YearToAvoid

2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 has 68 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 50, ranking 2nd worst out of 3 model years covered. Fuel System issues dominate, making up 54% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 50,000.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
50/100
#2 of 3 Aspen 4X4 years
Verdict
No verdict
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
68
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
3
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Top issue
Fuel System
Best nearby year
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no alternative with data

Top 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 problems

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

  1. Fuel System37 (54%)
  2. Airbags13 (19%)
  3. Electrical System8 (12%)
  4. Engine8 (12%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain7 (10%)
  6. Steering5 (7%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (4%)
  8. Brakes2 (3%)
  9. Other2 (3%)
  10. Seat Belts1 (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 sprays or spills back out of the filler tube after the pump shuts off during refueling, sometimes soaking the driver or the vehicle.
  • Airbags failed to deploy in a head-on collision with an animal at over 50 mph despite extensive front-end damage.
  • Vehicle allegedly accelerated on its own while braking at low speed, revving before the driver could shift or shut off the engine.
  • Transmission reportedly lurched unexpectedly when shifting from park to drive or reverse, resulting in a collision with a structure.
  • Turn signal indicator switched direction on its own mid-turn.
  • Tie rod ends fractured, leaving a front tire unable to move after backing out of a parking space.
2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2008Jan 2011Sep 2011Mar 2013Aug 2014Jul 2015Jul 2016Mar 2017
68 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2008 to Feb 2019; peak Jul 2011 (3).

2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2008 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 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the 2008 Aspen 4X4 has a complaint index of 50 and ranks 2nd worst of the 3 model years with data. Fuel System complaints account for 54% of all reports.
What is the biggest problem with the 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4?
Fuel System problems are the top complaint category, with 37 complaints (54% of the total) and a median failure mileage of 50,000.
Does the 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2008 Aspen 4X4, including 0 do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2008 Aspen 4X4 compare to other years?
The 2008 model has a complaint index of 50, better than the 2007 model's index of 100 but worse than the 2009 model's index of 0.

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.