repaired · 2018 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. 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…
2008 Chrysler AspenProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 74 owner complaints about the 2008 Chrysler Aspen, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-352 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 27, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Chrysler Aspen has problems
74 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
27Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
17Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
10Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
9Engine4 crash/fire/injury
8Power train1 crash/fire/injury
7Steering
3Structure
3Fuel system, gasoline
3Service brakes
129 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 27 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 17 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 2 |
| Engine | 9 | 4 |
| Power train | 8 | 1 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 2 |
| 9 other systems | 12 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2008 Chrysler Aspen recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. 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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other Aspen year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Aspen median. How we score
'07'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2008 Chrysler Aspen safety ratings
2008 Chrysler Aspen 4-Dr. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 Chrysler Aspen, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Aspen owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My Air bag light will not go out. Not sure what the problem is, cleaned all contracts in the connectors and seat belts and connectors under the seats. Check for a blown fuse. Could not find any bad fuses.
VEHICLE IN MOTION, AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, JUST STARTED A ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO AND ONLY A FEW TIMES IN THE BEGINNING, NOW IT HAPPENS MORE OFTEN, LIGHT WILL GO OFF THEN A DING SOUND FOR WARNING LIGHT IS ON. OTHERS MAY HAVE HAD A RECALL BUT MINE DIDN'T COME UP AS ANY RECALLS WITH MY VIN.…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ENTERING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE MIDDLE CLIP COVERING THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY ON THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DEFORMED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED…
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