2008 Chrysler Aspen 4x4 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (17) · Fuel/Propulsion System (16) · Air Bags (12)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
53 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (46)
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 46 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-02-26 · Power Train · 162,800 mi“vehicle engages 4wd lo and 4wd on it's own at any time. driving this vehicle is dangerous at the transfer case engages automatically while driving. i can also hear 4wd engaging while locking the vehcile with the key fob. this is a well documented issue on the internet and i have read hundreds of stories of people with the same issue. dodge/chrysler…”
2018-02-23 · Suspension · 123,000 mi“steering problems had rack and pinion replaced, inner tire rods replaced, lost control of vehicle, outer right tire rods broken, very fortunate my family and i not hurt (70mph on i95), replace outer tire rod, play in steering replace steering yoke. also water gets into electrical system shorting out computer. do not know how water gets in, can no…”
2017-11-17 · Steering · 95,000 mi“while driving, the vehicle intermittently slipped into 4-wheel drive low. vehicle immediately became hard to steer/move in this condition, dangerous to drive as the vehicle's handling could change at any moment... at any speed.…”
2017-11-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 115,000 mi“vehicle shut off for no apparent reason while entering onto an expressway. loss of power steering made vehicle difficult to control to safely get onto the shoulder. sudden loss of speed made the vehicle a further hazard. once on the shoulder, the vehicle could be physically keyed off, then restarted without issue. cause of failure is unknown.…”
2017-07-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 121,326 mi“having a problem with the vehicle stalling after refueling with gas. vehicle will stutter and stall within a couple of minutes. this is dangerous as the stall occurs while driving and you lose steering control of the vehicle. neither a dealer or private mechanic can get a clear indication as to what is causing the issue. fuel pump relay(march 201…”
2017-03-22 · Air Bags“takata recall-the front passenger airbag inflator housing may rupture while deploying during a crash. the potential for such ruptures may occur in some of the subject airbag inflators after several years of exposure to persistent conditions of high absolute humidity and/or heat aging. in the event of a front passenger airbag inflator rupture, metal…”
2017-02-24 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 chrysler aspen 4x4. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer wa…”
2017-02-14 · Air Bags · 30,000 mi“this recall (s43/nhtsa16v-352) has been outstanding for nine months and the parts are still not available. how am i supposed to safely drive my vehicle. fca has refused to provide a rental…”
2017-01-24 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 chrysler aspen 4x4. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. the dealer did not give a specific dat…”
2016-12-22 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 38,000 mi“every time i fill the fuel tank the vehicle stalls out while driving. i've had the vehicle stall out on me while making a left hand turn at an intersection and lost control of steering. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.