Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Chrysler Aspen
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Chrysler Aspen has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 25 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V021000 Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V947000 Do Not Drive - Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V352000 Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V038000 Rear Axle Pinion Nut May Loosen at Differential NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 9 complaints
- Air Bags 5 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 5 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 2 complaints
Of the 25 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 25 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Chrysler Aspen has a significant number of complaints and recalls, notably involving the airbag system and power train, leading to below-average reliability. Frequent issues with the airbag inflator modules and rear differential unit further contribute to potential repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbag inflator | 50,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| rear differential | 60,000–110,000 miles | $700–$2,500 | common |
| fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$750 | common |
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $600–$2,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Cooling system check every 50,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual noises from rear differential
- Airbag warning light staying on
- Delayed or harsh gear shifts
- Engine stalling or idling issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Chrysler Aspen at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.