There are 2 owner-reported body & structure complaints for the 2008 Chrysler Aspenin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
ASPEN WAS PARKED WIFE IN PASSENGER SEAT PULLED ON WINDSHIELD PILLAR ASSIST HANDLE HANDLE BROKE LOOSE WIFE FELL TO GROUND AND WAS INJURED. *DSY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN 4X2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC HATCHBACK INDEPENDENTLY CLOSED WITH EXTREME FORCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HATCHBACK WAS DESIGNED TO CLOSE ONLY WHEN THE AUTOMATIC REMOTE WAS DEPRESSED TWICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REMOTE WAS NOT ENGAGED AND WAS CONCERNED WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE FAILURE CAUSING INJURY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPLACED THE GAS POWERED STRUTS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 34,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 33,000. UPDATED 06/17/11 *BF UPDATED 06/21/11
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026