AI Damage2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid: common problems
Owners of the 2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 80% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 60% of all complaints
- 3 Electronic stability control 40% of all complaints
- 4 Air bags 20% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 20% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 4 complaints (80% of all).
- Engine: 3 complaints (60% of all).
- Electronic stability control: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Air bags: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 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.
Persistent dead 12v battery. Even after replacing the battery, truck will be dead within 24 hours of not being driven. All lights are off and keys removed. Battery will be dead in a less than a day after running just fine requires a 2 second jump from another vehicle to start. .
2009 chrysler aspen hybrid has 3 recalls. The first recall update wasn't successfully done and subsequently I cant get the other 2, s43 and s92 recalls addressed. For several years prior to p48 recall, my truck would drop dead while driving and the dealership could never diagnose why the truck was doing so.
The tie rod ends have failed three times on the vehicle and the vehicle will randomly stall out or quickly accelerate. This has happened on several occasions and put me, my family, and others not he road at risk of serious injury. It has happened in parking lots and while pulling out into traffic out of parking lots.
The contact stated that after accelerating from a stop at 10 mph, the engine stalled as the check engine, the throttle control, and the traction sensor warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle accelerated independently.
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 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electronic stability control. ABS/ESC sensors, steering angle, codes after suspension repair.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, electronic stability control. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (40%), warning lights, check engine (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid?
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 Hybrid 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.