2008 Chrysler ASPEN 4X2: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
17 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
55,100 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 15 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 17 complaints (29.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 2 | 11.8% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 11.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline: 5; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Air Bags: 3; Service Brakes, Air: 2; Engine: 1; Power Train: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 6 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
2009: 1; 2010: 2; 2011: 5; 2012: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 2; 2015: 1; 2016: 2; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10295883 · 2009-12-15 (December 15, 2009)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 18,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10295883 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10323492 · 2010-04-02 (April 2, 2010)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 39,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10323492 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10341797 · 2010-07-07 (July 7, 2010)
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 …
Owner-reported narrative. 36,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10341797 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10394532 · 2011-03-29 (March 29, 2011)
GAS SPILLS OUT OF TANK (APPROXIMATELY 1/4 GALLON) WHEN TANK REACHES CAPACITY. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL GAS PUMPS, NOT A SPECIFIC STATION. VARIED SPEED OF PUMP AND WEATHER CONDITIONS HAVE NOT CHANGED THIS ISSUE.
Owner-reported narrative. 65,670 miles reported. Look up ODI 10394532 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10395297 · 2011-04-08 (April 8, 2011)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND MADE A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND THE REAR AXLE FAILED. THE REPAIR WOULD COST HIM $2,600. THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR WARRANTIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10395297 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10401325 · 2011-05-17 (May 17, 2011)
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 APPROXIM…
Owner-reported narrative. 33,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10401325 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10424807 · 2011-09-06 (September 6, 2011)
WHEN GAS IS PUMPED INTO THE VEHICLE WHEN IT IS FULL GAS SPILLS OUT OF THE TANK. MANY ATTENDANTS AT GAS STATIONS HAVE STATED THAT THIS IS A CONCERN WITH THE VEHICLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 38,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10424807 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10429610 · 2011-10-12 (October 12, 2011)
WHEN FUELING AT ANY STATION FUEL BLOWS OUT THE TANK EVERYWHERE, ABOUT A HALF A GALLON. IT GETS ON THE PERSON FUELING AND THE GROUND, BUT ONLY WHEN FILLED UP UNTIL THE PUMP CUTS OFF. *KB
Owner-reported narrative. 36,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10429610 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.