10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,223 miles

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problem #26

Aug 012022

Aspen

  • miles
Air bag light on dash indicates not air bag not functioning properly

- Sinking Spring, PA, USA

problem #25

Apr 012020

Aspen

  • 214,000 miles
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. But is this a start to a problem? please respond with an answer to that question,

- Montrose, PA, USA

problem #24

Jul 292020

Aspen

  • 189,000 miles
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 of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,000.

- Chrisfield, MD, USA

problem #23

Dec 172018

Aspen

  • 1,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Aspen. While driving at an unknown speed, the front driver's side ball joint detached and the contact crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.

- Pico Rivera, CA, USA

problem #22

Jul 012016

Aspen 4WD 8-cyl

  • miles
2008 Chrysler Aspen. Consumer writes in regards to passenger side airbag inflator. The consumer stated the local dealer had not received the parts necessary to perform the recall on the vehicle. Updated 05/03/2017

- Parkersburg, WV, USA

problem #21

Jan 012017

Aspen

  • miles
Currently my vehicle's air bags are on a recall and I have been told that they only have a fix for the drivers side, not the passenger side. When calling Chrysler to ask what are we supposed to do about this. We were told to 1, not drive the vehicle or 2 not to let anyone sit in the passenger side. That metal shrapnel could seriously injure or kill someone if we were in an accident. Seriously!!!! we have contacted Chrysler several times asking why they are not fixing this or recalling the vehicle before serious injuries occur. The best they could do was give us a code to purchase a new vehicle at cost but guess what. There is no dealership that will take my current vehicle with a recall that can not be fixed and resale it. So pretty much I am stuck in a loan with a vehicle that could injure or kill myself, kids, husband, etc. This should be illegal for Chrysler to do!!

- Brooklyn, MI, USA

problem #20

Jun 212016

Aspen

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Aspen. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Bethel Park, PA, USA

problem #19

Jan 232017

Aspen

  • miles
I would like a replacement asap.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #18

May 242016

Aspen

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Aspen. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bags) and 16V352000 (air bags). However, the part to do the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Chrisney, IN, USA

problem #17

Nov 292016

Aspen 4WD 8-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Aspen. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bags) & 16V352000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 01/04/17 updated 01/05/17.

- Danville, IL, USA

problem #16

Nov 022016

Aspen

  • miles
Takata recall

- Missouri City, TX, USA

problem #15

Sep 202016

Aspen

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Aspen. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Mt Pleasant, WI, USA

problem #14

Jul 012016

Aspen

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Aspen. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Moors, IL, USA

problem #13

Aug 192016

Aspen

  • 87,000 miles
Takata recall: It took over 2 years for my local (only dealer within 100 miles) to repair passenger side airbag recall (repaired 8/19/16). The driver airbag remains defective. I was told by dealer 8/19/16 they had no idea of how long it would take, that they could not put me on a waiting list, that I would have to wait for a follow up recall notice. In the interim I drive this deadly vehicle every day. The recall has been in effect far too long to not have the parts available. I suspect because I have an older vehicle, just like old people who need medical care under obama care, we are being put on the bottom of the list, hoping we either die or our cars are crashed, sold or otherwise disposed of by scrapping the older vehicles. This is ridiculous.

- Whitesburg, KY, USA

problem #12

Jul 022010

Aspen

  • 10,000 miles
Driver airbag ligth is always on beeping doors interior after 1yr the tops come off plastic interior trim come off after 1yr

- Wartrace, TN, USA

problem #11

May 032016

Aspen

  • miles
Safety recall, driver airbag inflator housing may rapture, due to excessive internal prerssure, during normal airbag deployment events. Chrysler dealer refuses to provide a loner or rental vechile.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #10

Apr 142016

Aspen

  • 100,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Aspen. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the air bag warning light remained illuminated as a chime sounded. In addition, the contact stated that while driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact would restart the vehicle and it resumed driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Friendswood, TX, USA

problem #9

Apr 182016

Aspen

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Aspen. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Sandy, UT, USA

problem #8

Mar 112016

Aspen

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Aspen. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Maryville, TN, USA

problem #7

Jan 232016

Aspen

  • 119,800 miles
On Saturday, January 23, 2016 we were leaving our home at approximately 6 pm. As we pulled out of the driveway, the airbag light on the dash came on. On our way home later that night and while traveling at between 55 and 65 mph while getting on to I-43 near green bay, wi. Both driver side and passenger side curtain airbags suddenly deployed despite there being no impact of any kind. As designed, the vehicle then shutdown completely, making steering extremely difficult. With considerable difficulty, I was able to maneuver to the side of the rode and come to a stop. Further inspection revealed no exterior damage to the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the closest Chrysler dealer, who then read the codes with their computer. The codes indicated that the vehicle had sensed a "rollover". obviously, no "rollover" had occurred. Chrysler would not repair or replace the airbags or airbag module because they said the vehicle was out of warranty. Chrysler also specifically stated that they were not responsible for repairs or replacement of the airbags because no recall had been issued for the specific airbags that had gone off or for the module. Insurance would not cover cost of airbag replacement or airbag module replacement as it was deemed an "electronic malfunction".

- Green Bay, WI, USA

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