Chrysler Aspen years to avoid
The Chrysler Aspen years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2009 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2006 is the cleanest year on record.
288
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
2006–2009
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Aspen years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | High complaints + open investigation | 155 | |
| 2008 | High complaints + open investigation | 101 | |
| 2009 | Open safety investigation | 31 |
Every Aspen year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009avoid | 31 | 4 | |
| 2008avoid | 101 | 2 | |
| 2007avoid | 155 | 3 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Chrysler Aspen years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Aspen years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2009. The cleanest year on record is 2006.
What is the best year for the Chrysler Aspen?
By complaint volume, 2006 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Aspen years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Chrysler Aspen have?
Across all model years, the Aspen has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 288 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.