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2008 Chrysler ASPEN 4X2 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

17 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

55,100 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2008 model year. Data updated: . 15 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Fuel System, Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 17 complaints (29.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Engine operation211.8%
Braking behavior211.8%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Fuel System, Gasoline
5
Fuel/Propulsion System
4
Air Bags
3
Service Brakes, Air
2
Engine
1
Power Train
1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Fuel System, Gasoline5
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Air Bags3
Service Brakes, Air2
Engine1
Power Train1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate1

Fuel System, Gasoline: 5; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Air Bags: 3; Service Brakes, Air: 2; Engine: 1; Power Train: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
1
25,000 to 49,999
6
50,000 to 74,999
6
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
1
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0001
25,000 to 49,9996
50,000 to 74,9996
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9991
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0

25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2009
1
2010
2
2011
5
2012
2
2013
1
2014
2
2015
1
2016
2
2017
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20091
20102
20115
20122
20131
20142
20151
20162
20171

2009: 1; 2010: 2; 2011: 5; 2012: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 2; 2015: 1; 2016: 2; 2017: 1

Pattern summary

Fuel System, Gasoline leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10395297 · 2011-04-08 (April 8, 2011)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND MADE A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND THE REAR AXLE FAILED. THE REPAIR WOULD COST HIM $2,600. THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR WARRANTIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10395297 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10632108 · 2014-09-10 (September 10, 2014)

ENGINE STALLS CONSISTENTLY WITH FULL TANK OF GAS. SAME PROBLEM OTHER CHRYSLERS HAVE WITH EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM VALVE. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 110,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10632108 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10295883 · 2009-12-15 (December 15, 2009)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE AT A LOW SPEED ,THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD AND DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 18,800. UPDATED 01/29/10 *BF THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. UPDATED 01/29/10. THE CONSUMER CRASHED INTO A CONDO GARAGE

Owner-reported narrative. 18,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10295883 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10323492 · 2010-04-02 (April 2, 2010)

CHRYSLER ASPEN 2008, PROBLEM WITH ABS WHEN ROADS ARE WET. ABS LOCKED LEFT FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL MAKING THE TRUCK SPING CLOCKCOUNTER WISE. IT HAPPEN TWICE TO MY WIFE, AND THE THIRD TIME HAPPENED TO ME AND HER. I REPORTED TO CHRYSLER BUT THEY REJECT THE CLAIM AFTER THEY SEND AN ENGINEER TO INSPECT THE TRUCK. THEY BLAMING THE BACK TIRES BEEN WORN OUT.

Owner-reported narrative. 39,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10323492 at NHTSA ↗

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Data completeness

17 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

88.2%Usable mileage15 / 17 records
100.0%Valid incident date17 / 17 records
100.0%Valid filing date17 / 17 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates17 / 17 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component200720082009
Fuel System, Gasoline
1139.3%
ODI 10312530 · 43,000 mi

I HAVE AN 2007 CHRYSLER ASPEN WITH 43,000 MILES ON IT. JUST BOUGHT IT TWO WEEKS AGO AND SINCE THEN I'VE HAD A PROBLEM FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL. ON THREE SEPARATE ATTEMPTS, AFTER THE AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF IN THE FUEL NOZZLE TRIPS, A VERY LARGE AMOUNT OF FUEL COME FLYING BACK OUT. EVERYTIME IT HAS COME OUT FAR ENOUGH TO SPLASH BACK ON THE PUMP ITSELF. ON A FOURTH ATTEMPT, I TRIED TO PUT THE GAS IN AS SLOW AS POSSIBLE AND STILL WITH NO WARNING, GAS CAME BACK OUT, NOT SPEWING, BUT STILL CAME BACK OUT. IT'S A VERY AGGRAVATING AND DANGEROUS PROBLEM…

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529.4%
ODI 10394532 · 65,670 mi

