Forest River Cardinal vs Chrysler Aspen 4X4
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Forest River Cardinal | Chrysler Aspen 4X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 81 | 202 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2023 | 2007–2009 |
| Worst model year | — | 2007 |
| Best model year | — | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 9 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 2 |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 9 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Tires | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.4% | 9.9% |
Forest River Cardinal by year
What breaks
Tires
19
23.5%
Body & Structure
15
18.5%
Equipment & Accessories
13
16.0%
Wheels
10
12.3%
Other & Unspecified
9
11.1%
Suspension
7
8.6%
Electrical System
4
4.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
2
2.5%
Chrysler Aspen 4X4 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
87
43.1%
Airbags
33
16.3%
Electrical System
16
7.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15
7.4%
Steering
15
7.4%
Engine & Cooling
7
3.5%
Stability & Traction Control
5
2.5%
Suspension
4
2.0%