AI Damage2009 Chrysler Aspen 4X2: common problems
Owners of the 2009 Chrysler Aspen 4X2 filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 25% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 25% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 25% of all complaints
- Air bags: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
When traveling at different city or hwy speeds all of a sudden the brake light will turn on. Doesn't seem to affect the speed or braking of the car but if I apply the brake pedal while the light is on sometimes the car will pull to the left or right but when the light is off and I apply the brake pedal the car doesn't…
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For the last 1-2 years, every time I fill up my gas tank my 2009 chrysler aspen will stall repeatedly. When the vehicle stalls, all steering and control of the vehicle is lost. The car will restart after about 30-45 seconds.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chrysler aspen. The contact stated that the trip computer malfunctioned. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and the dealer replaced the trip computer. Two weeks after the repair, the trip computer illuminated red and malfunctioned. The trip computer also caused the battery to die.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Aspen 4X2 has 16 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 4, below average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chrysler Aspen 4X2?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (25%), stalls while driving (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 Chrysler Aspen 4X2?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2009 Chrysler Aspen 4X2 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2009 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.