GAS SPILLS OUT OF TANK (APPROXIMATELY 1/4 GALLON) WHEN TANK REACHES CAPACITY. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL GAS PUMPS, NOT A SPECIFIC STATION. VARIED SPEED OF PUMP AND WEATHER CONDITIONS HAVE NOT CHANGED THIS ISSUE.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Fuel/Propulsion System
310.7%
ODI 10470773 · 97,674 mi

BOUGHT MY 2007 CHRYSLER ASPEN WENT TO FILL IT UP WITH GAS, TANK WAS JUST ABOUT FULL WHEN AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GAS SHOT OUT OF THE FILLER NECK ALL OVER MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF. *TR

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423.5%
ODI 10632108 · 110,000 mi

ENGINE STALLS CONSISTENTLY WITH FULL TANK OF GAS. SAME PROBLEM OTHER CHRYSLERS HAVE WITH EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM VALVE. *TR

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125.0%
ODI 10744487 · 137,953 mi

FOR THE LAST 1-2 YEARS, EVERY TIME I FILL UP MY GAS TANK MY 2009 CHRYSLER ASPEN WILL STALL REPEATEDLY. WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLS, ALL STEERING AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS LOST. THE CAR WILL RESTART AFTER ABOUT 30-45 SECONDS. ONCE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES AFTER FUELING UP, THE PROBLEM STOPS UNTIL THE NEXT TIME I FILL UP THE TANK. THE ISSUE OCCURS WITHOUT FAIL EVER TIME I FILL UP MY TANK. I HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP A NUMBER OF TIMES AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO BE DETERMINED OR REPAIRED. THERE HAVE BEEN NO CODE…

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Air Bags
310.7%
ODI 10748374

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER ASPEN 4X2. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED 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 NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

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317.6%
ODI 10565675 · 95,000 mi

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

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125.0%
ODI 10930215 · 100,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL, NOTICE RECEIVED, DEALERS FAIL TO REPAIR THIS LIFE THREATENING DEFECT

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Engine
414.3%
ODI 10547996 · 53,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING AND WE HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE, GOOD THING WE WERE DRIVING TOWARDS DEALER FOR OIL CHANGE WHEN THE CLICKING GOT WORSE AND WORSE. WHEN WE GOT TO DEALER WE TOLD THEM THAT WE HEARD WEIRD NOISES COMING FROM UNDER HOOD. IT CAME OUT BEING THAT 2 STUDS FROM REAR OF ENGINE FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAVE BROKEN AND FALLEN OFF. THEY SAID IF WE CONTINUE DRIVING WITH THE 2 STUDS BROKEN THAT THE WHOLE ENGINE MIGHT FAIL AND U COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THAT THE VALVES COULD PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE ENGINE IF DRIVEN WITH EXHAUST L…

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15.9%
ODI 10508208 · 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 RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH ALL TYPES OF DODGE AND CHRYSLER ENGINES. *TR

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Electrical System
310.7%
ODI 10648590 · 130,000 mi

THE CAR WAS IDLING WHILE WAITING TO FOLLOW ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CAR WAS THEN PUT INTO DRIVE, AT WHICH POINT ALL ELECTRICAL FUNCTION CEASED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE RADIO, WHICH WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE ENGINE ALSO STOPPED RUNNING. FORTUNATELY WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR STARTED AGAIN. I BELIEVE THIS IS RELATED TO THE RECALL ACTION INITIATED FOR DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH. IN SEPTEMBER, I HAD STOPPED FOR GAS AND WHEN I GOT BACK IN THE CAR TO START IT, THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NOT MOVE, AS THOUGH I HAD AN INCORRECT KEY. AGAIN, SOMEHOW ABOUT 15 MINUTE…

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

125.0%
ODI 10457818 · 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER ASPEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRIP COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRIP COMPUTER. TWO WEEKS AFTER THE REPAIR, THE TRIP COMPUTER ILLUMINATED RED AND MALFUNCTIONED. THE TRIP COMPUTER ALSO CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DIE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THE MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED TAKING THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.

