AI Damage2009 Chrysler Aspen 4X4: common problems
Owners of the 2009 Chrysler Aspen 4X4 filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 67% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 17% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 17% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 17% of all complaints
- 5 Seat belts 17% of all complaints
- 6 Tires 17% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 17% of all complaints
- Air bags: 4 complaints (67% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Seat belts: 1 complaints (17% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 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 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 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.
The seat belt failed to restrain the driver, which caused bruising from hitting the steering wheel. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was determined that the vehicle performed as designed. The vehicle was not repaired.
Suv stalls after filling fuel tank. Often it will require multiple cycles of starting and stalling before it will continue to run. Problem appears to be more severe in cold weather. The suv has stalled in traffic on multiple occasions. Additionally gas will splash out during fueling.
My overhead console, dash and radio at random go out. According to the dealership I needed a new radio 3 times each time the radio would start working again for the same reason it stopped, unknown. I turn on the turn signal they flash between left, right and hazard.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 chrysler aspen 4x4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (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.
Takata recall it is unacceptable that, in almost a year, no replacement part has been designed to remedy this potentially deadly issue! Chrysler needs to be held accountable for repair or replacement within a reasonable time frame, which I feel has lapsed.
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 13,278 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Aspen 4X4 has 54 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 6, 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.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chrysler Aspen 4X4?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: infotainment or screen glitches (17%), seat belts (17%), stalls while driving (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 Chrysler Aspen 4X4?
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 4X4 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.