2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 problems
The 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 has 88 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (43%) concerns fuel system. Next are air bags (15%) and electrical system (9%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 88 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Fuel system 43% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 68,000 miles 72 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 12 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 15 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 72 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 68,000 miles. For fuel system specifically, the median reported mileage is about 49,000 miles (32 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 3 complaints mention a crash; 4 injuries reported.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler aspen 4x4. The contact stated that when shifting from park into drive, the vehicle rapidly accelerated and crashed into the wall of the garage. The contact then shifted into reverse and the vehicle rapidly accelerated backward, crashing into the home a second time with one half of the vehicle penetrating the house. The vehicle struck a child and caused injuries to both of the child's legs. A police report was not filed. The contact was not injured.
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!!!
Hit a deer traveling at over 50 MPH head on and the airbags did not deploy. Damage to the car was extensive including the front bumper, grill and headlights. The deer was estimated to weigh over 200lbs. My wife and 2 small children were in the car, everyone is fine but it dawned on us afterward that the airbags did not deploy. We are concerned about the future and the functionality of the safety features of our vehicle. I have written chrysler and have not gotten a response.
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.
Other model years of the Aspen 4X4
- 2008
- 2007