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2008 Chrysler Aspen 4x2 problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (5) · Fuel/Propulsion System (4) · Air Bags (2)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

100 /100
✓ Typical or better for this model

Compared against other Chrysler Aspen 4x2 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

17
Complaints
0
Recalls
50
Service bulletins
4
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (50)

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

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

Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19

Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

Showing the 6 most recent of 50 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2017-05-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 63,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler aspen 4x2. on several occasions, while fueling the tank, a significant amount of fuel would spew out of the tank. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but could not be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred …”

2016-08-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System

“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.…”

2016-03-07 · Air Bags

“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 chrysler aspen 4x2. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the co…”

2015-07-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 68,000 mi

“at time of fill up, when the pump stops full spews out of the fuel filler neck. it has been this way since we purchased the car and when i brought this to the sales managers attention he played it off as no big deal. he did offer an extended warranty to purchase to have the car "fixed" so it wouldn't spew fuel on the ground or person pumping gas.…”

2014-09-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 110,000 mi

“engine stalls consistently with full tank of gas. same problem other chryslers have with evaporative emissions system valve. *tr…”

2014-02-24 · Air Bags · 95,000 mi · 💥 crash

“none of the airbags engaged. this was a accident that hit a semi in the front of car. the whole engine was crumbled. numerous broken bones from head to chest to knee. *tr…”

2013-04-14 · Engine · 55,100 mi

“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 re…”

2012-05-04 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 66,300 mi

“gasoline discharged (approximately 1/4 gallon) out of fuel filler after gasoline filler nozzle shuts off at fill-up when tank reaches capacity. this happens at all gas pumps, not a specific station. many attendants at gas stations have stated that this is a safety concern as fuel gets on the ground and on the person fueling. *tr…”

2012-01-24 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 45,000 mi

“gasoline discharged out of fuel filler after gasoline filler nozzle shuts off at fill-up. gas spill at each fill-up is significant. *tr…”

2011-10-12 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 36,500 mi

“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…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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