YearToAvoid

Chrysler Aspen 4X4 Best and Worst Years (2007–2009)

No Chrysler Aspen 4X4 year carries an Avoid or Best verdict, since no recall campaigns push any year below the others by that factor alone. The 2007 model year has the highest complaint index (100) with 87 complaints, mostly fuel system related, while 2009 has the fewest complaints (6) and the lowest complaint index (0).

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Model years
3
2007–2009
NHTSA complaints
161
Recall campaigns
0
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
1
Top problem area
Fuel System

Aspen 4X4 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100200720082009
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Chrysler Aspen 4X4 problems and recalls by year

YearVerdictIndexComplaintsCrashesFiresRecallsTop issueMPGNCAP
2007No verdict10087310Fuel System——
2008No verdict5068300Fuel System——
2009No verdict06100Airbags——

Most common Chrysler Aspen 4X4 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

  1. Fuel System86 (53%)
  2. Airbags33 (20%)
  3. Electrical System16 (10%)
  4. Steering15 (9%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain15 (9%)
  6. Engine10 (6%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (5%)
  8. Brakes5 (3%)
  9. Other4 (2%)
  10. Seat Belts4 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

Which Chrysler Aspen 4X4 year should I avoid?
None of the three model years (2007-2009) has an Avoid verdict. The 2007 model year has the highest complaint index at 100 with 87 complaints, making it the relatively higher-risk year among the three.
What is the best year for the Chrysler Aspen 4X4?
No year earns a Best or Good verdict in the data. The 2009 model year has the lowest complaint index (0) and only 6 total complaints, making it the lowest-risk year of the three.
What are the most common problems with the Chrysler Aspen 4X4?
Across all years, Fuel System issues account for 53% of complaints (86 total), followed by Airbags at 20% (33 complaints) and Electrical System at 10% (16 complaints).
Does the Chrysler Aspen 4X4 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists zero recall campaigns across all three model years (2007-2009) for the Chrysler Aspen 4X4.
At what mileage do Chrysler Aspen 4X4 problems typically show up?
Median mileage at failure was 59,000 for 2007, 58,258 for 2008, and 145,000 for 2009, based on NHTSA complaint data.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.