VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE
Chrysler Aspen2007–2009
Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.
Chrysler Aspen Years to Avoid
0 recalls · 148 complaints
5 reported injuries
Top issue: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
0 recalls · 106 complaints
10 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
1 recall · 19 complaints
4 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Chrysler Aspen — Year-by-Year Comparison
Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability | Value | Buyer Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 19 | 4 | — | 74 | 38 | 61 | Good |
| 2008 | 0 | 106 | 10 | — | 65 | 38 | 56 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 0 | 148 | 5 | — | 68 | 38 | 58 | Avoid |
Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.
Known Chrysler Aspen Problems
Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.
Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.
Shopping by Era
How each generation of the Aspen compares — best year within each era shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year Aspen to buy?+
See the Buyer Score table above for a full ranking of every Aspen model year.
Which Aspen years have the most problems?+
The 2007, 2008, 2009 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2007 Aspen leads with 0 recalls and 148 owner complaints.
What is the Buyer Score?+
The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.
What are the most common Aspen problems?+
The most frequently reported Chrysler Aspen issues involve: AIR BAGS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.
Deep-Dive Research
A buyer's guide shows model-level risk. A VIN report shows the individual vehicle — accidents, odometer history, open recalls, and auction records.