YearToAvoid

2009 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2009 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 has 6 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #3 highest of 3 Aspen 4X4 model years. The most reported problem area is airbags (4 complaints, 67% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
0/100
#3 of 3 Aspen 4X4 years
Verdict
No verdict
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
6
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
1
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Top issue
Airbags
Best nearby year
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no alternative with data

Top 2009 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 problems

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

  1. Airbags4 (67%)
  2. Electrical System1 (17%)
  3. Engine1 (17%)
  4. Fuel System1 (17%)
  5. Seat Belts1 (17%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (17%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain1 (17%)

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

2009 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 complaints: complaints filed per month1Aug 2016Jan 2017Feb 2017Apr 2017Dec 2017Aug 2018
6 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2016 to Aug 2018; peak Aug 2016 (1).

2009 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2009 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 2009 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 ranks #3 of 3 among Aspen 4X4 model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 6 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chrysler Aspen 4X4?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (4 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), and engine (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 145,000 miles.
Does the 2009 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2009 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

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.