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2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4, most often about the fuel system (54% of complaints, typically around 50,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Aspen 4X4 model year since 2000.

Most common 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 problems

1. Fuel system

   37 complaints · 54%

   Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.

   When filling up the gas tank of my 2008 Chrysler aspen, at the end of the fill up, gas shoots out of the gas tank. About 7-10 oz shoots out after every fill up. I am not topping off the gas tank, I am just allowing it to stop automatically. Gas shoots out over the vehicle and onto the ground. This is a very dangerous…

   When fueling this vehicle it physically sprays approximately 8 ounces of fuel out of the fuel receptacle when the fueling nozzle clicks off. I have found no way to stop it,or control the amount or direction. Anything or anyone near it will get sprayed. This is a serious safety issue that Chrysler must address! We just…

2. Air bags

   13 complaints · 19%

   Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles.

   Received recall notice r25/NHTSA 15v-313: air inflator housing in vehicle may rupture; repair parts are unavailable at this time, fca will notify when available

   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

3. Electrical

   8 complaints · 12%

   Half of these problems showed up before 104,000 miles.

   The engine light remains on constantly despite being repaired at least three times. We have been advised that it has been repaired, however, the light remains on. Two separate repair shops have worked on the issue and have been unable to get the light to turn off. We have spent substantial funds trying to repair this…

   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.…

4. Transmission

   7 complaints · 10%

   Half of these problems showed up before 95,000 miles.

   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.

   The 4WD started to engage without being switched and with no indication on the instrumentation panel. Vehicle goes into 4x4 on its own. When we make a sharp turn going forward or backing...the rear tires lock up. The svc 4 wheel drive light comes on and off sporadically. I can also hear it switch back and forth under…

5. Engine

   6 complaints · 9%

   Half of these problems showed up before 104,000 miles.

   The engine light remains on constantly despite being repaired at least three times. We have been advised that it has been repaired, however, the light remains on. Two separate repair shops have worked on the issue and have been unable to get the light to turn off. We have spent substantial funds trying to repair this…

   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.…

6. Steering

   5 complaints · 7%

   Parts named most often: linkages.

   The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4. The contact stated that after driving in reverse out of a parking space the front passenger tire wouldn't move. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who stated the front, left and right tie rod ends had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The…

   The 4WD started to engage without being switched and with no indication on the instrumentation panel. Vehicle goes into 4x4 on its own. When we make a sharp turn going forward or backing...the rear tires lock up. The svc 4 wheel drive light comes on and off sporadically. I can also hear it switch back and forth under…

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4?

By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (37 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles); air bags (13 complaints, typically around 57,000 miles); electrical (8 complaints, typically around 104,000 miles).

How many recalls does the 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.

Is the 2008 a bad year for the Chrysler Aspen 4X4?

It is the 2nd most complained-about Aspen 4X4 model year since 2000, with 68 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

Other Chrysler Aspen 4X4 years

• 2007
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