What year Chrysler Aspen should I avoid?

The 2007 model year, which has the highest complaint index (100) and the most complaints (129) of any Aspen year, including 10 crashes and 2 fires.

Is there a best Chrysler Aspen year?

No Aspen year qualifies as Good or Best because every model year is capped by recall campaigns. 2008 and 2009 have the lowest complaint indexes (67 and 33) among the Caution-rated years.

Does the 2009 Chrysler Aspen have a Do Not Drive recall?

Yes. The 2009 Aspen's verdict is capped to Caution because it has a Do Not Drive or Park Outside recall, despite a lower complaint index of 33.

What are the most common Chrysler Aspen problems?

Across all years, fuel system issues account for 74 complaints (32%), airbags for 67 complaints (29%), and electrical system problems for 29 complaints (13%).

How many recalls does the Chrysler Aspen have?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns across the 2006-2009 Aspen, including multiple Do Not Drive airbag recalls.

Chrysler Aspen Best and Worst Years (2006–2009)

The 2007 Chrysler Aspen is the year to avoid, with 129 complaints and a complaint index of 100, the highest of any Aspen year. No Aspen year earns a Good or Best verdict because every year carries recall campaigns; 2008 and 2009 are the lowest-risk choices among Caution-rated years.

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

Avoid 2007Lowest-risk years:Caution 2008 Caution 2009

Model years: 4; 2006–2009
NHTSA complaints: 229
Recall campaigns: 6
Crashes reported: 16
Fires reported: 4
Top problem area: Fuel System

Aspen 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: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Chrysler Aspen problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2006	No verdict	0	1	0	0	0	Fuel System	—	—
2007	Avoid	100	129	10	2	3 !	Fuel System	14.5	—
2008	Caution	67	74	4	2	2 !	Airbags	15	—
2009	Caution	33	25	2	0	4 !	Transmission & Powertrain	15	—

Aspen years to avoid: what went wrong

2007 Chrysler Aspen Index 100 · 129 complaints · 3 recalls

The 2007 Aspen has the highest complaint volume in the lineup, with 129 complaints and a complaint index of 100. Fuel system problems lead at 46 complaints (36%), with a median failure mileage of 62,000. Airbag issues follow at 35 complaints (27%, median 79,915 miles), and electrical system complaints add 15 more (median 100,124 miles). NHTSA logged 10 crashes, 2 fires, and 5 injuries for this year. Three recall campaigns apply, two of them Do Not Drive airbag recalls tied to inflators, plus a steering knuckle recall. Owners describe seat back failures in crashes, fog lights melting and igniting, and airbag deployment concerns.

2007 fuel system problems →2007 airbags problems →2007 electrical system problems →

Most common Chrysler Aspen problems (all years)

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

Fuel System74 (32%)
Airbags67 (29%)
Electrical System29 (13%)
Transmission & Powertrain23 (10%)
Engine20 (9%)
Steering15 (7%)
Other13 (6%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires12 (5%)
Brakes8 (3%)
Seat Belts8 (3%)

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

Frequently asked questions

What year Chrysler Aspen should I avoid?: The 2007 model year, which has the highest complaint index (100) and the most complaints (129) of any Aspen year, including 10 crashes and 2 fires.
Is there a best Chrysler Aspen year?: No Aspen year qualifies as Good or Best because every model year is capped by recall campaigns. 2008 and 2009 have the lowest complaint indexes (67 and 33) among the Caution-rated years.
Does the 2009 Chrysler Aspen have a Do Not Drive recall?: Yes. The 2009 Aspen's verdict is capped to Caution because it has a Do Not Drive or Park Outside recall, despite a lower complaint index of 33.
What are the most common Chrysler Aspen problems?: Across all years, fuel system issues account for 74 complaints (32%), airbags for 67 complaints (29%), and electrical system problems for 29 complaints (13%).
How many recalls does the Chrysler Aspen have?: NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns across the 2006-2009 Aspen, including multiple Do Not Drive airbag recalls.