YearToAvoid

2007 Chrysler Aspen Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2007 Chrysler Aspen has 129 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 100, the worst among the 4 model years with data, ranking 1st worst overall. It carries 3 recalls, including 2 do-not-drive airbag campaigns, and earns an Avoid verdict.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
100/100
#1 of 4 Aspen years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
129
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
3
2 Do Not Drive
Crashes
10
reported in complaints
Fires
2
Injuries
5
Top issue
Fuel System
Best nearby year
2008
lowest-risk (no Good/Best year)
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
14.5
13 city / 17.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0

Top 2007 Chrysler Aspen problems

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

  1. Fuel System46 (36%)
  2. Airbags35 (27%)
  3. Electrical System15 (12%)
  4. Engine9 (7%)
  5. Other9 (7%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires9 (7%)
  7. Steering8 (6%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain6 (5%)
  9. Seat Belts4 (3%)
  10. Structure & Body4 (3%)

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

What owners report

  • Airbags failed to deploy in low-speed crashes, leaving occupants with injuries despite police-reported impacts.
  • Owners describe the vehicle unexpectedly shifting from park into reverse while stationary, causing the vehicle to roll.
  • Steering has locked up mid-turn on at least one reported occasion, sending the vehicle off the road.
  • Electrical failures include a fog light fixture catching fire and an alternator failure that made the speedometer read incorrectly.
  • One owner reported the engine surging to high speed on its own after light acceleration, requiring the transmission to be shifted to neutral to stop.
2007 Chrysler Aspen complaints: complaints filed per quarter102007 Q12010 Q12011 Q42014 Q12015 Q32017 Q12018 Q32020 Q4
129 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q1 to 2025 Q1; peak 2015 Q3 (10).

2007 Chrysler Aspen recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 16V352000May 24, 2016Airbags4,648,270 vehiclesDo Not Drive

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

    Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

  2. NHTSA 15V313000May 26, 2015Airbags4,077,169 vehiclesDo Not Drive

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

  3. NHTSA 06V386000Oct 11, 2006Steering6,644 vehicles

    Steering

    On certain vehicles, the right front steering knuckle may have been improperly manufactured. Because of a broken cooling line, parts cast in tool cavity #63 on july 18 and july 19, 2006, may have a cold shut condition and could fracture.

    Risk: This could cause a loss of steering control and result in a crash without warning.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the recalled vehicles to identify the defective parts and replace if they are within that lot. The recall began on november 8, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2007 Chrysler Aspen fuel economy and fuel cost

City
13 MPG
Highway
17.5 MPG
Combined
14.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,475
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2007 compared with other Aspen years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002006200720082009
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2006No verdict010—
2007Avoid1001293 !14.5
2008Caution67742 !15
2009Caution33254 !15

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Chrysler Aspen reliable?
Among the 4 Aspen model years with data, 2007 has the worst complaint index (100) and ranks 1st worst overall, with 129 NHTSA complaints, so it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Aspen years.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chrysler Aspen?
Fuel System complaints make up 36% of all reports (46 complaints), followed by Airbags at 27% (35 complaints) and Electrical System issues at 12% (15 complaints).
Does the 2007 Chrysler Aspen have a recall?
Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 Aspen, including two do-not-drive airbag recalls (campaigns 16V352000 and 15V313000) and a steering knuckle recall (06V386000).
How does the 2007 Aspen compare to other years?
The 2007 Aspen's complaint index of 100 is higher than the 2008 (67, Caution) and 2009 (33, Caution) model years, making 2007 the highest-risk year in the lineup.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Chrysler Aspen?
EPA rates the 2007 Aspen at 14.5 mpg combined (13 city / 17.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,475.

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.