The most-reported Aspen run is 1A8HW58237F (2007 builds) with 14 complaints, 4.1× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 21% of reports; 2007 is the worst model year at 4 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for Aspen model years 2007–2009.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Chrysler Aspen has 116 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 17% of every Aspen complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A8HW58237F•••••• | 2007 | 2 | — | |
| 1A8HW582X7F•••••• | 2007 | 1 | — | |
| 1A8HW58257F•••••• | 2007 | — | 1 | |
| 1A8HW58267F•••••• | 2007 | 2 | — | |
| 1A8HW58297F•••••• | 2007 | — | 1 | |
| 1A8HW58288F•••••• | 2008 | 1 | — | |
| 1A8HW58217F•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| 1A8HW58298F•••••• | 2008 | — | — | |
| 1A8HW58287F•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| 1A8HX58207F•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| 1A8HX58217F•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| 1A8HX58277F•••••• | 2007 | 2 | — |
Each of the other 104 Aspen runs has 8 complaints or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Chrysler Aspen the gap between build years is 2.7×: a 2007 car draws 4 complaints per run, a 2009 one 1.5.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 37 | 25 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 138 | 40 | 10 | |
| 2007 | 217 | 54 | 15 |
Heaviest year here is 2007 at 4 complaints per run; lightest is 2009 at 1.5.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 21% of everything Chrysler Aspen owners report: Air Bags, 101 of 392 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 11 | 1 | |
| Fuel System | — | 1 | |
| Gasoline | — | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | |
| Power Train | 5 | — | |
| Steering | 3 | — | |
| Engine | 2 | 2 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on the Chrysler Aspen; the 6 below cover build years 2007 to 2009. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 16V352000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2007–2009 |
| 15V313000 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 2007–2008 |
| 16V947000 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 2009 |
| 18V021000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2009 |
| 13V038000 | Power Train:driveline:differential Unit | 2009 |
| 06V386000 | Steering | 2007 |
16V352000 was opened in 2016 on cars built from 2007: 9 years on the road before the recall.
The Aspen against its rivals
The Aspen draws 3.4 complaints per production run; the GMC Envoy 5.4, the Suzuki XL7 1.6 and the Saab 9-7X 1.9.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler Aspen | 392 | 116 | 7.1% | |
| GMC Envoy | 2,599 | 483 | 5.5% | |
| Suzuki XL7 | 51 | 31 | 21.6% | |
| Saab 9-7X | 139 | 72 | 0% |
How serious were they
Of the 392 reports on the Chrysler Aspen, 7.1% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Chrysler Aspen | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 392 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 28 (7.1%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 6 (1.5%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 21 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Chrysler Aspen share of that is 392 complaints over 116 runs, 0.04% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Chrysler Aspen VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 392 NHTSA complaints from 116 Aspen runs and 6 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Aspen production run has the most complaints?
1A8HW58237F, a 2007 build, with 14 complaints, 2 of them after a crash. The typical Aspen run has 3.4.
Which Aspen years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2007 is heaviest at 4 complaints per run and 2009 lightest at 1.5.
Does the Aspen get more complaints than the GMC Envoy?
No: 3.4 complaints per production run for the Aspen against 5.4 for the GMC Envoy.
How many Aspen complaints involve a crash?
7.1% of 392 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 6 involved a fire.
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