2008 Chrysler Aspen
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Chrysler Aspen is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 92 on record.
2008 Chrysler Aspen at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2008 Chrysler Aspen recalls 2
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008…
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on Mar…
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver…
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chry…
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2008 Chrysler Aspen common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 159 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2008 Chrysler Aspen safety ratings
Rollover risk: 19.1% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2008 Chrysler Aspen 4-Dr. w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2008 Chrysler Aspen MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
What's a 2008 Chrysler Aspen worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2008 Chrysler Aspen costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2008 Chrysler Aspen — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture Open
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deploymen…
NHTSA #EA21002 · Air Bags · opened Sep 2021An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 56
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 56.
ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
Bulletin 103954 · Apr 2025ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
Bulletin 104087 · Apr 2025Plate - Planetary
Bulletin 101232 · Power Train · Oct 2024Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair…
Bulletin 9100226 · Electrical System · Sep 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair…
Bulletin 9100226 · Electrical System · Sep 2023Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage. Vehicles built pri…
Bulletin 9004009 · Power Train · Apr 2021Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
Bulletin 23-015-20 · Equipment, Structure · Apr 2020Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Bulletin 08-049-20 · Electrical System, Equipment · Apr 2020Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
Bulletin 31-003-19 · Equipment · Nov 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Bulletin 31-005-19 · Structure, Equipment · Nov 2019Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the ASPEN RWD/AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2008 Chrysler Aspen. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Airbag
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could b…
Transport Canada #2016265 · May 2016Airbag
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airba…
Transport Canada #2015228 · May 2015Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Chrysler Aspen
The Dodge Durango is a mid-size SUV produced by Dodge starting with the 1998 model year. The first two generations were very similar in that both were based on the Dodge Dakota and Dodge Ram, both featured a body-on-frame construction and both were produced at the Newark Assembly Plant in Newark, Delaware through the 2009 model year.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2008 Chrysler Aspen trims & engines on record
2008 Chrysler Aspen vehicles on record
2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited1A8HX58208F106449
2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited1A8HW58N78F127294
2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited1A8HW58218F147126
2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited1A8HW58238F157592
2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited1A8HX58N88F156817
2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited1A8HW58208F118989
2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited1A8HX58N58F149937
2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited1A8HW58N18F110751
2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited1A8HW58278F108363
2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited1A8HX582X8F112114
2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited1A8HW58N88F119883
2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited1A8HW58238F126309
2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited1A8HW58N48F107942
2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited1A8HX58218F122790
2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited1A8HW58248F148643
2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited1A8HW58N98F156599
2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited1A8HW58278F132467
2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited1A8HW58208F137476
2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited1A8HW58298F129733
2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited1A8HW58N18F117456
2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited1A8HW58228F140427
2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited1A8HW582X8F132575
2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited1A8HW58278F113854
2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited1A8HW58218F119696