Reliability & cost of ownership
Chrysler Aspen Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Chrysler Aspen? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars where on file — then open the year you're shopping for its AI reliability outlook where NHTSA has enough data.
Chrysler Aspen problems by model year
9 recall entries across 3 model years and 229 owner complaints across 4 model years on file, sourced from the federal NHTSA database. We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the remaining model year — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Aspen | 4 | 25 | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
| 2008 Aspen | 2 | 74 | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
| 2007 Aspen | 3 | 129 | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
| 2006 Aspen | Not confirmed | 1 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Chrysler Aspen, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- air bags67 complaints
- fuel/propulsion system44 complaints
- fuel system, gasoline31 complaints
- electrical system24 complaints
- power train23 complaints
- engine16 complaints
- steering15 complaints
- unknown or other13 complaints