THIS PROBLEM. SO THEY SAY. *TR

Jun 19, 2013

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

MY LIFT GATE ON MY 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN STRUCK ME IN MY HEAD AS I WAS STANDING UNDER MY GATE TO PUT SOMETHING IN MY TRUNK OF MY VEHICLE WHICH GAVE ME A SERIOUS CONCUSSION. I FEEL AS THOUGH THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE OF THE SPEED OF WHICH THE GATE HIT ME IN THE HEAD. CHRYSLER DID NOT PAY FOR THIS DEFECT IN WHICH THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD BE REPAIRED AFTER THEY SENT A ADJUSTER FROM DETROIT MI. TO INSPECT MY VEHICLE THAT WAS FOUND DEFECTIVE. THANKYOU *TR

May 13, 2013

Injuries: 1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

SUDDENLY ACCELERATION. THIS HAS HAPPEN 4 TIMES WHILE BRAKING. MAJOR DAMAGE WAS SUSTAINED TO THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. DO NOT REMEMBER IF THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS DURING THE TIMES THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION WAS EXPERIENCED. WAS GOING AROUND 5 '' 10 MPH STEPPED ON BRAKE TO STOP AND ENGINE REV''ED UP AND BEFORE I WAS ALE TO TURN KEY OFF OR PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL I HIT A CAMPER. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED I WAS ON AN ISOLATED ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR WITHOUT INCIDENT. I CALL THE CHRYSLER DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD CHECK THAT WOULD VERIFY MY COMPLAINT. ANOTHER TIME WAS ON HIGHWAY AND APPLIED THE BRAKES AND TACH WENT TO APPROX. 4000 RPM. AGAIN I WAS ABLE TO PUT OFF THE ROAD SAFELY. *TR

Dec 01, 2011

Crash: 1

STEERING,SUSPENSION

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH OVER RAILROAD TRACKS, SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND ONCE THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS LATER WHILE DRIVING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE TIE ROD ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND AGAIN THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIE ROD WAS FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Sep 08, 2011

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN DIRECTION SIGNAL WILL SWITCH FROM LEFT TO RIGHT DURING A TURN. IT IS INTERMITTENT AT THIS TIME. *TR

Dec 16, 2010

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1 complaint

BACK IN APRIL 02, 2010 I FILLED A COMPLAIN AND AS OF RIGHT NOW WE HAVEN'T RECEIVED ANY RESPONSE FOR YOUR DEPARTMENT. (ODI#10323492) AS THE RAINING START HAPPENING AGAIN HERE WE HAVE A SERIOUS CONCERN FOR OUR LIFE WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM WITH OUR VEHICLE IS THAT THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL LOCKED AND THE SUB START SPINNING LEFTWISE. IT HAPPENED THREE TIMES ON FEBRUARY. I REPORTED TO CHRYSLER ON MARCH 02, 2010, THEY SENT AN INSPECTOR AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT, THE CLAIMED OUR BACK TIRES WERE WARNED OUT. WE STRONGLY BELIEVED SINCE HAPPENED THREE TIMES TO US THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS TRUCK ON A WET WEATHER AND NEEDS TO BE PUT INTO A RECALL OR SOME KIND OF AN ALERT. *TR

Jul 07, 2010

Crash: 1

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

CHRYSLER ASPEN 2008, PROBLEM WITH ABS WHEN ROADS ARE WET. ABS LOCKED LEFT FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL MAKING THE TRUCK SPING CLOCKCOUNTER WISE. IT HAPPEN TWICE TO MY WIFE, AND THE THIRD TIME HAPPENED TO ME AND HER. I REPORTED TO CHRYSLER BUT THEY REJECT THE CLAIM AFTER THEY SEND AN ENGINEER TO INSPECT THE TRUCK. THEY BLAMING THE BACK TIRES BEEN WORN OUT.

Apr 02, 2010

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE AT A LOW SPEED ,THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD AND DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 18,800. UPDATED 01/29/10 *BF THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. UPDATED 01/29/10. THE CONSUMER CRASHED INTO A CONDO GARAGE

Dec 15, 2009

Crash: 1

EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN 4X4. THE VEHICLE MAKES A WARNING SOUND IF ANY OF THE DOORS ARE AJAR WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HATCH DOOR DOES NOT HAVE A WARNING SOUND WHEN IT IS OPEN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 745. UPDATE 09/10/08 *CW THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR HATCH WAS NOT SECURED. THE LIGHT WHICH WAS SUPPOSE TO INFORM HER THERE WAS A PROBLEM WAS NOT VISIBLE DUE TO THE LIGHT COMING IN THROUGH THE ROOF HATCH AND MAKING THE INFORMATION UN-READABLE. THE CONSUMER STATED ALL OF HER ITEMS FELL OUT ONTO THE HIGHWAY. UPDATED 09/16/08

May 12, 2008

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