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Engine And Engine Cooling
27.1%
ODI 10216207 · 741 mi

CURRENTLY AT 60 MILES SHORT OF 3,000 MILES. SINCE I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IT HAS ACTED VERY STRANGE. IT ALL STARTED WHILE IN DRIVE THE VEHICLE WILL INCREASE IN RPM'S BUT WILL NOT MOVE IN FORWARD OR IN REVERSE. NOW THIS INCLUDED A TIME OR TWO WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT. MY ASPEN'S NEW THING IS TO HAVE A MOMENTARY LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOLLOWED BY THE DASH BOARD ILLUMINATING AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE IGNITION STATE BUT NOT STARTED. ONCE THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE THE VEHICLE WILL NOT LOG MILES DRIVEN, DOES NOT SHOW CURRENT SPEED, DOES NOT SHOW R…

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Power Train
13.6%
ODI 10371913 · 42,000 mi

ON 18 NOVEMBER 2010 AROUND 6 PM, MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY OF MY HOME APPROXIMATELY THREE FEET FROM THE GARAGE ENTRANCE. TO MOVE THE VEHICLE INTO THE GARAGE FOR THE NIGHT, I GOT IN THE VEHICLE, CLOSED THE DOOR, STEPPED ON THE BRAKE, LET OFF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, STARTED IT, PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN 'D', LET OFF THE BRAKE, AND DID NOT TOUCH THE GAS PEDAL. THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY CYCLED UP TO 4000 RPM, AND THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STARTED MOVING FORWARD. I THEN HIT THE BRAKE TO NO EFFECT ON SPEED. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED THROUGH THE GA…

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15.9%
ODI 10395297 · 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND MADE A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND THE REAR AXLE FAILED. THE REPAIR WOULD COST HIM $2,600. THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR WARRANTIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Service Brakes, Air
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

211.8%
ODI 10323492 · 39,000 mi

CHRYSLER ASPEN 2008, PROBLEM WITH ABS WHEN ROADS ARE WET. ABS LOCKED LEFT FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL MAKING THE TRUCK SPING CLOCKCOUNTER WISE. IT HAPPEN TWICE TO MY WIFE, AND THE THIRD TIME HAPPENED TO ME AND HER. I REPORTED TO CHRYSLER BUT THEY REJECT THE CLAIM AFTER THEY SEND AN ENGINEER TO INSPECT THE TRUCK. THEY BLAMING THE BACK TIRES BEEN WORN OUT.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Fuel System, Gasoline38,000–65,670 mi45,000 mi5
ODI 10394532 · 65,670 mi

GAS SPILLS OUT OF TANK (APPROXIMATELY 1/4 GALLON) WHEN TANK REACHES CAPACITY. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL GAS PUMPS, NOT A SPECIFIC STATION. VARIED SPEED OF PUMP AND WEATHER CONDITIONS HAVE NOT CHANGED THIS ISSUE.

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ODI 10424807 · 38,000 mi

WHEN GAS IS PUMPED INTO THE VEHICLE WHEN IT IS FULL GAS SPILLS OUT OF THE TANK. MANY ATTENDANTS AT GAS STATIONS HAVE STATED THAT THIS IS A CONCERN WITH THE VEHICLE.

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ODI 10429610 · 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

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Fuel/Propulsion SystemToo few reports for a range68,000 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10632108 · 110,000 mi

ENGINE STALLS CONSISTENTLY WITH FULL TANK OF GAS. SAME PROBLEM OTHER CHRYSLERS HAVE WITH EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM VALVE. *TR

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ODI 10744083 · 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. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THIS HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED IN A RECALL.

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ODI 10981554 · 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 THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.

