2008 Chrysler Aspen problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (23) · Fuel/Propulsion System (16) · Steering (7)
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41 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-05-24 · campaign 16V352000 · 4,648,270 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-201
Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2015-05-26 · campaign 15V313000 · 4,077,169 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time,
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-782
Service bulletins (47)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 103954 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 104087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Power Train 2024-10-30 · 101232 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
plate - planetary
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Showing the 6 most recent of 47 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-12-27 · Air Bags“my air bag light will not go out. not sure what the problem is, cleaned all contracts in the connectors and seat belts and connectors under the seats. check for a blown fuse. could not find any bad fuses.…”
2025-01-22 · Wheels“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 w…”
2025-01-05 · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection“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…”
2024-10-16 · Power Train“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 i…”
2024-05-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 …”
2024-01-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System“ 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.…”
2023-01-28 · Structure:body“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 jee…”
2022-08-04 · Air Bags“air bag light on dash indicates not air bag not functioning properly …”
2021-07-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 …”
2021-07-19 · Wheels · 108,000 mi“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 reve…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.