2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4, and owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 72,890 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 13 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Vehicle engages 4WD lo and 4WD on it's own at any time. Driving this vehicle is dangerous at the transfer case engages automatically while driving. I can also hear 4WD engaging while locking the vehci”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 26, 2019 · Electronic stability control (esc)
“Steering problems had rack and pinion replaced, inner tire rods replaced, lost control of vehicle, outer right tire rods broken, very fortunate my family and i not hurt (70mph on i95), replace outer t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 23, 2018 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Chrysler Aspen (Aspen 2WD, Aspen 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13–14 / 17–19 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.7/5.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Chrysler Aspen 4X4 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chrysler Aspen 4X4 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 | 0 | 87 |
| 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 | 0 | 68 |
| 2009 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 | 0 | 6 |
Checking a specific 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4
How do I know if my 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chrysler dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.