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2007 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2007 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 has the highest complaint index (100) of the three model years with data, ranking worst overall with 87 complaints, led by fuel system issues at 55% share and a median failure mileage of 59,000 miles.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
100/100
#1 of 3 Aspen 4X4 years
Verdict
No verdict
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
87
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
3
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Top issue
Fuel System
Best nearby year
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no alternative with data

Top 2007 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System48 (55%)
  2. Airbags16 (18%)
  3. Steering10 (11%)
  4. Electrical System7 (8%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain7 (8%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (5%)
  7. Brakes3 (3%)
  8. Other2 (2%)
  9. Seat Belts2 (2%)
  10. Engine1 (1%)

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

What owners report

  • Fuel overflows from the gas tank after the pump auto-shuts off, filling the cabin with fumes on nearly every fill-up.
  • Steering knuckle or power steering fluid loss caused a sudden inability to steer during turns, in one case leading to a crash.
  • Electrical wiring behind the back seat smoked and caught fire while driving in cold weather.
  • Rims reportedly bent on the passenger side at very low mileage without any obvious road impact.
  • Transmission dropped out of reverse into neutral unexpectedly, and in another case slipped between park, reverse, and neutral.
  • A brake warning light repeatedly illuminated at startup and the brakes intermittently refused to disengage after being applied.
2007 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 complaints: complaints filed per quarter82007 Q22008 Q42010 Q32011 Q42013 Q42015 Q42017 Q12018 Q3
87 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q2 to 2019 Q3; peak 2013 Q1 (8).

2007 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2007 compared with other Aspen 4X4 years

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
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2007No verdict100870—
2008No verdict50680—
2009No verdict060—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 model has a complaint index of 100, the highest of the three model years with data, ranking it worst first among Aspen 4X4 years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2007 Chrysler Aspen 4X4?
Fuel system complaints dominate, making up 55% of all reported issues, mostly involving fuel overflowing from the tank during fill-ups, with a median failure mileage of 54,891 miles.
Does the 2007 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 have any recalls?
NHTSA data shows zero recalls filed for the 2007 model year, though owners reported a steering knuckle issue and an electrical fire in individual complaints.
How does the 2007 Aspen 4X4 compare to the 2008 and 2009 models?
The 2007 model had 87 complaints and a complaint index of 100, compared to 68 complaints and an index of 50 for 2008, and 6 complaints with an index of 0 for 2009.
What mileage do problems typically show up at on the 2007 Aspen 4X4?
The median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 59,000 miles, with fuel system complaints appearing earlier at a median of 54,891 miles.

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.