FaultScore

Chrysler Aspen airbag problems

67 of the 288 complaints filed about the Chrysler Aspen are about the airbag system — 23% of everything owners reported. The worst model year for it is 2007.

67

Complaints

23%

Share of all complaints

8

Crashes

1

Fires

Airbags complaints by model year

2007 Aspen 35 52.2%

Median failure at 79,915 miles

2008 Aspen 27 40.3%

Median failure at 108,500 miles

2009 Aspen 5 7.5%

What owners said

2008 Chrysler Aspen Tucson, AZ

AIR BAGS

My Air bag light will not go out. Not sure what the problem is, cleaned all contracts in the connectors and seat belts and connectors under the seats. Check for a blown fuse. Could not find any bad fuses.

NHTSA complaint #11707280 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2009 Chrysler Aspen Columbus, GA Crash 2 injured

AIR BAGS

The contact owned a 2009 Chrysler Aspen. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown rate of speed, she was run off the road by a vehicle by another vehicle. The contact crashed into an unknown object and hit her face on the steering wheel since the airbags did not deploy. The contact temporarily lost consciousness; once she regained consciousness, blood was coming from her mouth. The contact immediately checked on her two young children who were both treated by an ambulance. The contact stated that her son was treated for facial injuries. A police report was filed. The contact had yet to seek medical attention for her injuries. The vehicle was initially towed to an independent tow yard but was later towed back to her home. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was a total loss. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA complaint #11508680 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2008 Chrysler Aspen Sinking Spring, PA

AIR BAGS

Air bag light on dash indicates not air bag not functioning properly

NHTSA complaint #11477582 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2008 Chrysler Aspen at 214,000 miles Montrose, PA

AIR BAGS

VEHICLE IN MOTION, AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, JUST STARTED A ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO AND ONLY A FEW TIMES IN THE BEGINNING, NOW IT HAPPENS MORE OFTEN, LIGHT WILL GO OFF THEN A DING SOUND FOR WARNING LIGHT IS ON . OTHERS MAY HAVE HAD A RECALL BUT MINE DIDN'T COME UP AS ANY RECALLS WITH MY VIN . BUT IS THIS A START TO A PROBLEM? PLEASE RESPOND WITH AN ANSWER TO THAT QUESTION, TY

NHTSA complaint #11361929 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2007 Chrysler Aspen at 190,000 miles Centreville, VA

AIR BAGS

THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND THERE'S NOTHING GOING ON WITH MY CAR IGNITION MESSED UP MY ALTERNATOR BATTERY AND STARTER. THERE'S A FAILURE IN IGNITION THAT IS MESSING UP A LOT OF THINGS IN THE CAR. THE IGNITION HAD ME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD SUCH AS SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN I USE MY FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE A LOT OF COMPLICATIONS STARTED HAPPENING WITH MY LYCIAN ALTERNATOR STARTER AND BATTERY

NHTSA complaint #11353386 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2008 Chrysler Aspen at 189,000 miles Chrisfield, MD

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ENTERING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE MIDDLE CLIP COVERING THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY ON THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DEFORMED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 189,000.

NHTSA complaint #11342315 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2008 Chrysler Aspen at 1,000 miles Pico Rivera, CA Crash

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE BALL JOINT DETACHED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.

NHTSA complaint #11174601 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2007 Chrysler Aspen at 106,148 miles Capitol Heights, MD Fire

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER ASPEN. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DARCARS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF NEW CARROLLTON (8100 ANNAPOLIS RD, NEW CARROLLTON, MD 20784 (301) 459-6800) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRES WERE BURNED TO THE CONTROL MODULE AND CLOCK SPRINGS. THE CLOCK SPRING AND CONTROL MODULE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT WOULD NOT ASSIST DUE TO THE AGE AND MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,148.

NHTSA complaint #11039569 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2008 Chrysler Aspen Parkersburg, WV

AIR BAGS

2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG INFLATOR. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE LOCAL DEALER HAD NOT RECEIVED THE PARTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 05/03/2017

NHTSA complaint #10968068 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2008 Chrysler Aspen Brooklyn, MI

AIR BAGS

CURRENTLY MY VEHICLE'S AIR BAGS ARE ON A RECALL AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THEY ONLY HAVE A FIX FOR THE DRIVERS SIDE, NOT THE PASSENGER SIDE. WHEN CALLING CHRYSLER TO ASK WHAT ARE WE SUPPOSED TO DO ABOUT THIS. WE WERE TOLD TO 1, NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE OR 2 NOT TO LET ANYONE SIT IN THE PASSENGER SIDE. THAT METAL SHRAPNEL COULD SERIOUSLY INJURE OR KILL SOMEONE IF WE WERE IN AN ACCIDENT. SERIOUSLY!!!! WE HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER SEVERAL TIMES ASKING WHY THEY ARE NOT FIXING THIS OR RECALLING THE VEHICLE BEFORE SERIOUS INJURIES OCCUR. THE BEST THEY COULD DO WAS GIVE US A CODE TO PURCHASE A NEW VEHICLE AT COST BUT GUESS WHAT. THERE IS NO DEALERSHIP THAT WILL TAKE MY CURRENT VEHICLE WITH A RECALL THAT CAN NOT BE FIXED AND RESALE IT. SO PRETTY MUCH I AM STUCK IN A LOAN WITH A VEHICLE THAT COULD INJURE OR KILL MYSELF, KIDS, HUSBAND, ETC. THIS SHOULD BE ILLEGAL FOR CHRYSLER TO DO!!

NHTSA complaint #10967714 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2008 Chrysler Aspen Bethel Park, PA

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10965843 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2007 Chrysler Aspen Pacoima, CA

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER ASPEN. 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. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10953752 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2009 Chrysler Aspen Fort Worth, TX

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER ASPEN. 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. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA complaint #10948654 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2008 Chrysler Aspen Denver, CO

AIR BAGS

I WOULD LIKE A REPLACEMENT ASAP.

NHTSA complaint #10947002 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2009 Chrysler Aspen Paris, TX

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER ASPEN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V947000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 03/07/17

NHTSA complaint #10946341 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2007 Chrysler Aspen Fresno, TX

AIR BAGS

THE DEALER CONTINUES TO SEND SAFETY REPAIR NOTICES BUT HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO OBTAIN THE PARTS TO REMEDY THE SITUATION. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER AT LEAST 4 TIMES AND THERE STILL SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE ON GETTING REPLACEMENT PARTS.

NHTSA complaint #10935124 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2007 Chrysler Aspen NEW Braunfels, TX

AIR BAGS

"TAKATA RECALL" NEEDS A REMEDY TO BE FIXED 6+ MONTHS UNACCEPTABLE

NHTSA complaint #10935121 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2009 Chrysler Aspen Pembroke, KY

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER ASPEN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA complaint #10934074 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2008 Chrysler Aspen Chrisney, IN

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10933851 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2008 Chrysler Aspen Danville, IL

AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) & 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 01/04/17*LJ UPDATED 01/05/17.

NHTSA complaint #10928577 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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