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Air BagsToo few reports for a range95,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10565675 · 95,000 mi

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

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Service Brakes, AirToo few reports for a range37,750 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10323492 · 39,000 mi

CHRYSLER ASPEN 2008, PROBLEM WITH ABS WHEN ROADS ARE WET. ABS LOCKED LEFT FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL MAKING THE TRUCK SPING CLOCKCOUNTER WISE. IT HAPPEN TWICE TO MY WIFE, AND THE THIRD TIME HAPPENED TO ME AND HER. I REPORTED TO CHRYSLER BUT THEY REJECT THE CLAIM AFTER THEY SEND AN ENGINEER TO INSPECT THE TRUCK. THEY BLAMING THE BACK TIRES BEEN WORN OUT.

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ODI 10341797 · 36,500 mi

BACK IN APRIL 02, 2010 I FILLED A COMPLAIN AND AS OF RIGHT NOW WE HAVEN'T RECEIVED ANY RESPONSE FOR YOUR DEPARTMENT. (ODI#10323492) AS THE RAINING START HAPPENING AGAIN HERE WE HAVE A SERIOUS CONCERN FOR OUR LIFE WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM WITH OUR VEHICLE IS THAT THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL LOCKED AND THE SUB START SPINNING LEFTWISE. IT HAPPENED THREE TIMES ON FEBRUARY. I REPORTED TO CHRYSLER ON MARCH 02, 2010, THEY SENT AN INSPECTOR AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT, THE CLAIMED OUR BACK TIRES WERE WARNED OUT. WE STRONGLY BELIEVED …

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EngineToo few reports for a range55,100 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10508208 · 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 RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH ALL TYPES OF DODGE AND CHRYSLER ENGINES. *TR

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Power TrainToo few reports for a range65,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10395297 · 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND MADE A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND THE REAR AXLE FAILED. THE REPAIR WOULD COST HIM $2,600. THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR WARRANTIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

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Service Brakes, HydraulicToo few reports for a range18,800 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10295883 · 18,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE AT A LOW SPEED ,THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD AND DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 18,800. UPDATED 01/29/10 *BF THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. UPDATED 01/29/10. THE CONSUMER CRASHED INTO A CONDO GARAGE

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Structure:Body:Hatchback/LiftgateToo few reports for a range33,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10401325 · 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN 4X2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC HATCHBACK INDEPENDENTLY CLOSED WITH EXTREME FORCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HATCHBACK WAS DESIGNED TO CLOSE ONLY WHEN THE AUTOMATIC REMOTE WAS DEPRESSED TWICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REMOTE WAS NOT ENGAGED AND WAS CONCERNED WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE FAILURE CAUSING INJURY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPLACED THE GAS POWERED STRUTS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIM…

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-102026-09

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-09 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 23 reports

2008: 3 complaints · 2009: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2008013
2009000
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
20081700
2009400

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentFuel System, GasolineFuel/Propulsion SystemAir BagsService Brakes, AirEnginePower TrainService Brakes, HydraulicStructure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
Fuel System, Gasoline—0000000
Fuel/Propulsion System0—
1
ODI 10898273

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.

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00000
Air Bags0
1
ODI 10898273

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.

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—00000
Service Brakes, Air000—0000
Engine0000—000
Power Train00000—00
Service Brakes, Hydraulic000000—0
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate0000000—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

3 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

2 mentions · 11.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 87,500 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10395297 · 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND MADE A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND THE REAR AXLE FAILED. THE REPAIR WOULD COST HIM $2,600. THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR WARRANTIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

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ODI 10632108 · 110,000 mi

ENGINE STALLS CONSISTENTLY WITH FULL TANK OF GAS. SAME PROBLEM OTHER CHRYSLERS HAVE WITH EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS SYSTEM VALVE. *TR

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Brake response concerns

1 mentions · 5.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 18,800 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10295883 · 18,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE AT A LOW SPEED ,THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD AND DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 18,800. UPDATED 01/29/10 *BF THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. UPDATED 01/29/10. THE CONSUMER CRASHED INTO A CONDO GARAGE

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

1 mentions · 5.9% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 10898273

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.

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Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b